1) Serenity is a progressive power metal band from Austria. They have released two demos - Starseed V.R. and Engraved Within, and have also recorded a tribute to Rage. In 2007 they joined the Austrian metal label Napalm Records which brought their first full-length album Words Untold & Dreams Unlived to life. The band's second full-length album, Fallen Sanctuary, was released on August 29, 2008. Third shot Death & Legacy was released on February 25th, 2011. The latest album to date is War of Ages, released on March 22nd, 2013.
2) Serenity is a traditional doom metal band formed in Bradford, England, UK in 1994. They recorded their first demo at the local Inner City Studio, featuring three tracks. This was sufficient to land the group a deal with Holy Records through whom they issued their debut album Then Came Silence in 1995. A handful of live appearances raised the band's profile and in the summer of 1996 Serenity recorded their second album Breathing Demons, which proved to be their final release, the band breaking up on the eve of a UK tour. Members of Serenity went on to form Khang and later Lazarus Blackstar.
3) Serenity was a gothic doom metal band from Bucharest, Romania. The band was previously known as Hovercraft and released a demo tape titled "An Inquiry Into the Essence" in 1995. In 1997 they changed their name to Serenity, and in 1998 they released the full-length album The Name. The group split up around 2000 and reformed in 2005 before splitting up again in 2006.
4) Serenity is a psychedelic folk / folk rock band formed in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1972.
5) Serenity is a metalcore/hardcore punk, from San Diego, California, formerly known as Final Path. They currently have released a solo EP, In The Way Of Salvation, and a split EP with metalcore bands Mvrmvr and Buriedbutstillbreathing, Ephemeral Certainty.
Shining Oasis
Serenity Lyrics
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Then, my chance to set out for where I belong
Left my home and crossed the sea, dropped my old idenity,
Found another way to live my life
Learned their language and their rites but had this dream in many nights
The one about the day when I return again
Grandest of places where I've ever been
Shingin oasis, dream made of stone
My fate led me there where desert winds moan
Sunlight's glance is enchanting the place
Colours dance on walls hewn in far ancient days
Rose red city in the sand, true myth from an Eastern land
I am standing breathless, without words
Temples under deep blue skies unknown to European eyes
Centuries they had slept here in desert's heart
I will tell them of marvels my eyes have seen
Grandest of places where I've ever been
Shingin oasis, dream made of stone
My fate led me there where desert winds moan
In these lands illusions can fool you
In merciless lights they glitter
Ancient wonders did reveal, the place I found is real
History will know my name
I will tell them of marvels my eyes have seen
Grandest of places where I've ever been
Shingin oasis, dream made of stone
My fate led me there where desert winds moan
I will tell them of marvels my eyes have seen
Grandest of places where I've ever been
Shingin oasis, dream made of stone
My fate led me there where desert winds moan
In "Shining Oasis," Serenity tells the story of a traveler who is drawn to unknown lands by a powerful call. The traveler leaves behind their old life and identity to explore these uncharted territories. Along the way, they learn the language and customs of the people they encounter, but they never forget their dream of returning home one day.
One day, the traveler comes across a shining oasis made of stone in the middle of the desert. They are struck by the beauty of the place and overcome with emotion. The traveler realizes that they have discovered a true marvel and that history will remember their name for having uncovered it.
The song is about the thrill of exploration and discovery. It celebrates the joys of stepping outside of one's comfort zone to uncover new and exciting things. It also speaks to the power of travel to transform and enlighten, as the traveler in the song finds a new sense of purpose and fulfillment in their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Unknown lands, their call ever strong
The allure of foreign lands is powerful and draws me in.
Then, my chance to set out for where I belong
I saw an opportunity to leave behind my old life and find my true place in the world.
Left my home and crossed the sea, dropped my old identity,
I left behind everything that defined me in search of a new identity and purpose.
Found another way to live my life
I discovered a new way of living that was different from what I had known before.
Learned their language and their rites but had this dream in many nights
I immersed myself in the culture and customs of the foreign land, but the dream of returning home never left me.
The one about the day when I return again
I often dreamed of the day when I would go back to where I came from and share my experiences.
I will tell them of marvels my eyes have seen
I will share with others the amazing things I have witnessed.
Grandest of places where I've ever been
The places I have visited are the most magnificent I have ever seen.
Shining oasis, dream made of stone
I found a place that was so beautiful it felt like a dream, but it was real.
My fate led me there where desert winds moan
It was destiny that brought me to this place where the wind howls in the desert.
Sunlight's glance is enchanting the place
The way the light shines on this place is mesmerizing.
Colours dance on walls hewn in far ancient days
The colors on the walls of these ancient buildings seem to come alive and dance.
Rose red city in the sand, true myth from an Eastern land
I discovered a real place that was as beautiful as a myth from a far-off land.
I am standing breathless, without words
The beauty of the place has left me speechless and in awe.
Temples under deep blue skies unknown to European eyes
I found temples that were unknown to the Western world, but were breathtaking under the blue sky.
Centuries they had slept here in desert's heart
These temples had been standing for centuries in the heart of the desert, relatively untouched by time.
In these lands illusions can fool you
The illusions in these lands can deceive you and make it hard to discern what is real.
In merciless lights they glitter
In the harsh light of day, the illusions lose their magic and become mere decorations.
Ancient wonders did reveal, the place I found is real
Despite the illusions, I discovered ancient wonders that were indeed real.
History will know my name
My discovery of these ancient wonders will ensure that I am remembered in history.
Contributed by Mia W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@withzyou
this song is magical
@blackcatgalaxy
Best song in the albumβ€
@pernambucano2898
The chorus is awesome
@seanrenzi7243
I miss this serenity
@bobjohnson3940
Pure beauty.
@Queenofobscurepairings
Sounds like Dany from Game of Thrones
@mangaloyds
The solo in 3:20 look like "Petrified Eyes" from Angra....