Out from the finnish music field rises Mehida. After several years of struggling with his musical vision, the keyboard player Mikko Härkin decided to leave his previous band Wingdom to finally accomplish the sight and sound he had been looking after for many years.
Musically the band is concentrated on bringing out the musical extremities, from difficult rhythmic sequences to unexpected modern melodic lines still keeping it all catchy and easy to listen to. Their debut album "Blood & Water", released in 2007, is a reflection of creativism which flows out from the contribution of these talented rockers. On "Blood & Water" Mehida presents over fifty minutes of energetic modern metal. The enthusiasm towards music combined with unique creativity makes Mehida a rocksolid band.
The band's stylistic scale is wide. It flows from the mathematical metal attitude prog to deep dark beautiful ballads. Raging guitars and the strong expression of the singer Thomas Vikström (ex-Candlemass) form the missing link in between the ambient synth atmospheres and precise rhytmic sects.
Their second album "The Eminent Storm" was released November 18th 2009 (in Finland) and it continues the journey into musical discoveries on the fields of emotional exploration.
Official site: www.myspace.com/mehida
Current line-up:
Thomas Vikström - vocals
Toni Mäki-Leppilampi - bass
Mikko Härkin - keys
Jani Stefanovic - guitars
Olli Tanttu - guitars
Markus Niemispelto - drums
Masquerade
Mehida Lyrics
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Watching from my window
A crippled heart
Hidden in the silence
A perfect smile
With a wounded soul inside me
Tell me I look fine
In this dance of Masquerade
If I could fly away
To catch my breath before the dive
Is there a shelter
Anything for me to flee to
To hide away
To find a safe place from the storm
I traveled so far
Only to find that I'm lost
I'm so far away (so far away)
On a road so stained (so stained)
Still afraid on the way (on the way)
Oh please tell me
What am I living for?
A restless mind
Covered by a reckless body
Blessed in this heart
With all his vanity
Another day
Hours passing by
Am I still worth looking at
In this dance of Masquerade
If I could fly away
To catch my breath before the dive
Is there a shelter
Anything for me to flee to
To hide away
To find a safe place from the storm
I traveled so far
Only to find that I'm lost
I'm so far away (so far away)
On a road so stained (so stained)
Still afraid on the way (on the way)
Oh please tell me
What am I living for?
The lyrics of Mehida's song Masquerade express the intense feelings of isolation, desperation, and vulnerability of a person with a wounded soul, hidden behind a perfect mask. The singer describes their situation as a dance of masquerade, where they go through the motions of life, pretending to be fine despite the pain inside.
The first verse portrays a person who feels trapped in their own loneliness, looking out of their window, but afraid to reveal their true emotions. They wear a perfect smile, but their soul is crippled, and they long for someone to see beyond their mask. The second verse depicts the singer's yearning to escape their situation, to find a shelter, or a safe place from the storms of life. They feel lost, even though they have traveled far in their journey.
The chorus repeats the main phrases, reiterating the desperate search for a purpose in life, asking the question: "What am I living for?". The singer feels as though they are on a road that is soiled, stained, and afraid, but they keep moving forward, hoping to find an answer.
Overall, the lyrics of Masquerade convey a sense of existential angst, the feeling that life is a stage, and everyone is playing a part. The singer longs to escape the pretense and find authenticity and meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
A lonely stare
Starting off with a feeling of isolation and sadness in one's heart.
Watching from my window
Observing the world outside, feeling detached and disconnected.
A crippled heart
Deep emotional pain, difficulty moving forward in life.
Hidden in the silence
Keeping one's struggles to oneself, not sharing them with others.
A perfect smile
Putting on a facade of happiness and contentment, despite inner turmoil.
With a wounded soul inside me
Despite the smile, there is deep emotional pain and hurt within.
Tell me I look fine
Desperately seeking validation and reassurance that the facade is convincing.
In this dance of Masquerade
The act of pretending to be happy while struggling inside is a performance or 'dance' that must continue.
If I could fly away
Escaping from one's current reality, if only for a moment.
To catch my breath before the dive
Taking a break before diving back into the struggles of daily life.
Is there a shelter
Wondering if there is a safe and comforting place to retreat to.
Anything for me to flee to
Desperately seeking an escape from the difficulties of life.
To hide away
Finding a way to hide from one's struggles, rather than face them head on.
To find a safe place from the storm
Seeking a place of safety and comfort during difficult times.
I traveled so far
Having gone through many experiences and struggles in life.
Only to find that I'm lost
Despite everything, feeling lost and unsure of one's purpose or direction in life.
On a road so stained
Feeling as though the path one is on is marked with difficulties and pain.
Still afraid on the way
Continuing to feel fear and uncertainty while moving forward in life.
Oh please tell me
Begging for clarity and direction in life.
What am I living for?
Questioning the purpose and meaning of one's existence.
Contributed by Sophia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.