Imperia was founded by the ex-singer of Trail of Tears and Sahara Dust, (cu… Read Full Bio ↴Imperia was founded by the ex-singer of Trail of Tears and Sahara Dust, (currently named Epica) Helena Iren Michaelsen. Imperia can be defined as an Symphonic Metal band with strong opera influences. Helena collected some fine musicians around her who have built up their skills by playing in various bands for years.

Imperia has released 4 albums: The Ancient Dance of Qetesh (2004), The Queen of Light (2007), Secret Passion (2011) and Tears of Silence (2015).

Line up:
Helena Iren Michaelsen - Vocals and choirs
Steve Wolz - Drums
John Stam - Guitars
Gerry Verstreken - Bass
Jan "Örkki" Yrlund- Guitars
Audun Gronnestad - Orchestrations

In 2005 Helena started a new band: Angel.

Escape
Imperia Lyrics

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Lost in the eyes filled with greed
Heart is bleeding
All help needing
Wind is blowing
The sun is burning
Their way is a lie
Wake up from your dream

As it tell upon a day
Beasts did leap and birds did sing
Everything did banish
Two loves I have
Of comfort and despair

My evil tempted my better angel from my side

And corrupt my saint to be a devil
Suspect I may yet not tell

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Escape" by Imperia speak about feeling lost and helpless in a world filled with greed and lies. The artist describes their heart as bleeding and indicates that they are in need of help. The wind is blowing, and the sun is burning, which can symbolize that the artist feels like they are in the midst of a storm. They urge the listener to wake up from their dream, which could mean that the artist wants people to be aware of the issues present in society and take action.

The second verse of the song begins by referencing a time when everything banished. This could be interpreted to mean that the artist wants to escape from the current reality and go back to a time when things were simpler. The artist goes on to talk about two loves, one of comfort and one of despair. This could symbolize the battle between good and evil or the desire for stability versus the need for change. The artist acknowledges that their evil side is tempting their better angel and making them turn towards bad decisions. They feel unsure whether they should reveal this to others.

Line by Line Meaning

Lost in the eyes filled with greed
Feeling lost and overwhelmed by the greedy intentions of others

Heart is bleeding
Emotional pain and turmoil is being experienced

All help needing
Feeling completely helpless and in desperate need of assistance

Wind is blowing
Life is unpredictable and constantly changing

The sun is burning
Feeling the intense pressure and heat of a difficult situation

Their way is a lie
Realizing the deceitful and misleading nature of others

Wake up from your dream
It's time to face reality and awaken from delusions or false beliefs

As it tell upon a day
Recalling a specific moment or event in the past

Beasts did leap and birds did sing
Nature was alive and thriving in the moment being remembered

Everything did banish
All troubles and worries were temporarily forgotten and dissolved

Two loves I have
Conflicted feelings towards two different things or people