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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Unshed Tears
Phronesis Lyrics
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May I die by your hands on your knee
Oh unholy darling!!
I'll kiss your heart, The blood that flows
I dreamed of an journey long as your hair
...short as my life... the unshed tears will always be remembered
A black fate is approaching
The lyrics of Phronesis's song Unshed Tears are deep and thought-provoking. The opening lines, "May I try to find the source, May I die by your hands on your knee" express a desire for closeness and acceptance. The singer is willing to do anything to be close to the one they desire, even if it means dying at their feet. The use of the word "unholy" implies that this desire is not socially acceptable or conventional. However, the singer is so consumed by their longing that they embrace it regardless.
The next line, "I'll kiss your heart, The blood that flows" is a metaphor for the deep emotional connection the singer longs for. They are willing to embrace the pain and heartache that come with loving someone so intensely. The following line, "I dreamed of a journey long as your hair" speaks of the depth of the singer's desire for this longing they feel. They envision a journey with this person that will last as long as their hair, which is a clear symbol of their commitment and devotion.
The following lines, "...short as my life... the unshed tears will always be remembered, A black fate is approaching" are ominous and imply that the singer's journey may not end well. They know that their time with this person may be short, but the unshed tears will always be remembered. The use of the phrase "black fate is approaching" adds to the foreboding nature of the lyrics, creating the sense that something dark and dangerous is coming.
Line by Line Meaning
May I try to find the source
May I endeavor to discover the origin
May I die by your hands on your knee
Allow me to perish by your hands while kneeling
Oh unholy darling!!
Oh beloved deemed immoral!
I'll kiss your heart, The blood that flows
I will caress your heart and the blood running through it
I dreamed of an journey long as your hair
I had envisioned an expedition as lengthy as your hair
...short as my life... the unshed tears will always be remembered
Although brief as my existence, the unshed tears will forever be recollected
A black fate is approaching
An ominous destiny is drawing near
Contributed by Nicholas C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.