2) Narnia was a … Read Full Bio ↴1) Narnia is a heavy metal/power metal band from Sweden
2) Narnia was a British folk band who recorded his sole eponymous album in 1974.
1) Narnia is a heavy metal/power metal band from Sweden from 1996. Their trademarks are their generally fast tempo, uplifting vocals, and the neo-classical playing style of guitarist Carl Johan Grimmark. In 2008 vocalist Christian Liljegren left the band for personal reasons. Narnia then recruited singer German Pasqual to finish the album Course of a Generation, and the tour that followed. In the first days of 2010 Grimmark made the decision to put Narnia to rest.
The break lasted for four years. In late 2013 CJ Grimmark & Christian Liljegren started discussing a possible reunion and the idea of making the best and strongest Narnia album ever. On January 31, 2014, the band announced it’s return. Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the classic album Long Live the King,
On the new self-titled 2016 album Narnia re-visits their melodic roots but with an updated sound, creating a perfect blend. A powerful production by CJ Grimmark, mixed and mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson.
The line-up for Narnia 2016:
Christian Liljegren Vocals
CJ Grimmark Guitars, keyboards & backing vocals
Andreas “Habo” Johansson Drums
Martin Härenstam Keyboards
Andreas Passmark Bass
On a side note, former lead singer Christian Rivel runs the Swedish record label Rivel Records, which features mainly melodic/heavy metal, but has also released CDs from anomalies such as the black-metal band Crimson Moonlight.
2) Narnia was a British folk band who recorded his sole eponymous album in 1974.
Hyped up by dealers worldwide as a masterpiece of acid-folk, this has a few arresting moments, but is generally overestimated. The main problem is the compositions, which do not render anything not heard before elsewhere. At worst they are trite and lacking of depth, at best they are agreeable as on Agape and on by far the best track Living Water. The playing is good, while the lyrics have strong religious undertones. Pauline Filby sings very well, but often sounds uncomfortably like Dusty Springfield while the overall sound is reminiscent of The Seekers. The most positive effect of this album could be that one may want to re-read the excellent Narnia Cycle by C.S. Lewis.
In June 1972 the band Agape formed featured John Russell and Pauline Filby. Filby had been married for some time to Jack Filby who was a vicar. They formed a folk duo after their marriage and lived in Cliff Richard's home in Essex, which was a Christian Arts Centre. Pauline had been a folk singer for a few years before she married.
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Another World
Narnia Lyrics
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Longing for the moment
When the world will see the truth
Few can hear the voice
Many hearts are frozen
Only the father knows the hour
Stay close to you
You're in command
I'll follow you until the end
Just another day
In another world
Death will be no more
We're united as one
Every man will see it
They will feel the power
When the king is coming back
Demons bow their heads
Darkness flee away
When they must face
The creator of life
Long live the king of our lives
Into the night, into the fire
Turn on the lights, demons will
Bow their heads for the king
Angels are singing
Out of the night, out of the fire
Enter the gate into the kingdom
Leaving behind what's holding us down
All of our fears, all of our hatred
All of our wars, all of our sorrows
Dry all your tears ? heaven is open
Into the light, out of the night
Dry all your tears, heaven is open
Enter the gate, enter the gate!!!
The lyrics of Narnia's song Another World speaks about the hope and anticipation of the return of Jesus Christ and the establishment of a new world without death, suffering, and darkness. The singer is waiting for the moment when the world will see the truth and understand the voice of God. While many hearts are frozen and unable to perceive the truth, the singer remains faithful and committed to God, following Him until the end. The singer believes that when Christ returns, all human beings will feel the power and see the light, and even the demons will bow down before the Creator of Life. The song emphasizes the unity and oneness of humanity in the face of the almighty and the hope of entering a heavenly kingdom where all fears, hatred, wars, and sorrows are left behind.
One interesting fact about the song Another World is that it was released in 2003 as a part of Narnia's third album entitled The Great Fall. The album's theme focused on the fall of humanity and the need for salvation through Jesus Christ. Another interesting fact is that the song's melody was composed by Carl-Johan Grimmark, Narnia's lead guitarist, while the lyrics were written by Christian Liljegren, the band's lead singer. Moreover, the song's music video was filmed in a cave in Sweden and features the band playing their instruments amid the flickering light and shadows of torches.
Line by Line Meaning
I am waiting for it
Anticipating the arrival of an event
Longing for the moment
Eagerly desiring a specific time
When the world will see the truth
Awaiting the moment when reality will be revealed to all
Few can hear the voice
Only a select few are able to perceive a certain message
Many hearts are frozen
Many people are unresponsive or indifferent
Only the father knows the hour
Only a divine power is aware of the exact timing of an event
I will be there
I will be present at the appointed time
Stay close to you
Remain in proximity to someone
You're in command
You are the leader or in control
I'll follow you until the end
I will continue to support you until the conclusion
Just another day
A common occurrence
In another world
It may seem like a different reality
Death will be no more
The end of life will be permanently eliminated
We're united as one
We are collectively formed into a single entity
Every man will see it
All people shall witness it
They will feel the power
The impact will be palpable
When the king is coming back
A ruler will return
Demons bow their heads
Evil entities submit to a higher authority
Darkness flee away
Obscurity is departing
When they must face
When confronted with
The creator of life
Someone responsible for generating existence
Long live the king of our lives
May our ruler have a lengthy existence
Into the night, into the fire
Traveling to dangerous or difficult surroundings
Turn on the lights, demons will
Illuminate the area to force demons to submit
Bow their heads for the king
Honoring the ruler by lowering one's head
Angels are singing
Heavenly creatures are making melodic sounds
Out of the night, out of the fire
Emerging from seemingly insurmountable odds
Enter the gate into the kingdom
Gain access to a realm ruled by a monarch
Leaving behind what's holding us down
Abandoning oppressive situations
All of our fears, all of our hatred
All menacing emotions are negated
All of our wars, all of our sorrows
All armed conflicts and emotional distress are eradicated
Dry all your tears ? heaven is open
Bring an end to sadness as access to paradise is granted
Into the light, out of the night
Moving towards brightness and away from darkness
Dry all your tears, heaven is open
Eliminate all tears of sadness, as entry to paradise is allowed
Enter the gate, enter the gate!!!
Pass through the entrance, demonstrating enthusiasm
Contributed by Joshua J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.