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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Ego
Kyros Lyrics
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Surrounded, city concrete sprawl
See my eminence, now come undone.
My maker's son, a perfect one
Listen here, his vision is clear - I am the perfect version of you
Listen now, his mission's here - an artisan body, a break through
Can Humanity contain the greatness my maker's bestowed
It's hard to gaze upon the flaws - You're not perfect like I am
All slaves to your sins, in vice cold claws
So sure I am that this is fact
My mental functions still in tact
Can I be free from bitter sins?
These vain desires deep within
All the world behold my sadness, my despair and woe
Now I see the truth so clearly, It's my time to go
Oh please don't gaze upon my flaws
I'll return to where I've come from
My Maker, my purpose. A lost cause.
The opening lines of the song "Ego" by Kyros set the stage with a sense of grandeur and self-importance. The singer is surrounded by people in a cityscape, feeling their eminence and superiority. The mention of being the maker's son adds a layer of divine or special origin to the singer, positioning them as a perfect being. This sets up a contrast between the singer's perceived perfection and the imperfections of humanity.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to assert their superiority and uniqueness. They claim to be the perfect version of others, emphasizing their flawless form and clear vision. The lyrics convey a sense of arrogance and detachment from the limitations of human existence. The singer feels that they have been bestowed with greatness by their maker, leading to a feeling of superiority over others who are perceived as flawed and sinful.
The middle section of the song shifts in tone as the singer starts to question their own perfection and confront the reality of their flaws. Despite the earlier confidence, the singer now expresses sadness and despair at the realization of their imperfections. This internal conflict adds depth to the character, revealing a longing for freedom from sins and vain desires. The singer grapples with their own sense of identity and purpose, questioning their place in the world.
The song reaches a melancholic conclusion as the singer comes to terms with their flaws and the realization that their perfection was an illusion. The once proud and arrogant demeanor gives way to vulnerability and a desire to return to their maker. The final lines suggest a sense of resignation and acceptance of their fate as a lost cause. The journey of the singer from arrogance to introspection and humility reflects a compelling exploration of ego and self-discovery in the lyrics of Kyros's "Ego."
Line by Line Meaning
Out and now the people're here
Now that the people are present, I stand out
Surrounded, city concrete sprawl
In a world of urban chaos and confinement
See my eminence, now come undone.
Witness my greatness, now fading away
My maker's son, a perfect one
I am the flawless creation of my creator
Listen here, his vision is clear - I am the perfect version of you
Realize that I embody the ideal image of humanity
Listen now, his mission's here - an artisan body, a break through
Understand that my purpose is to be an extraordinary creation
All the world behold my beauty, My perfection's glow
Everyone admires my beauty and flawless nature
Can Humanity contain the greatness my maker's bestowed
Is humanity capable of understanding the greatness bestowed upon me by my creator
It's hard to gaze upon the flaws - You're not perfect like I am
It's difficult to accept imperfections when I am perceived as faultless
All slaves to your sins, in vice cold claws
Everyone is trapped by their sinful behavior, controlled by their vices
So sure I am that this is fact
I am convinced that my perfection is undeniable
My mental functions still in tact
My cognitive abilities remain intact
Can I be free from bitter sins?
Can I break free from my destructive behavior?
These vain desires deep within
These empty longings dwell within me
All the world behold my sadness, my despair and woe
Everyone sees my sorrow, my hopelessness and anguish
Now I see the truth so clearly, It's my time to go
I now realize the reality, it's time for me to depart
Oh please don't gaze upon my flaws
Please don't scrutinize my imperfections
I'll return to where I've come from
I will go back to my origin
My Maker, my purpose. A lost cause.
My creator, my reason for existence, is a lost hope
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JONATHAN DIBB, NICOLE JOHNSON, TAYLOR EDWARDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You're on the lane, several beatings down the door
When shedding skin is all you'd left to do
I roll the dice, slay the light cause it's so bright
And indecision's glowing in my eyes
Voices coming down
Voices shooting now
Your voice is indescribable
Your bullets of a triggered gun right in my brain
Reminders of the feelings that you've drowned
And the shadows, drenching memories bring you down
No wonder failure's what you've found
Tell me lies, tell me lies
Dry your eyes, show the cries and publicise to make you mine
I'll apologise, otherwise you'll realise
How I've ruined every second that we've memorised
Rumours in the night, can someone hear me?
Rumours in the night, don't ever set her free
And now you're mine, you're an anchor man, an owner of
Is this skin trade ever growing out of line?
My love and patience grows so deep, you intruder in my mind
Soul collapse inside
Voices coming down
Voices shooting now
Your voice is indescribable
Your bullets of a triggered gun right in my brain
Tell me lies, tell me lies
Dry your eyes, show the cries
Oh recognise that you are mine
I'll apologise, otherwise you'll realise
How I've messed up every second that we've memorised
Tell me lies, tell me lies
Outsized to compromise and if I ever had to realise
Don't be long, carry on
Reminders of the feelings that you've drowned
And the shadows, drenching memories bring you down
As all the tears run dry upon your face
After climbing through the tangled torn-out lace
Tell me lies, tell me lies
Dry your eyes, show the cries
Oh recognise that you are mine
I'll apologise, otherwise you'll realise
How I've wasted every second that we've memorised
Rumours in the night, can someone hear me?
Rumours in the night, don't ever set her free.