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.
The Choice
Symphonity Lyrics
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'Cause nobody believed in you
Only sadness filled your heart
You felt you were wasting your life, felt left out
You've got the choice
Your inner voice
Don't have no fear
Future is clear
You have that strength
And the will to go on
So you're running far from home
'Cause there's nothing left there for you
Now the light shines through the clouds
And you have no single doubt, not anymore
You've got the choice
Your inner voice
Just do whatever you need to
Don't have no fear
Future is clear
You have that strength
And the will to go on
Solo
You've got the choice
Your inner voice
Just do whatever you need to
Don't have no fear
Future is clear
You have that strength
And the will to go on
The song "The Choice" by Symphonity speaks about the struggles of being an underdog who is not believed in by anyone, leading to a life filled with sadness and a sense of being left out. Despite this, the song emphasizes the importance of choice, and the power of the inner voice to make life better. The lyrics encourage listeners not to be afraid, and to take control of their future with the strength and will to go on. The song speaks directly to those who may feel lost or uncertain about their lives, offering them hope and the message that their choices can lead them to a better place.
Overall, "The Choice" is a motivational song aimed at empowering those who may feel like they have hit rock bottom or cannot see a way forward in their lives, encouraging them to make choices that reflect their inner voice and to have the courage to pursue the future they desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Always been an underdog
Throughout your life, you have felt like the odds were always against you.
'Cause nobody believed in you
You felt unsupported and overlooked by those around you.
Only sadness filled your heart
You were overwhelmed by a feeling of melancholy and hopelessness.
You felt you were wasting your life, felt left out
You questioned your purpose and felt excluded from the world around you.
You've got the choice
Despite your challenges, you still have the opportunity to make the most of your life.
Your inner voice
You have a voice inside of you that knows what is best for you.
Just do whatever you need to
You have the freedom to make your own choices and pursue what makes you happy.
Don't have no fear
Do not let fear hold you back from taking risks and pursuing your dreams.
Future is clear
You have a sense of direction and purpose for your future.
You have that strength
You possess the inner strength and resilience necessary to overcome adversity.
And the will to go on
You have the determination to continue moving forward towards your goals.
So you're running far from home
You have left your past behind in search of a brighter future.
'Cause there's nothing left there for you
Your previous environment no longer offers you the support, resources, or opportunities you need.
Now the light shines through the clouds
You have found a sense of hope and optimism, even amidst difficult circumstances.
And you have no single doubt, not anymore
You have gained confidence in yourself and your abilities, no longer plagued by self-doubt.
Solo
An instrumental break in the song, allowing the listener to reflect on the previous lyrics.
You've got the choice
Once again highlighting the power you have to shape your own destiny.
Your inner voice
Reaffirming the importance of following your intuition and making choices for yourself.
Just do whatever you need to
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the message of personal empowerment and agency.
Don't have no fear
Reminding the listener to not let fear hold them back.
Future is clear
An optimistic outlook towards the future.
You have that strength
Highlighting the resilience and inner strength that has led you this far.
And the will to go on
Reinforcing the idea that determination and persistence will lead to success.
Writer(s): LIBOR KRIVAK, TOMAS KONIG, OLAF HAYER
Contributed by Logan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@THEDREAMASTER
Very good and the vocals fit perfectly.
@arnold_1998
¡Asombroso! Symphonity se viene con todo.
@mattiaslarsson5647
🤘
@dragondreampy
Heaven Yeah!!! What a Great Song!!! =D
@HeynerCalvoRivas
¡Espectacular! 🤘🏻
@shredmaster1570
they have to do a videoclip from this álbum oh man!!!
@zuramzareulishvili8808
very good
@bhg70
Nice!
@jakubnosek4265
Niceeeeeeeeeeeeee.
@berco.slavik
vyborneeeeeeee