Radiance is the solo project of Sami Raatikainen, a … Read Full Bio ↴1. Radiance (Fin):
Radiance is the solo project of Sami Raatikainen, a Finnish musician/producer who also plays guitar for the German Tech/Jazz/Death Metal band "Necrophagist" and the Finnish Technical Melodeath band "Codeon". "The Burning Sun" is the 2010 debut album. It is a continuous, 49-minute track and is meant to be listened to as a whole.
2. Radiance (Ger):
Radiance is an alias for German techno producers Mark Ernestus and Moritz Von Oswald, best known as Basic Channel or Rhythm & Sound.
3. Radiance (Cro):
Radiance was a metal band from Našice. They recorded a demo in 2006.
Members:
Luka Horvat - 1st Guitar
Deni Gladović - 2nd Guitar
Tin Svoren - Bass Guitar
Mario Kopecki - Drums
4. Radiance (US)
Radiance [Team] is a group of game developers, known for their 2020 video game "Five Nights at Treasure Island". They use the name "Radiance" for their Soundtrack releases, which are available on Bandcamp.
Downward Spiral
Radiance Lyrics
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he seeks no beginning nor the end
a man with no heart feels no loss nor gain
as life with no purpose sees no completion
a stagnant mind will bind the perfect soul
again you fail, every day you're less
downward spiral
and I refuse to look the other way
the other way
I refuse
with wings built for a downward spiral
downward spiral
and I refuse to look the other way
the other way
now look inside;
the truth cannot be perceived from the outside
for you are a god
the limits set for you are nothing more than a crafted illusion
disconnect and discover your true potential
and the universe will be merely a projection of your consciousness
embrace your singularity and let go
this time around
there will be no
burning bridges
for I built none
nothing in this world is forgotten
you'll prove your worth, justify yourself
revelationary euphoria
you're on your own, find your inner sun
with wings built for a downward spiral
downward spiral
and I refuse to look the other way
the other way
closer now
to the light
not too late
for my way
now that you are gone
no one holds me down
reassuring me
of my destiny
The lyrics of Radiance's song "Downward Spiral" seem to explore ideas of purposelessness and despair. The song begins by asking a question: what do you say to someone who sees no purpose in life? The song acknowledges that a person with no heart and no sense of loss or gain may struggle to find purpose in life. Stagnation can bind a perfect soul, and every day can feel like a failure.
However, the song ultimately offers a message of hope. The lyrics suggest that we all have wings crafted for a downward spiral, but we don't have to accept this fate. We can refuse to look the other way and instead find our true potential. The song encourages listeners to look inside and discover their true selves. The limits that we think are placed on us are just an illusion, and embracing our singularity can help us let go and find our inner sun.
Ultimately, "Downward Spiral" is a song that acknowledges the struggles of life but encourages listeners to keep fighting and find their own path.
Line by Line Meaning
what would you say to a man
What advice would you give to someone
he seeks no beginning nor the end
Someone who has no interest in the concept of the origin or end
a man with no heart feels no loss nor gain
Individuals who lack emotions are not affected by gains or losses
as life with no purpose sees no completion
Life that lacks meaning doesn't lead to fulfilment
a stagnant mind will bind the perfect soul
A mind that does not grow will limit its potential
again you fail, every day you're less
When you continue to fail, you lose confidence and motivation
with wings built for a downward spiral
Capable of falling and descending
downward spiral
Falling uncontrollably
and I refuse to look the other way
I won't ignore the issue or pretend it's not happening
the other way
Ignoring the problems
now look inside;
Introspection is essential
the truth cannot be perceived from the outside
What's factual may not be visible on the surface
for you are a god
You have the power to control your destiny
the limits set for you are nothing more than a crafted illusion
The notion of boundaries is artificial and fabricated
disconnect and discover your true potential
Disconnect from external factors and unearth inner capabilities
and the universe will be merely a projection of your consciousness
The perception of creation is a byproduct of one's thoughts
embrace your singularity and let go
Accept oneself for who they are and release all inhibitions
this time around
This attempt/effort
there will be no
There won't be any
burning bridges
Undoing or damaging professional relationships forever
for I built none
I didn't create such situations
nothing in this world is forgotten
Past events continue to remain and influence the present
you'll prove your worth, justify yourself
Demonstrate one's capabilities and make oneself deserving
revelationary euphoria
A sense of joy and enlightenment upon discovering something new
you're on your own, find your inner sun
You are responsible for yourself and you must find your own source of light/motivation
closer now
Nearing the goal
to the light
Toward the right path/choice
not too late
There's still time to make things right
for my way
For one's own choices and decisions
now that you are gone
In the absence of someone who once had control over me
no one holds me down
I am not constrained by others anymore
reassuring me
Offering comfort and confidence
of my destiny
Regarding my future with reassurance
Contributed by Aria T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MrAntihumanism
Fantastic, hoping to see more of this band in the future.
@asevillanoa
Would be amazing see a live performance of this band
@666Trollish
I've never heard anything like this, before.
@JasstoJazz420
Every time I listen to this album I feel musically at piece and it also helps me forget that Necrophagist still has not come out with a new record...lol oh well...Long live great musicianship!
@Etoimyauzhezanyato
Brilliant! Very underrated album!
@Augscura
Brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed this.
@fortune1
AMAZING, love it.
@Otp95
WOW! this is beautiful! that is THE sami raatikainen!
@peloconcha6263
One word...Beautiful...
@naturesnake96
we need more scifi djent power metal in the world