The trio released its second album Green Delay in June 2009, which was voted one of the top ten albums of the year in Jazzwise magazine.
Phronesis signed to Edition Records in 2010, for which it recorded its third album live in March 2010 as part of a U.K. tour. Featured on the album was U.S. drummer Mark Guiliana, who has been described by Modern Drummer magazine as “at the forefront of an exciting new style of drumming”. The album Alive was released on 26th July 2010 and chosen as ‘Jazz Album of the Year’ by Jazzwise and MOJO Magazines. The trio released its fourth album Walking Dark in April 2012 and fifth album Life to Everything in April 2014 (recorded live at the Cockpit Theatre, London as part of the 2013 EFG London Jazz Festival)
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Diotima
Phronesis Lyrics
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Time comes when a worshipped soul swims in the bloody river
And sorrow has always lived with me, since you suddenly left me
Diotima, you were my love and ever shall be
Alas, this death should be the last for the blessed and the honoured
A hymn for the holy dead and for the further cry
A hymn for her, she was the one who should have lived eternal
Her dying in the hands of curse they just laughed they just smiled
Now the hymn can't be read and yet to be any hymn
You did to death, you did to life, thus she died she died
She died
Sinners they are, yet let me cry, let me-damned to fly
You the freat, you cannot die, go up and angels shall get sly
Diotima! you died taken my hopes, give me all sobs
Left me grieving in shadows; my bride then be tears
For her no fate is fulfilled, just being unjustly ruled
Her eyes are yet to shine, hair reflects a light undied
Life still there in her soul, not in her eyes
That miserable soul imperishable due to akrassias
Old days within her blossoms in her eternal words
I will always remember when you teach me how to die
And the eldest one in which you seem to me as if you were a form
I learned the form of love in you, all alive all alive
tonight I sense the light reflecting from a youless fate
And I shall not forget the old days full of Yous
The opening lines of Phronesis's song "Diotima," delve right into the theme of mortality and the enduring nature of love. The silence that is kept in the grave signifies the finality of death, but the love shared between two people can often surpass death. The lyricist then goes on to highlight the fleeting nature of time, and how we all eventually swim in the 'bloody river' of death. The next few lines express the singer's lingering sense of sorrow since their loved one, Diotima, left. They address her directly, acknowledging that she was their love and always will be.
The second verse takes a darker turn as the singer addresses the people who laughed and smiled when witnessing Diotima's demise. These 'Banished Souls!' represent those who could not witness the true beauty of Diotima. The singer suggests that they, too, will eventually die, just like Diotima. Then follows the bridge with a plea for mercy and a recognition of the greatness of the one who has passed, despite their unfair fate. The singer says that they are willing to live with their damnation, and ultimately accepts their role as a mourner.
The final verse is an expression of the singer's enduring love for Diotima, and the idea that her soul and essence are eternal despite her physical death. The song concludes with a nostalgic reflection of the past, where the singer learned the 'form of love' from Diotima, and the assurance that her memory will always be alive in their heart. In summary, the song is an elegy that meditates upon the inevitability of death and the ability of love to endure beyond it.
Line by Line Meaning
The silence is kept in grave, in death we love each other
In the stillness of death, love persists between those who have left the living world.
Time comes when a worshipped soul swims in the bloody river
At some point, even the most adored people experience suffering and pain.
And sorrow has always lived with me, since you suddenly left me
I have always been burdened by a deep sadness, ever since you departed from my life without warning.
Diotima, you were my love and ever shall be
You, Diotima, were and always will be the love of my life.
Alas, this death should be the last for the blessed and the honoured
It is unfortunate that death should be the final fate for those who are virtuous and deserving of honor.
A hymn for the holy dead and for the further cry
This song is a tribute to those who have passed away, and a lament for those who have yet to die.
A hymn for her, she was the one who should have lived eternal
This song is a tribute to the woman who was meant to live a life without end, but was taken from this world too soon.
Banished Souls! They could not see her in the true form
Those who were exiled from society were unable to recognize Diotima for who she truly was.
Her dying in the hands of curse they just laughed they just smiled
Those who had wished ill upon Diotima found amusement in her suffering and eventual death.
Now the hymn can't be read and yet to be any hymn
Even though this song is being sung now, there is a sense of uncertainty about whether it will continue to be remembered in the future.
You did to death, you did to life, thus she died she died
Those who caused harm to Diotima also brought about her death, and therefore were responsible for ending her life.
Sinners they are, yet let me cry, let me-damned to fly
Though those who wronged Diotima are morally corrupt, I still feel the need to grieve and express my sorrow.
You the freat, you cannot die, go up and angels shall get sly
As someone who is considered powerful and untouchable, the person responsible for Diotima's death will eventually face divine judgment and punishment.
Diotima! you died taken my hopes, give me all sobs
Diotima's death shattered my dreams for the future, and now I can only express my emotions through tears.
Left me grieving in shadows; my bride then be tears
My sadness has cast a shadow over my life, and my only comfort is in shedding tears for Diotima.
For her no fate is fulfilled, just being unjustly ruled
Diotima's life came to an end before she could fulfill her destiny, and she was subject to an unjust fate.
Her eyes are yet to shine, hair reflects a light undied
Though she has passed away, Diotima's memory still shines on, and there is a brightness that remains in the world that reflects her spirit.
Life still there in her soul, not in her eyes
Although Diotima is no longer among the living, her soul endures, even though her physical form has perished.
That miserable soul imperishable due to akrassias
Despite her suffering while alive, Diotima's soul is immortal and will not fade away.
Old days within her blossoms in her eternal words
Through her words and memories, the past lives on in Diotima's memory and continues to be a source of comfort to those who remember her.
I will always remember when you teach me how to die
The memory of how Diotima faced death with dignity and grace will always remain with me and guide me through my own struggles.
And the eldest one in which you seem to me as if you were a form
In my mind, Diotima has taken on a spiritual form, and her presence continues to inspire me in my life.
I learned the form of love in you, all alive all alive
Through Diotima, I came to understand the true nature of love, and even though she is no longer with me, that lesson continues to influence my life.
tonight I sense the light reflecting from a youless fate
Tonight, I am reminded of the bright, shining memory of Diotima's life, even though she is no longer with me.
And I shall not forget the old days full of Yous
No matter how much time passes, I will never forget the memories I shared with Diotima, and the love that we shared together.
Contributed by Christopher I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Дима Кораблев
Очень неплохо совместили! Слушабельно!
Cenk TAŞKO
albümü koyduğunuz için teşekkürler. aynı mahallede büyüğüdüğüm beni gitara başlatan adam gitarda Özkan abi ve vokalde Abrek abimin ellerine sağlık :) iyi ki varsınız .