In 2007, Gwydion prepared to record their first full-length album "Ynys Mön". Their originality and effort triggered the interest of the German label TROLLZORN, which offered a contract to release the album. With Ynys Mön, Gwydion finally started to draw some international attention and ultimately received an invitation to make an European tour in October 2008 with top bands TYR, HOLLENTHON, ALESTORM, and SVARTSOT: the RAGNAROK AASKEREIA'S TOUR.
During 2009, Gwydion played in nearly all major metal Portuguese metal festivals, delivering a distinct sound and attitude, and received continuously great feedback. At the end of the year, Gwydion finished the recordings and production of their second album "Horn Triskelion". "Horn Triskelion" truly represented fifteen years of accumulated experience and ideas. The readers of Portugal's biggest metal magazine LOUD magazine have chosen GWYDION to be the 2nd best band over 2010 + their album "Horn Triskelion" was considered the 3rd best album of 2010!
Now, in 2013, Gwydion presents "VETERAN". Fans will experience a slightly different musical-style, as the music is much more epic and "metal" than folk compared to the previous release. Since the beginning of the band, they had a very influential epic component in their songs, so naturally when they created "VETERAN", they decided to have a strong mixture of heavy metal riffs and epic/folk songs. "VETERAN" is a story of a warrior since his birth through his training, conquests and defeats with relevance to the History of Portugal.
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Rebirth
Gwydion Lyrics
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Corridors with no air to breathe
Doubts about the directions to take
A god waiting to rebirth and...
Awake!
We were lost, forgotten
Scant hope to proceed
Scant desire to create and...
Awake!
Canticle of a sorcerer
Origins a long path
Only When the woods awakens
Reveals the magic to the world
Celtic wisdom embraces
And inspire a greater sequel...
It was a first channelling
Kinship with a brighter ideology
Celtic wisdom embraces
Kinship with a brighter ideology
Strange symbols,
Carved as ogham glyphs
Describes the old, abandoned,
Distant ruins of a pantheon
Fire, earth, water, air
Are invoked to make debt
To the glorious Morrighan...
Deceitful, unscrupulous, majestical might
Dogma of a king
Dark, forbidden, charming pact
Shortcut to infinity
Augmentation to every skill
Profitable risk to take
Linger with anticipation
The arrival of tones
Announcement of a time
Consumed by the vortex...
The rebirth is about to begun
Fulfilled with past memories
Visit a great dome
Above the theatre of illusion
Wrath is contained and tamed
For only brief instants
A journey to continue
New Trails to be explored
Even alesia's within contact
Where some ravens hold
Hate ends all oddities
Allusive words related...
Joined form this rebirth
Element of a greater set
Awake!
The song "Rebirth" by Gwydion explores the themes of rebirth, magic, and self-discovery. The opening lines "A long wander in the dark...Corridors with no air to breathe" communicate the feeling of aimlessness and confusion, while the subsequent line "Doubts about the directions to take" suggests a search for direction and purpose. The reference to a "god waiting to rebirth" suggests the possibility of spiritual transformation and renewal.
Throughout the song, the theme of awakening and rebirth is repeated with the exclamation "Awake!" The lyrics suggest that the singer has been "lost, forgotten," and "stagnated" but is now ready to "proceed" and "create." The inclusion of "Celtic wisdom" and "sorcery" in the lyrics suggests a connection to ancient traditions and the idea of tapping into mystical and spiritual forces to achieve a sense of purpose and transformation.
The references to "strange symbols" and "ogham glyphs" evoke a sense of mystery and ancient power, while the lines "Deceitful, unscrupulous, majestical might/Dogma of a king" suggest a warning about the corrupting influence of power and the importance of remaining true to one's inner voice. The song ends with the repeated call to "Awake!" suggesting that the journey of self-discovery is ongoing and requires a constant vigilance to remain present and engaged.
Line by Line Meaning
A long wander in the dark...
We have been lost, unsure of where to go, stumbling blindly in the dark.
Corridors with no air to breathe
We have been confined to narrow, suffocating spaces with no room to grow.
Doubts about the directions to take
We have been uncertain about which path to choose, unsure of what the future holds.
A god waiting to rebirth and...
There is a higher power, waiting to bring about new life and growth.
Awake!
It is time to arise, to awaken from our slumber and embrace the rebirth that awaits us.
We were lost, forgotten
We had been abandoned, overlooked, and without direction.
Dismembered, stagnated...
We were broken apart, motionless, and without progress.
Scant hope to proceed
Our prospects for the future were grim, with little encouragement to forge ahead.
Scant desire to create and...
We had lost the inspiration and drive to innovate and bring about change.
Canticle of a sorcerer
This is a song of magic, invoking mystical powers to bring about transformation.
Origins a long path
The journey towards rebirth is a lengthy one, with many trials and tribulations.
Only When the woods awakens
Only when we become attuned to our surroundings and find our place in the natural world can we transform ourselves.
Reveals the magic to the world
We must share our newfound insights and spiritual growth with others, bringing magic and wonder to those around us.
Celtic wisdom embraces
We must draw on the ancient Celtic traditions of wisdom and insight to find our way forward.
And inspire a greater sequel...
In doing so, we can inspire others to follow in our footsteps, creating a new era of enlightenment and progress.
It was a first channelling
This transformation represents the first step in a long journey, but one that will set us on the right path.
Kinship with a brighter ideology
We must form a bond with a new set of values and ideas, embracing a better, more enlightened way of being.
Strange symbols,
There are mysterious and arcane symbols that point the way to the rebirth we seek.
Carved as ogham glyphs
These symbols are ancient, carved into the earth with a script that predates even the Celts.
Describes the old, abandoned,
They provide a map to ancient, abandoned ruins that hold the key to our rebirth.
Distant ruins of a pantheon
These ruins are a fragment of a lost civilization, a pantheon of gods long forgotten.
Fire, earth, water, air
The elements are invoked to bring about transformation, each playing a crucial role in the rebirth process.
Are invoked to make debt
We must pay homage to the elements and the gods in order to earn their favor and receive their blessings.
To the glorious Morrighan...
The Morrighan, a Celtic goddess of war and fate, is one of the deities we must appease to ensure our successful rebirth.
Deceitful, unscrupulous, majestical might
The Morrighan is a powerful and fickle deity, one whose power we must approach with caution and respect.
Dogma of a king
There are powerful rulers and leaders who seek to control the rebirth process, imposing dogmas and doctrines to keep others in line.
Dark, forbidden, charming pact
Some seek forbidden knowledge and make dark pacts in order to gain power and control over the rebirth process.
Shortcut to infinity
These pacts often promise a fast-track to enlightenment and spiritual growth, but at great peril to one's soul.
Augmentation to every skill
Others seek the rebirth process simply for the purpose of improving their own talents and abilities, rather than seeking enlightenment.
Profitable risk to take
The rebirth process carries many risks, but the rewards can be great for those who are willing to take the chance.
Linger with anticipation
We must be patient and wait for the right moment to undertake the rebirth process, savoring the anticipation of what is to come.
The arrival of tones
There are musical cues and tones that signal the approaching rebirth process, offering a symphony of sound to accompany us on our journey.
Announcement of a time
These tones announce the arrival of a specific time when the rebirth process can begin, signaling the start of a new chapter in our lives.
Consumed by the vortex...
As we undergo the rebirth process, we are swept up in a vortex of energy and transformation, consumed by its power.
The rebirth is about to begun
As we are consumed by this energy, we recognize that the rebirth process is about to begin in earnest, transforming us into a new being.
Fulfilled with past memories
As we undergo the transformation, we are filled with memories of our past selves, allowing us to fully appreciate the change that has taken place.
Visit a great dome
After the transformation, we encounter a great, symbolic structure, representing a temple or shrine to the rebirth process itself.
Above the theatre of illusion
This structure is situated above the realm of illusion and deception, providing a clear path towards enlightenment and truth.
Wrath is contained and tamed
This temple is a place of peace and harmony, where negative emotions such as anger and bitterness are held in check and moderated.
For only brief instants
Despite this peaceful atmosphere, such moments are fleeting, and we must take care to hold onto them and cherish them when they arise.
A journey to continue
As we exit this temple, we recognize that our journey towards enlightenment is far from over, and that we must continue to commit ourselves to the process of rebirth.
New Trails to be explored
There are always new paths to be taken, new avenues to explore that will help us deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Even alesia's within contact
There are others who have taken this path before us, who can offer us guidance and support as we navigate the rebirth process.
Where some ravens hold
These allies are found in unexpected places, and we must be open to their arrival when they come, even if they seem unassuming or unlikely.
Hate ends all oddities
As we progress on this path, we recognize that divisions and conflict can only hold us back, and that we must strive to overcome these obstacles in order to achieve our goals.
Allusive words related...
The path to rebirth is often shrouded in ambiguity and metaphor, with language and symbols that can be difficult to understand or interpret.
Joined form this rebirth
However, as we progress through the process, we begin to understand the deeper meanings behind these allusive words, and recognize their significance in our journey.
Element of a greater set
Ultimately, the rebirth process represents only one element of a much larger, interconnected system of spiritual growth and enlightenment, and we must seek to achieve harmony with this system in order to truly understand ourselves and our place in the world.
Awake!
This is a call to action, a reminder that the path towards enlightenment is not an easy one, but one that demands our full attention and effort. It is a challenge to awaken from our slumber and embrace the rebirth that awaits us.
Contributed by Alex B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.