Former lead singer Emily Alice Ovenden is perhaps better known as a member of the classical acts the Mediæval Bæbes and Celtic Legend. Drummer Marc Dyos and guitarist Ross White, from one of UK’s foremost thrash metal projects Descent are joined by classical pianist Richard Holland on keys, Tim Neale (Faith of the Few) on lead guitar and Andy Nixon-Corfield on bass.
The name Pythia is derived from Ancient Greek mythology and describes the chosen one who operated as a vehicle for translating Apollo's will into the prophecies which ruled the people. This great oracle's name in turn came from the Python, the monstrous serpent which Apollo had slain. The original Pythia was a virgin but after a grotesque imposition on her chaste nature, later Pythias were chosen for their great knowledge of the arts and literature.
In a world consumed with religious conflict and political confusion, it is time for a new era in musical reverence - it is time to worship at the shrine of the Serpent Goddess. Pythia currently resides in London, delighting in wantonness, excess and fantasy.
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Heartless
Pythia Lyrics
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You are looking up at me, I'm leaning on the breeze.
You think you cannot break my fall! I blame myself for wanting more!
Though my love is blind, my eyes are open every time I hurt you!
[Chorus:]
It's not your fault you cannot love me; you are not to blame!
I though you'd be a stronger master, so I took your sword!
You're not the bringer of disaster – I'm heartless!
Well my friend, to tell the truth I love you every way I can,
I was broken long ago by an evil cunning man.
I think we've done our very best to fill the hollow in my chest!
Though your heart is strong, I won't remain to see it broken longer!
[Chorus]
And when I dream, I feel the beat ..... the flutter makes me hopeful!
What mighty fears of love's deceit ..... All distant lies and memories!
Memories......!
No more tears or pain! My friend you know you're better off without me!
[Chorus]
The song "Heartless" by Pythia seems to be a conversation between two friends, one of whom is standing on the edge of a precipice and the other is leaning on the breeze. The first friend seems to think that the second friend cannot break their fall, which leads the second friend to blame themselves for wanting more. The second friend then says that their love may be blind, but their eyes are open every time they hurt the first friend.
The chorus seems to be directed at the first friend and acknowledges that it is not their fault that they cannot love the second friend. The second friend claims that they never told the first friend they were heartless, but they are indeed heartless. They thought that the first friend would be a stronger master, so they took their sword. However, the second friend claims that the first friend is not the bringer of disaster, but rather they themselves are heartless.
The second verse reveals that the second friend loves the first friend in every way they can, but they were broken long ago by an evil cunning man. They believe that they have both done their very best to fill the hollow in their chest. The chorus is repeated, but it seems that the second friend is also acknowledging that they need to leave and not continue to hurt the first friend. The song ends with the second friend saying that the first friend is better off without them.
Line by Line Meaning
So my friend it comes to this, you stand below the precipice!
You are in a precarious situation and I am looking down at you from above.
You are looking up at me, I'm leaning on the breeze.
I am above you and free-flowing like the wind.
You think you cannot break my fall! I blame myself for wanting more!
You believe you cannot rescue me, but I am the one who desired something greater.
Though my love is blind, my eyes are open every time I hurt you!
My love may be irrational, but I am aware of my actions and the pain they cause you.
It's not your fault you cannot love me; you are not to blame!
You are not responsible for my feelings, and it is not your fault if you cannot reciprocate them.
I never told you I was heartless, I'm heartless!
I am cold and unfeeling, even if I never directly told you so.
I though you'd be a stronger master, so I took your sword!
I believed in your strength and took advantage of it.
You're not the bringer of disaster – I'm heartless!
I am the source of misery, not you.
Well my friend, to tell the truth I love you every way I can,
I care for you as best I can, even though it may not be enough.
I was broken long ago by an evil cunning man.
I have been shattered by someone who was deceptive and harmful.
I think we've done our very best to fill the hollow in my chest!
We have tried to mend the emptiness inside me.
Though your heart is strong, I won't remain to see it broken longer!
Even though you are resilient, I will not stay to cause you more pain.
And when I dream, I feel the beat ..... the flutter makes me hopeful!
In my dreams, I sense the rhythm of life and it gives me hope.
What mighty fears of love's deceit ..... All distant lies and memories!
Despite being haunted by fears of love's betrayal, the memories of those experiences are far away.
No more tears or pain! My friend you know you're better off without me!
I am the cause of suffering and it is better for you to let me go.
Contributed by Christian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.