In 1999 Oratory signed to the Portuguese record label Recital, and released a four song EP called Last Prophecy. In March and May 2000, Oratory and producer Luis Barros recorded Oratory's debut album Illusion Dimensions. "The readers of the Portuguese magazines, "Loud!" and "Riff" voted Oratory Best Newcomer of the Year," following the release. "This was followed by shows playing with Tarantula, Edguy and Metalium."
Vocalist Marco Alves left in February 2001 and the band continued with Ana as the main vocalist. In January 2002, Oratory re-entered the recording studio to record their second album, Beyond Earth, with producer Uwe Lulis. Beyond Earth was released in Portugal on the 20th of May, 2002; December 2, 2002 in Europe, and February 2003 in the US.
In 2004, drummer João Rodrigues left the band due to personal reasons, and was replaced by Pedro Cabral, a former Oratory member.
Current Band Members:
Ana Lara - Vocals
Miguel Gomes - Guitars
António Silva - Keyboards
Rui Santos - Bass (Timeless)
Pedro Cabral - Drums
ex Members:
Marco Alves - Vocals
João Rodrigues - Drums & Percussion
Discography:
1996: Enchantation (demo)
1997: Sarcastic Soul (demo)
1999: Last Prophecy (EP)
2000: Illusion Dimensions
2002: Beyond Earth
2005: Interludium (EP)
Oratory has split up.
World of Illusion
Oratory Lyrics
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What we think and what we see
We're trying to find ourselves
Living the right way
We should know what we are
What we think and what we see
In a world-a world of illusions
And learn to live
Nothing to be, nothing to think
And nothing to see
Could this be the world we want
Some people think that we're lost
But we have to learn with mistakes
So you have to see
What's the world we live in
You may think that we're lost
So you'll have to find your way
In a world-a world of illusion
We're trying to find ourselves
And learn to live
Nothing to be, nothing to think
And nothing to see
Could this be the world we want
The lyrics of the song "World of Illusion" by Oratory, suggest a sense of confusion and uncertainty that humanity faces in regards to self-identity and existentialism. The song begins with a contemplative mood as the singer questions the identity of human beings, emphasizing that people do not know what they are, showing that we are struggling to find ourselves. The lyrics indicate that the singer is questioning if we are aware of our own perceptions and understanding of the world. The line "In a world-a world of illusions" denotes the idea that the world may present a different reality than what we perceive it to be.
The singer acknowledges the need for individuals to learn and grow, and they mention that mistakes are part of the process of finding oneself. The song stresses the importance of finding a way to live in the world we are in while acknowledging the existence of illusions that can cloud our perception of ourselves and the world. The line "Nothing to be, nothing to think, and nothing to see" suggests that the singer is trying to explore the possibility of a world with no illusions, where individuals can exist without overthinking about their identity or what they see, which could lead to a sense of liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't know what we are
We lack self-awareness
What we think and what we see
Our thoughts and perceptions are tainted by external influences
We're trying to find ourselves
We're searching for our true identity
Living the right way
We strive for a moral and ethical life
We should know what we are
We ought to have a clear understanding of ourselves
In a world-a world of illusions
Our reality is full of falsehoods and delusions
And learn to live
We seek personal growth and development
Nothing to be, nothing to think
Emptying our minds and letting go of attachment
And nothing to see
Letting go of preconceived notions and seeing things for what they truly are
Could this be the world we want
Questioning whether our current reality is what we truly desire
Some people think that we're lost
Others perceive us as directionless
But we have to learn with mistakes
We understand that making mistakes is a necessary part of growth
So you have to see
We encourage self-reflection and awareness
What's the world we live in
We contemplate the nature of our reality
You may think that we're lost
We acknowledge that others may have a different perspective of us
So you'll have to find your way
We urge others to discover their own path
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