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.
Gates of Fantasy
Symphonity Lyrics
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You're loosing your dreams,
Leaving your longing far behind
Pain! Your heart in flames, your mind in chains
The walls of stone are closing in
Defining all your life
Left in the world so grey and mean
Caught in the cage of gold and steel
Fly! Open your mind!
Search for the cure for your imprisoned heart
Keep for you the key
And open wide the gates of fantasy
Live your dreams!
Riding the wind, Wonderland's waiting for you
You walk in your way through the desert of planet Dune
Now your mind is free
To face your fear
To break the chains of slavery
To walk against the stream
All the things you see cannot be real
You've got the right to imagine
To dream and follow your dreams
Fly! Open your mind!
Search for the cure for your imprisoned heart
Keep for you the key
And open wide the gates of fantasy
Live your dreams!
Pain! Your heart in flames
Your mind in chains
The walls of stone are closing in
Defining all your life
All the things you see cannot be real
You've got the right to imagine
To dream and follow your dreams
Fly! Open your mind!
Search for the cure for your imprisoned heart
Keep for you the key
And open wide the gates of fantasy
Live your dreams!
The lyrics of Gates of Fantasy by Symphonity speaks of a deeper meaning that lies within the song as it explores the concept of living in a world that is surrounded and governed by the walls of stone. One can infer that the song is about losing one's dreams and getting stuck in a life that is devoid of imagination and creativity. The song portrays the struggle of breaking free from the chains of monotony and regaining a sense of wonder and awe that comes with living a life filled with dreams and imagination.
The song encourages the listener to open their mind and search for the cure for their imprisoned heart through the gates of fantasy. The song's central message is clear: one must break free from the walls of stone and the chains that hold them captive, in order to live a life that is filled with wonder and purpose.
Overall, the lyrics of Gates of Fantasy by Symphonity are a beautiful reminder that we mustn't lose sight of our dreams and imagination when navigating a world that can feel like a cage at times. We must keep the key to ourselves and open the gates of fantasy, to live a life that is full of magic, wonder and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Falling again into the void and the dark
Feeling lost and abandoned in the midst of the unknown.
You're loosing your dreams,
You are losing sight of your aspirations.
Leaving your longing far behind
Leaving behind the things you desire the most.
Pain! Your heart in flames, your mind in chains
Feeling tormented and imprisoned by your thoughts and emotions.
The walls of stone are closing in
Feeling trapped and suffocated by your surroundings.
Defining all your life
Contemplating how your current circumstances shape the course of your life.
True is what you see, no fear no dreams
Believing that reality is what is immediately in front of you, without any illusions or aspirations.
Left in the world so grey and mean
Feeling that the world is drab and hostile.
Caught in the cage of gold and steel
Feeling confined by societal expectations and material trappings.
Fly! Open your mind!
Free your mind and expand your horizons.
Search for the cure for your imprisoned heart
Seek a remedy for your emotional confinement.
Keep for you the key
Keep control of the solution within yourself.
And open wide the gates of fantasy
Embrace your imagination and allow your dreams to flourish.
Live your dreams!
Actively pursue your aspirations and don't let anything hold you back.
Riding the wind, Wonderland's waiting for you
A world of endless possibilities beckons you.
You walk in your way through the desert of planet Dune
You must persevere through challenging obstacles to reach your destination.
Now your mind is free
Free from the previous constraints.
To face your fear
To confront your personal demons.
To break the chains of slavery
To liberate yourself from emotional and societal oppression.
To walk against the stream
To take a different and unique approach to your journey.
All the things you see cannot be real
Challenging the validity of what is immediately perceivable.
You've got the right to imagine
Asserting your creativity and right to envision the world in new ways.
Fly! Open your mind!
Free your mind and expand your horizons.
Search for the cure for your imprisoned heart
Seek a remedy for your emotional confinement.
Keep for you the key
Keep control of the solution within yourself.
And open wide the gates of fantasy
Embrace your imagination and allow your dreams to flourish.
Live your dreams!
Actively pursue your aspirations and don't let anything hold you back.
Pain! Your heart in flames
Tormented by strong emotions.
The walls of stone are closing in
Feeling trapped by your surroundings.
All the things you see cannot be real
Challenging the validity of what is immediately perceivable.
You've got the right to imagine
Asserting your creativity and right to envision the world in new ways.
Fly! Open your mind!
Free your mind and expand your horizons.
Search for the cure for your imprisoned heart
Seek a remedy for your emotional confinement.
Keep for you the key
Keep control of the solution within yourself.
And open wide the gates of fantasy
Embrace your imagination and allow your dreams to flourish.
Live your dreams!
Actively pursue your aspirations and don't let anything hold you back.
Contributed by Elena C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.