Like its name, New York City-based metal band Phoenix Reign rose out of the… Read Full Bio ↴Like its name, New York City-based metal band Phoenix Reign rose out of the ashes - but in this case, the ashes of a once strong metal scene. Originally simply called Phoenix, it came into existence in Greece in the summer of 1998 with founding members Billy Chrissochos and Chris Pollatos, playing guitar and bass respectively. They joined forces with guitarist Kostas Psarros, and with Wayne Noon on drums soon recorded their first demo back in the states. They played clubs like L'amour with Lynch Mob (brainchild of ex-Dokken guitarist George Lynch), as well as the then-kings of underground clubs Voodoo Lounge and Castle Heights with other metal acts like Zandelle and Gothic Knights.

With new singer Theresa Gaffney in 2002, Phoenix Reign began exploring new territory with successful shows in places like the Continental, Le Bar Bat and the Village Underground. In 2004, the band performed at the Good Times Magazine-sponsored Long Island Music Festival, and Don Hills where they played with Riot and Winger. They even broke into Latin territory as Budweiser sponsored them in the local Queens hotspot Made in Brazil, and in 2005 hit the world famous CBGBs.

Phoenix Reign began working on their first full-length album, 'Destination Unknown’, in late 2005. It was released in early 2007, and brings to life several songs from the band’s demos like fan favorites ‘Another Night Alone’ and ‘Open Your Eyes’ as well as new material, including the epic “Constantinople 1453 (On the Eve of the Fall).” This track epitomizes what Phoenix Reign is capable of as musicians, by blending traditional Mediterranean instruments with metal and creating an otherworldly sonic atmosphere. The album’s artwork is also notable, as it features the work of Iannis Nikou, the acclaimed Greek artist whose style is reflective of Delacroix and even Boris Vallejo.

With their releases, Phoenix Reign has received radio play on WYNE’s “Aktina FM” and “Cosmos FM,” St. John’s University radio WSJU, Hartwick University’s WRHO 89.7, Hartford University radio and Fordham University’s WFUV 90.7 FM. They’ve received coverage in several media outlets, including the Queens Tribune and Times Ledger newspapers, Neo Magazine and Sonic Cathedral’s well-respected webzine. The band will be promoting ‘Destination Unknown’ heavily in the upcoming months with more radio appearances, newspaper interviews and show dates

Wherever You Are
Phoenix Reign Lyrics

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There is no reason
We should stand alone
Counting falling stars
Under the moonlit sky

As dark night whispers
For your warm embrace
This frail heart sings and speaks to me

And I see your smiling face

So many memories
Share you and I
Our first kiss dances
Through my mind

And though my heart
Alone will die
Your entrancing eyes,
They still light my sky

[Chorus:]
I looked away, my heart said no
I fell astray, to an angel's love
No goodbyes, wherever you are
Your emerald eyes are from Heaven above
Your emerald eyes are from Heaven above

There is no reason
For our love's denial
No compromise sooths
My heart's lament

In this tragic world
Only you make sense
I need you now
Don't leave me in suspense.

[Chorus:]
I looked away, my heart said no
I fell astray, to an angel's love
No goodbyes, wherever you are

Your emerald eyes are from Heaven above
Your emerald eyes are from Heaven above

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Phoenix Reign's song Wherever You Are is about a love that is forbidden and denied. The singer is lamenting that there is no reason for them to stand alone and count falling stars under the moonlit sky. They long for the embrace of their loved one and their smiling face. The singer talks about the memories that they share with their loved one, the first kiss that dances in their mind, and though their heart may die alone, their loved one's entrancing eyes still light up their sky.

The chorus talks about how the singer looked away and their heart said no, but they fell astray to the love of an angel. They don't want any goodbyes, wherever their loved one is, and their emerald eyes are from heaven above. The second verse talks about the denial of their love and how there is no compromise that soothes the lament of their heart. The singer expresses that in this tragic world, only their loved one makes sense and that they need them now, not to leave them in suspense.

Overall, the lyrics describe a love that is deep and intense, yet, denied and forbidden. Despite this, the singer still longs for their loved one, reminisces about their memories, and hopes for a future together. It's a powerful and emotional portrayal of a love that cannot be.

Line by Line Meaning

There is no reason
There is no logical explanation

We should stand alone
We should not be alone

Counting falling stars
Looking for hope in a seemingly hopeless situation

Under the moonlit sky
In a romantic, dreamy setting

As dark night whispers
As I am surrounded by darkness and loneliness

For your warm embrace
Longing for physical and emotional comfort

This frail heart sings and speaks to me
My vulnerable heart is talking to me

And I see your smiling face
I remember your happy, loving expression

So many memories
I have many beautiful memories

Share you and I
We share many precious moments

Our first kiss dances
Remembering the joy of our first kiss