With a few original compositions already at hand, the band started giving one performance after the other under the name of Winterland, with the most noteworthy being a slot at Fallenfest, a Parisian musical contest bringing over 500 bands together, and allowing many dates at prestigious venues such as "Le Trabendo" and "La Cigale". The band came sixth. Furthermore, the group has supported two Danish bands during their European tours, Mercenary and Mnemic, as well as several concerts outside of Paris.
Having recorded four songs at Wildpath Studios, the group took a short break to participate at Raismesfest 2008 alongside renowned bands such as Gamma Ray, Saxon and Korpiklaani.
The decision to change the band's name to Silent Fall came in early 2009 as it was discovered that another band performed under the same name. Silent Fall's first full length album, 'Otherwise' was recorded in May 2009 and the band was soon after signed by Pitch Black Records. 'Otherwise' was released the following February while more live shows were being arranged. Two guest musicians, Marjolaine Bernard (Wildpath) and Stephan Forté (Adagio), appear on the album.
After a year far away from the stages, due to the other activities of the band's members, Silent Fall is back with a line-up change and is ready to spread its music.
Inspired in particular by bands like Angra, Sonata Arctica, Masterplan, Avantasia, Kamelot and Edguy, the music of SILENT FALL is a blend of melodic power and symphonic metal, while at the same time creating a unique character reflecting the musical diversity each band member.
Their official homepage is www.silentfall.net
Play With Fire
Silent Fall Lyrics
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And I fell the heat deep inside
This dance of colours so fascinating
Put a spell on me
This force has a power
That noone can explain
And this light is still dancing
Now it's too late because the match has been strucked
You should run away
If only you had known earlier who I am
But now it's too late
Pyromaniac Rage oiling in the blood of my veins
Don't try to stand in my way cause I play with fire
You will rejoin ahes cause I play with fire
These waves ripple in front of my eyes
And I fell the heat deep inside
But the day of your has come
You'll be ready for urn
This force can't be out out
Why do you try to pray
Soon your body will be burning
I'll put you to the torch
"Play with Fire" by Silent Fall is a song about the overwhelming desire to set things ablaze. The singer describes the mesmerizing power of flames, the colors and patterns they create dancing before his eyes. He acknowledges that the force of fire is inexplicable and that it holds a kind of spell that is captivating. The second verse shifts towards the specific point of view of a pyromaniac - the rage of wanting to set things on fire runs through his veins like oil. He warns those around him not to interfere or try and stop him, because he plays with fire with abandon. He makes it clear that his chosen path is to let everything around him burn, and that anyone who gets in his way will be consumed by the flames.
This song portrays the intentions of an arsonist who is fully aware of the consequences of their actions. The lyrics suggest that this person has been consumed by their obsession with fire and that it is too late to intervene. They enjoy the power they feel when controlling the flames and wish to continue without any obstacles. The lyrics are dark and foreboding, expressing the belief that this is a way of life that is irreversible.
Overall, "Play with Fire" uses vivid imagery to portray the lure of pyromania. The lyrics describe the intensity and fascination that fire can have on someone's mind, and how that person can become consumed by their obsession with it. At its core, this song is a warning to those who might try to interfere or put out the flames.
Line by Line Meaning
These waves ripple in front of my eyes
The singer is observing the beautiful movement of fire and feeling mesmerized by it.
And I feel the heat deep inside
The singer is overcome with the intense desire and compulsion to play with fire.
This dance of colours so fascinating, Put a spell on me
The visual spectacle of the dance of colors and flames has captured the singer's attention and imagination. They are enchanted and enraptured by it.
This force has a power, That no one can explain
The artist recognizes the mysterious and unexplainable power that fire holds over them.
And this light is still dancing, And captivates me
The artist is still watching the mesmerizing dance of light and flames, unable to look away or resist the pull of the fire's power.
Now it's too late because the match has been struck
The singer feels that they are beyond the point of no return and have ignited the fire. The fire is now beyond their control.
You should run away, If only you had known earlier who I am, But now it's too late
The singer warns others to stay away as they are consumed by the dangerous and destructive urge to play with fire, and it's too late to stop them now.
Pyromaniac rage oiling in the blood of my veins
The artist's obsession with fire and destructive behaviors are fueled by uncontrollable urges that feel almost innate, like they are in the artist's blood.
Don't try to stand in my way cause I play with fire
The artist warns others not to try and stop or prevent them from playing with fire, as they will not be able to resist the urge.
You will rejoin ahes cause I play with fire
The artist is warning others that if they get too close, they may be consumed and destroyed by the fire.
But the day of your has come, You'll be ready for urn
The singer believes that those who try to stop them or don't heed their warning will eventually suffer the consequences and be ready for their death by fire.
This force can't be out out, Why do you try to pray
The artist believes that no one can extinguish or control the fire, so it is pointless to try and pray for safety or protection.
Soon your body will be burning, I'll put you to the torch
The singer is threatening to harm or destroy those who get in their way or try to stop them, using fire as a weapon.
Contributed by Caroline O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.