Myriads was formed in September 1997, Norway. The band comprises Alexander … Read Full Bio ↴Myriads was formed in September 1997, Norway. The band comprises Alexander Twiss (clean-vocals, death-vocals, electric guitar, and acoustic steel- and nylon-string guitars), Mona Undheim Skottene (vocals, main-piano and keyboard), J.P. (electric guitar, and acoustic steel- and nylon-string guitars), Rudi Junger (drums and percussion), and Mikael Stokdal (black-vocals, keyboard and piano). Although Myriads’music defies categorizing, the group would describe their music as a fusion between metal and classical sounds. It also contains some elements of folk music and has some industrial parts. Their lyrics are written by Alexander Twiss and Mona Undheim Skottene and are based on psychology, philosophy, and dreams, with dramatical elements.

In July 1998 was released a four track demo-CD: In Spheres Without Time". In April 1999 Myriads signed a record deal with Napalm Records. In June they recorded their first full-length album, also entitled "In Spheres Without Time" in Mansion Studio. The album was released worldwide the 22nd of November 1999.

In March 2001 in Finland was recorded their second album- Introspection. The members of Myriads have all progressively developed as musicians, and the music in the new album was more technical than it was earlier.

Falling in the Equinox
Myriads Lyrics

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Lunar baby
Glooming shadows
Cover you softly where you rest
On the mossy ground

Bathing in dew you dwell
Do not fear, the sparrows
Will guard your nest

Until October storms arise
In autumnal equinox,
Maple leaves are falling
And caress your body

In the deepest forest you lie,
Pale and alone
Leaves conceal your skin,
Even your bright eyes are hidden

Sparrows cannot see you now
You do not manage on your own,
And soon the frost will
Penetrate your tender body

Snow is falling in winter
Flakes of crystal snow

Land on your sweet brow
A star has fallen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Myriads' song "Falling in the Equinox" are a poignant description of a small, vulnerable creature, perhaps a baby animal, that has found a quiet resting place in the deep forest. The first stanza sets the stage: the "Lunar baby" is surrounded by "Glooming shadows" that provide a soft cover while it sleeps on the "mossy ground". The imagery is both eerie and peaceful, suggesting a sense of tranquility and stillness in the midst of darkness.

The second stanza provides more detail about the baby's surroundings. It is "Bathing in dew" and is assured that "the sparrows / Will guard your nest." This reliance on the natural world to provide protection and care is a theme that runs throughout the song. However, there is an ominous note that undercuts this feeling of security: "Until October storms arise / In autumnal equinox." The baby is aware, on some level, that the natural balance will eventually shift, and the safety it now feels will be challenged.

The final stanza delivers the gut-punch of the song. The baby is now alone, as even the sparrows cannot find it hidden under the fallen leaves. "You do not manage on your own," the singer notes, and it becomes clear that the baby's reliance on nature has become a liability. With winter comes "frost" and "Snow"; the baby's fragile body cannot endure these forces. The final line, "A star has fallen," is enigmatic but adds to the sense of loss and tragedy that permeates the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Lunar baby
Referring to the subject as a babe of the moon

Glooming shadows
Dark and dim shadows surround the subject

Cover you softly where you rest
Providing a comforting veil for where the subject lies

On the mossy ground
Laying on the ground, covered in soft moss

Bathing in dew you dwell
Existing among the dew and embracing it

Do not fear, the sparrows
The subject need not fret as the nearby sparrows will protect them

Will guard your nest
Safeguarding the area the subject rests in

Until October storms arise
Sparrows will stay with the subject until autumn weather becomes harsh

In autumnal equinox,
Referring to the fall season

Maple leaves are falling
Autumn leaves are falling from the trees

And caress your body
The falling leaves are touching the subject