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".
Song of Men
Power Symphony Lyrics
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Break of the day
Light of the sun
Make us forget what we faced in the night
The horrors that lurk in the dark
The perils that lie on the path
The short living humans of far away lands
I've heard a song of men
That trouble their lives with fortune and fame
When tomorrow's unknown to them all
They wish glory to find on their path
Break of the day
Light of the sun
Make me forget I'm alone in the dark
I've heard a song of men
Lost in the dark and far from their land
I've heard a song of men
Lost on the way to fortune and fame
When tomorrow's unknown to them all
They wish glory to find on their path
When tomorrow's unknown to them all
They wish glory to find on their path
Break of the day
Light of the sun
Keep this darkness away from my heart
And guide me far on my way
And watch over me through the day
I've heard a song of love
Sung to their loves in faraway homes
I've heard a song of war
For power and glory they live by the sword
When tomorrow's unknown to them all
They wish glory to find on their path
I've heard a song of men
The short living humans of far away lands
I've heard a song of men
That trouble their lives with fortune and fame
When tomorrow's unknown to them all
They wish glory to find on their path
I've heard a song of men
I've heard a song of men
Wishing for glory
The song "Song of Men" by Power Symphony begins with the break of day and light of the sun making us forget the horrors that lurk in the dark and perils that lie on our path. The singer then talks about hearing a song of men, or the short living humans of faraway lands, who trouble their lives with fortune and fame. They wish for glory to find on their path, even though tomorrow is unknown to them all. As the singer expresses his desire for the light to keep the darkness away, he continues to reflect on the different kinds of songs he's heard of men. He's heard songs of love sung to faraway loves and songs of war where people live by the sword. But even in these songs, men wish for glory when tomorrow is unknown to them.
The song expresses the human desire for glory and the unknown future that we all face. It's a reflection on the joys and sorrows of human existence and emphasizes the need to keep moving forward despite the uncertainty ahead. The lyrics also suggest that human beings are driven by the desire for power, fame, and glory, even though it's unknown whether or not that will bring happiness and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Break of the day
The dawn of a new day.
Light of the sun
The sunlight that illuminates the day.
Make us forget what we faced in the night
Allows us to forget the fears and struggles of the darkness we faced in the night.
The horrors that lurk in the dark
The fears and deep-set feelings of dread that are associated with what is hidden in the darkness.
The perils that lie on the path
The dangers and obstacles that one may overcome on their journey.
I've heard a song of men
The singer has listened to a song about the human experience.
The short living humans of far away lands
The people being sung about are humans who live relatively short lives in distant parts of the world.
That trouble their lives with fortune and fame
Humans often struggle with the pursuit of wealth and recognition.
When tomorrow's unknown to them all
No one knows what the future will bring.
They wish glory to find on their path
People desire to achieve greatness on their journey through life.
Make me forget I'm alone in the dark
Help me to forget the loneliness and isolation I feel when surrounded by darkness.
Lost in the dark and far from their land
People who are lost and disconnected from the place they call home.
Lost on the way to fortune and fame
Traveling along a path, hoping to find wealth and recognition, but feeling lost and disconnected.
I've heard a song of love
The singer has listened to a song about love and romance.
Sung to their loves in faraway homes
People sing songs of love to their partners who are far away.
I've heard a song of war
The artist has listened to a song about war and conflict.
For power and glory they live by the sword
Some people pursue power and recognition through violent means.
Keep this darkness away from my heart
The singer wishes to keep their heart and emotions free from the negative effects of darkness.
And guide me far on my way
The singer wishes for guidance along their journey.
And watch over me through the day
The artist wishes for protection and guidance throughout the day.
Wishing for glory
People desire to achieve greatness and recognition in their lives.
Contributed by Brody E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marshall Morris
I love this band! I chatted with them online once; the singer and guitarist were making fun of me for being drunk. Good times! :)
Eighi Hisatake
I normally don't listen to metal but when I do listen to power symphony
ery rewr
this song has nice rhythm!
Mike Fieldins
This is suposed to be epic metal, and this is a ballad, wich every good metal band has.
Pedro Romero
This is the best band ever
Dave Sykes
I wonder why they broke up after just a few albums. At least we have this forever, thanks P.S.
Christopher Hull
Someone needs to make a Skyrim video with this.
Alby Celle
Fantastici
Daga Matos
did not like it this aint power metal it sucks no hard fealings