The only constant members of Sieges Even were brothers Oliver Holzwarth (Blind Guardian) and Alex Holzwarth (Rhapsody of Fire, ex-Avantasia, ex-Angra) who performed bass and drums respectively. Original guitarist Markus Steffen originally departed in 1992, but later returned.
Sieges Even's early works are often criticised for resembling closely those of tech-metal pioneers Watchtower and then their forerunners Rushbut by the time of the band's fourth album, Sophisticated (1994), they had left those comparisons behind.
Shortly after 1997's Uneven the band split, primarily due to the prior commitments of the Holzwarth brothers. However, by 1999 the brothers had begun meeting up with Steffen again and sounding out fledgling new projects. Of these, the project to reach the most advanced stage was arguably Looking-Glass-Self featuring vocalist Andre Matos, however even this project did not progress much further than a four track promo cd when the group parted ways.
It took the trio two years to replace Matos in Looking-Glass-Self, but Dutch unknown Arno Menses was eventually chosen, triggering a name change to VAL'PARAISO just one year before the 2004 first show once again under the Sieges Even banner. The following 2005 album The Art of Navigating by the Stars was considered a long overdue comeback and was highly regarded by fans and music press.
The band's new lease of life, however, didn't last long as following just two studio albums and the live album Playgrounds with the final line-up the band decided to split due to internal differences in September 2008. Markus Steffen and Arno Menses, however, continue their partnership in Subsignal
Iconic
Sieges Even Lyrics
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Father's son on high
Sharing all his love
He's the one to make you fly
Christ the redeemer - an icon for mankind
Atop the corcovado mountain sky
Inviting you to see the light
open-heartedness - old virtues come alive
There is magic in the air
Enter on a higher sphere
Existential interlink between yourself and holy god
Turn around and look through my eyes
You may find the world's archetype
Distinct viewpoint of the world
Longing for a rest in peace
Moses brought the ten commandments to be learned
Watch me, touch me - I'm error-free, there can be no doubt
You're gonna see the world through different eyes
Different eyes are gonna change the world - you just have to
Turn around and look through my eyes
You may find the world's archetype - the holy ghost
Corco - corcovado, corco - corcovado
Corco - corcovado, corco - corcovado
Visions from above
Father's son on high
Sharing all his love
Standing there with open arms
Christ the redeemer - icon for mankind
Atop the corcovado mountain sky
Christ the redeemer - monument of hope, so high
Can you feel the magic high and low
Watch me, touch me - I'm error-free, there can be no doubt
You're gonna see the world through different eyes
Different eyes are gonna change the world
Turn around and look through my eyes
You may find the world's archetype - the icon of God
The lyrics of Sieges Even’s song “Iconic” speak of visions and magic that are found in the iconic location of Christ the Redeemer, atop the Corcovado Mountain. The song describes Christ as an icon for mankind, with his arms open wide, inviting the listener to see the light and experience open-heartedness - a virtue that has been seemingly lost in modern society. The words “Turn around and look through my eyes, You may find the world's archetype,” suggest that by changing our viewpoint, we can find a distinct purpose in the world and achieve a sense of enlightenment.
The song speaks of the existential interlink between oneself and the holy God and how there is a longing for rest in peace, while also referencing the Ten Commandments brought by Moses to teach us how to act. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “Watch me, touch me - I'm error-free, there can be no doubt, You're gonna see the world through different eyes…” suggesting that by following the example of Christ and living a life free from error, we can see the world in a new light and make positive changes to the world around us.
In summary, “Iconic” encourages listeners to find inspiration and purpose through love, open-mindedness, and an appreciation for iconic places and symbols of faith. By turning our focus away from negativity and towards enlightenment, we can find hope in the world around us and make a positive impact on those we encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
Visions from above
Divine visions from heaven
Father's son on high
Jesus, son of God, resides in Heaven
Sharing all his love
Jesus shares love and compassion with all mankind
He's the one to make you fly
Jesus gives people hope and the ability to rise above challenges
Christ the redeemer - an icon for mankind
Jesus, seen as the savior, is an icon for humanity
Atop the corcovado mountain sky
Jesus statue located on mountain in Rio de Janeiro
Both his arms are open wide
The statue's arms represent open-heartedness and acceptance
Inviting you to see the light
Jesus invites people to embrace goodness and righteousness
There is magic in the air
The environment is permeated by a mystical aura
Enter on a higher sphere
Elevate your spiritual and mental consciousness
Existential interlink between yourself and holy god
Connection between human existence and divine power
Turn around and look through my eyes
Changing one's perspective to understand the world better
You may find the world's archetype
The world's defining emblem or symbol
Distinct viewpoint of the world
A unique and personalized outlook on the world
Longing for a rest in peace
Yearning for a peaceful end to one's journey
Moses brought the ten commandments to be learned
Moses passed down the laws of God to be followed
Watch me, touch me - I'm error-free, there can be no doubt
Jesus is seen as a divine being who is infallible
You're gonna see the world through different eyes
Changing your perspective will lead to a new understanding of the world
Different eyes are gonna change the world - you just have to
Changing one's viewpoint has the potential to create a more positive world
Corco - corcovado, corco - corcovado
Repeating the name of the mountain where the statue is located
Standing there with open arms
The statue represents acceptance and love
Christ the redeemer - monument of hope, so high
Jesus statue brings hope and is located on a high mountain
Can you feel the magic high and low
Feeling the mystical power of the environment around the statue
The icon of God, the archetype of the world
The statue represents a divine, defining symbol that reflects humanity's collective belief in God
Contributed by Charlotte J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Synkka Kuolema
Im agnostic, but I really appreciate how awesome this song sounds.
Fabricio Darkpanzer83
woaw what a masterpiece!!! if we take at look to all comments about sieges even's music will find words like: perfect, epic, masterpiece, etc. there is not a right adjective to describe how great these guys are to create arte named PROGRESSIVE METAL!!!
7shinta7 [KFP Drill Instructor]
Simply perfect! :D
Georgios Doumas
LP from 2007