From 1996 to 1997 the band composed new tracks and changed its style by adding Doom and Celtic/Folk parts to make a unique band sound even more unique. In 1997 the band went to the studio again and recorded a 5 tracks promo. In November '98 they signed with Northwind Records and released their first CD titled Evillot which was in stores in April of 1999 and distributed by Radiation/Nuclear Blast. The album was characterized by the excellent vocal performance of Michela D'Orlando, real heavy metal singer, and by epic, powerful and rock-hard melodies who she herself composed. The band goal with their debut CD was to cross the Italian borders and start making themselves known in the rest of the world, a goal which has been fully achieved!
In fact, in September of 1999 Power Symphony signed a world wide record deal with Pavement Music which lead to the recording of the follow up to Evillot, entitled Lightbringer. In Noveber 1999 the band recorded the album assisted by the production of Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning, Engine). Again, Michela provided her best vocal performance ever! She has given the world her incredible, powerful and melodic vocals once more. The music on the CD shows a definite evolution of Power Symphony's unique mix of Power/Epic Metal, Doom, Celtic and Classical influences. Songs space from the pure Symphonic Metal of "The Way of the Sword" to the Celtic melodies of "Song of Men", to the Dark Power Metal heaviness of "Never Dream of Goodness".
The CD is available in stores since April 2000. Lightbringer had astonishing reviews (Album of the month in Metal Hammer Israel and Metal Shock Italy, cover on Flash Italy). In 2001 Power Symphony parted ways with Pavement Music and opened their own production label, Evillot Records. The first production was the EP "Futurepast" which will be in the stores in fall 2002. In October/November 2002 the band will be in studio with producer Brian Griffin (Malevolent Creation, SOiL...) to record their third full-length, tentatively titled "Mother Darkess".
Gethsemane
Power Symphony Lyrics
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"Stay you here and watch with me"
Drink my blood
Eat my body
In memory of me
Is there no one awake
In the hour of my misery (Take this chalice away)?
The hour of the dark this hour
(Of pain)
I've been their wonder child
Now my world is turning to dust
I've been their shining star
Now as it's over
They are sleeping
They are sleeping
They closed their eyes
As the end of me closes in
They are sleeping
Take this chalice away from me
Is it true
They know not what they do to me?
(They know what they do)
This silence is a thorn in my heart
This silence
(That kills)
So far I have been strong
Now I feel my time is almost through
And I have played my part
The crowds have turn their back to me
They are sleeping
They are sleeping
They closed their eyes
As the end of me closes in
They are sleeping
Open your eyes it will be late
When you all wake up
You will be lost
You will despair when I am gone
Like I've never really been
Among you living beings
Beings
Take this chalice away from me
Is there no one awake while I shed my tears?
(The last in this world)
In this hour of pain
Take this chalice away
(Take this chalice away)
The song "Gethsemane" by Power Symphony is an intense reflection of the events that occurred in the Garden of Gethsemane just before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The opening lines, "Stay you here and watch with me, drink my blood, eat my body in memory of me," invoke the Last Supper that Jesus shared with his disciples. As the song progresses, the lyrics take a darker and more desperate turn. The line "Take this chalice away from me, is there no one awake in the hour of my misery?" refers to Jesus' plea to God in the Garden of Gethsemane, asking that he might be spared from the upcoming suffering he was about to endure on the cross.
The lyrics express Jesus' disappointment and loneliness as his followers abandon him in his moment of need. He wonders out loud if they know what they are doing to him as they sleep and close their eyes. The line "Open your eyes it will be late when you all wake up, you will be lost, you will despair when I am gone like I've never really been among you living beings" is a painful realization that, even after his death, his followers will still not truly understand or appreciate his message.
Overall, "Gethsemane" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that captures the gravity of the moment before Jesus' crucifixion. It asks the listener to reflect on the sacrifice that Jesus made, and to consider the ways in which we might also abandon those in need around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay you here and watch with me
Stay by my side and keep watch as I go through this difficult time
Drink my blood
Partake in my struggle and share my pain
Eat my body
Be a part of me and understand what I am going through
In memory of me
Remember me and the sacrifices that I have made
Take this chalice away from me
I am struggling and asking for this burden to be lifted from me
Is there no one awake
Is there anyone aware of my pain and suffering
In the hour of my misery (Take this chalice away)?
At this difficult time, can you remove this burden from me?
The hour of the dark this hour
This is a time of darkness and despair
(Of pain)
The pain that I am experiencing is very real
I've been their wonder child
I have been viewed as someone special by others
Now my world is turning to dust
My life is falling apart and everything is crumbling
I've been their shining star
I was once a source of inspiration to others
Now as it's over
As things come to an end
They are sleeping
Those around me are unaware and not attuned to my suffering
They closed their eyes
They are not seeing what is happening to me
As the end of me closes in
As my situation becomes more dire
Take this chalice away from me
Please relieve me of this burden
Is it true
Do they not understand the pain they are causing me?
They know not what they do to me?
Are they not aware of the impact of their actions on me?
(They know what they do)
They are aware of the consequences of their actions
This silence is a thorn in my heart
The lack of understanding and empathy from those around me is very painful
This silence
The lack of response from others
(That kills)
Is causing great harm and distress to me
So far I have been strong
I have been able to cope with this situation until now
Now I feel my time is almost through
I am reaching my breaking point and am near the end of my ability to cope
And I have played my part
I have done what I can and am ready for this to end
The crowds have turn their back to me
Even those who once supported me have abandoned me
Open your eyes it will be late
Please pay attention before it is too late
When you all wake up
When you finally understand what is happening
You will be lost
You will not know what to do
You will despair when I am gone
When I am no longer here, you will be overcome with grief
Like I've never really been
My impact on your lives will be as if I never existed
Among you living beings
Despite being physically present, I am not truly understood by others
Take this chalice away from me
Please remove this burden from me
Is there no one awake while I shed my tears?
Is there no one who can empathize with my sadness?
(The last in this world)
My suffering is unique and there is no one who can truly understand it
In this hour of pain
During this difficult time of suffering
Take this chalice away
I am pleading for relief from this burden
(Take this chalice away)
I am asking for help to relieve my pain and suffering
Contributed by Alaina I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.