Early Years (1997–2011)
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 (2012–)
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 – 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.
Healing
Secret Sphere Lyrics
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Mistakes and anxious feelings, subconscious' on its way
Give it a try, rebuild... your weakness made you ill
Move on and live your life, you deserve a brand new start coming through
Gotta stick to the joy with no guilt... go
Your life is in danger, just hold your breath... (Hold your breath...)
Don't be afraid to turn these pages
Over and over the salt from your tears fall into the sea
Floating in ecstasy carried by the waves of her journey
Into a view of humble beauty you do remember when it was right
New emotions wait for you, ain't satisfied, no... the scars in between
Stick to the joy, we can all avoid the strain and start to...
Mending, improving...
Your life is in danger, just hold your breath... (Hold your breath...)
Don't be afraid to turn these pages
Over and over the salt from you tears fall into the sea
Floating in ecstasy carried by the waves of her journey
Tired of limits... through she was awake
Can't separate light from dark
Floating in ecstasy carried by the waves of her journey...
Mending, improving
Your life is in danger, just hold your breath... (Hold your breath...)
Don't be afraid to turn these pages
Over and over the salt from you tears fall into the sea (Into the sea)
Floating in ecstasy carried by the waves of her journey
The lyrics of Secret Sphere's "Healing" describe a person who is physically and emotionally ill, and needs to take a break in order to recover. The first verse states that the person's body and soul are sick, and that they have made mistakes and are experiencing anxious feelings. The second verse encourages the person to rebuild and move on from their weaknesses, reminding them that they deserve a new start.
The chorus advises the listener to focus on joy and to avoid guilt and strain. It also suggests that the path to healing involves mending and improving one's life, despite the dangers that come with it. The bridge talks about the journey towards healing as being akin to floating on the waves of the sea, with tears falling into the water and bringing a sense of ecstasy.
Overall, the song is an uplifting anthem about the power of healing and the importance of taking care of oneself. It offers hope to those who may be feeling lost or overwhelmed, reminding them that they are not alone and that there is a way forward towards health and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
My body and soul are sick, time to take a break
Feeling exhausted and unwell, it's crucial to take a step back and recharge
Mistakes and anxious feelings, subconscious' on its way
Unconscious thoughts and worries fill the mind with fear and doubt
Give it a try, rebuild... your weakness made you ill
Trying to rebuild is worth the effort, as weakness can be the root cause of sickness
Move on and live your life, you deserve a brand new start coming through
It's time to move forward and embrace a fresh start for a better life
Gotta stick to the joy with no guilt... go
Hold on to happiness without feeling guilty, and move forward
Mending, improving...
Focusing on healing and improving oneself
Your life is in danger, just hold your breath... (Hold your breath...)
Feeling like you're drowning, but staying strong and pushing through
Don't be afraid to turn these pages
Keep moving forward and don't be afraid of change
Over and over the salt from your tears fall into the sea
Tears and pain ultimately fade away and become part of the past
Floating in ecstasy carried by the waves of her journey
Feeling content and at peace, carried by life's journey
Into a view of humble beauty you do remember when it was right
Remembering a time when life felt beautiful and simple
New emotions wait for you, ain't satisfied, no... the scars in between
There are always new feelings and experiences to be discovered, despite the scars of the past
Tired of limits... through she was awake
Feeling tired of boundaries and limitations, but still awake and ready for change
Can't separate light from dark
Struggling to distinguish between good and bad, light and dark
Floating in ecstasy carried by the waves of her journey...
Continuing to feel content and peaceful while being carried by life's journey
Contributed by William B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tom Tom
Powerfull Song with a beautyfull voice !!! Rock on guys ✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌
l felipe
AMAAAAAAAAAAAAZING MAN! BEAUTIFULL VOICE!
Matt Royer
luppi should release another los angeles album :)
KubishCZ
Awesome song :3.
Fabio Ceriello
mi dispiace molto che sia andato via il vecchio cantante Roberto Messina, un grande professionista ed una gran persona... Mi consolo col fatto che é stato rimpiazzato da un autentico fenomeno... L'unico che poteva reggere il passo. Come sempre: FANTASTICI !!
Nicolás Hernández
/,,/, Fucking awesome! Secret Sphere Rulez!
Free as birds
amazing singer.
arthemispower
Good, but still missing old Secret Sphere and Roberto Messina...yeah Luppi is better, i a God, but for power metal of Secret sphere, i enjoy more the voice of Messina...
arthemispower
Luppi sings differnet from Vision Divine, his voice isn´t so clear, This album is great quality and very good musicians, but i dont like...i prefer the old Secret Sphere a lot.
ARGENIS ramirez
luppi is a great singer but in SECRET SPHERE MESSINA IS BETTER.. THAt is not secret sphere is a new band with new metal. pls messina come back.