Stream of Passion is a gothic progressive metal band with symphonic metal i… Read Full Bio ↴Stream of Passion is a gothic progressive metal band with symphonic metal influence founded by Arjen Anthony Lucassen and Marcela Bovio in 2005 in The Netherlands.

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

Games We Play
Stream of Passion Lyrics

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We're hurting as our innocence decays,
And I wonder: will it ever be the same?

You'll tear me apart in the course of the game;
Rules were written in ways I can't understand.

He never meant it but that won't prevent my soul from breaking.

Why do you hide from me, why do you lie?
I'll take the weaknesses that rattle my life and blame you for them.
How have I let you down, what do you mean?
You can't just take the pain in all that you see and blame me for it.

I'll tear you apart, trust me I know just the way;
But I wonder, will I ever feel the same?

I never meant it, but that won't prevent your soul from breaking.

Why do you hide from me, why do you lie?
I'll take the weaknesses that rattle my life and blame you for them.
How have I let you down, what do you mean?
You can't just take the pain in all that you see and blame me for it.

Why do you hide from me, why do you lie?
I'll take the weaknesses that rattle my life and blame you for them.
How have I let you down, what do you mean?
You can't just take the pain in all that you see and blame me for it.

I didn't mean to cause you pain, it's just all part of the game.
I didn't mean to cause you pain, it's just all part of the game.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stream of Passion's song "Games We play" talks about how two individuals in a relationship hurt each other intentionally, or unintentionally, and how it affects their bond. The first two lines paint a picture of the innocence they once shared that is now slowly decaying, leaving them in a state of hurt. There seems to be a shift in their relationship as they engage in a game where they tear each other apart. It is not clear what this game is, but the rules were written in ways that one of them cannot understand.

The chorus "Why do you hide from me, why do you lie?" is a cry for honesty and transparency, as one of them seeks answers to questions about the pain in their relationship. They seem to be grappling with the idea of taking responsibility for their actions, yet they find it easier to blame the other person for the weaknesses they have. Both parties acknowledge that their actions have resulted in the other person's soul breaking, but they continue to play the game.

Towards the end, one of the individuals expresses remorse, saying they did not mean to cause pain, and it's all part of the game. The song ends on this note, leaving the listener to ponder the relevance of the game in a relationship and what toll it takes on the parties involved.

Line by Line Meaning

We're hurting as our innocence decays,
Our pure and virtuous nature is deteriorating along with our emotional state causing us pain.

And I wonder: will it ever be the same?
I am questioning whether our relationship and the way we feel towards each other will ever return to its original state.

You'll tear me apart in the course of the game;
You will inflict emotional pain upon me as we engage in this complicated and uncertain relationship.

Rules were written in ways I can't understand.
The guidelines set for this relationship are confusing and I cannot comprehend the intentions behind them.

He never meant it but that won't prevent my soul from breaking.
Even though he did not mean to hurt me, the consequences have caused harm to my inner self and emotional well-being.

Why do you hide from me, why do you lie?
I am questioning why you conceal the truth from me and deceive me with your actions and words.

I'll take the weaknesses that rattle my life and blame you for them.
I am choosing to accept and acknowledge my flaws and use them as an excuse to blame you for the negative aspects of my life.

How have I let you down, what do you mean?
I am asking for clarification on how I have failed to meet your expectations and what you are trying to communicate to me.

You can't just take the pain in all that you see and blame me for it.
It is unfair for you to hold me responsible for all the hardships and difficulties that you face in life.

I didn't mean to cause you pain, it's just all part of the game.
I did not intend to hurt you, but the challenges and complexities of our relationship have resulted in emotional struggles for both of us.

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