Moonlyght then played some shows in the Quebec City area motivated by the impressive response they were getting from Quebec's metal fans. Success was increasing but tension inside the band was starting to burst. For the next few years Moonlyght would have to rebuild itself with fresh and motivated musicians. The band was finally completed in 2000. Throughout those though years Moonlyght played a lot around the Quebec province and got a solid live reputation. The only thing Moonlyght needed to break out was to finally capture their songs on a full length cd and that's exactly what they did.
The 5 Moonlyghters entered Sonum Studio in October 2001 to record their first full-length album: "Progressive Darkness". In May 2002 after a year of hard work "Progressive Darkness" is released in Canada through Metal Disk records. The album features 7 tracks of progressive and melodic extreme metal totaling almost one hour of music. The album gets outstanding reviews : 10/10 at the Metal Observer (www.metal-observer.com) the largest metal related website in the world and 9.5/10 from the well know Canadian magazine Unrestrained. The album really seems to please heavy metal fans as well as music fans in general. In only a couple of months the first pressing of Progressive darkness is sold out. Shortly after the cd is released, guitarist Vincent Gauvin calls it a day, and leaves Moonlyght. Immediately, Fred Bedard shows up and demonstrates his interest in Moonlyght. With it's new line-up, Moonlyght gets a lot of on and off-stage experience, leading to much more dynamic and tight performances. In the following year and a half, they play a lot of gigs and are the supporting act for Opeth, Paradise Lost, Kataklysm, Strapping Young Lad and Anonymus to name just a few.
At the beginning of 2003, the people behind the Metal Observer website communicate their enthusiasm for Moonlyght's material, and become the official managers for Europe. Almost immediately numerous label show interest in the band and after a couple of weeks the band decides to go with Escapi record. Signing a contract for 2 albums and a dvd. The worldwide release of Progressive Darkness draws a lot of attention to the band from fans all over the world. Moonlyght is finally able to reach out to fans thanks to Escapi's partnership with major distributors such as Universal Music in Canada, Navarre in the U.S and Pony Canyon in Japan.
The band entered Nokturn studio, in Quebec City, in February 2006 to record the follow-up to Progressive Darkness. After two years, the band revealed that the album would be called Shining and be released in March 2008, but also that it would be their last.
Messiah
Moonlyght Lyrics
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Remember these words of might
Be the ultimate exception
My fists are stronger
My spirit is brighter
Follow your own thoughts, from the living and beyond
Be the Messiah, be your own god
In this unknown field
All in your head, all through your ears
Forget everyone, knives and your fears
To feel a warmer light on your face
And the wind of truth through your mind
Don't believe the lies from the other side
'Cause you're still alive and not dreaming
Nothing will even control your life
Now it's time for you to rule again
Think about how chained your feet are to the ground
Will someone that leads your existence
In "his" kingdom and creations
(It is) only egoism and manipulation
Praying someone that you never saw
Praying someone that never existed
Don't believe that whole shit
Beliefs are not as blind as this
This realm is dying swiftly
Consumed by our individual choices
Who's fault? God's fault? My fault?
Darkness descends...
A life once was lost
Who is taking the blame now?
In a clear blue sky we can all shout out loud
They still hope for their new Messiah
Think about how chained your feet are to the ground
Will someone that leads your existence
In "his" kingdom and creations
(It is) only egoism and manipulation
Praying someone that you never saw
Praying someone that never existed
Don't believe that whole shit
Beliefs are not as blind as this
This realm is dying swiftly
Consumed by our individual choices
Who's fault? God's fault? My fault?
Darkness descends...
A life once was lost
Who is taking the blame now?
Watch out! Darkness is over your head!
You'll better not catch it
Can you feel it? It is freezing and cold
Open your eyes, open your ears, open the rise of the new Messiah!
Be the ultimate exception
Recreate the universe around you
'Cause you're still alive
Your hands are stronger
Your spirit is more powerful
Your thoughts will make you believe
Nothing will even control your life now
Be the Messiah, be your own god
Fuck all the rest
Have you ever seen the end?
Fuck all the rest
Have you ever felt the real darkness?
There is hope for a better life
There is hope for you
In your own world, with your own death
It's time for you to reign
All in your head, all through your ears
Forget everyone, kives and your fears
Feel this brighter light on your face
There is hope for a better life
There is hope for you
In your own world, with your own death
It's time for you to reign
Richesse, pouvoir, ne leur appartient plus!
De notre volonté est né l'abysse dans lequel ils tomberont tous!
The song "Messiah" by Moonlyght is a call for people to reject the ideas of the existence of God and instead to believe in themselves as the ultimate power. The lyrics suggest that people should not follow the normative beliefs perpetuated by religion, as they serve only to keep the masses in check. The idea of God is seen as a tool used by those in power to manipulate the masses, and the song encourages people to question their beliefs and take control of their own lives.
The lyrics suggest that there is hope for a better life, but it will only come from within. The phrase "be the ultimate exception" suggests that people should strive to be different and reject the status quo. The song also addresses the issue of blame, suggesting that rather than blaming a higher power for the problems in the world, we should take responsibility for our individual choices and work towards a better future.
Overall, the song encourages people to embrace their own power and reject the idea of a higher power controlling their lives. It urges people to think for themselves and take control of their own destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
God doesn't exist
The concept of God does not have any true existence
Remember these words of might
Take note of the following powerful words
Be the ultimate exception
Strive to be different and exceptional from the norm
My fists are stronger
I am physically capable and powerful
My spirit is brighter
My inner strength and resilience is bright and shining
Follow your own thoughts, from the living and beyond
Trust in your own thoughts and intuition, whether from the world of the living or beyond
Be the Messiah, be your own god
Embrace the role of a Messiah or god figure in your own life
Accept the solitude
Acknowledge and accept the feeling of being alone
In this unknown field
In an unfamiliar and uncertain place
All in your head, all through your ears
All of the experiences and emotions are created within your own mind
Forget everyone, knives and your fears
Let go of your fear and the people who may have hurt you
To feel a warmer light on your face
To feel the warmth of a new and positive experience
And the wind of truth through your mind
To be enlightened with the truth about your situation and your choices
Don't believe the lies from the other side
Refuse to believe the lies from the opposing side
'Cause you're still alive and not dreaming
You are conscious and alive, not in a dream state
Nothing will even control your life
No external force should dictate the course of your life
Now it's time for you to rule again
It's time for you to take control of your life once more
Think about how chained your feet are to the ground
Consider how you may be limiting yourself
Will someone that leads your existence
Do you really want someone else to take control of your life?
In "his" kingdom and creations
In the world created by the concept of God
(It is) only egoism and manipulation
The idea of God is simply a result of self-interest and manipulation
Praying someone that you never saw
Worshipping a figure that may not even exist
Praying someone that never existed
Worshipping an entity that never truly existed
Beliefs are not as blind as this
Your beliefs should not be as blind and limiting as the idea of God
This realm is dying swiftly
The current world is deteriorating quickly
Consumed by our individual choices
This is largely due to the individual choices we make
Who's fault? God's fault? My fault?
Whose fault is it? Is it God's fault or my own fault?
Darkness descends...
The world is descending into darkness
A life once was lost
Some lives have already been lost
Who is taking the blame now?
Who is responsible for the current state of the world?
Watch out! Darkness is over your head!
Be aware of the darkness that looms over you
You'll better not catch it
Avoid being consumed by darkness
Can you feel it? It is freezing and cold
The darkness is cold and oppressive
Open your eyes, open your ears, open the rise of the new Messiah!
Wake up and embrace the power of the new Messiah
Recreate the universe around you
Take control of your own life and create your own world
'Cause you're still alive
Since you're still alive, you still have the power to create your own world
Your hands are stronger
You possess physical and emotional strength
Your spirit is more powerful
Your inner strength is even more powerful than your physical strength
Your thoughts will make you believe
Believe in your own thoughts and intuition
Fuck all the rest
Disregard everything else
Have you ever seen the end?
Have you ever truly seen the end of anything?
Have you ever felt the real darkness?
Have you ever truly felt the depths of despair?
There is hope for a better life
There is still hope for a better future
There is hope for you
There is still hope for you personally
It's time for you to reign
It's time for you to take control and reign in your own life
Richesse, pouvoir, ne leur appartient plus!
We no longer need to follow the concept of wealth and power
De notre volonté est né l'abysse dans lequel ils tomberont tous!
We have the power to create an abyss in which the wealthy and powerful will fall
Contributed by Zachary J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.