An up and coming indie/alternative rock band from Tameside, … Read Full Bio ↴Scythia is:
An up and coming indie/alternative rock band from Tameside, Manchester. Their debut LP is scheduled for release Autumn/Winter 2008.
A metal band from Vancouver, BC, who combine haunting folk melodies with the driving force of modern progressive metal to form a raw and powerful sound that is their own. Their debut album, "...of War" is a chilling story of triumph and tragedy.
Reflections
Scythia Lyrics
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Silence not yet broken, the sun rises slowly
As the north wind passes, his bones begin to chill
As the days grow shorter, his thoughts linger home
His thoughts drift back home
Fires of solace, born from the ashes
Will I find my way?
Thoughts linger home
Three weeks at sea, oceanic monotony
When will I grasp a blade again?
Am I born to die a sailor?
Was I born to climb the mast?
Will I find my way to glory?
Fires of solace, born from the ashes
Will I find my way?
As I reflect on my quest
Thoughts linger home
Tides are turning now
Blackened water, depth unseen
Excitement swells
With the prospect of perils unknown
Over on the windward side
Found myself peering into the sea
Thinking of my fate
When I saw the eye staring back at me
The song "Reflections" by Scythia paints a picture of a sailor who is far away from home, reflecting on his life and the direction it's taking. The tranquility of the calm water and stillness around him is soon shattered by the north wind, whose chilling effect makes him long for home. He wonders whether he is meant to be a sailor, or if his destiny lies towards a different skill. The singer is feeling weary and reflective, recognising that his journey is taking him somewhere new, somewhere perhaps dangerous where monsters and sea monsters he might face while at the same time being uncertain of what lies ahead of him.
The lyrics express confusion about the future and doubts about the choices he's made, but he finds solace in the fires that were born from the ashes. The fires represent the hope of a new beginning and a fresh start, an opportunity to find his way in life, away from the monotony of the sea. As the tides turn, excitement swells within him as he faces perils unknown.
The last stanza of the song portrays the sailor who is peering into the sea, lost in thought about his fate, and then he sees an eye staring back at him. It can suggest a potential collision with a sea monster, or a metaphor for the hidden depths of the sea, which holds an unknown mystery of what lies ahead. Nevertheless, the verses take the listener on a journey of self-reflection and contemplation of what may come when we take a chance and go beyond our comfort zone.
Line by Line Meaning
On calm water, stillness prevails
The water is calm and peaceful.
Silence not yet broken, the sun rises slowly
It's still quiet with the sun starting to rise slowly.
As the north wind passes, his bones begin to chill
The north wind is making the person feel cold.
As the days grow shorter, his thoughts linger home
As time passes, the person is thinking more and more about home.
His thoughts drift back home
The person is lost in thought, thinking about home.
Fires of solace, born from the ashes
The person is finding comfort in new beginnings.
Will I find my way?
The person is questioning their path in life.
As I reflect on my quest
The person is thinking deeply about their journey.
Thoughts linger home
Their thoughts keep going back to home.
Three weeks at sea, oceanic monotony
Being at sea for three weeks is becoming monotonous.
When will I grasp a blade again?
The person is longing to hold a sword again.
Am I born to die a sailor?
The person is wondering if they are meant to die at sea.
Was I born to climb the mast?
The person is unsure if their destiny is to climb the mast of a ship.
Will I find my way to glory?
The person is hoping to find a path that leads them to glory.
Tides are turning now
A change is happening.
Blackened water, depth unseen
The water is dark and it's hard to see the bottom.
Excitement swells
The person is feeling excited.
With the prospect of perils unknown
They are looking forward to the unknown challenges ahead.
Over on the windward side
The person is on the side of the ship where the wind is coming from.
Found myself peering into the sea
The person was looking into the water.
Thinking of my fate
The person is contemplating their future.
When I saw the eye staring back at me
The person saw something in the water staring back at them, possibly reflecting their own fears and doubts.
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
plazasta
man this is good! This is why I love roaming around youtube!
Madarius
Not the biggest fan of the vocals but the rest more then makes up for it.
Jakub Cybulski
Reeeeeeal masterpiece