Phase debuted in 2008 with their digital single Perdition under Microsoft’s “Playlist Seven” campaign for the release of Windows 7, which was followed by two full-length albums – In Consequence and the Wait. They got airplay on BBC6 by their prolific DJ Tom Robinson, while they’ve featured in Billboard, having #42 in the ‘Uncharted’ chart and as #12 in the ‘Fastest Rising Act’ chart. From all the safe territories in the world, Phase has performed in Syria, and are said to be the second international rock act, after the Gorillaz, ever to play there.
The band has shared stages with various artists some of which had some evident impact on their style like Jeff Martin (The Tea Party), Anneke van Giersbergen & Danny Cavanagh (Anathema & The Gathering), Sivert Høyem (madrugada), Antimater and many more. The band is stated by reviewers and critics to play within the genres of alternative rock, Psychedelic rock, progressive punk, post punk, goth rock, post-grunge, space rock, and electro rock. And as of today, they are on their songwriting retreat in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK aiming to the release of their upcoming works.
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Members:
Thanos Grigoriou (2003-2005; 2008-) - Spoken Poetry, A Variety of Stringed Instruments, Percussion
Damos Harharidis (2011-) - Bass, Synths
Vasilis Liapis (2011-) - Guitar, Piano
Marios Papakostas (2011-) Drums, Percussion
Live Musicians:
Thanos Kandylas (2010-) - Cello, Bouzouki, Percussion
Maria Athanasiadi (2010-) - Violin
Michalis Maroulis (2012-) - Drums and Percussion
Amethyst
Phase Lyrics
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Light will shine bright again
It will show us the lane
We'll learn...
Till when
Will we stay with that burn
Making straight every turn
Of being free
To touch what's kept for me
Flowing in that sea
Bearing the Amethyst key
The rain
Will help wash of the stain
What's not broke under strain
...Regained
Still dying in creed
Spent what's left of me
To make you see
And pass you the Amethyst key
In the first stanza of the song, the singer talks about how the light will shine again and show them the way forward. They express a desire to learn and move beyond the pain (burn) they have been experiencing. The singer is yearning for freedom to pursue what they desire and to be able to touch what is kept for them (a metaphor for achieving their goals). The sea is a symbol of the path they need to take to reach their destination and the Amethyst key represents the ultimate goal they wish to achieve.
In the second stanza, the singer talks about how the rain will help wash away the pain and struggles (stain) they have faced. Although they are dying in creed, they have spent what is left of them to make the other person see their perspective and pass on the Amethyst key (representing their goal or vision).
The song seems to be about the struggle to achieve one's dreams and the obstacles that come in the way. The singer is trying to move beyond the pain and struggles they have faced and is yearning for freedom to pursue what they truly desire. The sea and the Amethyst key represent the journey and the ultimate goal, respectively.
Line by Line Meaning
And then
Following what was just said, something else will happen
Light will shine bright again
Hope and positivity will return
It will show us the lane
We will find direction and purpose
We'll learn...
We will gain knowledge and understanding
Till when
An inquiry into how long something will last
Will we stay with that burn
Will we tolerate the pain we feel
Making straight every turn
Trying to navigate through life as best we can
And I yearn
I long for something more
Of being free
Wanting to be liberated from something
To touch what's kept for me
To attain something that is meant for me
Flowing in that sea
Moving freely in life
Bearing the Amethyst key
Holding the key to something precious and rare
The rain
A natural element that washes things clean
Will help wash of the stain
The rain will cleanse the impurities
What's not broke under strain
Things that withstand pressure and remain intact
...Regained
Recovered or regained
Still dying in creed
Holding on to a belief or set of values even in the face of death
Spent what's left of me
Investing all resources into something
To make you see
Trying to make someone understand or appreciate something
And pass you the Amethyst key
Handing over something valuable and rare to another person
Contributed by Anthony D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Carol Teisen Molko
Wow! I hadn't listened such q good song like that for years! Pretty awesome!!
Lizard Kings Queen (Maz)
Brilliant song love it. Well done for making something different and intelligent. Love this!
iwantmygunsback
Intense! Love it!
Dimitris Drougoutis
Amazing song and video!!! Thank you!
Anthony Jr.
I really liked a lot what I listened and the video is awesome, perfect song. Wish you all the best my friend. From Brazil, Amazon Forest, Burning Brains The Band
MrXristina666
φανταστικο κομματι, μπραβο στα παιδια μας!!!!!!!!!
TheUnknownNumber9
Great job,many congratulations!Συγχαρητηρια αλανια!
NICHORITIS Songwriter
Nice tune guys!!!!!!!!!!
Chudnovska Karina
amazing !!!!!!!!!!
Andrei Borisov
Really good