Not afraid to take songwriting and musical experimentation to a whole new l… Read Full Bio ↴Not afraid to take songwriting and musical experimentation to a whole new level by pushing the boundaries. Creating fresh, new and exciting music with influences ranging from eighties pop e.g. Depeche Mode and Kate Bush through to modern post-
progressive and alternative rock music such as Muse and Porcupine Tree.

KYROS (known as Synaesthesia 2012-2015) formed in 2012 in London, England and consists of Shelby Warne on lead vocals and keyboards, Joey Frevola and Sam Higgins on guitar, Peter Episcopo on bass guitar and Robin Johnson on drums. The five piece came together after Shelby was in need of completing the band line up to transition from a solo studio project to a fully fledged performing and writing group.

Although only having existed for a few years, the group has already released a critically acclaimed debut album and a successful limited edition EP. The debut album featured
artwork designed by Freyja Dean, the daughter of legendary album cover artist Roger Dean. Songs from these two releases have received airplay on various radio stations including Team Rock Radio. On top of this, KYROS has performed a number of impressive shows ranging from festival dates in UK, Germany and USA to supporting high profile bands such as Marillion and Anathema. In 2015, the band performed sixteen dates across Europe supporting Spock’s Beard, all with hugely receptive crowds and positive reactions.

KYROS has also gained positive reactions from within the press. They received top spot in the ‘Tip for 2014’ and runner up in the ‘Tip for 2016’ awards from Prog Magazine as well as a nomination for the ‘Limelight’ category within the Progressive Music Awards. Their debut album received critical acclaim from all over the spectrum. The band has attracted interviews and article write-ups from respected journalists such as Malcolm Dome and Rich Wilson. Both gave positive words regarding the debut album and their thoughts on the future and direction of the band. Wilson described the album as being “an exceptional debut from a band who will only improve”.
In Autumn 2016, KYROS will be independently releasing a maxi single entitled ‘Cloudburst’, which is to be shortly followed by a double-album called ‘Vox Humana’. This album will mark the band’s fourth overall release as well as being the band’s second official album release.
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Cloudburst
Kyros Lyrics

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My empty mind, now so confined
I'll find my road into newfound ways
I don't know how, I don't know when
"Ambition lights, it'll guide me through the night."

And now I realise, there is more to life than this
Than these words. They're not enough, no!
I find it's all they think

I'm better than those vain attempts at pride
So I'll live my life untied!

Life knows no justice at all

"Only you can let yourself prevail
Learn to live, by get, let life set sail"
Said the sign on the wall
It's the least I can do
To get away from it all
"Stand tall!"

When the barrel goes
This state of life
Will end and come to a stop
Until you end the fight

"One word can change it all"
"One thought can frame the goal"
"One candle to a sun
and one drop turns to an ocean"

"Each step you take is far and wide"
"Each journey starts with the first one of all
It's all it takes to change the course of life
So just stand tall"
...Just stand tall?!

"Only you can let yourself prevail
Learn to live and laugh, let go, set sail"
Said the sign on the wall
It's the least I can do
Get away from it all,
Stand tall!

I've opened my mind
And now I'm unconfined
I can tell the real from dream
Get out of my mind

The monsters hate my ways
Blind ambition lights the days
I want it all, they want me down
Paranoia sets in - gently from it all

And all I need to do
Is pull the shot to end it all

It's the least I can do
Oh, It's the least I can do
Get away from it all,
Stand tall!

"Only you can let yourself prevail
Learn to live and laugh, let go, set sail"
It's that sign on the wall
I've gotta take it down

And get away now,
And stand tall!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kyros's song Cloudburst convey a message of self-discovery and empowerment. The opening lines suggest a sense of feeling lost or stuck in a rut, but with determination and ambition, the singer finds a new path towards growth and freedom. The chorus emphasizes the need for individual agency in achieving success and happiness, rejecting the idea that external factors such as fate or circumstance determine one's fate. Instead, the singer suggests that it is up to each person to take action and "set sail" towards a better life.

Throughout the song, there are references to unshackling oneself from negative influences and beliefs. Images of monsters and paranoia suggest a struggle against one's own fears and doubts, but the repeated call to "stand tall" and "get away from it all" imparts a sense of confidence and self-belief. Ultimately, the lyrics seem to promote a philosophy of taking ownership over one's own life, regardless of what obstacles or setbacks may come.

Line by Line Meaning

My empty mind, now so confined
I feel trapped and stuck inside my own thoughts and ideas, with nothing new to offer.

I'll find my road into newfound ways
I need to find a new and different path in life to break free from my current situation.

I don't know how, I don't know when
The way forward is unclear, and I don't know how or when to take the first steps.

"Ambition lights, it'll guide me through the night."
I need to hold on to my ambition and let it guide me through the difficult times ahead.

And now I realise, there is more to life than this
I have come to the realization that there is more to life than just what I am currently experiencing.

Than these words. They're not enough, no!
I have found that words alone are not enough to express the full range of human experience and emotion.

I find it's all they think
Others seem to only care about words, and not about truly understanding the world around them.

I'm better than those vain attempts at pride
I don't want to be like those who are only concerned with their own pride and self-importance.

So I'll live my life untied!
I want to break free from the constraints of society and live my own authentic life.

Life knows no justice at all
There is no such thing as perfect justice or fairness in life.

"Only you can let yourself prevail
The only person who can truly overcome the challenges of life is yourself.

Learn to live, by get, let life set sail"
To succeed in life, you need to be willing to take risks and let life take you where it will.

Said the sign on the wall
This message was written on a sign that caught the singer's attention.

It's the least I can do
Taking this step is the bare minimum of what the singer can do to improve their situation.

To get away from it all
The singer wants to escape from their current circumstances and start anew.

"Stand tall!"
The singer is urging themselves to stand tall and be strong in the face of adversity.

When the barrel goes
This is a reference to the end of life, when the body is buried or cremated.

This state of life
The current condition that the singer finds themselves in.

Will end and come to a stop
Just like everything in life, this current situation will eventually come to an end.

Until you end the fight
The fight to find meaning and purpose in life must continue until the end.

"One word can change it all"
A single word or idea can completely alter the course of one's life.

"One thought can frame the goal"
Having a clear and focused thought or goal in mind can help guide one's actions and decisions.

"One candle to a sun
A small and humble beginning can lead to great things.

and one drop turns to an ocean"
Even the smallest action or decision can have a huge impact in the long run.

"Each step you take is far and wide"
Every step you take in life can have a significant impact on your journey and ultimate destination.

"Each journey starts with the first one of all
No matter how daunting the task, every journey must begin with the first step.

It's all it takes to change the course of life
A single step in the right direction can completely alter the trajectory of one's life.

So just stand tall"
No matter what challenges come your way, you must stand tall and stay strong.

...Just stand tall?!
The singer is questioning whether simply standing tall is enough to overcome the obstacles they face.

"Only you can let yourself prevail
Once again emphasizing that the power to overcome challenges lies within oneself.

Learn to live and laugh, let go, set sail"
To truly succeed in life, one must learn to let go of the past and move forward with a positive outlook.

It's that sign on the wall
The sign referenced earlier continues to play a key role in the singer's thoughts and decisions.

I've gotta take it down
The singer feels the need to physically remove the sign that has been guiding their actions.

And get away now,
Once again emphasizing the singer's desire to escape from their current circumstances and start anew.

And stand tall!
No matter what challenges lie ahead, the singer is determined to stand tall and stay strong in pursuit of their dreams.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Adam Warne, Joey Frevola, Peter Episcopo, Robin Johnson, Samuel Higgins

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