Thomas Petrakos - Vocals, Heath McAvoy - Rhythm Guitar, Mark Minkiewicz - Drums, David Angelo Chiapoco - Lead Guitar, Shaun Clarke — Bass
2.-MERCURY RISING is a progressive metal band originating from the Baltimore, Maryland area. Their music, while firmly rooted in hard rock and progressive rock, shows complexity and various metal influences, thus being a progressive metal band.
Their debut album "Upon Deaf Ears" showed their potential as a progressive band, with a 9 minute closing epic that will appeal to progressive rock and metal fans. Their second album titled "Building Rome" perfected their formula, and was a very solid album, and is highly recommended.
They will appeal to fans of melodic progressive metal, and fans of RUSH, KING'S X, and even DREAM THEATER.
Moment Of Truth
Mercury Rising Lyrics
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No time for untangling the web that's weaved no time
For claiming you don't believe no time for now it's the moment of truth
It's strange how we talk of the things that we'll do
But can't seem to follow through
Waiting for a better day waiting for fortune to come our way waiting
No more at the moment of truth
The dream of achievement from twilight years with the setting sun disappears
Let's take advantage of this day
Our moment's not so far away
A reconstruction of body soul
And mind in preparation for the day we leave this life behind
How we use this life of pain determines what we have to gain
It's strange how we talk of the things that we'll do
But can't seem to follow through
And all that we should have comes perfectly clear when the hour of death is near
No time for untangling the web that's weaved no time for claiming
You don't believe no time for now it's the moment of truth
The dream of achievement from twilight years with the setting sun disappears
Opportunity came and went yesterday and taken or not left a price to pay
Let's take advantage of this day our moments not so far away
How we use this life of pain determines what we have to gain...
The lyrics of Mercury Rising's "Moment of Truth" reflect on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of seizing the opportunity to live fully. The song touches on the idea that it is easy to see clearly what is truly important in life when faced with death. The chorus emphasizes this point, stating that the moment of truth has arrived and there is no time left for doubt or procrastination.
The song also acknowledges the tendency of people to talk about what they will do in life, but then fail to follow through. The verse suggests that waiting for a better day or for fortune to come is a waste of time when life is so fragile. The lyrics encourage the listener to live in the present and take advantage of every day. The final verse suggests that how one uses their life to overcome pain and achieve goals will determine what they gain.
Overall, "Moment of Truth" is a reflective reminder to make every moment count and to not waste time waiting for opportunities to come. It is a call to action to seize the day and live a life that is fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
It's odd how we see things so perfectly clear when the hour of death is near
It's strange how death makes everything clear to us, giving us a glimpse of what really matters in life.
No time for untangling the web that's weaved no time
For claiming you don't believe no time for now it's the moment of truth
There's no point in denying or avoiding the truth, especially when time is running out.
It's strange how we talk of the things that we'll do
But can't seem to follow through
Waiting for a better day waiting for fortune to come our way waiting
No more at the moment of truth
It's strange how we procrastinate and make excuses, but when faced with death, we realize the importance of taking action and not wasting any more time.
The dream of achievement from twilight years with the setting sun disappears
Opportunity came and went yesterday and taken or not left a price to pay
Let's take advantage of this day
Our moment's not so far away
As we age and time slips away, we realize that missed opportunities come with a price. Thus, we should seize the day and make the most of the time we have left.
A reconstruction of body soul
And mind in preparation for the day we leave this life behind
How we use this life of pain determines what we have to gain
We should work on improving ourselves mentally, physically, and spiritually so that we can leave this world in a better state than we entered. The amount of pain we go through in life determines what we gain from it in the end.
And all that we should have comes perfectly clear when the hour of death is near
No time for untangling the web that's weaved no time for claiming
You don't believe no time for now it's the moment of truth
In the face of death, we realize what we've missed out on and what we should have done differently. There's no time for denial or excuses; it's time to face the truth.
How we use this life of pain determines what we have to gain...
Our attitude towards pain and suffering can determine what we gain from life. We can either let it hold us back or use it to grow and improve ourselves.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CRATHMAN SPENCER, FREDDIE GORMAN, HENRY DIXON, WALTER GAINES
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