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With roots firmly planted in Midwestern soil, The Phoenix Rising is very much a product of their environment. Brought together in early 2002, the small, steel town Indiana boys (and girl) that make up The Phoenix Rising were disenchanted with the pop-punk drones of their near neighbor counterparts from Chicago. Indiana has a history of producing artists who do things their own way. From Axl Rose and Shannon Hoon to the more appropriately comparable Murder by Death and Brazil, The Phoenix Rising continue the tradition of not giving in to the pressures of “what’s in” and more importantly making the music that they want to make without compromise.

After just sixteen shows The Phoenix Rising signed with Action Heights Records and released the Looking Glass War EP. A mere 4 months later the band recorded their debut full length, Lullaby, in New York at Nada Studios with John Naclerio (My Chemical Romance, Senses Fail, Armor for Sleep, Steel Train, etc.) The release of Lullaby garnered the attention of critics, labels, and other artists alike. John Bernstein of The Beautiful Mistake listed The Phoenix Rising in his top 5 bands to look out for in 2004 according to TheScout.net.

With a national tour and countless shows throughout the Midwest under their belt, The Phoenix Rising was most recently invited to play the 2004 Vans Warped Tour. The success of Lullaby and an ever growing audience has pushed The Phoenix Rising to plan a summer tour and continue work on their follow-up full length. Also, they will be appearing on a Smashing Pumpkins Tribute album with the likes of Thursday, From Autumn to Ashes and Atreyu due out in June of 2005.

Noche Eterna
Phoenix Rising Lyrics

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I saw them fight until they near collapsed
I saw them defy their God that night
Who can get away from here leaving with no remorse?
Who is guilty of being free inside this oppressive world?

In this last eternal night for my life I will fight
I don't care if you pretend or if it's true who you are
I just want to let you know I will never give up!

And when the moon turned red up in the sky
All the people on the Earth got started losing their minds

In this last eternal night for my life I will fight
I don't care if you pretend or if it's true who you are
I just want to let you know I will never give up!

In this last eternal night for freedom I will fight
I don't care if you pretend to live another's life
You might not forget that I will never give up!

In this last eternal night for freedom we will fight

We don't care if you pretend to live another's life
We just want to let you know we will never give up!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Last Eternal Night" by Phoenix Rising are full of powerful themes of rebellion, fighting for freedom, and not giving up. There is a sense of resistance against something oppressive and controlling, perhaps a government or authority figure that is suppressing the people. The first verse paints a picture of a fierce fight, possibly a physical battle or a heated argument. The line "Who can get away from here leaving with no remorse?" suggests that there are consequences for standing up against this oppression, but the singer is ready to face them regardless.

The chorus repeats the message of never giving up and fighting for what is right, regardless of who someone might appear to be or their true intentions. The second verse introduces a new element with the moon turning red in the sky, causing chaos and madness among the people. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the world descending into chaos and destruction due to the oppressive forces that are being resisted. The final verse features a call to action, with the singer addressing a group of people who are also fighting for freedom and encouraging them to continue the fight.

Overall, "Last Eternal Night" is a powerful and energizing anthem that speaks to the struggles of those fighting against oppression and authoritarianism. The lyrics suggest a willingness to risk everything for the sake of freedom and the importance of standing up against tyranny.

Line by Line Meaning

I saw them fight until they near collapsed
I witnessed individuals struggling relentlessly until they were on the verge of collapsing in exhaustion.

I saw them defy their God that night
I observed individuals rebelling against their deity on that particular night.

Who can get away from here leaving with no remorse?
Is it possible to flee this place without any sense of guilt?

Who is guilty of being free inside this oppressive world?
Is it a punishable offense to live freely in this repressive environment?

In this last eternal night for my life I will fight
In this never-ending darkness, I will battle for the sake of my existence.

I don't care if you pretend or if it's true who you are
It doesn't matter if you are genuine about your identity or if you are feigning it - it's inconsequential to me.

I just want to let you know I will never give up!
I am expressing my determination to persist and never surrender.

And when the moon turned red up in the sky
When the lunar celestial body transformed into a crimson hue in the atmosphere

All the people on the Earth got started losing their minds
Individuals universally began to lose their sanity and mental stability.

In this last eternal night for freedom I will fight
I will fight in this limitless night for the sake of achieving freedom.

I don't care if you pretend to live another's life
I am indifferent if you assume a different persona to live someone else's life.

You might not forget that I will never give up!
Remember that I will always persist and never surrender.

In this last eternal night for freedom we will fight
Together, in this everlasting darkness, we will struggle for freedom.

We don't care if you pretend to live another's life
We are not concerned if you portray an alternate personality to experience someone else's life.

We just want to let you know we will never give up!
We simply want to convey our unwavering determination to persist and never surrender.

Contributed by Evelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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