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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.
(Quote from "The Tapestry of delights" book by V. Joynson)
JUDGEMENT DAY
Narnia Lyrics
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Like candles fading unaware
Imprisoned by a world of glass
We fight for freedom, but when will we face it
Sinners and saints living under the same sun
Holding the key to the world in their hands
Our time on earth's drawing nearer the end
We bow our heads for our pride
Hiding under the dreams that died
What lies beneath might be revealed
So we keep running, from the face of God we turn
Sinners and saints living under the same sun
Holding the key to the world in their hands
Our time on earth's drawing nearer the end
In the night of judgement day
Sinners and saints living under the same sun
Holding the key to the world in their hands
Our time on earth's drawing nearer the end
In the light of judgement day
The lyrics of Narnia's song "Judgement Day" speaks about the duality of humanity and their fate on the day of judgement. The opening verse depicts the image of people falling like candles, fading away without realizing that they are trapped in a world of glass. Glass symbolizes fragility, and this suggests that people are living in a superficial and fragile world, oblivious to the reality of the fate that awaits them. The next line, "We fight for freedom but when will we face it," implies that people are struggling for their independence but have yet to face the truth—that they are still prisoners of the world.
The chorus talks about how both sinners and saints are living under the same sun, signifying that people of different beliefs, morals, and values coexist in one shared world. However, the key to the world is still in their hands - which means that they have the power to change their fate. The second line in the chorus, "Our time on earth's drawing nearer the end," highlights the fact that life is short, and we need to live it purposefully. The last line, "In the light of judgment day," comes as a strong reminder that whether we like it or not, we all will be held accountable someday.
The second verse speaks about how we hide our pride under the guise of dreams that die. It suggests that we might be overlooking our flaws, and what lies beneath might be revealed one day. The following line, "So we keep running, from the face of God we turn," implies that people tend to run away from the truth and God, instead of facing them boldly.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen them falling everywhere
The singer has noticed people falling apart everywhere they look
Like candles fading unaware
These people are fading away like candles, unaware of their own demise
Imprisoned by a world of glass
People are stuck and confined in a world that's superficial, rigid and unforgiving
We fight for freedom, but when will we face it
Despite claiming to fight for freedom, people are hesitant to face it, possibly due to the fear of the unknown
Sinners and saints living under the same sun
People of all kinds, good or bad, live together in this world
Holding the key to the world in their hands
Everyone has some control and influence over the direction the world is heading in
Our time on earth's drawing nearer the end
We are all getting closer to death, and time is running out fast
In the light of judgement day
On the day of reckoning, when everything will be revealed, and all shall be judged
We bow our heads for our pride
Out of a sense of pride and ego, we are apologetic
Hiding under the dreams that died
We take refuge in shattered or unrealized dreams instead of confronting reality
What lies beneath might be revealed
What is hidden or buried deep inside ourselves or society could be exposed for all to see
So we keep running, from the face of God we turn
Out of fear or shame, we run away from the divine or whatever higher power we believe in
In the night of judgement day
On the day of judgement, which could be a scary and dark time for some
Sinners and saints living under the same sun
People of all kinds, good or bad, live together in this world
Holding the key to the world in their hands
Everyone has some control and influence over the direction the world is heading in
Our time on earth's drawing nearer the end
We are all getting closer to death, and time is running out fast
In the light of judgement day
On the day of reckoning, when everything will be revealed, and all shall be judged
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