During these years Innerwish also established themselves as a great live act, and supported bands like Helloween, UDO, Brainstorm, Mystic Prophecy and appeared at festivals together with among others Judas Priest, Manowar, Therion, Dio, In Flames, Rhapsody and Opeth.
After many shows all over Europe and Greece, Innerwish started writing and rehearsing songs for their next album. The album was recorded during 2009 at Deva Soundz Studios in Athens, Greece, mixed at Studio Fredman by Fredrik Nordstrom & Henrik Udd and mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios.
Late 2009 a deal was made with the Swedish label Ulterium Records, and the title for the release was set to “No turning back”.
Innerwish for sure got a great history, but with “No turning back” they have without any doubt created their best album so far, both when it comes to performance, song-writing and production. Fans of the melodic metal genre won’t be disappointed, and if you enjoy bands like Helloween, Hammerfall and Gamma Ray you should definitely check out “No turning back”!
Sirens
InnerWish Lyrics
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And the sky is full of stars
They arrived from the unknown
From a land far beyond
They were seeking for blood
Holy war just begun - Stand and fight
It's the time to live or die
Hear the children's war cries
Feel the madness the reigns
You are alone in the dark
Soul hunters are back
All raise your swords
It's the end far or near
Carry on lead the way to the light
The sirens
They are calling your name
The sirens
There is no time to pray
Sacred fire burns your heart
Marching now full of lust
It's the call or the fate
Don't stay still, don't be late
Flaming path cross the line
God just give us a sign. Stand and fight
It's the time to live or die
Hear the children's war cries
Feel the madness the reigns
You are alone in the dark
Soul hunters are back
All raise your swords
It's the end far or near
Carry on lead the way to the light
The sirens
They are calling your name
The sirens
There is no time to pray
The song "Sirens" by InnerWish depicts a scenario where a group of people are standing up against soul hunters who have arrived from a distant land. The song begins with the descriptive scene of the night and stars, with the arrival of the soul hunters. The soul hunters are in search of blood and a holy war has just started. The lines "Stand and fight, It's the time to live or die" indicate that a battle is about to take place and the outcome will determine whether the people will live or die. The war cries of the children and the madness that has taken over the land add a sense of urgency and danger to the situation. The chorus of the song captures the essence of the soul hunters, who are calling out the names of their potential victims.
The lyrics of the song can be interpreted in different ways. It can be seen as a warning for people to be ready to face danger, as it can arrive at any moment. It can also be interpreted as a call for standing up against oppression and tyranny. The use of the word "Sirens" in the chorus can be interpreted in different ways. It can be seen as a warning, similar to the mythological sirens who called out to Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey, or it can be interpreted as a cry for help.
Line by Line Meaning
As the night's falling fast
The setting is at nightfall, in a hurry
And the sky is full of stars
The sky is viewable in all its starry glory
They arrived from the unknown
Mysterious figures coming from the unknown have come into view
From a land far beyond
The land they are from is not somewhere commonly known
They were seeking for blood
Their intent is to draw blood from someone, possibly through conflict
Holy war just begun - Stand and fight
A holy war has started, a battle must be fought
It's the time to live or die
The situation is at a critical point where one's own life may be forfeit
Hear the children's war cries
Children's screams of war echo through the air
Feel the madness the reigns
Sense the madness which has taken control
You are alone in the dark
Despite the situation, the singer is isolated from others
Soul hunters are back
Recurring threat of enemies who come seeking the singer's soul
All raise your swords
Swords are to be drawn and raised in preparation for combat
It's the end far or near
The end, whether soon or far, is coming
Carry on lead the way to the light
Despite danger, continue through to a bright future
The sirens
The dangerous situation or an ill-fated destiny
They are calling your name
The Singer's fate is in the balance, resulting in a sense of personal danger
There is no time to pray
At this critical juncture, there is no more time to appeal for divine intervention
Sacred fire burns your heart
The fire that has been lit cannot be quenched, filling one’s heart with energy
Marching now full of lust
Overcome by energy, the Singer is urged forward, even in danger
It's the call or the fate
One must choose between the call to action or being resigned to an unlucky outcome
Don't stay still, don't be late
Now is the time for swift action, because the opportunity may not be available again
Flaming path cross the line
The Singer is willing to walk a treacherous path of fire
God just give us a sign
A sign of divine intervention is needed
Stand and fight
It's time to fight the advancing enemy
Contributed by Luke C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.