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
The Curse
Stream of Passion Lyrics
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Our star is waiting for us to turn
I'm longing for that warm embrace
To cut me open and make me whole again
Distant caller, gift and burden
Let your curse fall down on me
Will you follow?
For, even when the world has come undone
I will follow
I can't resist
Make your way through this saddened sky
Through muted voices and weary eyes
Our weakness will become our strength
And sound the only language that we share
Distant caller, gift and burden
Let your curse fall down on me
Say, if it takes you far away from home
Will you follow?
For, even when the world has come undone
I will follow
Distant caller, gift and burden
Let your curse fall down on me
Say, if it takes you far away from home
Will you follow?
For, even when the world has come undone
I will follow
Say, if it takes you far away from home
Will you follow?
For, even when the world has come undone
I will follow
I can't resist, the choice was made for me
In Stream of Passion's song "The Curse," the singer expresses her longing for something that will make her feel whole again. She feels disconnected from the world and is looking for a connection to bring her back. The lyrics describe a distant star that is waiting for humans to turn towards it, symbolizing a beacon of hope that the singer is eagerly awaiting. She believes that this star has the power to cut her open and make her whole again, providing her with a sense of purpose and clarity.
The chorus of the song addresses a distant caller, referring to the star, as both a gift and a burden. The singer is willing to accept this curse that the caller can bestow upon her, as it would provide her with the connection she desires. The verses describe the journey that the singer must take to reach the star, a journey through a saddened sky and with muted voices and weary eyes. Through this journey, the singer recognizes that her weakness will become her strength, and that the only language that she shares with the people around her is the sound of her voice.
Overall, "The Curse" is a song that explores the human desire for connection and purpose. The lyrics use the distant star as a symbol for hope and an opportunity to become whole again. The song's message is about accepting the challenges that come with seeking connection and following through on that journey, even when it takes you far away from home.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathing far above the world
Existing in a state of detachment from the world around us
Our star is waiting for us to turn
Our destiny is waiting for us to fulfill it
I'm longing for that warm embrace
I'm yearning for something that will fill the emptiness inside me
To cut me open and make me whole again
To expose my vulnerabilities and help me heal from my pain
Distant caller, gift and burden
A force that is both alluring and dangerous
Let your curse fall down on me
Let the consequences of our choices come to fruition
Say, if it takes you far away from home
Ask yourself if the journey is worth the sacrifice
Will you follow?
Will you have the courage to embark on this journey?
For, even when the world has come undone
Despite the chaos and turmoil of life
I will follow
I will persevere through adversity and stay true to my path
Make your way through this saddened sky
Navigate through the emotional hardships of life
Through muted voices and weary eyes
Through the pain and exhaustion that comes with struggle
Our weakness will become our strength
Our vulnerabilities will empower us
And sound the only language that we share
Our experiences and emotions are the only things that truly connect us
I can't resist, the choice was made for me
I am unable to resist the journey that fate has chosen for me
Contributed by Josiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alfredo Mambié
I will follow you forever..! Great band with a GREAT voice..!
Karina Báez Ortiz
Marcela siempre una de mis favoritas de corazón! me muero por escuchar todo el disco :)
SerjTargaryen
Great as always!!! Can't wait to hear the whole new album!!
Amanda Oliveira
Beautiful! Love it! So soft voice.
Isma RM
Hermosa canción <3
Voidagger
Awesome as always. Looking forward to hearing the whole album :)
SAMMY morales
Ya Quiero escuchar todo el álbum !!! :)
William Castro
Very Nice..its so beautiful and yet the main riff rocks!!
Alice Johnson
Amazing! Can't wait for the other new songs from the album! Greetings from a brazilian fan!
mary sumi
:D genial, me encanta