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
Beast Within
Katra Lyrics
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Can you see, can you see that creature
fallen from the grace
Once joyed that feline too
but lingering and the pain came along you
light left no trace
can turn pure heart into black
Beast within
under skin
I'm denying
what was before
exists no more
when beauty became the
Beast within
under skin
say goodbye to
that beauty
who once was me
when beauty became the beast
Irritated near the madness
what I see, I see a reaction
drawn on your face
You drove me edge of sadness
to that point, to the end of reason
end of the day
The lyrics of Katra's song "Beast Within" convey a journey of transformation from beauty to beast. The opening of the song reveals the lurking presence of a creature in the darkness, fallen from grace, and no longer able to appreciate the joy of life. The lines "Once joyed that feline too, but lingering and the pain came along you, light left no trace" suggest that the creature used to be filled with happiness, but something changed and brought about pain and suffering, leading to a loss of light in their life.
The chorus of the song talks about the beast within, hidden under the skin, and denying what was before. The beast has taken over the person's once-beautiful self, and the kindheartedness that existed before has been replaced with darkness. The lyrics "Irritated near the madness, what I see, I see a reaction, drawn on your face" suggest that the transformation into the beast has left the person struggling with their sanity, and their beastly behavior has led to negative reactions from others.
Overall, "Beast Within" is a powerful metaphor for the struggle between good and evil, and how even the most beautiful souls can be consumed by darkness. The lyrics are haunting and emotional, with a sense of melancholy that is palpable.
Line by Line Meaning
Two eyes lurk in the darkness
I see a dangerous presence lurking around me.
Can you see, can you see that creature
Are you aware of the destructive force that is around me?
fallen from the grace
This force was once innocent, but it has lost its way.
Once joyed that feline too
I used to enjoy the company of this force.
but lingering and the pain came along you
But something changed, and this force brought me pain and suffering.
light left no trace
The goodness that was once there has disappeared without a trace.
The kindness that you lack
This force is lacking in basic kindness and compassion.
can turn pure heart into black
It has the power to corrupt even the purest of hearts and turn them dark.
Beast within
This destructive force is a beast lurking within me.
under skin
It is hiding just beneath the surface, waiting to pounce.
I'm denying
I am trying to ignore the beast within, but it is getting harder to do so.
what was before
The person I used to be is disappearing.
exists no more
That person is gone, replaced by the beast within.
when beauty became the
When the goodness in me turned into the evil within me.
say goodbye to
I must let go of the person I used to be.
that beauty
The goodness and beauty that once defined me.
who once was me
The person I was before the beast within took over.
Irritated near the madness
I am on the brink of madness due to the beast within.
what I see, I see a reaction
The presence of the beast within elicits a strong emotional reaction from me.
drawn on your face
I can see the evidence of the beast within on your face.
You drove me edge of sadness
The beast within has caused me immense sadness and pain.
to that point, to the end of reason
I have been pushed to my breaking point and I am no longer able to think rationally.
end of the day
At the end of it all, the beast within will have consumed me completely.
Contributed by Dominic E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kevin Hamilton Freek
Lyrics
Two eyes lurk in the darkness
Can you see, can you see that
Creature fallen from the grace
Once joyed that feline touch
But lingering and the pain came
Along you light left no trace
The kindness that you lack
Can turn pure heart into black
Beast within, under skin, I'm denying
What was before exists no more
When beauty became the
Beast within, under skin, say goodbye
To that beauty who once was me
When beauty became the beast
Irritated near the madness
what I see, I see a reaction
Drawn on your face
You drove me to the edge of sadness
to that point, to the end of reason
End of the day
The kindness that you lack
Can turn pure heart into black
Beast within, under skin, I'm denying
What was before exists no more
When beauty became the
Beast within, under skin, say goodbye
To that beauty who once was me
When beauty became the beast
Beast within, under skin, I'm denying
What was before exists no more
When beauty became the
Beast within, under skin, say goodbye
To that beauty who once was me
When beauty became the beast
Dave Silva
This was the golden age of symphonic metal. Lmao The nostalgia is too real.
Beegeezy
It was a great time.
Angelo Jamil Maia
many new italian bands rocking nowadays. Check out Scarlet Records
vAdios
One of their best songs, in my opinion!
CELTICA INMORTAL
todas las bandas hacen la musica con cariño y para todos nosotros y hay que valorar las horas de ensayo que estan con un solo tema.. eso lo valoro :)
valkyr Anubis
Read many stuff about them in the magazine Orkus and I'm really impressed. Their music style and quality are great. I like them alot!!! They rock!!! :)
Seven
Another great band from Finland. God bless this country
chantel-tbr
wow probably the best female fronted metal band I've seen in a while.
Lisbeth93
I read an interview of this woman years ago and the picture I got was not so positive... But actually I like her voice a lot, it's so deep!
metallord1972
hard to get tired of this song , so good