It all started with Ayreon's frontman Arjen Anthony Lucassen being impressed by a recording he received from Marcela Bovio, the lead singer of Elfonía. She had joined a contest for guest artists on the new Ayreon album. She won this competition and can be heard on Ayreon's The Human Equation singing the part "Wife". Arjen wanted to create more music with Marcela after the Ayreon album was finished, so he created a new band.
Arjen also selected Lori Linstruth, Johan van Stratum, Davy Mickers, and Alejandro Millán, and started Stream of Passion. Their first release was Embrace the Storm. Because the members lived thousand of miles apart (The Netherlands, Sweden, and Mexico), the album was mostly written over the internet.
For the following tour Marcela brought her sister Diana Bovio as background singer. Diana also appeared on the single Out In The Real World and the live CD/DVD Live In The Real World.
On 4 March 2007, Arjen said in an interview on his website that he was going to quit the band: Because I will be fully concentrating on the new Ayreon for at least the next year, I have no more time for SoP, so I quit the band. It would be unfair to have them wait until I'm ready, especially now things are going so well for SoP. Arjen also stated that SoP would continue without him.
A few days later, a message on the Stream of Passion website said that Lori and Alejandro also had decided to leave the band and focus on their own personal lives and musical projects. The message on the website stated that this is not the end of the band, and the remaining members are already busy writing music for a new album.
From 2007 on, the band consisted of vocalist, lyricist, and violinist Marcela Bovio, bassist Johan van Stratum, keyboardist Jeffrey Revet, guitarist Eric Hazebroek, guitarist Stephan Schultz, and drummer Martijn Peters.
In April of 2016 the band announced via Facebook that they would be separating at the end of the year.
Albums:
2005 - Embrace the Storm
2009 - The Flame Within
2011 - Darker Days
2014 - A War Of Our Own
Singles:
2005 - Wherever You Are
2006 - Out in the Real World
2010 - Spark
Live Albums:
2006 - Live In The Real World (CD and DVD)
2016 - Memento (CD and DVD)
Official site: www.streamofpassion.com
Collide
Stream of Passion Lyrics
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I think I've been led astray;
led to walk down an empty street
where all secrets can be heard.
Like a rush
of icy wind down my spine,
piercing eyes will cut
and dig into my mind.
We can't stay, we're in danger;
they'll follow us everywhere we go.
Lead the way,
take me somewhere
where our worlds can collide.
Lead the way,
take me somewhere
and bury me in your arms.
Oh my love,
nothing is what it seems;
they'll put on a smile
to disguise the knife
hidden up their sleeves.
Pray for us
and the bond we had,
for as soon the night falls down,
I'm sure, you won't have the chance.
Only you hold the answer,
and only you can right their wrong.
Only you hold the answer,
say the word and I will never run again.
In Stream of Passion's song "Collide", the lyrics tell the story of two lovers who find themselves in a dangerous situation. The singer is aware that they have been led astray and is aware that they are in danger. The secrecy and hidden agendas of those surrounding them have created a tense and uncertain environment where they cannot trust anyone. Despite this danger, the singer longs to be with their lover and asks them to lead the way to a place where they can be safe together.
The lyrics use imagery to emphasize the danger the singers are in, particularly the idea of a knife hidden up someone's sleeve. This creates a sense of unease and tension throughout the song, compelling the listener to hope for the lovers' safety. The longing conveyed in the lyrics is particularly poignant, particularly in the line: "Lead the way, take me somewhere and bury me in your arms." This suggests that the singer feels that only in the arms of their lover can they find a sense of peace and safety.
Overall, the song portrays themes of danger, love, and the strength that can come from finding sanctuary in another person. The lyrics create a mood of hopefulness amidst danger, showing that even in the darkest of moments, love can provide a source of light and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my love,
Addressing the singer's beloved, indicating that they are speaking to someone they care about deeply.
I think I've been led astray;
The singer believes they have been steered in the wrong direction or misled.
led to walk down an empty street
where all secrets can be heard.
The path they have been led down is desolate and devoid of life, but it is one where secrets and hidden desires are revealed and become exposed.
Like a rush
of icy wind down my spine,
The artist compares the feeling of danger to the physical sensation of a cold wind rushing down their spine, indicating that it is a chilling and nerve-wracking experience.
piercing eyes will cut
through all reason
and dig into my mind.
Someone's intense and penetrating gaze is making it difficult to think logically or rationally, and is instead digging deep into the artist's psyche.
We can't stay, we're in danger;
they'll follow us everywhere we go.
The situation they are in is perilous, and they fear that they will be pursued by those who threaten them no matter where they go or what they do.
Lead the way,
take me somewhere
where our worlds can collide.
The singer implores their beloved to take them to a place where their respective worlds, experiences, and realities can merge together.
Lead the way,
take me somewhere
and bury me in your arms.
The artist wants to be comforted and protected by their lover, to be enveloped in their embrace and feel safe and secure.
Oh my love,
nothing is what it seems;
Once again, the artist is addressing their lover, but this time to warn them that things are not as they appear, and there may be hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface.
they'll put on a smile
to disguise the knife
hidden up their sleeves.
Those who pose a threat may try to hide their sinister intentions behind a friendly facade, but there is a danger lurking that could strike out unexpectedly.
Pray for us
and the bond we had,
The singer is asking for their lover's prayers and protection, especially for their relationship and the connection they share.
for as soon the night falls down,
I'm sure, you won't have the chance.
The artist is warning that once darkness falls, their enemies will strike and their lover's opportunity to help or protect them will be gone.
Only you hold the answer,
and only you can right their wrong.
The singer believes that their lover has the power and knowledge to solve the problem and stop those who are posing a threat to them.
say the word and I will never run again.
The singer trusts their lover completely and is willing to stay and face whatever comes their way, as long as they are by their side.
Contributed by Isaac J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Drake
Oh my love,
I think I've been led astray;
led to walk down an empty street
where all secrets can be heard.
Like a rush
of icy wind down my spine,
piercing eyes will cut
through all reason
and dig into my mind.
We can't stay, we're in danger;
they'll follow us everywhere we go.
Lead the way,
take me somewhere
where our worlds can collide.
Lead the way,
take me somewhere
and bury me in your arms.
Oh my love,
nothing is what it seems;
they'll put on a smile
to disguise the knife
hidden up their sleeves.
Pray for us
and the bond we had,
for as soon the night falls down,
I'm sure, you won't have the chance.
Only you hold the answer,
and only you can right their wrong.
Lead the way,
take me somewhere
where our worlds can collide.
Lead the way,
take me somewhere
and bury me in your arms.
Only you hold the answer,
say the word and I will never run again. Run again.
Lead the way,
take me somewhere
where our worlds can collide.
Lead the way,
take me somewhere
and bury me in your arms.
Xrocknroll4ever
I love this band, especially Marcela's voice! But don't forget to give kudos to Arjen Lucassen for creating the band and then letting them grow creatively! Well done Arjen and everyone in the band!
iced venon
Banda muito foda !!
Lena_S_Moon
I love their first album! Embrace the Storm was simply one of the most amazing things I've ever heard! It's been seven years since the album was released and I'm still additcted to it! Unfortunately I didn't like their second album (except for The Art of Loss) and I didn't like "Darker Days" either. I don't know what is wrong with me, because I WANT to like their music, I love Marcela's voice SO MUCH, but I just can't feel anything about their music since "Embrace the Storm".
Kishan Patel
im in love with this band its so good!! after listening to stream of passion the music junk they play on the radio is no good =)
nocreativelimits
Incredibly smooth vocal, Wow! Checked out their other videos - the voice and music are superb! mystic and majestic - excellent combination
Allen Saunders
when you have a great vocalist it makes the band
Jeremy Louallen
man i love this song, and the band seem to be having fun while performing.
JULIE SJOBAKKEN
Loving this - Symphonic Metal rules!
Drake
Oh my love,
I think I've been led astray;
led to walk down an empty street
where all secrets can be heard.
Like a rush
of icy wind down my spine,
piercing eyes will cut
through all reason
and dig into my mind.
We can't stay, we're in danger;
they'll follow us everywhere we go.
Lead the way,
take me somewhere
where our worlds can collide.
Lead the way,
take me somewhere
and bury me in your arms.
Oh my love,
nothing is what it seems;
they'll put on a smile
to disguise the knife
hidden up their sleeves.
Pray for us
and the bond we had,
for as soon the night falls down,
I'm sure, you won't have the chance.
Only you hold the answer,
and only you can right their wrong.
Lead the way,
take me somewhere
where our worlds can collide.
Lead the way,
take me somewhere
and bury me in your arms.
Only you hold the answer,
say the word and I will never run again. Run again.
Lead the way,
take me somewhere
where our worlds can collide.
Lead the way,
take me somewhere
and bury me in your arms.
Jorge Flores
la mejor canción de stream of passion no sera lo mismo sin marcela