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.
Facing Reality
Imperia Lyrics
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Gazing towards the velvet sky
Bury the dreams that I once had for to fall into forever sleep
Facing reality
Facing reality
Will you protect me from the cold?
Will you shelter me?
Hold me when I'm falling?
Leave my world for to be with you
As I'm facing reality, and I'm leaving my own world
Leaving my own world now
I love you
I need you
To be the shelter in my life
I feel you, I sense you
Even though you are far away
Now it's fall, leaves are falling
Wish it was summer and sunny days
Outside the leaves are falling down
I know I have to leave my world
Leave my world for to be with you
As I'm facing reality, and I'm leaving my own world
Leaving my own world now
I love you
I need you
To be the shelter in my life
I feel you, I sense you
Even though you are far away
I know that I
I know that I
I love you, I need you
I know that I
I feel you, I sense you
Even though you are far away
The lyrics of Imperia's "Facing Reality" express the desire to escape from the difficulties and hardships of life into a world of dreams, but ultimately accepting the need to face reality. The first verse sets the scene for this desire to escape as the singer looks up at the sky and contemplates leaving behind their dreams for a peaceful rest. The repetition of "facing reality" emphasizes the need to confront the difficulties of life directly. The chorus reinforces this message that the singer needs someone to provide comfort and support during this process.
The second verse similarly reinforces the idea that the singer is leaving their world behind to face reality. The third verse shifts the focus to a change in seasons, showing again the desire to escape difficulties and return to a place of comfort. However, the chorus repeats again to reinforce the idea that facing reality is necessary, and that there is someone who can help the singer through it. The final lines express the singer's love and need for this person, despite the distance between them.
Overall, "Facing Reality" is a song about the tension between the desire to escape difficulties and the need to face them head-on. It emphasizes the role of support and comfort in facing reality and accepting the challenges of life.
Line by Line Meaning
As I'm facing reality, leaving my own world
Acknowledging the truth and leaving behind the world of illusions
Gazing towards the velvet sky
Looking up to the beautiful sky for guidance
Bury the dreams that I once had for to fall into forever sleep
Letting go of unrealistic dreams and giving up on them
Facing reality
Accepting the truth and moving forward
Will you protect me from the cold?
Asking for protection from harsh realities of life
Will you shelter me?
Asking for a place of comfort and safety
Will you dry my tears when reality is hurting me?
Asking for emotional support during difficult times
Hold me when I'm falling?
Asking for someone to be there during hard times
Leave my world for to be with you
Leaving behind illusions to be with the truth
I love you
Expressing love for someone special
I need you
Acknowledging the importance of someone in life
To be the shelter in my life
Asking for someone to be a source of comfort and safety
I feel you, I sense you
Feeling the presence of someone even when they are not physically present
Even though you are far away
Despite distance, love and connection remain strong
Now it's fall, leaves are falling
Acknowledging the changing seasons of life
Wish it was summer and sunny days
Longing for happier times
Outside the leaves are falling down
Observing the natural process of change
I know I have to leave my world
Understanding the need to leave behind illusions and embrace truth
I know that I
Understanding the self and one's feelings
I love you, I need you
Expressing the importance of a special person in life
I feel you, I sense you
Feeling the presence of someone even when they are not physically present
Even though you are far away
Despite distance, love and connection remain strong
Contributed by Mateo J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ionela Zugravu
on Touch Of Your Hand
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