After years of fruitless attempts to find a label, Metus (true name Marek Juza) finally found one in his home town, Kraków (Poland), at the end of 2006. All the material for the trilogy was almost completed so it took less than one year to record and release the three first and very original albums... (first release May 2007)
Uplifting and hopeful lyrics express the main goals of the project, floating on the waves of delicate though sorrowful sounds. Such a contrast makes an interesting and unique atmosphere. Lyrics refer to Bible in most cases. On Metus' web site one can find a few very interesting verses which calrify the author's idea and his deep insight into the Scriptures. His passion and desire for everlasting life is so noticeable.
Finally, as it comes to other similar music projects it's hard to compare Metus' music to a single genre. Rather, it's a fusion of dark wave, gothic, neoclassical and metal with a strong lyrical layer and subtle influences of many other music styles (folk, rock and even grunge for example).
Metus was born in Cracow and spent most of his life there. He's an amateur singer and never studied on any music academy. As he said in one interview..."all what I do with music is just fulfilling my old dreams...I don't need a school to dream and live my life..."...it's quite easy to notice some original elements in his sounds and lyrics...and also his uncompromising character.
His graphics - made for 'Metus' project - are also worthy of attention - hand made ones with unknown technique ( he calls it 'ARSAQUALIS' ) create a specific atmosphere... an original tapestry for his sounds.
Those visual elements (graphics, paintings and photos) are an inseparable part of the whole project ...
Metus' official site : www.metus.pl
Lyrics: http://www.marekjuza.com/?pageid=7794
Myspace : www.myspace.com/metuspl
Discography:
'Vale of Tears' - 2007 Digipak limited 500 copies
'New Dawn' - 2007 Digipak limited 500 copies
'Deliverance' - 2008 Digipak limited 1000 copies
- these're three parts of the trilogy - ' The Heritage '
" Beauty " - 2009
" Out Of Time " - 2010
" In Memory Of My Lost Dreams " - 2011
( more info about the music and releases you'll find on www.lynxmusic.pl or www.metus.pl)
Though the whole project carries universal message, it's full of author's personal feelings, the attitude radiating with a specific sorrowful hope...
maybe 'cos of living in this Dark Vale of Tears... - our world...
PRIDE
Metus Lyrics
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They gave me
Some poisonous plants
For my thirst
Vinegar
It became their trap
Hate and pride
Have become the snare
Haughty ones will remain so blind
Won't taste the fruit from the tree of life
Burning anger from the sky
Woe to all haughty minds
For food
They gave me
Some poisonous plants
For my thirst
Vinegar
It became their trap
Wickedness
Has become their snare
Haughty ones won't remain so proud
Fear will devour stone cold hearts
Burning anger from the sky
Woe to all haughty minds
The lyrics of Metus's song "Pride" describe an individual who is mistreated by others who offer poisonous plants for food and vinegar for thirst, which becomes the trap of the perpetrators. They embody hate, pride, and wickedness which snare them in their own web of darkness. These individuals are too blinded by their haughtiness to see beyond their own self-absorption or to taste the fruit from the tree of life. However, the tables turn when their pride takes a fall, and they are left with fear that devours their stone-cold hearts. They experience the burning anger from the sky as they face the consequences of their actions, and the song warns that their haughtiness leads to their own woe.
The song reflects the dangers of a skewed, prideful view of self and the world, and warns that pride comes before a fall. The lyrics use food and thirst as a metaphor for basic human needs, which the perpetrators manipulate for their own selfish purposes. The presence of vinegar as a sign of bitterness and ugliness, further shows the distorted views of the perpetrators. The imagery of a trap demonstrates how the perpetrators' attempts to bring harm ultimately ensnare themselves, highlighting the self-destructive nature of pride and hate.
Line by Line Meaning
For food
To satisfy my hunger
They gave me
They provided me with
Some poisonous plants
Foods that were harmful to me
For my thirst
To quench my thirst
Vinegar
A sour liquid
It became their trap
They used it to ensnare me
Hate and pride
Their feelings of hostility and arrogance
Have become the snare
They were used to trap me
Haughty ones will remain so blind
Those who are arrogant will remain ignorant to the truth
Won't taste the fruit from the tree of life
They will miss out on the joys and pleasures of life
Burning anger from the sky
The wrath of God
Woe to all haughty minds
Those who are arrogant will face great distress
Wickedness
Evil and immoral behavior
Has become their snare
They have been trapped by their own wicked actions
Haughty ones won't remain so proud
Those who are arrogant will be humbled
Fear will devour stone cold hearts
They will be consumed with fear and anxiety
Contributed by Hailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eboli
Everyone was so perfectly cast- hard to pick a favourite but I must say Alison Steadman’s squawking Mrs Bennet really brought a lot of life and comedy to every scene she was in 😂
Мультик Николаевич
In my opinion, this is the best film adaptation of this Jane Austen novel. The cast is beyond praise
Spiklething
Except it wasn’t a film. It was a six part television show.
Dee Allemang
Colin was my favorite
Susana Noemi De Caso
Es la que más me gusta,también!Sus personajes se parecen más a los de esa época,mujeres y hombres,más rellenitos.
Bon
Still my favorite
Deborah McIntosh
The best version of this movie!
Daniela F
I loved everything about this series, absolutely everything, and one little thing that stood out for me was precisely Julia S. playing Lydia, with her cheekiness and raspy voice. She was infuriating and hilarious and no other actress playing the Bennet's youngest daughter ever came close to having her charisma. That raspy voice! Loved it.
Kitty Katz
Don’t forget the grating annoying laugh! Her portrayal of Lydia was sheer genius!
carmenl163
The one thing I didn't like was that she clearly was so very much older than the character. At times, it was cringing to see this mature woman play a teenager.