Two bands by this name:

1) Ring of Fire is an American neoclassical/… Read Full Bio ↴Two bands by this name:

1) Ring of Fire is an American neoclassical/progressive/power metal band from Chula Vista, California formed in 2000. Fronted by former Yngwie J. Malmsteen collaborator Mark Boals.

2) Ring of Fire is a NYC punk band circa 83-87

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1) A neo-classical / progressive / power / melodic metal band originally featuring former Rising Force vocalist Mark Boals; guitar virtuoso Tony MacAlpine, bass player Philip Bynoe and Virgil Donati on drums (Tony, Philip and Virgil have also played in Steve Vai band. Keyboards virtuoso Vitalij Kuprij also played in this band, but was replaced by Steve Weingart in 2003.

Ring of Fire released three studio albums between 2001 and 2004, as well as a live album, Burning Live In Tokyo 2002. After disbanding, Boals, MacAlpine, and Donati later formed Seven the Hardway. Boals, MacAlpine, and keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij returned in 2014 with their fourth studio album Battle of Leningrad.

Ring of Fire released their fifth studio album, Gravity, on November 11, 2022. Founding member/vocalist Mark Boals and long-time keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij are joined by guitarist Aldo Lonobile, bassist Stefano Scola, and drummer Alfonso Mocerino to round out the latest lineup.

CURRENT LINE-UP:
Mark Boals - Vocals
Vitalij Kuprij - Keyboards, Piano
Aldo Lonobile - Guitars
Stefano Scola - Bass
Alfonso Mocerino – Drums

Lapse of Reality
Ring of Fire Lyrics

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In the misty silence dark
Feeling like my soul is fading
Emptiness reveals my heart
Everything becomes forsaken
I stare at these walls surrounding me
Each tick of the clock is misery

If I lost my memory

Would you still remember me
Blinded momentarily
A lapse of reality

Now the light has come and gone
Feeling like my life is broken
Useless words just come and go
Lost before they can be spoken
I try to explain impulsively
With lines of insane geometry

If I lost my memory
Would you still remember me

Blinded momentarily
A lapse of reality

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Lapse of Reality" by Ring of Fire suggest feelings of loneliness, emptiness, and a sense of losing one's grip on reality. The opening lines of the song paint a picture of a dark and misty scene in which the singer feels like their soul is fading away into nothingness. This is followed by a sense of desolation, as the emptiness reveals the singer's heart, leaving them feeling forsaken.

The second verse suggests a feeling of desperation and confusion, as the singer stares at the walls surrounding them, and each tick of the clock feels like misery. They consider the possibility of losing their memory and wonder if anyone would still remember them. This is followed by a sense of losing control, as they describe feeling blinded momentarily, experiencing a lapse of reality.

The final lines of the song bring a sense of resignation, as the singer describes feeling like their life is broken and useless words just come and go, lost before they are even spoken. They try to explain their situation with lines of insane geometry, suggesting a feeling of being lost and unable to make sense of their thoughts.

Overall, "Lapse of Reality" explores themes of loneliness, isolation, and a sense of losing control over one's own thoughts and emotions. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels trapped and unable to escape from their own thoughts, leading to a sense of despair and confusion.

Line by Line Meaning

In the misty silence dark
The setting is dark and gloomy, and there is no sound.

Feeling like my soul is fading
The singer is experiencing a sense of emptiness within themselves that feels like they're losing a part of themselves.

Emptiness reveals my heart
Being in this environment has led the singer to feel exposed and vulnerable.

Everything becomes forsaken
The artist feels as though everything they care for or rely on is disappearing from their life.

I stare at these walls surrounding me
The artist is surrounded by walls that seem to trap them in their negative experience.

Each tick of the clock is misery
Time seems to be dragging out and intensifying the singer's negative emotions.

If I lost my memory
The singer is questioning whether their current situation would seem any different if they didn't have their memories.

Would you still remember me
The artist is asking if they truly matter to someone, even if they don't remember their time together.

Blinded momentarily
The artist is suddenly overwhelmed so much that it's hard to think straight.

A lapse of reality
The artist feels as though they are beginning to lose their grip on reality for a moment.

Now the light has come and gone
The environment around the singer has suddenly shifted from darkness to light, but only briefly.

Feeling like my life is broken
The artist is feeling like their life and sense of self are falling apart around them.

Useless words just come and go
The singer is feeling that even their attempts to communicate their feelings are futile and go unheard or unacknowledged.

Lost before they can be spoken
The singer feels like they can't even articulate what they are feeling before it passes, leaving them feeling frustrated and misunderstood.

I try to explain impulsively
The singer is desperately trying to verbalize what they're going through, even if it comes out impulsively or incoherent.

With lines of insane geometry
The artist's attempts to express their emotions take on a seemingly illogical or nonsensical form.

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