Official sites:
On Bandcamp.com - http://miracleofsound.bandcamp.com
On Escapist magazine - http://www.escapistmagazine.com/profiles/view/MiracleOfSound
On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiracleOfSound
On Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/miracleofsound
On YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/miracleofsound
Known interviews:
http://strangera.com/2012/04/05/my-interview-with-miracle-of-sound-eng-version/
http://nightmaremode.net/2011/09/interview-with-gavin-dunne-of-miracle-of-sound-10103/
Calamity
Miracle of Sound Lyrics
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Open your eyes
Sweet slumber's over
It's time to rise
So much to alter
To rectify
I've been here waiting
To show you why
Backtrack
Building the road back
Stone cracks
Hammers on the attack
We ride
Over the divide
I guide
Keep you on the right side
There's something in your past
That you can't erase
Build the road in front of you
You can't fix a broken heart
In a couple of days
So bring it back or start anew
You'll find your Bastion
Take to the skies
You'll hear the sweetest
Of lullabies
You'll learn your hist'ry
So steeped in shame
You'll feel the guilt of
The ones to blame
Cloudburst
Moving in reverse
Old curse
Thought it couldn't get worse
Still land
Company once grand
Withstand
Knuckles of your own hand
There's something in your past
That you can't erase
Build the road in front of you
You can't fix a broken heart
In a couple of days
So bring it back or start anew
Backtrack
Building the road back
Stone cracks
Hammers on the attack
We ride
Over the divide
I guide
Keep you on the right side
There's something in your past
That you can't erase
Build the road in front of you
You can't fix a broken heart
In a couple of days
So bring it back or start anew
There's something in your past
That you can't erase
Build the road in front of you
You can't fix a broken heart
In a couple of days
So bring it back or start anew
Turnin' back is bound to be
Just another calamity
Turnin' back is bound to be
Just another calamity
Take a deep breath (Turnin' back is bound to be)
Open your eyes (Just another calamity)
Sweet slumber's over (Turnin' back is bound to be)
It's time to rise (Just another calamity)
Take a deep breath (Turnin' back is bound to be)
Open your eyes (Just another calamity)
Sweet slumber's over (Turnin' back is bound to be)
It's time to rise (Just another calamity)
The lyrics of "Calamity" by Miracle Of Sound presents us with a sense of purpose, hope, and resilience in the face of adversity. The singer, most probably the singer of the song or a guide, is urging the listener to take control of their lives and make changes. They encourage the listener to confront the demons of their past and overcome them by building a new path in front of them. The singer reminds them that the past cannot be erased, but the future can be re-written. The chorus of the song depicts this idea of moving forward with determination, and that turning back can lead to another calamity.
The verses of the song describe the journey of the singer, and possibly the listener, as they work to rectify their past mistakes. They are building the road back, mending the cracks on the road with hammers, and riding over the divide while keeping the listener on the right side. The singer tours the singer to Bastion, a place of safety or hope, where they find their history, so steeped in shame, and become aware of the guilt of those who have wronged them. The lyrics suggest that the journey is not going to be an easy one, as there is a cloud of bad luck hovering above them, but they must withstand the knuckles of their own hands.
Overall, "Calamity" is a song about resilience, hope, and taking control of one's life. It encourages the listener to confront their past, reconcile with it, and move forward with purpose and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a deep breath
Prepare yourself for the challenges ahead
Open your eyes
Be aware of your surroundings and what's going on
Sweet slumber's over
It's time to wake up and face reality
It's time to rise
Get up and start working on the things that need to be done
So much to alter
There are many things in your life that need to be changed
To rectify
To correct mistakes and improve your situation
I've been here waiting
I'm here to help and guide you through this process
To show you why
To give you a reason and motivation for making these changes
Backtrack
Go back and review past mistakes and decisions
Building the road back
Taking steps to fix past mistakes and move forward
Stone cracks
Obstacles and challenges will arise on this path
Hammers on the attack
Be proactive and take action to overcome these obstacles
We ride
We're in this together, moving forward towards a common goal
Over the divide
Crossing barriers and obstacles to reach our destination
I guide
I'm here to provide guidance and support throughout this journey
Keep you on the right side
Helping you make good choices and stay on the right path
There's something in your past
There are past mistakes and issues you need to deal with
That you can't erase
You can't change the past, but you can change your actions going forward
Build the road in front of you
Focus on creating a positive future for yourself
You can't fix a broken heart
Pain and hurt from the past take time to heal
In a couple of days
It's a process that takes time and patience
So bring it back or start anew
Choose to fix the past mistakes or create something new
You'll find your Bastion
You will discover a place of safety and security
Take to the skies
You will be able to soar and reach new heights
You'll hear the sweetest
You will experience comfort and happiness
Of lullabies
A sense of peace and tranquility
You'll learn your hist'ry
You will uncover the truth about your past
So steeped in shame
Your past may be painful and difficult to face
You'll feel the guilt of
You may feel responsibility for the past and its consequences
The ones to blame
Acknowledging and owning up to past mistakes
Cloudburst
A sudden and intense emotional release
Moving in reverse
Feeling like you're moving backwards or not making progress
Old curse
Past issues or mistakes that continue to affect you
Thought it couldn't get worse
Feeling overwhelmed and hopeless about the situation
Still land
Finding a place to rest and take stock of the situation
Company once grand
Mourning the loss of something that was once great
Withstand
Finding the strength to withstand the challenges ahead
Knuckles of your own hand
The power to make a change ultimately lies with yourself
Turnin' back is bound to be
Returning to past mistakes will lead to negative consequences
Just another calamity
A setback or disaster that could have been avoided with better choices
Contributed by Lily G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hissboomcreeperalt1020
"Listen, all this takes a lot of getting used to, and you do get used to it, after a while."
"There's three things i'll always miss though."
"One, not always having to watch my step all the time."
"Two... Well forget about two."
"And three, i miss the songs."
"Folks from Caelondia knew how to carry a tune." "Sure we got some songs on the old gramophone, but trying to imagine how they sounded like, playing to a room full of fine people; unwinding at the sole regret of a hard day's work."
"Those were the days...."
@Quadrolithium
@@luminozero Zulf is not the only one broken hearted here. Everyone is.
Zia: betrayed by her Boyfriend which forced her father to start the Calamity.
Rucks: can't do anything but watch what he's trying to protect to get destroyed.
And the biggest loser:
The Kid: mocked by his own people, worked in what is essentially hell to help his sickly mother, returns to find his mother dead and his money missing. Signs up for another tour of duty in hell (which no one signs up for twice), falls in love but then the calamity takes that love away as well. Did the Kid complain? Never.
@michaelberg9348
Al Capwn Not necessarily.
Rucks has no idea how to prevent the Calamity, stating that (as far as he knows) knowledge doesn't carry between loops.
So if he's wrong (and knowledge does carry): it hasn't looped yet, in which case: all bets are off.
Or he's right (knowledge doesn't carry) and it's fundamentally impossible to be sure.
"I'll see you in the next one" is indeed a statement implying Rucks assumes (is beginning to accept, it might be) a time-loop.
But the 'maybe' is a factor here.
Not even he knows.
"maybe I'll see you in the next one" is no more proof of a time-loop as the statement
"he's in a better place now" is proof of the existence of heaven.
@miracleofsound
It was difficult not to be moved by the wonderful story in Bastion - it deserved a tribute :)
@jolantru3085
TRUTH.
Also, how can this song be TEN YEARS OLD?!
@marcelmiranda1348
@@jolantru3085 I still come back here after all this time <3
@miracleofsound
I don't really think it fits into any genre but if you like this song check out early Bjork albums, Sleeping Satellite by Tasmin Archer or Survive by Seal, they were some of the influences for it :)
@miracleofsound
There are 9 voices layered in the chorus, and they're ALL MEEEEEE. MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH EVIL LAUGH
@AnthanKrufix
And it's utterly gorgeous
@dunmaglass6016
The 9 players of heaven
@jasonsorin1021
Just wait until he goes on tour with his backing band of clones.
@zswords
And it makes the song really hard to karaoke/cover. >:I
@Centaur-1
@@zswords I always try to sing along when listening and my brain automatically makes me try to sing both voices at once at 3:29 lol.