The band started off as Punk Rock under the name of Rått kjøtt (Raw Meat), A year later from 1993 to 1998 the band was known as Execution and played Thrash Metal. from 1998 to 1999 the band was known as Millenium and played Melodic Metal. Soon they had to change their name due to legal issues and changed it to Theater of Pain, which they were known as from 1999 to 2000. Yet again later in 2000 still playing Melodic Metal they change their name to Eternal Flame. Then finally in 2001 change their name to Gaia Epicus and start playing Power Metal.
More information is to be found on their website: www.GAIA-EPICUS.com
Beyond the Universe
Gaia Epicus Lyrics
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Even though they died a long time ago
The world is only a tiny place
In a universe that still is unknown
Are we the only ones? (in this universe alone?)
Is our mission here undone?
And if it’s true then I will follow
The world has served me pretty well, but has now turned into a hell
So I'll be leaving here tomorrow
Fear is filling my heart and soul
But I know it all will fade when we reach our goal
Let’s go! We fly with the speed of light
To a destination that is still unknown
Beyond the universe, destiny will call
Beyond the universe, a future for us all
Forever going on, until we find this place
Beyond the universe, we know there is a place that we can call home
Where do we go from here my friend,
Is this the beginning or is it the end?
The song "Beyond the Universe" by Gaia Epicus speaks of the vastness of the universe and the possibility of life beyond our own planet Earth. The opening lines describe the distance and time between us and the stars, suggesting that although they may have died long ago, their light still shines and reaches us. It also highlights the small size of our world in relation to the vastness of the unknown universe around us. The second stanza poses some fundamental questions about our existence - whether we are the only ones in this universe and if we have accomplished what we were meant to do here.
The chorus of the song speaks of a desire to find a place beyond the known universe, a place that might offer hope and a better future. It hints at some dissatisfaction with the current state of things on Earth and portrays leaving as the best option for a better tomorrow. Despite the fear that is harboured in the heart and soul, the hope for a brighter future beyond our present existence is strong, and the singer is willing to take up that challenge.
In the final question posed in the song, the singer contemplates an uncertain future that lays ahead. The lyrics overall convey a sense of longing, and a desire to escape the current mundane state of things on earth in search of answers and possibly discover new worlds.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars are shining so far away
Although distant, the stars in the sky provide light.
Even though they died a long time ago
The light from the stars is from when they were alive, and has taken so many years just to reach us.
The world is only a tiny place
Earth, among all the galaxies and planets, is quite small.
In a universe that still is unknown
There is still so much about the universe that we do not know.
Are we the only ones?
Do humans inhabit this vast universe alone?
Is our mission here undone?
Have we not yet fulfilled whatever purpose we may have in this universe?
Far beyond the galaxy, is there a place for you and me?
In the vastness of the galaxy, there is a possibility that there is a place for humans to inhabit.
And if it's true then I will follow
Should such a place exist, I would follow those who venture towards it.
The world has served me pretty well, but has now turned into a hell
I have been content with living on Earth, but recent events have made it unbearable.
So I'll be leaving here tomorrow
I am ready to leave Earth and embark on a journey to find a new home beyond our current world.
Fear is filling my heart and soul
Even with the excitement of discovering a new world, there is still fear of the unknown.
But I know it all will fade when we reach our goal
Though there may be fear, the reward of finding a new world will outweigh it in the end.
Let's go! We fly with the speed of light
We are determined to reach our destination with great speed and passion.
To a destination that is still unknown
We are embarking on a journey to a place that has yet to be discovered, but we are hopeful.
Beyond the universe, destiny will call
We feel that our destiny is not only on Earth, but we are being called towards a new home beyond the universe.
Beyond the universe, a future for us all
We believe that there is a future for humans beyond the universe.
Forever going on, until we find this place
We will continue to search for this new home without giving up until we find it.
Beyond the universe, we know there is a place that we can call home
We are confident that there is a new home somewhere beyond the universe that we can make our own.
Where do we go from here my friend,
We question what the next step is in our journey towards finding a new home beyond the universe.
Is this the beginning or is it the end?
We question whether our journey marks the start of something great or the end of our mission.
Contributed by Lily R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.