Early Years (1997ā2011)
Guitarist Aldo Lonobile formed Secret Sphere in July 1997. Early on, the band was influenced by hard rock, heavy metal, and classical music. After some lineup changes in December 1997, the band recorded their first demo, Between Story and Legend, in September 1998. The style of the demo was firmly in the symphonic power metal genre that was expanding in Italy at that time.
The demo caught the attention of the Italian progressive/power metal label Elevate Records, who signed the band to a two-album deal. In June 1999, Secret Sphere recorded the first full-length album, Mistress of the Shadowlight. The album continued in the stylistic direction shown on Between Story and Legend, and included re-recordings of a few songs from that demo.
In October 2001, the band returned to New Sin studios (where the first album had been recorded) to record their second full-length album, A Time Never Come, also released on Elevate Records.
Secret Sphere recorded two promo CDs in 2002 while in search of a new recording deal. They caught the attention of major German heavy metal label Nuclear Blast, who would go on to release the band's third album, Scent of Human Desire, in May 2003. Scent of Human Desire presented a change in direction for the band, focusing less on fantasy themes and more on romantic, sexual themes. After the release of Scent of Human Desire, drummer Luca Cartasegna left the band, citing difference in musical tastes.
The band's fourth album, Heart & Anger, was released in May 2005 on Nuclear Blast. Daniel Flores (Mind's Eye) was brought on as a session drummer for the recordings. After the album was released, a full replacement drummer was found in Federico Pennazzato. That same year, the band planned to back up the Danish progressive metal band Royal Hunt, however, the tour was cancelled two days before it was set to begin. A 2006 Scandinavian tour backing King Diamond was more successful for the band.
In 2008, Secret Sphere released their fifth album, Sweet Blood Theory, on Avalon in Japan and the German label Dockyard 1 Records in Europe. The album was based on the short story "The Vampyre", written by John William Polidori, as well as the atmospheres of Tim Burton's cinematographic work. Longtime members Antonio Agate (keyboards) and Paolo "Paco" Gianotti (guitars) departed the band after the release of the album; both had been with the band since the recording of their demo a decade before.
Dockyard 1 Records folded in 2009, but the band was picked up by the Italian heavy metal label Scarlet Records in time for their sixth full-length album, Archetype, released in September 2010. This was the first recording with new keyboardist Gabriele Ciaccia and new guitarist Marco Pastorino.
Vocalist change, later years (2012ā)
In 2012, the band began recording for their seventh album. However, part way through recording, vocalist and founding member Roberto Ramon Messina left the band due to differences in musical direction. Michele Luppi, former vocalist of the Italian progressive power metal band Vision Divine, was recruited as Roberto's replacement, and the album, entitled Portrait of a Dying Heart, was released in November of that year on Scarlet Records. Drummer Fredderico Pennazzato left shortly after; Marco Lazzarini was chosen as his replacement.
Secret Sphere returned to the studio in 2015 to re-record their second album, A Time Never Come, in commemoration of the fifteenth anniversary of its release. A Time Never Come ā 2015 edition was released by Scarlet Records in April 2015.
The band signed a multi-album deal with Frontiers Records in April 2016. Later that year, Frontiers released the band's first official live recording, One Night in Tokyo, as a 2CD + DVD set. Following the release of One Night in Tokyo, guitarist Marco Pastorino left the band. The band's eighth album, The Nature of Time, was released in June 2017, with only Lonobile on guitars.
The band released their most recent album, Lifeblood, on 12 March 2021. This album features the return of vocalist Roberto Messina for the first time since 2012.
Future
Secret Sphere Lyrics
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The same we are but reading between the lines
Secret of the undisclosed to the prophet and his eyes
Unspoken words of the world define the rights
Future
No future no past no joy no rest
Elementary truth hidden to the eyes of the most
Lost in illusions so far, a dreamer that suffers, bold
But gaze in the eyes of a liar
Lost in illusions of mine, A dreamer that suffers, bold
But raise the light of a fire, fire
Time has come so prepare, another me another you
The same we are, but ride across the lines
Secret of the undisclosed, to the prophet and his eyes
Untouched worlds, unshivered night of light
Future
I'll come when I hear your call
I'll come when I hear your call
No future no past begins the quest
Choose a road for now, you're willing to dare
Lost in illusions so far, a dreamer that suffers, bold
But gaze in the eyes of a liar
Lost in illusions of mine, A dreamer that suffers, bold
But raise the light of a fire, fire
Oh, narrow minds just beneath your eyes a sacrifice
Who's dying is the truth and the killer is you
Lost in illusions so far, a dreamer that suffers, bold
But gaze in the eyes of a liar
Lost in illusions of mine, A dreamer that suffers, bold
But raise the light of a fire, fire
The lyrics of "Future" by Secret Sphere are filled with imagery and cryptic messages about the nature of reality and the struggle to discover hidden truths. The song opens with the lines, "Visions from another world, another me, another you / The same we are but reading between the lines." These lines suggest the presence of multiple dimensions or realities that are interconnected and intertwined. The singer appears to be urging the listener to look beyond the surface level of reality and to try to discern the deeper meaning that lies beneath.
The next few lines speak of the "secret of the undisclosed" and "unspoken words of the world" that "define the rights." These lines suggest that there is a hidden truth or knowledge that only a select few are privy to, and that this knowledge has the power to shape the course of human history. The chorus of the song repeats the word "future," drawing attention to the idea that the present moment is fleeting and that we must look to the future in order to understand what is truly important.
The second verse of the song continues to explore the theme of illusion and deception, as it speaks of being "lost in illusions so far" and "gazing in the eyes of a liar." The line "choose a road for now, you're willing to dare" suggests that the path to true enlightenment and understanding requires courage and a willingness to take risks. The final lines of the song speak of a "narrow mind" that leads to sacrifice and the death of truth, as the killer is revealed to be none other than ourselves.
Overall, "Future" is a thought-provoking song that invites listeners to question the nature of reality and to consider the possibility that there may be hidden truths that have yet to be uncovered.
Line by Line Meaning
Visions from another world, another me, another you
There are visions of a different world where there are alternate versions of both myself and you.
The same we are but reading between the lines
Despite being the same, there is much more to discover about each other if we pay attention to the hidden details.
Secret of the undisclosed to the prophet and his eyes
The deepest secrets are only known by those with prophetic vision to see beyond what is visibly there.
Unspoken words of the world define the rights
There are powerful, unspoken truths in the world that shape our understanding of what is right and just.
Future
The future is the primary focus of this piece, indicating a sense of looking forward or planning for what is to come.
No future no past no joy no rest
Everything feels stagnant and hopeless without a clear future or a firm foundation in the past. There is no joy, nor rest in this uncertain state of being.
Elementary truth hidden to the eyes of the most
Even the most basic truths can be obscured from view, hidden by various factors or biases that prevent us from seeing things as they truly are.
Lost in illusions so far, a dreamer that suffers, bold
One might be so lost in their dreams or illusions that they are suffering, but are still bold and courageous in their quest for truth.
But gaze in the eyes of a liar
However, trying to understand the truth in the world is made more difficult by those that intentionally deceive us or manipulate our perceptions.
But raise the light of a fire, fire
Despite the challenges of discovering truth, there is still hope for illumination, like the light of a fire that pierces through the darkness.
Time has come so prepare, another me another you
The moment for change or action has arrived, and we must ready ourselves for this by acknowledging that there may be alternate versions of ourselves and others who can help us.
The same we are, but ride across the lines
We may be similar, but there are still lines that divide us that we must cross in order to move forward together.
Untouched worlds, unshivered night of light
There are vast, unexplored territories and moments of true wonder in the world that are just waiting to be experienced.
I'll come when I hear your call
This line suggests a willingness to be present and supportive for those in need, and to respond when called upon for aid.
No future no past begins the quest
In order to make progress, we must let go of our attachments to the past and the future and focus on the present, on the journey ahead.
Choose a road for now, you're willing to dare
We must be willing to take risks and face challenges as we move forward, embracing the uncertainty and excitement of what is to come.
Oh, narrow minds just beneath your eyes a sacrifice
Those with limited or narrow perspectives may be stuck in their ways, and may need to sacrifice their beliefs in order to move beyond their limitations and see the world as it truly is.
Who's dying is the truth and the killer is you
The truth is being stifled by those who refuse to acknowledge it, and our inability to recognize it is what allows it to be killed or suppressed.
Contributed by Savannah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christian Anderson
What album is this off ?? i want to try and find a studio version of this song???
Francisco Barrios
Christian Anderson El album de esta cancion es del aƱo 2010... Es dificil econtrarlo en internet
Victor.M
I have the same question! Spotfy dont have.