1. An Engli… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists with the name Heavenly.
1. An English indiepop group (active from 1989 to 1996).
2. An Australian indie avant-garde band fronted by Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily Hutchence-Geldof, daughter of INXS member, Michael Hutchence.
3. A French power metal band (active from 1994 to present).
1. Heavenly were a 1990s indiepop band formed in Oxford, England in 1989. Amelia Fletcher (vocals), Mathew Fletcher (drums; Amelia's brother), Peter Momtchiloff (guitar) and Robert Pursey (bass) had all been members of Talulah Gosh, a key band of the c86 scene which preceded the indiepop movement, formed in 1986.
Heavenly debuted with the 7" single I Fell In Love Last Night, followed by another 7", Our Love Is Heavenly, both released in 1990 on Sarah Records. Heavenly Vs. Satan, the group's debut album, came out in 1991. They went on to release three more albums: Le Jardin de Heavenly, The Decline and Fall of Heavenly, and Operation Heavenly.
Shortly before the release of their final album in 1996, Mathew Fletcher, the band's drummer and Amelia's brother, committed suicide. The remaining members announced that the band name Heavenly was to be retired. The other members regrouped with a new drummer as Marine Research, a moniker under which they released a single album, 1999's Sounds From The Gulf Stream. The band's core members reformed in 2002 as Tender Trap.
A collection of their singles was released in 2020 under the title "A Bout De Heavenly." Reviewing in Pitchfork, Quinn Moreland noted "Heavenly released four studio albums, but a recent singles collection, A Bout De Heavenly, makes the case that some of their most magical work existed in smaller formats."
2. Heavenly is an Australian avant-garde, experimental band consisting of members Tiger Lily Hutchence-Geldof, Nicholas Allbrook, India Rose, Scarlett Stevens, and Jacob Diamond. The band released their first EP titled Tragic Tiger’s Sad Meltdown in March 2020 on Bandcamp.
3. Heavenly, a power metal/neo-classical metal band from Paris, France, were formed in 1994 by vocalist Benjamin Sotto and drummer Max Pilo. They were originally a cover band and played under the name of 'Satan's Lawyer' before evolving into a fully-fledged Helloween-influenced power metal outfit.
In 2000, Heavenly released their debut album 'Coming From the Sky.' Although it was largely shunned by the media, the album proved a hit with metal fans and its success helped Heavenly land an appearance at the French Hard Rock Festival.
Heavenly released their second album Sign of the Winner in 2001, and received positive feedback from both fans and media alike. After appearing at Wacken (the world's biggest metal festival) in 2002, Heavenly set to work recording their third album, 'Dust to Dust,' which was eventually released in early 2004, further solidifying their status as one of France's premier power metal bands.
Ashen Paradise
Heavenly Lyrics
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If you can hear our pain
Do we live this forever more, As long as we breath
Guilty and condemned to fall as far away from the sky
Welcome to this hidden place called Ashen paradise
Bring me back the faith, the way to heaven
Redemption of the past,
But how did we come to this?
How to resist alone on my own
(we should) All realize a world on the wane
So color the realm to cover our rage
Last to die
We gonna set the world on fire
Humanity's race against time
A little runaway will lead us to demise
Remember child we used to be
Awakened by the miracle of life
There's nothing higher than the sky
Out here in the cold
Find the way to regain the land
"Land have mercy on my soul"
Hold tight, better watch out
"It's coming through the light"
Together here we go, stronger than before
"I hear the darkness call"
Ride for life (to) attain mankind
We all give the best forever more
[Solo: Lapauze / Corbiaux]
Ride up and break the spell
The reign of terror
Victims of witchcraft
(and several) reasons to die for
(united) nations soldiers screaming loud
Reach for a better future
Just fight to rule then
Fight to rule them all
[Solo: Corbiaux / Lapauze]
Find the way to regain the land
"Land have mercy on my soul"
Hold tight, better watch out
"It's coming through the light"
Find the way to regain the land
"Land have mercy on my soul"
Hold tight, better watch out
"It's coming through the light"
Together here we go, stronger than before
"I hear the darkness call"
Ride for life (to) attain mankind
We all give the best forever more
"Heavenly's Ashen Paradise" is a song that is talking about humanity's failure to sustain the quality of life on earth. The song starts with the despairing questions directed towards a "master" as to whether they can hear the people's pain and if they can improve their current circumstances. The lyrics highlight the guilt and the fall of humanity as they move away from paradise and enter into the hidden place called the "Ashen Paradise". The lyrics in the first verse of the song explain how humans have lost the faith that once led them to heaven, and the redemption of the past that they desire so much.
The chorus of the song highlights the determination of humanity to set the world on fire, and their struggle to regain what they have lost. The lyrics of the song suggest that humanity is united in its struggle to survive against time, and together they can overcome their challenges. The song's lyrics also showcase hope that humans can still achieve their potential despite their flaws.
Line by Line Meaning
Master now we wonder
We question a higher power
If you can hear our pain
We wonder if our cries are being heard
Do we live this forever more, As long as we breath
We question if our suffering is never-ending
Guilty and condemned to fall as far away from the sky
We feel punished and disconnected from the divine
Welcome to this hidden place called Ashen paradise
We are introduced to a desolate and bleak world
Bring me back the faith, the way to heaven
We long for a sense of belief and direction
Redemption of the past,
We desire to be saved from our past mistakes
Human's disasters
We acknowledge the consequences of human actions
But how did we come to this?
We are puzzled by how we arrived at this point
How to resist alone on my own
We struggle with how to combat adversity alone
(we should) All realize a world on the wane
We should recognize a world in decline
So color the realm to cover our rage
We suggest masking our anger with something beautiful
Last to die
We are resigned to our fate
We gonna set the world on fire
We seek drastic change
Humanity's race against time
We feel the pressure of time on humanity
A little runaway will lead us to demise
We believe a small mistake could have dire consequences
Remember child we used to be
We recall our innocence as children
Awakened by the miracle of life
We were once amazed by the beauty of existence
There's nothing higher than the sky
We see the sky as the ultimate symbol of transcendence
Out here in the cold
We feel isolated and exposed
Find the way to regain the land
We want to reclaim what we have lost
"Land have mercy on my soul"
We plead for forgiveness from the earth
Hold tight, better watch out
We urge each other to stay vigilant
"It's coming through the light"
We sense an ominous presence approaching
Together here we go, stronger than before
We are united in our quest for survival
"I hear the darkness call"
We are compelled by the unknown
Ride for life (to) attain mankind
We must fight to preserve humanity
We all give the best forever more
We strive to always do our best
The reign of terror
We reject oppressive rule
Victims of witchcraft
We feel victimized by malicious powers
(and several) reasons to die for
We have encountered many situations where death seemed preferable
(united) nations soldiers screaming loud
We hear the cries of warriors fighting together
Reach for a better future
We aim for a brighter tomorrow
Just fight to rule then
We insist on fighting to take control
Fight to rule them all
We seek ultimate power over all
Contributed by Kylie Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.