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
Now Or Never
Stream of Passion Lyrics
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Left you cold and insecure,
Wondering if your illusions
Are something still worth fighting for.
Expectation fills their faces:
Will you stand or will you fall?
This is not the last deception
That you will ever come across
You cannot change your mind,
You've got to take the world
You cannot fail; the time to act is now.
Time will have no mercy on us,
Time will flow relentlessly;
We can't take the hours for granted
While in pursuit of our beliefs.
I will keep on marching forward,
I will never close my eyes,
My devotion and your glory
Fade every time you're out of sight.
You cannot change your mind,
You've got to change the world
You cannot fail; the time to act is now or never.
You cannot change your mind,
You've got to take the world
You cannot fail; the time to act is now or never.
You cannot change your mind,
You'll take over the world
You cannot fail; the time to act is now or never.
You cannot change your mind,
You've got to take the world
You cannot fail; the time to act is now or never.
The lyrics of Stream of Passion's song "Now or Never" convey a sense of urgency and determination to take action and make a difference. The opening lines speak to the disappointment and uncertainty of past failures, and the feeling that one's own beliefs and aspirations may not be enough to carry them through. The chorus, with its repeating refrain of "you cannot fail; the time to act is now or never," emphasizes the importance of taking control of one's life and making a decisive stand in the face of uncertainty.
The second verse of the song adds to this sense of haste, with the lines "Time will have no mercy on us, Time will flow relentlessly; We can't take the hours for granted." The idea that time is slipping away and cannot be wasted is a powerful motivator, and the lyrics suggest that the pursuit of one's beliefs and goals is a worthwhile investment of that time. The final lines of the song reiterate the need to take action and make a difference, with the repeated phrase "you cannot change your mind, you've got to take the world."
Overall, "Now or Never" is a call to action, urging listeners to face their fears and doubts and take a bold step forward. The lyrics suggest that while failure and uncertainty are an inevitable part of life, they should not be allowed to stand in the way of pursuing one's dreams and making a positive impact on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Failure broke your best intentions,
Your past mistakes have left you feeling defeated and unsure about the value of your dreams.
Left you cold and insecure,
You feel emotionally detached and uncertain because of your failures.
Wondering if your illusions
You question whether your hopes and dreams are still worth pursuing.
Are something still worth fighting for.
You wonder if your aspirations are worth the effort.
Expectation fills their faces:
You feel pressure from those around you to succeed.
Will you stand or will you fall?
People are curious to see if you will overcome your setbacks or succumb to them.
This is not the last deception
You understand that this is not the only obstacle you will face.
That you will ever come across
You recognize that life is full of challenges and difficulties.
Time will have no mercy on us,
Time is unforgiving and does not wait for anyone.
Time will flow relentlessly;
Time moves forward without stopping or slowing down.
We can't take the hours for granted
We must value and make the most of our time.
While in pursuit of our beliefs.
We must continue to pursue our dreams and goals.
I will keep on marching forward,
You are determined to keep persevering through any setbacks.
I will never close my eyes,
You are committed to staying aware and vigilant.
My devotion and your glory
Your dedication and achievements.
Fade every time you're out of sight.
Your accomplishments lose significance when you're not being recognized or acknowledged.
You cannot change your mind,
Once you commit to something, you should stick with it.
You've got to take the world
You must be proactive and strive to make a positive impact.
You cannot fail; the time to act is now or never.
You must act with urgency and determination, or risk missing out on opportunities forever.
Contributed by Aria R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LonelyKnight
Such a beautiful song, also amazing voice
daverobe123
Great band seen them live, Rescue Rooms Nottingham, 11/12/12!
nochzufernvonDIR
@70juli Dankeschööön :-) Find den Titel einfach genial! :-)
Jonathan Joestar
schönes lied...und cool gemacht mit den bildern =)
windswept23
hast Du gut gemacht, Liebes :-) toller song!
Yuuki
weil ich die echt toll finde :'D
Stevengeorge61
Gothic Metal, ... ja das ist mein Stil, gefällt mir sehr gut der Titel
nochzufernvonDIR
@Gabriela1 Dankeschööön! :-) Jo,geht mir auch so! :-) Ich bin so froh,dass ich die entdeckt hab :-)
nochzufernvonDIR
@xanglat Merci beaucoup! :-)
nochzufernvonDIR
@Apiastosss Oh,yes!! :-)