Genre & Style
Only Fate Remains stands for a combination of rock/metal with strong melodies, influenced by gothic, atmospheric, melodic and progressive perspectives, combined with the powerful, clear, rock voice of Eva Kokken. Because of this combination, the band clearly differs from other bands in the Gothic Rock/Metal scene. Bands in the scene that Only Fate Remains has resemblances with are The Gathering, Lacuna Coil and Evanescence.
Concerts
Only Fate Remains performed at a lot of concerts (100+) in The Netherlands and abroad in many famous Dutch vernues like 013, Vera, Kade, P60, Mezz, Tivoli and festivals like Summer Darkness Festival. Only Fate Remains shared the stage with bands like The Gathering, My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, Epica, After Forever, Delain, Stream of Passion, Orphanage and Autumn.
Fall
Only Fate Remains Lyrics
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A thousand miles apart.
They're saying millions of goodbyes.
A million broken hearts.
I kneel down and touch your face.
The hurt burns in your eyes.
Will you ever find your grace.
Or will you turn and hide.
I'll fly away.
I've seen them falling from the sky.
Tearing you apart.
Will there be an answer to this prayer.
Holding on so tight.
Why don't you look into this mirror.
And see anger in this fight.
But I'll fly away.
I'll fly away.
You don't look you just follow them all.
Just go ahead, see the fall of them all.
You don't look you just follow them all.
Just go ahead, see the fall of them all.
You don't look, Go ahead.
You don't look, Go ahead.
You don't look you just follow them all.
Just go ahead, see the fall of them all.
You don't look, Go ahead.
You don't look, Go ahead.
You don't look you just follow them all.
Just go ahead, see the fall of them all.
The lyrics of Fall by Only Fate Remains reflect themes of heartbreak, pain, and loss in relation to a failed relationship. The opening lines create a sad, distant and disconnected picture, using metaphors such as 'falling from the sky' to describe the pain and the broken hearts that have followed the aftermath of the relationship. The singer appears to be introspective and empathetic, bending down to touch the face of the person they're singing to, feeling their pain and hurt. The lyric's narration shifts as the singer questions if the hurt will ever be healed, asking if grace will ever be found, or if the pain will be denied through hiding. But the singer still holds a glimmer of hope for the future by stating that they will fly away.
As the lyrics progress, the mood of the song shifts slightly to incorporate the singer's outrage at the situation, suggesting that there is no answer to the prayer of the situation. The singer seems to have a desire to hold on tight to the relationship, but perhaps they've realized that it is futile, urging the listener to look in the mirror and see the anger in the fight to keep the love alive.
The final lines of the song contain a repetition of the phrase "You don't look, Go ahead" followed by "see the fall of them all," repeating the metaphor of falling and reinforcing the idea that the singer is willing to fly away in the face of this failure.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen them falling from the sky.
I have witnessed others' dreams and aspirations being ruined.
A thousand miles apart.
Despite the distance between them, the pain and heartache felt are the same.
They're saying millions of goodbyes.
Countless people are saying farewell to their hopes and dreams.
A million broken hearts.
Numerous individuals have had their hearts shattered by their failures and the loss of their ambitions.
I kneel down and touch your face.
I empathize with your pain and attempt to offer comfort.
The hurt burns in your eyes.
I can see the anguish and sorrow reflecting in your eyes.
Will you ever find your grace.
Will you be able to move on and recover from this setback?
Or will you turn and hide.
Will you retreat and give up on your dreams?
But I'll fly away.
Despite the obstacles, I will continue to pursue my ambitions.
Tearing you apart.
Your dreams and aspirations are causing you emotional turmoil and distress.
Will there be an answer to this prayer.
Is there any hope for your dreams to come true?
Holding on so tight.
Despite the difficulties, you refuse to let go of your dreams.
Why don't you look into this mirror.
Why don't you reflect on yourself and your goals?
And see anger in this fight.
Recognize the frustration and anger that come with pursuing your dreams.
You don't look you just follow them all.
You blindly follow others' dreams and do not assess your own.
Just go ahead, see the fall of them all.
Continue following others' dreams, and watch as they all crumble and fail.
You don't look, Go ahead.
You do not take a moment to reflect but persist in pursuing other's goals.
You don't look, Go ahead.
You continue to move forward mindlessly.
You don't look you just follow them all.
You still blindly follow without reassessing your own aspirations.
Just go ahead, see the fall of them all.
Witness the ultimate failure and destruction of blindly following others' dreams.
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fernando Oliveira
Very nice acoustic version of a beautifull music. Everything goes well, soft vocal, bass, bass and percussion. Good job folks!
Marjo Manders
Prachtig !!!! nice voice Eva!
Ruben Kokken
Congratulations with your new single! I like the clip!
Greetings,
Ruben
Sonja Berger
Hey there folks! I really like the acoustic version of this song, BUT let me say that in my humble opinion this version just doesn't go along well with the video - neither the lyrics, nor the acosutic setting. Why have you chosen that video story / setting?