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/
Distant Honor
Miracle of Sound Lyrics
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Twisted pawn a face replaced
Phantom filter mask of dread
Damn the guilt my past is dead
And I wait for the night
Shadows protect my
Angel in white
Vain parasites
Cast out reject the
Plague in all your hearts
Cause the sad sad faces of the weary and worn
Live in bad bad places that are dreary and torn
And a distant honor calls me to your side
To be your guide
Wrapped up in your velvet sheets
Far above the hellish streets you're
Strapped inside your wealthy keeps
Piss on corners where we sleep
And this town's paranoid
Blinking and jumping
Down in the void
A sickening dumping
Ground to avoid
The stink of the pumping
Plague in all your hearts
Cause the sad sad faces of the weary and worn
Live in bad bad places that are dreary and torn
And a distant honor calls me to your side
To be your guide
Shades of the whales in the tainted deep
Maimed and impaled in their pain they sleep
The faded and frail in the laneways weep
Broken souls in mourning
And the sad sad faces of the weary and worn
Live in bad bad places that are dreary and torn
And a distant honor calls me to your side
To be your guide
On rooftops hide
Be your guide
Shades of the whales in the painted deep
Maimed and impaled in their pain they sleep
The faded and frail in the laneways weep
Broken souls in mourning
The lyrics of Miracle Of Sound's song Distant Honor depict the struggles and hardships of people who are forgotten and neglected by society. The opening lines of the song, "Distant honor, wasted grace, twisted pawn a face replaced, Phantom filter mask of dread, Damn the guilt my past is dead," suggest feelings of loss, hopelessness, and guilt. The singer of the song is someone who has been discarded by society and has lost all sense of purpose. However, he remains hopeful of a better tomorrow, seeking solace in the shadows of the night where he finds protection and comfort. In this 'safe space,' he waits for his guardian angel in white, whom he sees as his guide to a better life.
The song also delves into the theme of social inequality and the divide between the rich and the poor. The second verse describes the contrast between the wealthy who live in comfort and luxury and the poor who sleep on the streets. The singer sees this divide as a source of paranoia and anxiety. The imagery in the lyrics - "Shades of the whales in the tainted deep, Maimed and impaled in their pain they sleep, The faded and frail in the laneways weep, Broken souls in mourning" - further reinforces the sense of despair and hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
Distant honor, wasted grace
Honorable deeds of the past now hold no value
Twisted pawn a face replaced
Misguided actions led to loss and a new identity
Phantom filter mask of dread
A mask hiding the fear within
Damn the guilt my past is dead
Regret is no longer useful as the past can't be changed
And I wait for the night
Anticipation for the safety of darkness
Shadows protect my
The cover of shadows provides safety
Angel in white
A symbol of salvation
Time to eject these
Remove the parasitic influences
Vain parasites
Selfish individuals draining resources
Cast out reject the
Expel and refuse association with the
Plague in all your hearts
The contagious disease of selfishness and greed
Cause the sad sad faces of the weary and worn
The visible effects of hardship on people
Live in bad bad places that are dreary and torn
Hardship is typically found in poor and dangerous areas
And a distant honor calls me to your side
A deep sense of duty calling to provide aid
To be your guide
To offer support and guidance
Wrapped up in your velvet sheets
The luxurious safety and comfort of wealth
Far above the hellish streets you're
The disconnect between wealth and poverty
Strapped inside your wealthy keeps
Imprisoned by the constraints of wealth
Piss on corners where we sleep
The disrespect and disregard for the homeless population
And this town's paranoid
A feeling of unease permeates the city
Blinking and jumping
Hypervigilance and overstimulation
Down in the void
In the depths of despair
A sickening dumping
The city's wasteful and toxic excess
Ground to avoid
The unpleasant places and experiences to avoid
Shades of the whales in the tainted deep
The haunting and damaged memories of the past
Maimed and impaled in their pain they sleep
The traumatic experiences causing ongoing pain and trauma
The faded and frail in the laneways weep
The hopelessness and despair of those in poverty
Broken souls in mourning
The grieving and despairing individuals
On rooftops hide
The need to hide from danger and hardship
Contributed by Brody E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Trustworthy Tim
You know what I find funny? This game took concepts from Thief and Bioshock to create something original, stylish, and fun, and now Thief and Bioshock are both taking cues from Dishonored. Talk about the student becoming the master, huh? Really good song, by the way.
John Freeman
I think that's a real nice touch as well.
Derpy Hooves
I know, right? It's amazing.
immortalfrieza
Every game developer should take cues from the best games in the genre, and then improve upon that to the best of their ability. Unfortunately, many don't care enough to bother, many more think taking cues means copy almost exactly without even bothering to try and improve, and the rest that actually do care enough to do so typically don't have the resources to make it happen.
Stanley CheZz
Francis Drake Also Half-Life 2 Cause of Anton Sokolov, exuse me Viktor Antonov
Cinders
It's wonderful how Dishonored have become such an amazing game! (though they could use some more work on the characters).
miracleofsound
Just wanna say I love you guys, You always cheer me up even when I'm in a pissy mood, and you make my good days even better. Big love to you all <3
Just a Student
We love you too Gavin
ChampagneandGunsmoke
If you do multiple playthroughs and interact with people while at the Hound Pits, you'll see that Emily actually changes a lot, but it depends on how you play. Without her mother, Corvo is who she really looks up to above anyone else, so your action mold her. On high chaos, Calista at one confides in you that she thinks you're bad influence, that Emily is becoming a scary, mean, cruel child, especially when you're around.
miracleofsound
That's the whole point. The song is from Corvo's point of view as he tries to keep Emily innocent despite all the horror happening around her, hence the child like quality to the music.