It´s characteristic style put together powerful riffs and drums with an important melodic charge, great orchestration and the versatile voice of the soprano Itea Benedicto, getting influences from several Metal genres (like thrash, progressive, gothic, power...) as well as from Classical Music (specially from Baroque and Romanticism) and, sometimes, from Folk. In their songs it´s usual to find passages of high elegance and with a lot of arrangements, sometimes with some theatricality.
There was still another year to pass for Níobeth to get a consolidated formation and so the work began to give results, approximately in August 2005 with the first concerts of the band.
So, they prepared their first studio demo, recorded and mixed finally in August and September 2006. Under the name "Infinite Ocean Of Stars", the demo includes 6 tracks, five of own composition and an adaptation of The Magic Flute - Queen Of The Night Aria by W.A. Mozart.
In the months after the demo was completed, some changes in the formation happened when Santi (keyboard and violin) and Alberto (drums) joined the band.
From there and until the beginning of 2008 the band played in some festivals and began to tour different cities of Spain, with concerts in Madrid, Sevilla, Alicante, Valencia, Murcia, Cantabria and Albacete, sharing the stage with bands such as Saratoga and Centinela in some of the best arenas in the country (Sala Q, Sala Gamma, Sala Durango, etc…).
With this first presentation card the band got very good reviews in national and international specialized press as Rock Hard, for example, as well as in different radios. Also, they are selected for various contests, both local and national, winning the second prize in Tobarock.
The demo "Infinite Ocean Of Stars" sold very well in Spain through the web and concerts. In 2007, Níobeth appeared in the international MetalMatanza compilation, which includes bands from South America, Spain and U.S.A., opening ways to new listeners outside of their country.
In the beginning of 2008, the band temporarily stopped their live shows to focus on the songs which would later compose their first album.
The album, under the name "The Shining Harmony Of Universe" was recorded in August and September 2008 at the Nazgul Sound Studios (Forever Slave, Opera Magna, Dragonfly, etc.) in Valencia, Spain. Produced by Fernando Asensi and Níobeth, the album was released in October 2008. The album has a length of 70 minutes and a total of 13 tracks, including again the cover of The Magic Flute - Queen Of The Night Aria by W.A. Mozart and a bonus track, "Kowasani Furuete", an adaptation of one of the songs on the album, "A Frightening Shiver", with the lyrics in Japanese language, in what supposes a humble homage to the victims of the nuclear attacks at Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
In 2011, Itea announced the end of the band.
Secrets
Niobeth Lyrics
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Sunken in the darkness they imposed me,
where I cannot scape from
Keep my demons in the past for I can born again,
for they don't hurt me with a day without hope,
for my eyes can see the world and breath in peace
because there is a place for hate,
I have to go towards forgiveness
Give me your hand,
don't leave me,
don't let loneliness
to surround me
until the end of my days
Look at me,
now I'm you,
I'm the one
I should not have been.
Dark secrets of my heart
open the door to the cruel destiny
that should not were forged
Cause tomorrow the sun won't shine for me,
because there is a place for hate,
I have to go towards forgiveness
Save me from myself,
save you from me,
Sadness tomorrow,
sadness yesterday,
Free me from myself, keep my pain with you
turned into the reflect of your dark evil
Show me no mercy.
Go away Monsters.
Bless me in the night
with a sunbeam that guides my steps
Cause tomorrow the sun won't shine for me,
because there is a place for hate,
I have to go towards forgiveness
And pain went through a way without end,
and hope came to a body without a soul,
and hate went towards a face without face
The song "Secrets" by Niobeth talks about the struggles within oneself and the journey towards forgiveness and healing. The lyrics express a deep feeling of being trapped in darkness, where tears are the only solace. The persona desires to leave behind their demons of the past and be reborn, to be able to experience hope once again. The sun may not shine for them tomorrow, as there are still shadows of hatred, but they must strive towards forgiveness in order to move forward.
The persona seeks comfort in the presence of another person, as loneliness is a constant threat, but they also express a feeling of being someone they should not have been, filled with dark secrets in their heart. The song portrays a sense of desperation, as the persona is trying to save themselves and those around them from their own pain and darkness. However, the song ends with a glimmer of hope, as the persona asks for a blessing in the night and desires to find a path towards the light.
Overall, the song "Secrets" is a journey towards acceptance and forgiveness, with a haunting melody that perfectly encapsulates the emotions within the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I fear the deep silence of my tears,
I am scared of being alone with my overwhelming emotions, buried deep inside me, unable to escape.
Sunken in the darkness they imposed me,
My fears have trapped me in a place of darkness and despair, consuming me and leaving me helpless.
where I cannot scape from
I feel trapped and unable to free myself from my pain and sorrow.
Keep my demons in the past for I can born again,
I want to leave my past behind and start anew, without the burden of my inner demons weighing me down.
for they don't hurt me with a day without hope,
When I have hope, my demons lose their power and cannot harm me anymore.
for my eyes can see the world and breath in peace
When I am at peace with myself, I can see the world with new eyes and enjoy its beauty without fear or pain.
Cause tomorrow the sun won't shine for me,
I am aware that life is not always easy and sometimes there are dark days ahead.
because there is a place for hate,
There are moments in life when it's easy to feel hatred and anger towards oneself or others.
I have to go towards forgiveness
Despite the difficulties that come my way, I have to strive towards forgiveness, both for myself and others.
Give me your hand,
I need someone's help and support to get through this difficult time.
don't leave me,
I fear being alone and abandoned in my moment of need.
don't let loneliness
I don't want to dwell in my loneliness and pain forever.
to surround me
I want to free myself from the suffocating grip of loneliness and despair.
until the end of my days
I don't want to live my life in despair and loneliness until the very end.
Look at me,
I want to be seen, heard, and understood by others.
now I'm you,
I want to connect with others on a deeper level, to share our experiences and struggles, and to feel less alone.
I'm the one
I am not alone in my pain, many others experience similar struggles and emotions.
I should not have been.
I have moments of doubt and self-blame, but I know that I deserve compassion and forgiveness, just like everyone else.
Dark secrets of my heart
I carry painful and shameful memories inside me that I am afraid to confront and share with others.
open the door to the cruel destiny
My past experiences have shaped my present reality, and sometimes my fate feels cruel and unchangeable.
that should not were forged
I wish my past had been different and that I could start anew without the burden of my past experiences.
Save me from myself,
I am afraid of my own thoughts, emotions, and impulses, and I need someone to help me break free from their grip.
save you from me,
I don't want to hurt anyone, including myself, and I need help to overcome my own destructive patterns and thoughts.
Sadness tomorrow,
I know that there will be moments of sadness and despair in the future, but I hope to face them with strength and resilience.
sadness yesterday,
I carry painful memories and regrets from the past, but I don't want to be defined by them forever.
Free me from myself, keep my pain with you
I want to break free from my destructive patterns and negative thoughts, but I don't want to forget my pain and struggles entirely.
turned into the reflect of your dark evil
My pain and struggles can sometimes reflect the negative emotions and experiences of those around me.
Show me no mercy.
I am prepared to face my worst fears and pains, and I don't want anyone to pity or treat me with false kindness.
Go away Monsters.
I want to banish my own demons and fears, to find peace and freedom from their grip.
Bless me in the night
I need guidance and support, even when life feels dark and uncertain.
with a sunbeam that guides my steps
I want to find hope and meaning even in the darkest moments, to keep moving forward and striving towards my goals.
And pain went through a way without end,
I have experienced pain and suffering that feels never-ending and overwhelming.
and hope came to a body without a soul,
Even in the midst of despair and pain, there is always the possibility of hope and renewal.
and hate went towards a face without face
Hatred and anger can be directed towards anyone, even those without a visible face or identity.
Contributed by Alexandra T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.