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.

The Calling
Imperia Lyrics

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It drives me to madness

Stop screaming and shouting to me, to me
I go mad, I go mad
Don't call me names anymore
I'll never forget them
Don't be cold, don't be cold anymore
cause I can't take it...

The Calling that fills me
Have to find my way
The Calling that tells me
Go away, go away

It drives me to madness

I am cinderella locked up by Evil
The good birds got scared away
by black ravens
kra kra kra
Let me out let me out
Only for my illusion…

The Calling that fills me
Have to find my way
The Calling that tells me
Go away, go away

It drives me to madness

For a kiss from life it was an illusion
I'm stupid, I'm ugly
I can't do nothing, nothing
That's what you tell me for so long it's all I know

The Calling that fills me
Have to find my way

The Calling that tells me
Go away, go away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Imperia's song The Calling speaks to someone who is struggling to find their way and is deeply affected by the negativity and name-calling that they have experienced. The repetition of "It drives me to madness" emphasizes the intensity of the emotions being conveyed. The singer is clearly feeling trapped and haunted, as they speak of being Cinderella locked up by the Evil and the good birds being scared away by black ravens. It appears that the singer is longing for something more out of their life, but are being held back by negative beliefs about themselves. The lines "For a kiss from life, it was an illusion" suggests that they are struggling to come to terms with what their life has turned out to be, and perhaps feels trapped and hopeless.

The chorus, with its repetition of "The Calling that fills me, Have to find my way, The Calling that tells me, Go away, go away", suggests that the singer is feeling pulled in different directions. On the one hand, they feel a sense of calling, a direction that they need to follow, but on the other hand, they feel like they need to get away from whatever it is that is holding them back. The song as a whole is a powerful reminder of the impact that words and actions can have on someone's mental and emotional state, and how important it is to be kind to one another.

Line by Line Meaning

Stop screaming and shouting to me, to me
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and wants the people around them to stop yelling.

I go mad, I go mad
The singer feels like they are losing control of their emotions.

Don't call me names anymore
The singer is tired of being insulted.

I'll never forget them
The words that have been said to the artist have hurt them deeply and left a lasting impression.

Don't be cold, don't be cold anymore
The artist is pleading for some kindness and warmth from those around them.

cause I can't take it...
The singer is at their breaking point and cannot handle any more negativity.

The Calling that fills me
The singer is being drawn towards something, a feeling or a purpose perhaps.

Have to find my way
The artist feels lost and needs to figure out where they belong.

The Calling that tells me
The artist is receiving a message, a warning of sorts.

Go away, go away
The message is urging the artist to leave or stay away from something or someone.

I am cinderella locked up by Evil
The singer feels trapped and oppressed.

The good birds got scared away by black ravens kra kra kra
The artist feels like goodness has been replaced with darkness and negativity.

Let me out let me out Only for my illusion…
The singer wants to be free, but acknowledges that perhaps their desire for escape is not based in reality.

For a kiss from life it was an illusion
The singer had high hopes and has been let down.

I'm stupid, I'm ugly
The singer has internalized the negative comments made towards them.

I can't do nothing, nothing
The artist feels helpless and hopeless.

That's what you tell me for so long it's all I know
The artist has been repeatedly told negative things about themselves to the point where they believe it to be true.

It drives me to madness
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and cannot take it anymore.

Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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