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.

Spheres Without Time
Myriads Lyrics

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As we are heading forwards, our footsteps
are treading in old paths of glory
to be seen and redeemed
What I am, this dimension of mine
has no time, I am the dreams of the universe

Heavenly, immortally the dreams do flow in circles
Carried by the stars beyond

In my elusive dreams I am torn apart
I am forever vanquished, oh
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
Cold, dead and pale, eyes dry and veiled
Souls burnt and vanished, feeding the ground
Infusing a bride, giving birth to life

As landscapes change and erupt, we will
flower, glow and wither
repeatedly, cosmic ideas
I am gliding like a sphere over you, pouring
out the cosmic fantasy, which is eternalized

Heavenly, immortally the dreams do flow in circles
Carried by the stars beyond

In my elusive dreams I am torn apart
I am forever vanquished, oh
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
Cold, dead and pale, eyes dry and veiled
Souls burnt and vanished, feeding the ground
Infusing a bride, giving birth to life

Your life is but an empty shell without understanding
I try to realize what makes the glory of myself
Filled by blood, veins of life soon all turned to dust
Hunting at the shadows from an alien rival

The pulse of life, the time of mine
Melts in the storm of this unchangeable world
My dreams will die in spheres without time

Without time, my dreams are hopeless, what am I
without any paths or landscapes
to explore, I will perish
Heavenly immortallity - to dissolve and
travel up to this hidden dimension

Heavenly, immortally the dreams do flow in circles
Carried by the stars beyond

In my elusive dreams I am torn apart
I am forever vanquished, oh
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
Cold, dead and pale, eyes dry and veiled

Souls burnt and vanished, feeding the ground
Infusing a bride, giving birth to life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Myriads' song "Spheres Without Time" evoke a sense of both awe and sadness about the impermanence of our existence. The singer reflects on the cyclical nature of life and death, comparing them to the changing landscapes of the universe. The idea of timelessness recurs throughout the song, with the singer clinging to dreams as a way of escaping the inevitable decay of the physical world. While the imagery can be grim, there is also a kind of reverent appreciation for the beauty and mystery of existence.

The repeated phrase "heavenly, immortally the dreams do flow in circles" underscores the idea that there is something eternal and divine about our dreams and aspirations. The singer seems to be struggling with a sense of futility, wondering what the point of it all is if everything is just going to end in dust. Yet there is also a sense that even though we are just passing through, our lives are connected to something greater, and that death itself might be a kind of rebirth.

The song is full of evocative imagery and metaphors, from the stars carrying dreams in circles to souls burning and vanishing in the ground. The language is poetic and philosophical, encouraging the listener to contemplate the mysteries of existence. Despite the somber tone, there is a kind of spiritual hopefulness threaded through the lyrics, offering a path towards transcendence.

Line by Line Meaning

As we are heading forwards, our footsteps are treading in old paths of glory to be seen and redeemed
As we move forward in time, we follow in the footsteps of our ancestors who have already achieved greatness. We hope to learn from and build upon their achievements.

What I am, this dimension of mine has no time, I am the dreams of the universe
I am not bound by time. I exist beyond the physical world as the embodiment of the universe's dreams and potential.

Heavenly, immortally the dreams do flow in circles Carried by the stars beyond
The dreams of the universe are eternal and transcend time and space. They are carried by the stars and connect all of existence.

In my elusive dreams I am torn apart I am forever vanquished, oh Ashes to ashes, dust to dust Cold, dead and pale, eyes dry and veiled Souls burnt and vanished, feeding the ground Infusing a bride, giving birth to life
In my dreams, I experience the cycle of life and death, the decomposition of my physical form, and the nourishment of new life. I am a part of the larger cosmic scheme of existence.

As landscapes change and erupt, we will flower, glow and wither repeatedly, cosmic ideas
As the physical world changes and cycles through life and death, we also go through these transformations. We are part of a cosmic idea that repeats itself infinitely.

I am gliding like a sphere over you, pouring out the cosmic fantasy, which is eternalized
I exist outside of time and space, hovering over the physical world, and spreading the eternal cosmic ideas that will always be relevant.

Your life is but an empty shell without understanding I try to realize what makes the glory of myself Filled by blood, veins of life soon all turned to dust Hunting at the shadows from an alien rival
Without understanding, life is meaningless. I search for the purpose and meaning of my existence, knowing that my physical form is temporary and will eventually turn to dust.

The pulse of life, the time of mine Melts in the storm of this unchangeable world My dreams will die in spheres without time
My life and my time are fleeting and will eventually be swallowed up by the unchanging universe. My dreams are timeless, but in this world they will eventually fade away.

Without time, my dreams are hopeless, what am I without any paths or landscapes to explore, I will perish
Without time and physical space, my dreams are meaningless and I am directionless. I am at risk of losing my relevance and value in the larger cosmic scheme of existence.

Heavenly immortallity - to dissolve and travel up to this hidden dimension
True immortality lies in being able to transcend the physical world and enter a hidden dimension where I can exist eternally.

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