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".
Never Dream of Goodness
Power Symphony Lyrics
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Or let me die
Let me close my eyes
I need to rest
I'm sick of the light
Sick of the light
Evil I serve I swear a thousand times
Never displease the Lord of darkness (Never dream of goodness)
I swear I hate the light forbidden (Never dream of goodness)
And on my blood
I swear that I will never dream of goodness
Again
You know my darkened heart (My darkest thoughts)
A raven black
As the dead of night
Without the stars
What more should I say
You hold my life in your hands
Upon my blood I swear I hate the light
I swear I'll never dream of goodness (Never dream of goodness)
Never displease the Lord of darkness (Never dream of goodness)
I swear I hate the light forbidden (Never dream of goodness)
And on my blood
I swear that I will never dream of goodness
Again
There's no turning back
From the way of the dark
I have taken
Once it's taken
Darkness my wish
There's no mercy for the weak
When you swear you hate the light of the sun
Save your foolish Evillot
From disgrace
Unlock my chains
I need to rest
Save your foolish Evillot
Or let me die
The lyrics of Power Symphony's song "Never Dream of Goodness" delve into the theme of embracing darkness and renouncing goodness. The singer, identified as Evillot, is weary of the light and seeks solace in the realm of darkness. They plead to be saved from the burden of goodness or allowed to perish, as they yearn for rest and respite from the overwhelming brightness.
The lyrics express a firm allegiance to the forces of evil, with the singer swearing their loyalty to the Lord of darkness repeatedly. They vow to never entertain thoughts of goodness, to never displease their dark lord, and to despise and shun the forbidden light. Their heart is depicted as dark and their thoughts as sinister, comparing them to a raven in the dead of night devoid of stars.
The song emphasizes the irreversible nature of their choice, highlighting that once they have embarked on the path of darkness, there is no turning back. The singer's wish is to fully immerse themselves in darkness, and they acknowledge that there is no mercy for the weak when one professes hatred for the light of the sun.
In the concluding lines, the plea to save Evillot from disgrace and unlock their chains underscores their desire for liberation from the shackles of goodness. There is an underlying craving for rest and a sense of urgency in their request, as if the weight of pretending to be good is unbearable.
Overall, "Never Dream of Goodness" depicts a character who yearns for the comfort and freedom that embracing darkness brings, rejecting the virtues of goodness and the burden it places upon them.
Line by Line Meaning
Save your foolish Evillot
Rescue your misguided soul
Or let me die
Or allow me to embrace eternal darkness
Let me close my eyes
Allow me to find peace in oblivion
I need to rest
I long for a break from the torment
I'm sick of the light
I'm weary of the purity and righteousness
Sick of the light
Completely repulsed by the radiant illumination
Evil I serve I swear a thousand times
I am devoted to wickedness, pledging my allegiance without hesitation
I swear I'll never dream of goodness (Never dream of goodness)
I vow to never contemplate acts of virtue (Never contemplate acts of virtue)
Never displease the Lord of darkness (Never dream of goodness)
Never cause displeasure to the ruler of shadows (Never contemplate acts of virtue)
I swear I hate the light forbidden (Never dream of goodness)
I pledge my hatred towards the forbidden illumination (Never contemplate acts of virtue)
And on my blood
And with my life essence as proof
I swear that I will never dream of goodness
I solemnly declare that thoughts of virtue shall never enter my mind
Again
Repeatedly emphasized
You know my darkened heart (My darkest thoughts)
You are aware of the tainted depths of my soul (The most malevolent musings within me)
A raven black
As black as a raven
As the dead of night
Like the stillness of a lifeless night
Without the stars
Devoid of celestial lights
What more should I say
What additional words are necessary
You hold my life in your hands
You possess control over my very existence
Upon my blood I swear I hate the light
By my blood, I affirm my abhorrence towards luminosity
There's no turning back
There is no possibility of retreat
From the way of the dark
From the path of darkness
I have taken
That I have chosen
Once it's taken
Once the decision is made
Darkness my wish
I desire darkness above all
There's no mercy for the weak
Those lacking strength receive no compassion
When you swear you hate the light of the sun
When you pledge to detest the radiant rays of the sun
Save your foolish Evillot
Rescue your misguided soul
From disgrace
From the state of shame
Unlock my chains
Release me from my shackles
I need to rest
I deeply yearn for temporary respite
Save your foolish Evillot
Rescue your misguided soul
Or let me die
Or allow me to embrace eternal darkness
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