Emilien Vincent (guitarist) joined the band shortly after and completed the original lineup; they recorded the demo disc Poussières de Vie in August 2004. It was well received by musical critics and public, so the band set off on a concert tour during 2004 and 2005. After a period of collaboration, Emilien Vincent left the group to focus on his personal projects. Alina and David continued together to write compositions for their future album and to look for musicians who would be better suited to their musical project.
Several changes of line-up delayed the album release far more time than expected. Nevertheless, the lineup was completed in July 2005 with the addition of Franck Chentrier and Nicolas Thomas (guitars), and a little later Gautier Blondeel (bass guitar).
Finally, it was with this stable line-up that Markize recorded their first album Transparence. The band gave several concerts in Paris (with Penumbra at Salle Curial, with Cult of Luna at La Locomotive...) and also in different regions of France. Notable is their contribution to the world of french metal with the track Paperdoll.
The album Transparence has been on sale since the 10th of March 2007 with Acropole Records and has received critical acclaim. Markize toured in Paris and Provence in May, June and July of 2007 in support of the album.
In August 2007, Gautier Blondeel left the band to dedicate himself to his family life. After several auditions, Pierre Vo was chosen to be the new Markize bassist for his personal and musical qualities.
The concerts began again in September 2007, and in October Markize took part in the MFVF Warm-up show in Belgium and was selected to play in the famous Metal Female Voices Fest 6 in October 2008, an annual event to celebrate famous metal bands with female singers.
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In My Dream
Markize Lyrics
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The rain has begun to fall
I'm asleep,
I'm on a burning cloud,
The rats are running all around,
In my dream, I'm flying, the rats are biting me,
In my dream, I'm diying, why don't you hear me?
I am swimming in my tears, I see all my life before,
I twas quite, i twas empty, off happiness and love, and of your delicate presence,
Now I see pearls of sadness crossing my skin, like knives they kill me, they kill me
Screaming is not enough; silence has captured me now,
My body don't move anymore, I want to wake up but I can't,
Now I see pearls of sadness crossing my skin,
Like knives they kill me, Don't you know how I feel?
Losing control of my mind and my body?
In my dream, I'm flying, the rats are biting me,
In my dream, I'm diying, why don't you hear me?
I try to save myself but I see that I never will
My spirit suffers even if I know that it's a dream
In my dream, I'm flying, the rats are biting me,
In my dream, I'm dying, why don't you hear me?
In my dream, I'm flying
In my dream, I'm dying
The lyrics to Markize's song "In My Dream" describe a vivid dream in which the singer is trapped in a world that is both fantastical and terrifying. The song begins with the singer describing how the sun has left their home and the rain has begun to fall, indicating that the mood of the song is set to be a dark and gloomy one. The singer then reveals that they are asleep and in their dream, they find themselves on a burning cloud with rats running all around them.
The first chorus of the song describes the singer's predicament in this dream world - they are flying but are being bitten by rats, and they feel like they are dying but no one can hear them. The second chorus repeats this sentiment and adds that the singer is swimming in their tears, seeing their life before their eyes, and feeling a profound sadness that seems to be killing them like knives.
In the final part of the song, the singer expresses their frustration at being trapped in this dream world and unable to wake up. They try to save themselves but realize that they never will, and their spirit suffers as a result. The song ends with a repetition of the first and second choruses, driving home the sense of helplessness and despair that the singer feels.
Overall, "In My Dream" is a haunting and evocative song that explores themes of isolation, fear, and despair. The imagery that the lyrics conjure up is dark and unsettling, and the dreamlike quality of the song adds to its enigmatic and mysterious feel.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun has left my home,
The sunlight has disappeared from my surroundings.
The rain has begun to fall
It has started raining, indicating bad weather or a negative change in mood.
I'm asleep,
I am currently in a state of sleep, unable to control my surroundings.
I'm on a burning cloud,
I am experiencing a sensation of being on a fiery cloud, which could represent a burning desire or an overwhelming feeling.
The rats are running all around,
There are rats surrounding me in my dream, possibly representing a feeling of chaos or vulnerability.
It's my dream
I am currently in a dream state, which could be a representation of my thoughts or desires.
In my dream, I'm flying, the rats are biting me,
I am able to fly in my dream, but at the same time I am being bitten by rats, which could represent the good and bad aspects of my desires or ambitions.
In my dream, I'm diying, why don't you hear me?
I am dying in my dream state, but it seems that no one is responding to my calls for help, possibly representing a feeling of loneliness or isolation.
I am swimming in my tears, I see all my life before,
I am crying uncontrollably, while also having a vision of my life flashing before my eyes, perhaps indicating a sense of regret or sadness.
It was quite, it was empty, of happiness and love, and of your delicate presence,
My past experiences were lacking in joy, love, and the presence of someone special.
Now I see pearls of sadness crossing my skin, like knives they kill me, they kill me
I am experiencing immense sadness, which is causing me physical pain.
Screaming is not enough; silence has captured me now,
I am unable to express my emotions or thoughts vocally, and instead I am forced to face my feelings in silence.
My body don't move anymore, I want to wake up but I can't,
I feel paralyzed and unable to move or wake up from my dream, which could represent a feeling of being stuck or trapped.
Don't you know how I feel? Losing control of my mind and my body?
I am questioning if anyone understands my struggle of feeling like I am losing control over both my thoughts and actions.
I try to save myself but I see that I never will
I attempt to take control of my situation, but feel helpless in my inability to change things.
My spirit suffers even if I know that it's a dream
Although I am aware that I am in a dream state, my emotions and inner self still experience suffering and pain.
In my dream, I'm flying, the rats are biting me,
I am once again able to fly in my dream, but at the same time I am being bitten by rats, possibly representing a repetition of my internal struggles.
In my dream, I'm dying, why don't you hear me?
I am still dying in my dream state, and am still experiencing a sense of loneliness and lack of support.
In my dream, I'm flying
I am able to fly in my dream, which could represent freedom, hope, or the ability to rise above real-life struggles.
In my dream, I'm dying
I am still dying in my dream state, unable to escape my negative thoughts or emotions.
Contributed by Hailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@StormColdSoul
Beautiful Voice!
@MikkoTyllinen
absolutley stunning!!!!!
@Eyolan
très jolie cette vidéo, la chanson est magnifique en acoustique !!
@QueenPrue
que hermosa version del tema, su voz es espectacular, me encanta! ♥
@oceansoulaurian
Very Good Markize, excelente, genial, y mas porque la percusion que utliza es un cajon peruano, mi pais. Saludos a todos los que comentan aqui, aprecian la buena musica. long live Markize ! They are using a wood box, called CAJON, original from Peru, great and good combinacion in this song!
@111Carlin
SPLENDID! Great vocals and performance, thanks a lot! Superbe voix et l'interprétation, bravo!
@twister27able
Maigic singer and song! Really fond of it!
@emptygaze0
lindíssimo *---*
@twister27able
Great performance! Thank you!!
@ivanlistopad5757
FABULOUS!!!