Shaaman split up in October 2006 due to personal and musical differences.
Following the break up, the drummer, Ricardo Confessori decided to reform the band under the name "Shaman" with guitarist Leo Mancini, vocalist Thiago Bianchi and bassist Fernando Quesada. Their new album is to be named "Immortal" and is due to be released in 2007.
Here I Am
Shaaman Lyrics
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Can't you recall all the memories?
Walking the lost way of those who lived
In loneliness
Think of the joy and the endless days
One step aside and the skies were grey
Is this a life or just a game to lose or win?
Cause a day will turn into night
And the spirits will rise
There will come then a time to understand...
Deep inside
Blessed by the rain falling from above
Could you imagine where life would take you
Now that you're praying for everyone you hurt so bad?
Still, don't you go, got to make a choice
Crying in silence, crying with no voice
Dare you to stay now and keep your strength
Up till the end?...
Cause a day will turn into night
And the spirits will rise
Hold your breath, keep your eyes wide open
Now you see: the night is so clear
And you feel: the spirits are here
Running free, running free without fear,
You'll find a way
To the brightest light...
And now
Here I am, open arms
Thought your life was over when
There you saw in the sky
A ray of light,
So here I am
Will the stars keep shining bright
Till one day they may ignite?
When you gaze at the sky above,
I'll ever come down
To ease your solitude...
And now
Here I am, open arms
Thought your life was over when
There you saw in the sky
A ray of light,
So here I am
There you saw in the sky
A ray of light
Always by your side
There will come a time to understand...!
The lyrics of Shaaman's song "Here I Am" are about recalling memories and finding joy in the midst of loneliness. The first verse refers to being called back in time by the ancient winds and walking the lost way of those who lived in loneliness, prompting the listener to think of the joy and endless days that may have existed in the past. However, the chorus reminds us that time moves on and we must come to understand the spirits that rise with the coming of the night.
The second verse speaks of being blessed by the rain falling from above and praying for those who have been hurt in the past. However, there is still a choice to be made and a strength that must be kept up until the end. The bridge gives us hope, as we see the night is clear and the spirits are here, running free without fear. We are encouraged to find a way to the brightest light.
The song's chorus is repeated throughout, reminding us that the spirits will rise and we must keep our eyes open. The final verse ends with a message of hope, that even in the darkest of times a ray of light may appear and we will not be alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Called back in time by the ancient winds
Summoned to the past by the power of the wind
Can't you recall all the memories?
Do you remember the days that have passed?
Walking the lost way of those who lived / In loneliness
Following the path of those who lived in isolation and sadness
Think of the joy and the endless days
Remember the happiness and endless time of youth
One step aside and the skies were grey
A small change can bring darkness to one's life
Is this a life or just a game to lose or win?
Is existence meaningful or just a game of chance?
Cause a day will turn into night / And the spirits will rise / There will come then a time to understand... / Deep inside
Each day ends and the spirits awaken; eventually, one will gain wisdom from within
Blessed by the rain falling from above / Could you imagine where life would take you / Now that you're praying for everyone you hurt so bad?
Grateful for the natural world's gifts, reflecting on how they have wronged others and hoping for redemption
Still, don't you go, got to make a choice / Crying in silence, crying with no voice / Dare you to stay now and keep your strength / Up till the end?...
Despite despair, one must face their struggles and persist for as long as they can
Cause a day will turn into night / And the spirits will rise / Hold your breath, keep your eyes wide open
Just as night follows day, the supernatural can manifest at any moment, so stay alert
Now you see: the night is so clear / And you feel: the spirits are here / Running free, running free without fear, / You'll find a way / To the brightest light...
During a moment of clarity, sensing the presence of the spiritual world and breaking free of fear to reach enlightenment
And now / Here I am, open arms / Thought your life was over when / There you saw in the sky / A ray of light, / So here I am
Offering support to those who thought they had no hope and felt alone, with an allusion to a beacon of hope in the sky
Will the stars keep shining bright / Till one day they may ignite? / When you gaze at the sky above, / I'll ever come down / To ease your solitude...
Wondering if the universe will remain consistent and whether they will endure until the end, and promising to provide solace to those who seek it, no matter the circumstance.
There you saw in the sky / A ray of light / Always by your side / There will come a time to understand...!
Reminding the listener that even in the darkest moments, a glimmer of hope can be found and promising to offer guidance until the time when the meaning of it all is revealed
Contributed by Maria J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.