Band's History
Until now the Czech Republic hasn’t exactly been in the spotlight of the international Heavy Metal Scene. But with the expansion of the European Union towards the east, more and more bands from those countries will find it easier to establish themselves. One of the first ones to tick all the boxes of becoming a potentially great name in the classical Symphonic Metal scene is SYMPHONITY.
Back in 1994 guitarist Libor Krivak and drummer Tomas Suchacek formed a band called OTTER, which was renamed NEMESIS a few years later after the lineup had changed several times. An experienced singer was found in Vilem Majtner and it was with him that the band recorded their debut album, "Goddess of Revenge" on the Italian label, Underground Symphony in 2003. The Japanese label Hot Rockin' bought the licence for the album in the same year for the Japanese market. During 2003 the band was joined by keyboarder Ivo Hofmann, found their bass player Tomas Celechovsky the next year and after that, NEMESIS played their first international gigs. 2005 started off badly when the band's co-founder Tomas Suchacek decided to leave, but fortunately, he was quickly be replaced by Martin Skaroupka. In the same year the band was given the chance to open for NIGHTWISH in Zilina. This, their biggest performance until then, was a great success. However, during the preparations for their new album, singer Vilem Majtner surprisingly left the band. Making the most from a bad situation, the lads decided to use the opportunity for a reshuffle. They changed the band's name fromNEMESIS to SYMPHONITY and in the LUCA TURILLI and ex-DIONYSUS singer Olaf Hayer they found a suitable vocalist who met all their high musical demands. The German-Czech Entente was a paradigm of harmony, a fact that was not overlooked by Limb Music Products, who offered SYMPHONITY a contract straight away.
Evening Star
Symphonity Lyrics
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The evening star, a dark horizon
Oh, it's so clear, still it's not near
Shines so far away...
I see the light, burning, so bright
But this time there's no space for wonders
Yes, it's all clear, no hope, not near
I've been counting those passing years, time goes by
Am I foredoomed to loneliness? Won't you tell me?
I've been drowning in my own tears, still I cry,
Feel the presence of weariness... won't you heal me?
Time goes by mending our hearts
And soothing our minds
Giving us hope that we shall meet
Someday, somewhere
I've been gazing at the stars tonight
Can not reach you there, but still can see your light
My heart is beating, yearning and bleeding
But I know that it's not true I'm forever lost to you
I see the light, burning so bright
A lonely star, a dark horizon
Watching alone, turning to stone
Silent words, I pray
Where is the way? Needless to say
That this one only leads to dreaming
When it's all clear, plain and sincere
You're so far away...
I've been counting those passing years, time goes by
Am I foredoomed to loneliness? Won't you tell me?
I've been drowning in my own tears, still I cry,
Feel the presence of weariness... won't you heal me?
Time goes by mending our hearts
And soothing our minds
Giving us hope that we shall meet
Someday, somewhere
I've been gazing at the stars tonight
Can not reach you there, but still can see your light
My heart is beating, yearning and bleeding
But I know that it's not true I'm forever lost to you
I've been counting those passing years, time goes by
Am I foredoomed to loneliness? Won't you tell me?
I've been drowning in my own tears, still I cry,
Feel the presence of weariness... won't you heal me?
Time goes by mending our hearts
And soothing our minds
Giving us hope that we shall meet
Someday, somewhere
I've been gazing at the stars tonight
Can not reach you there, but still can see your light
My heart is beating, yearning and bleeding
But I know that it's not true I'm forever lost to you
The song "Evening Star" by Symphonity talks about the feelings of loneliness and longing for the presence of someone you love who is not near. The evening star presents itself as a hope for a meeting but remains far away, shining brightly but unattainable. The passing years seem to deepen the loneliness and weariness, and the singer wonders if they are doomed to a life of solitude. The lyrics express a yearning for healing and for some sort of closure or reunion with their loved one, even if only in a dream. The song ends with a repetition of the same longing and hope for someday, somewhere.
The lyrics of "Evening Star" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the overwhelming feeling of loneliness and desperation. The singer sees the light and hope in the evening star, but it remains just out of reach, and their efforts to find it are pointless. The repetition of the lyrics throughout the song drives home the sense of the unattainable nature of what the singer is seeking. The lines "I've been counting those passing years, time goes by / Am I foredoomed to loneliness?" highlight the fear and anxiety that comes with feeling lost and disconnected. The song's themes will resonate with anyone who has experienced deep longing and unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the light, piercing the night
I see a bright light shining through the darkness
The evening star, a dark horizon
The only light visible in the night sky, surrounded by darkness
Oh, it's so clear, still it's not near
The star is visible but out of reach
Shines so far away...
The distance between the observer and the star is vast
I've been counting those passing years, time goes by
The observer has been waiting for a long time
Am I foredoomed to loneliness? Won't you tell me?
The observer is fearful of being alone and seeks reassurance
I've been drowning in my own tears, still I cry,
The observer is sad and overwhelmed with emotion
Feel the presence of weariness... won't you heal me?
The observer feels tired and hopeless and is looking for relief
Time goes by mending our hearts
As time passes, our emotional wounds begin to heal
And soothing our minds
The passage of time can also bring a sense of calm and tranquility
Giving us hope that we shall meet
The observer has hope that they will one day be reunited with their loved one
Someday, somewhere
The details of the reunion are unknown, but the observer remains optimistic
I've been gazing at the stars tonight
The observer has been looking for the evening star
Can not reach you there, but still can see your light
Although the star is out of reach, its light is still visible to the observer
My heart is beating, yearning and bleeding
The observer's heart is filled with longing and sadness
But I know that it's not true I'm forever lost to you
The observer has come to terms with the fact that they may never be reunited with their loved one
Watching alone, turning to stone
The observer is alone and feels stuck in their sadness
Silent words, I pray
The observer is silently hoping for a miracle
Where is the way? Needless to say
The observer is lost and unsure of how to proceed
That this one only leads to dreaming
The observer acknowledges that their hopes may only be a dream
You're so far away...
The distance between the observer and their loved one feels impossible to bridge
Contributed by Ruby J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.