Their work combines the gentle melancholy sensibilities of gothic music with the driving power and upbeat nature of futurepop. Their name, "Resurrection Eve", relates directly to the many religious and spiritual themes that are explored in their lyrics.
Their debut album, Ancient Curse, was released in 1999 by Bloodmusic/Nightbreed, and has subsequently been deleted.
Their sophomore album, Rapture, was released on the 14th of December, 2002 by Ground Under Productions.
Their third album, Ascension, was released during March 2006 by Ground Under Productions/Endless Records.
Official website: http://www.resurrectioneve.com/
Zen
Resurrection Eve Lyrics
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I did not want to follow you
That look in your eyes
Begged my soul to recognize
The fear in my heart
Tears my life and soul apart
And I'm left in quicksand
Begging you to take command
With you to hold my hand
You keep my demons well in hand
We'll break that cycle of grief
The path to you is in my reach
And I know that in your heart
You are so torn apart
We live within this fear
I want the pain to disappear
You, you never fall
Will you ever come back again?
You'll see within your dreams
The world is not what it seems
And I stand without your hand
To keep my demons well in hand
You, you never fall
Will you ever come back again?
You, you never fall
Will you ever come back again?
The song "Zen" by Resurrection Eve is a beautiful and heart-wrenching reflection on the journey of faith and the struggle to overcome fear and doubt. The lyrics speak to the singer's struggle to follow and trust in a higher power or leader, represented in the repeated use of the pronoun "you." The singer admits to a sense of fear and doubt that tears them apart internally, creating a "quicksand" of insecurity and vulnerability.
Despite this fear, the singer acknowledges that with the "you" figure by their side, they are able to keep their "demons well in hand" and break the "cycle of grief." The stance of the singer is one of longing and hope, as they ask if the "you" figure will ever return and guide them once again. This longing is accentuated by the repetition of the line "you never fall" and the final question of whether they will "ever come back again?"
The overall sense from the lyrics is one of a deep yearning for guidance and comfort in the face of overwhelming fear and doubt. It speaks to the universal struggle of faith and the need for a higher power to lean on in times of crisis.
Line by Line Meaning
You know it's true
You believe what you feel is real
I did not want to follow you
You were hesitant to follow someone you are not completely sure of
That look in your eyes
You notice a poignant expression in their eyes
Begged my soul to recognize
It felt like their eyes were calling out to you to understand something deep within yourself
The fear in my heart
You feel scared about something deep within your heart
Tears my life and soul apart
It's as if your fear is tearing you apart emotionally and mentally
And I'm left in quicksand
You feel stuck and helpless, like you are sinking in quicksand
Begging you to take command
You desire someone to take leadership and guide you through your struggles
You
The person whom you're calling out to
With you to hold my hand
You believe that with that person beside you, you won't be as fearful or lost
You keep my demons well in hand
You feel that the person mentioned is capable of helping you overcome your internal turmoil
We'll break that cycle of grief
You and that person will work together to break the pattern of negative emotions and experiences
The path to you is in my reach
You believe that the person mentioned is within your grasp
And I know that in your heart
You sense that the person you're calling out to is also struggling internally
You are so torn apart
It's as if the person you're calling out to is also suffering
We live within this fear
You and the person mentioned are both living in fear
I want the pain to disappear
You long for the negative emotions to dissipate
You, you never fall
The person mentioned is perceived as always being strong and steadfast
Will you ever come back again?
You are unsure if that person will return or if they've left forever
You'll see within your dreams
That person will realize the truth of something while dreaming
The world is not what it seems
There is more to the world than what meets the eye
And I stand without your hand
You feel alone without that person's presence
Contributed by Isabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.