Since then the band has developed the strength of the band, both in composing material and in the stage of performance.
The band has also opened for alot of more known bands, including everything from Napalm Death to Moonspell, also playing a lot of concerts in their home country as headliners.
The average man's odyssey
Poema Arcanus Lyrics
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The same old movement performed again
A thousand times rehearsed
Pretending all of this... had a sense
Still waiting for that change, still waiting for that dream
White bearing the burden of emptiness
Still waiting for that change, still waiting for that dream
Same strangers, same train, same void
Dropping hours like old papers from my pockets
Suddenly they became so necessary
Lost things are now so necessary
Still waiting for that change, still waiting for that dream
White bearing the burden of emptiness
Still waiting for that change, still waiting for that dream
The average man believes
The sequence of these days
A clock that ticks always the same
A gesture blooms, but quickly fades
Forgotten days, forgotten years
The average man’s odyssey...
Silence, the only one answers. Silence, the void speaks
Days are dripping from my chalice
Timeless sands, the early death’s caress
Silence, god is speaking. Silence, just empty words
A lip-synched preaching, words of stone
The old white lie: go, get your crown
The same train, watching me age. The same train, a circle trip
An endless journey, a battle lost
The script of this life: small miseries wrote in
Silence, god is speaking. Silence, just let him talk
Fighting a war no one cares about
Until death finds me lost in the crowd
The lyrics of "The average man's odyssey" by Poema Arcanus are a reflection on the monotony of modern life and the struggle to find meaning in a world where everything seems the same. The opening lines set the tone with the repetition of "same cold, same coffee, same me." The singer of the song is trapped in a routine that he has performed a thousand times before, and he is aware that it is devoid of any real purpose. The repetition of "still waiting for that change, still waiting for that dream" highlights the sense of ennui and longing for something more profound that is the driving force behind this character's existence.
The second verse introduces the idea of lost time and the sudden realization that the things that were once considered unimportant have now become necessary. The character is trapped in a cycle of waiting for something to happen, stuck on the same train, watching the years go by. The chorus repeats the phrase "the average man believes," emphasizing the idea that many people are caught in this same trap of monotony and unfulfillment.
The bridge of the song introduces a more spiritual element, with references to god speaking and the quest for a crown. However, these references are ultimately shown to be empty words and an old white lie. The song ends with a bleak yet poignant reflection on the inevitability of death and the sense of being lost in the crowd.
Overall, "The average man's odyssey" is a powerful reflection on the human experience and the search for meaning in a world that often seems devoid of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Same cold, same coffee, same me
Doing the same routine everyday, nothing ever changing or exciting.
The same old movement performed again
Repeating the same actions over and over with no end in sight.
A thousand times rehearsed
Having done the same thing so many times that it feels like second nature.
Pretending all of this... had a sense
Forcing oneself to believe that there is meaning or purpose in this repetitive routine.
Still waiting for that change, still waiting for that dream
Hoping for some sort of change or fulfillment in life.
White bearing the burden of emptiness
Feeling weighed down by the emptiness or pointlessness of life.
Same strangers, same train, same void
Seeing the same people, traveling the same way, and feeling the same emptiness every day.
Dropping hours like old papers from my pockets
Feeling like time is slipping away quickly and without meaning.
Suddenly they became so necessary
Sensing the need for something more, even if it's something that was previously ignored or unimportant.
Lost things are now so necessary
Feeling a sense of regret or longing for things that were once taken for granted.
The sequence of these days
The repetitive cycle of everyday life.
A clock that ticks always the same
Feeling like time is moving forward relentlessly, with no variation or excitement.
A gesture blooms, but quickly fades
Even moments of joy or excitement are fleeting and quickly forgotten.
Forgotten days, forgotten years
Feeling like so much of life has passed by unnoticed or forgotten.
Silence, the only one answers. Silence, the void speaks
Feeling a sense of existential emptiness and isolation.
Days are dripping from my chalice
Feeling like time is being wasted or slipping away quickly.
Timeless sands, the early death’s caress
Feeling like death is inevitably and rapidly approaching, with nothing to stop it.
Silence, god is speaking. Silence, just empty words
Feeling a sense of spiritual emptiness and disillusionment.
A lip-synched preaching, words of stone
Hearing the same old religious messages that no longer resonate or have any meaning.
The old white lie: go, get your crown
Feeling like promises of spiritual reward or fulfillment are nothing but lies.
The same train, watching me age. The same train, a circle trip
Feeling trapped in a cyclical, meaningless routine that is causing one to age rapidly.
An endless journey, a battle lost
Feeling like the battle for fulfillment or purpose is futile and unwinnable.
The script of this life: small miseries wrote in
Feeling like life is written out in a script of constant, small frustrations and miseries.
Fighting a war no one cares about
Struggling to find meaning or purpose in a world that does not seem to care.
Until death finds me lost in the crowd
Feeling like death is the only end in sight, and that life will ultimately be meaningless and forgotten.
Contributed by John P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.