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...
Words
Metus Lyrics
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joined in harmony
I never even dreamt
that they could be so close...
nonsense! - people shout
they sneer... make wry mouths
But I do believe!
Could they offer something else.?
words
sounds like a fairytale
lies?
Or the real hope...?
why?
If it sounds so beautiful
they ridicule
it's a lie...!
it's a lie...!
all's lies...!
but i'll still believe with all
all my heart.!
all my life...
my miserable life...
we all look
just few do see
we all hear
few listen
words! second voice
when they sound so beautiful
people often say
that's a lie...!
that's a lie...!
all's lies...!
maybe they just wanna die
sneer and die!
...sneer and die!
maybe they just wanna die
neer and die!
...sneer and die!
...
and i'll live!.
for all these lies
and i'll live ...
'cause I believe!
In Metus's song Words, the lyrics speak of hope and belief through the power of words. The singer expresses their amazement and disbelief at how words can come together in perfect harmony, offering something beautiful and hopeful. Despite being ridiculed and sneered at, the singer holds fast to their belief that these words are not lies, but hold real hope.
The term "nonsense" is used to describe the people who doubt the power of words, and instead of seeing and hearing, they ridicule and make "wry mouths" about something they don't understand. The lyrics convey the idea that even though most people look and hear, very few truly see and listen to what words can bring. The second voice in the chorus highlights the skepticism of people towards things that sound beautiful, and they often discredit it as a lie.
The final lines are a direct message to those who sneer and doubt. The singer says that they will continue to live for these "lies" of hope and belief because they refuse to give up on something that brings them light in their miserable life. The message is clear, that despite the cynicism of the world, we can hold on to hope and belief through the power of words.
Line by Line Meaning
Hopeful word's i've found
I have found words that inspire hope
joined in harmony
They fit together perfectly, creating a beautiful melody
I never even dreamt
I never imagined that such amazing words existed
that they could be so close...
The words are so similar in meaning, it's almost as if they were meant to be together
nonsense! - people shout
Other people deny the value of these words
they sneer... make wry mouths
They mock and show disdain for these words
But I do believe!
Despite the negativity, I trust in the power of these words
Could they offer something else.?
Is there more to these words than meets the eye?
words
The subject of the song, representing language that carries meaning
sounds like a fairytale
The words seem too good to be true, like something out of a storybook
lies?
Others accuse the words of being untrue
Or the real hope...?
But perhaps these words represent genuine hope
why?
Questioning why people would deny the potential of these words
If it sounds so beautiful
If the words are so enticing and appealing
they ridicule
People make fun of them
it's a lie...!
They claim the words are a falsehood
all's lies...!
The overarching belief that these words are undeniably untrue
but i'll still believe with all
But the singer chooses to remain faithful to these words
all my heart.!
With complete sincerity and conviction
all my life...
Until the end of the singer's days
my miserable life...
Even in the midst of personal hardship and sorrow
we all look
Everyone looks for meaning or purpose in their lives
just few do see
But only a handful are able to perceive the true value of these words
we all hear
Everyone is exposed to various messages and ideas
few listen
But not everyone takes the time to truly engage with the words they hear
words! second voice
This line may represent the influence of words in a broader social context
when they sound so beautiful
When these words are particularly appealing
people often say
Others frequently claim that these words are false
that's a lie...!
Labeling the words as false or deceitful
maybe they just wanna die
The negativity others project may represent their desire to give up or lose hope
sneer and die!
They mock what they cannot understand and embrace hopelessness
...sneer and die!
Repeating the mocking behavior
...and i'll live!.
The singer will continue to believe and find hope in these words
for all these lies
Despite the insults and accusations of falsehood aimed at the words
and i'll live ...
Choosing to fight despair and embrace hope
'cause I believe!
An assertion of the singer's faith in the power of these words
Contributed by Claire A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
METUS
@Pierre-Etienne Jay ok, done...I put them also in the video description, you will get them cut to phrazes properly there, thank you for the appretiating this track/poem....I've faced lot of strong emotions that time...nice to see Someone found it worth of attention after so many years...have a god time my friend!
METUS
"WHEN THE WIND BLOWS
Oh! this cold air
weaves the wind
into my hair
Oh! all your words
they're like ice
freeze my heart
Oh! wish this evil were undone
that we breathed
by words of mouth
Years so long
ther's still ice
in your heart
Let's forgive each other
all that wrath
which torn us under
in the past
froze our years
and turned them into ice
like cold wind does
Winds of harsh words
drove streams of tears
to seas uncertain
Where coldness hides
two hearts of ice
can they be melted?
what a cold...
Oh what a cold
brought by the wind
for all these years
Years so long
always ice
in your heart
And... it's still likely
to undo
all this evil too
Sounds of warm words
caught with the wind
the wind of pardon
Two hearts of ice
will melt within
are they too hardened?"
Mano Cornuta
Hervorragender Song! Tolles Video und noch viel tollere Menschen 🖤🖤🖤!
Marcelo Wolff
I loved this music!
tomdog76
Einfach fantastisch 🤩
Pierre-Etienne Jay
The combination between your music and those images is magic. Something happens.
Pure emotion.
Is there the lyrics of the song somewhere on the internet ?
Pierre-Etienne Jay
@METUS Ahahah ! Prophetic ! ; )
METUS
@Pierre-Etienne Jay following the album title ..Out of Time 🙂
Pierre-Etienne Jay
@Marek METUS Juza Thank you very much! I easily trust you about the strong emotions you have faced with this song. It's clearly perceptible even eleven years later ; ). But does time means something for emotions? Really a great song! A source of inspiration for my photographic work.
METUS
@Pierre-Etienne Jay ok, done...I put them also in the video description, you will get them cut to phrazes properly there, thank you for the appretiating this track/poem....I've faced lot of strong emotions that time...nice to see Someone found it worth of attention after so many years...have a god time my friend!
METUS
"WHEN THE WIND BLOWS
Oh! this cold air
weaves the wind
into my hair
Oh! all your words
they're like ice
freeze my heart
Oh! wish this evil were undone
that we breathed
by words of mouth
Years so long
ther's still ice
in your heart
Let's forgive each other
all that wrath
which torn us under
in the past
froze our years
and turned them into ice
like cold wind does
Winds of harsh words
drove streams of tears
to seas uncertain
Where coldness hides
two hearts of ice
can they be melted?
what a cold...
Oh what a cold
brought by the wind
for all these years
Years so long
always ice
in your heart
And... it's still likely
to undo
all this evil too
Sounds of warm words
caught with the wind
the wind of pardon
Two hearts of ice
will melt within
are they too hardened?"
Pierre-Etienne Jay
@METUS Oh thanks a lot !
Boska_Szklaneczka
i think You are great. my father has recomended you years ago and this meditation-like music is very purifying. keep up the good work