Third album (Out of the Ashes) in stores October 26th (USA/Canada) 27th (Finland/Spain) 29th (rest of Europe) new single at www.katra.fi
KATRA:
Katra Solopuro - Vocals
Matti Auerkallio - Drums
Johannes Tolonen - Bass
Kristian Kangasniemi - Guitar
Teemu Mätäsjärvi - Guitar
Anthem
Katra Lyrics
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I wake up in the night
The sound of my own scream
Makes me wonder
Why I have to feel
You're walking over me
Even when I sleep
Maybe it's because
I just won't kneel you
Like the other do
I see you through
I have to endure
The pain, but at least
I know what's the truth
I know that you are
"Lying, luring
It is just an act
Not true, not a fact
Trusting and falling
They look up to you
Anthem for a fool"
You love to wear that crown
Your statue of deceit
Your secret will come out
I'll make sure of it
Take the stage for now
I have no will to fight
Go mislead the crowd
Remember that you are
"Lying, luring
It is just an act
Not true, not a fact
Trusting and falling
They look up to you
Anthem for a fool"
The lyrics of the song "Anthem" by Katra describe a recurring nightmare that the singer experiences. The singer wakes up from the same dream every night, in which she can hear herself screaming. She wonders why she feels like someone is walking over her all the time, even when she is sleeping, and how she gets pulled under by this unknown force. She realizes that it is because she refuses to kneel to a certain person, unlike others. She endures the pain that comes with standing up to this person and living in the truth, even though it may be hard. The singer knows that her tormentor is lying and trying to lure people in by wearing a crown of deceit. She suggests that his act is not true and hopes that the people who look up to him will realize that they are being fooled.
The song "Anthem" is a powerful, dark rock ballad with elements of gothic rock and metal. The lyrics are introspective and poetic, expressing the thematic idea of standing up for oneself and fighting against deception. The song's structure comprises of verses that move with the slow and steady beat, keeping the tension throughout the song until the chorus hits where the power and emotion in Katra's voice shine through. The chorus is catchy and memorable, repeating the phrase "Lying, luring, it is just an act, not true, not a fact, trusting and falling, they look up to you, anthem for a fool" with a pounding drumbeat that adds to the feeling of rebellion and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Again the same old dream
I keep having a recurring dream
I wake up in the night
I wake up from the dream in the middle of the night
The sound of my own scream
I scream in the dream and it wakes me up
Makes me wonder
I wonder why I keep having this dream
Why I have to feel
I wonder why I have to feel this way
You're walking over me
You are treating me unfairly and disrespectfully
Even when I sleep
Even when I am not conscious of it
You pull me under
You are dragging me down
Maybe it's because
Perhaps the reason is
I just won't kneel you
I refuse to bow down to you
Like the others do
Like other people do
I see you through
I see your true intentions
I have to endure
I have to suffer through
The pain, but at least
The pain, but at least
I know what's the truth
I know what the truth is
I know that you are
I know that you are
"Lying, luring
You are deceiving and tempting
It is just an act
It is all just a facade
Not true, not a fact
It is not true or factual
Trusting and falling
Others trust you and rely on you, even as they fall for your lies
They look up to you
They admire you and see you as a role model
Anthem for a fool"
But to me, they are just singing an anthem for a fool
You love to wear that crown
You love to be in charge and have power over others
Your statue of deceit
Your image of being trustworthy and honest is a lie
Your secret will come out
Your true intentions will eventually be revealed
I'll make sure of it
I will be the one to uncover the truth
Take the stage for now
You can have the spotlight for the moment
I have no will to fight
I am not interested in engaging in a battle with you
Go mislead the crowd
Go ahead and deceive the audience
Remember that you are
Just remember that you are
"Lying, luring
Deceiving and tempting
It is just an act
It is all just a facade
Not true, not a fact
It is not true or factual
Trusting and falling
Others trust you and rely on you, even as they fall for your lies
They look up to you
They admire you and see you as a role model
Anthem for a fool"
But to me, they are just singing an anthem for a fool
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.