"After nearly 12 years of fighting to survive, Power of Omens has been laid to rest. Due to conflict of interests, lack of heart, and lack of dedication amongst members... it seemed better to finally bring this beast to an end, and put it to sleep than to conitnue forward with a half-hearted attempt. The fans deserved so much more... so much more than what the current line-up was able to deliver.
We owe so much thanks to the many many fans who did support us over the years... because of you, the music will live on forever. Thank you for being there... and giving a bunch of unknown musicians an opportunity to fulfill a few dreams."
The Fall
Power of Omens Lyrics
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I look ahead and see, where's my
Life I once held high,
Higher than the sky,
But where's the sea?
To catch me when I fall.
Once I portrayed a young man's dreams,
Once I believed that,
Was it all that we wanted?
Was it all that we needed then?
Were we, scared? Read me,
Was it all that I wanted?
Was it all that I needed then?
Was I, Scared?
Catch the Fallen.
Wake up; open your eye,
For what is to be is now,
The warning of prophets denied.
Can't you feel the coldness reply?
Watch the darkness cloak the sky.
Ignore this information,
Driven mad from this infliction.
Left upon my soul,
That rots with no control.
As we fall to the pits of the earth.
I can feel what it,
Don't you see what it?
Don't you feel what it's done?
...What it's done.
The Fallen
As I look up and see the lonely star in the sky,
Well I know how he feels, alone,
Alone in the sky.
To see what's out there just look,
Maybe one day we'll find...
Let me fall to call the trial,
Let some know,
Let me fall to call the trial.
I can feel the drops that fall from high above,
I can hear the cries of many helpless ones.
Though the hands of time are done,
The winds of change have left me speechless,
Please refill this hourglass that's turned to Stone.
But I know I may be wrong,
Though yesterday's come and gone,
I know I'll make it strong today...
I can feel the drops that fall from high above
I can hear the cries of many helpless ones.
Though the hands of time are done,
The winds of change have left me speechless,
Please refill this hourglass that's turned to Stone.
But I know I may be wrong,
Though yesterday's come and gone,
I know I'll make it strong today...
Once let me, I'm inside.
Tearing your mind,
Once you feel what the words have done,
So now I know I've tried.
Now as we hear, they changed their words
And forgot their lies.
Now as we fall, they changed their words
And forgot their lives and,
I know we'll find some way some how,
I know we'll see a different road that,
Leads my soul above the fall now,
We'll hear the toll of church bells calling,
Let one become one with the earth,
You will see what it...
You will feel what it...
You will see what it's done,
The Fall
The Fallen,
As we look up to see your mind,
(Vocal Ad-lib)
Become the one inside me.
The song “The Fall” by Power of Omens is a reflection of a life that has not lived up to its expectations. The lyrics depict a sense of disappointment and frustration with the present state of affairs. The singer looks at what has been done and what has been lost, wondering where his life has gone. He once held his life higher than the sky, but now he is falling and needs something to catch him. He used to believe all he needed was soul, but now he sees that it is cold.
The lyrics suggest that the singer may have been scared of something or was unsure of his decisions. He questions whether what he once wanted and needed was all he really wanted and needed. The chorus of the song talks about catching the fallen and waking up to what is to come as the prophets' warning is ignored. The second half of the song repeats the themes of the first, but with a sense of hope. The singer hopes for a different road that will lead his soul above the fall.
The song’s lyrics may seem melancholic and sad, but it also speaks about hope, the power of redemption and finding a way out of the darkness. Despite the mistakes made in life, the future holds the promise of a better tomorrow. The song uses musical elements such as tempo changes, lush harmonies, and virtuosic instrumental performances that create an emotional atmosphere that complements its lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
As we look now, at what's been done,
Reflecting on the past actions and their consequences.
I look ahead and see, where's my
Contemplative of the future and its uncertainty.
Life I once held high,
Values and priorities that were important in the past.
Higher than the sky,
Signifying utmost importance and ambition.
But where's the sea?
Lamenting the lack of support and safety when needed.
To catch me when I fall.
Desiring a safety net when taking risks or making mistakes.
Once I portrayed a young man's dreams,
Recalling past hopes and aspirations.
Once I believed that,
Owning a past belief or ideology.
All that I needed was soul, it's cold.
Realizing that the original belief was naive and insufficient.
Was it all that we wanted?
Questioning whether past desires were truly fulfilling.
Was it all that we needed then?
Reflecting on whether past necessities were appropriate.
Were we, scared? Read me,
Asking for self-reflection on being held back by fear.
Was it all that I wanted?
Questioning whether past personal desires were truly fulfilling.
Was it all that I needed then?
Reflecting on whether past personal necessities were appropriate.
Was I, Scared?
Realizing that fear was a limiting factor in the past.
Catch the Fallen.
A call to help those who have fallen or failed.
Wake up; open your eye,
A call to awaken and face reality.
For what is to be is now,
Emphasizing that the present will shape the future.
The warning of prophets denied.
Ignoring the signs or advice of those who can see the future.
Can't you feel the coldness reply?
Sensing a negative or unwelcoming environment.
Watch the darkness cloak the sky.
Observing the growing negative influences around oneself.
Ignore this information,
Intentionally neglecting important warnings or knowledge.
Driven mad from this infliction.
Suffering from the consequences of ignoring important information.
Left upon my soul,
Acknowledging the impact of one's past mistakes and failures.
That rots with no control.
Feeling powerless in the face of personal decay or damage.
As we fall to the pits of the earth.
Descending into negativity or despair.
I can feel what it,
Experiencing the negative effects of one's past actions or decisions.
Don't you see what it?
Challenging others to acknowledge the negative consequences of their actions.
Don't you feel what it's done?
Asking others to empathize with the suffering caused by their actions.
...What it's done.
The reality and impact of past actions.
As I look up and see the lonely star in the sky,
Observing the lonely and insignificant nature of oneself.
Well I know how he feels, alone,
Identifying with the star's loneliness.
Alone in the sky.
Feeling isolated despite the vastness of the world.
To see what's out there just look,
Encouraging oneself to keep an open mind and explore their surroundings.
Maybe one day we'll find...
Holding onto hope for the future.
Let me fall to call the trial,
Accepting the consequences of one's actions as a learning experience.
Let some know,
Sharing the lessons learned from one's failures.
I can feel the drops that fall from high above,
Experiencing the negative effects of a punishment or consequence.
I can hear the cries of many helpless ones.
Witnessing the suffering of others affected by one's actions.
Though the hands of time are done,
Acknowledging the irrevocable nature of past events and their consequences.
The winds of change have left me speechless,
Feeling overwhelmed and powerless in the face of inevitable change.
Please refill this hourglass that's turned to Stone.
Requesting a chance to make amends or correct past mistakes.
But I know I may be wrong,
Acknowledging the possibility of failure or mistakes in the future.
Though yesterday's come and gone,
Accepting that the past cannot be changed and the only path is forward.
I know I'll make it strong today...
Confidently asserting the ability to handle present challenges.
Once let me, I'm inside.
Desiring a chance to prove oneself or show their true nature.
Tearing your mind,
Causing introspection or deep thought in others.
Once you feel what the words have done,
Challenging others to acknowledge the impact of words and actions.
So now I know I've tried.
Feeling content with putting in the effort or attempting to make amends.
Now as we hear, they changed their words
Noticing when others change their stance or opinion.
And forgot their lies.
Wanting others to be truthful and not deceive oneself or others.
Now as we fall, they changed their words
Feeling let down when others change their stance or opinion when things get tough.
And forgot their lives and,
Feeling like others are out to protect themselves at the cost of others.
I know we'll find some way some how,
Hoping that change or a solution will eventually materialize.
I know we'll see a different road that,
Believing that a new path may emerge or a new solution will present itself.
Leads my soul above the fall now,
Wanting to rise above current difficulties or negativity.
We'll hear the toll of church bells calling,
Heralding a chance for redemption or rebirth.
Let one become one with the earth,
Accepting and embracing one's place in the world.
You will see what it...
Challenging or warning others to acknowledge the negative consequences of their actions.
You will feel what it...
Asking others to empathize with the suffering caused by their actions.
You will see what it's done,
The reality and impact of one's past actions.
As we look up to see your mind,
Observing the thoughts and mentality of others.
Become the one inside me.
Collaborating or combining efforts to achieve a goal or change.
(Vocal Ad-lib)
A musical interlude or improvisation.
The Fallen
Referencing or giving voice to those who have failed, fallen or suffered.
Contributed by Landon K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.