Symphony X is often compared to other progressive metal bands such as Dream Theater, Fates Warning, and Shadow Gallery. Their music includes complex timings and odd meters while incorporating elements of heavy metal and progressive rock. Their early albums in particular contain strong neo-classical elements reminiscent of Yngwie Malmsteen, Randy Rhoads, and others. The band have been categorized as progressive metal, power metal, and neoclassical metal, though the band themselves dislike genre labels with Romeo stating they can be "misleading sometimes ... at the core of it all we're a metal band".
Romeo explained the band's name in a 2008 interview; "So, you know, the music we were coming up with had the keyboard thing and the guitar, and some classical elements, so the word 'Symphony' came up and, so the dramatic thing, you know? So then, somebody said 'Symphony X' and we were like, 'yeah, that's cool' it is that kinda thing, and the 'X' is the unknown and all the other stuff we do."
The albums The Divine Wings of Tragedy and V: The New Mythology Suite were partially recorded in The Dungeon, Romeo's home studio. The Odyssey, Paradise Lost, Iconoclast and Underworld were fully recorded there and produced by Romeo himself.
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Studio albums
Symphony X (1994)
The Damnation Game (1995)
The Divine Wings of Tragedy (1996)
Twilight in Olympus (1998)
V: The New Mythology Suite (2000)
The Odyssey (2002)
Paradise Lost (2007)
Iconoclast (2011)
Underworld (2015)
Prometheus
Symphony X Lyrics
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One voice, one mind
Selection, mass dissection
Rebuild, refine
Creation, modification
Becoming something more
Mutations, bred to infect
You made me strong, but you don't fear me
No right or wrong, if you believe set me free
Feel the power inside of me
Alive, alive, rising up I am alive
I am the dark, I am the light
Alive, alive, rising up I am alive
Within you I'm alive
Undying, no denying
Predict, engage, remove
Destroyer, soul exploiter
Delete, design, improve
Invasion, mass domination
Becoming something more
One nation born to accept
Embrace, endure
You made me strong, yet you don't fear me
No right or wrong, if you believe set me free
Feel the power inside of me
Alive, alive, rising up I am alive
I am the dark, I am the light
Alive, alive, rising up I am alive
Within you I'm alive
Alive, alive, rising up I am alive
I am the dark, I am the light
Alive, alive, rising up I am alive
Within you I'm alive
Rising up I am alive
Forever I will live a lie
The song Prometheus by Symphony X can be seen as a commentary on the potential dangers and possibilities of advanced technology, specifically in the area of genetic modification. The lyrics describe the process of taking something that exists and modifying it to become something more, something stronger or better adapted to survive, even at the expense of other species or individuals. The lines "Perfection, one direction / One voice, one mind / Selection, mass dissection / Rebuild, refine" suggest a highly controlled and calculated approach to genetic modification, with the goal of creating a more powerful and efficient organism.
However, the lyrics also acknowledge the potential risks and ethical considerations involved in such technological advancements. The lines "Mutations, bred to infect / Erase, restore" suggest that the modifications could have unintended consequences that could potentially harm both the modified organisms and their surrounding environment. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "Alive, alive, rising up I am alive / Within you I'm alive", suggests a kind of symbiotic relationship between the modified organisms and their creators, even as it acknowledges the potential for these organisms to break free and potentially cause destruction.
Overall, the lyrics to Prometheus can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the potential benefits and pitfalls of advanced technology, specifically in the realm of genetic modification.
Line by Line Meaning
Perfection, one direction
The pursuit of perfection is a singular goal that requires a unified effort.
One voice, one mind
To achieve perfection, everyone must share a common vision and work together.
Selection, mass dissection
The process of refinement involves selecting and analyzing every aspect in great detail.
Rebuild, refine
After analyzing what needs improvement, one must work to rebuild and refine the original construct.
Creation, modification
The process of improving something involves both creating new aspects and modifying existing ones.
Becoming something more
Through improvement, the original construct evolves into something greater.
Mutations, bred to infect
Sometimes the process of improvement involves introducing new, unexpected elements, which can have unforeseen consequences.
Erase, restore
In order to correct the unforeseen consequences, one may need to erase changes and restore the construct to its previous state.
You made me strong, but you don't fear me
The process of creating something greater involves taking risks and pushing beyond what was previously thought possible.
No right or wrong, if you believe set me free
The outcome of the process of improvement is subjective, and depends on each individual's perspective and beliefs.
Feel the power inside of me
Through the process of improvement, a sense of empowerment can be gained.
Alive, alive, rising up I am alive
The improved construct has a newfound vitality and energy.
I am the dark, I am the light
The newly improved construct contains both positive and negative aspects, which must be accepted and acknowledged.
Within you I'm alive
The improved construct exists within the individual and can be felt as a part of them.
Undying, no denying
The process of improvement is one that is constant and cannot be denied or ignored.
Predict, engage, remove
Continual improvement requires predicting problems, engaging with the issues, and removing the obstacles.
Destroyer, soul exploiter
In order to improve, sometimes one must destroy and tear down what currently exists; however, this can also cause harm to the psyche.
Delete, design, improve
Once the old construct is destroyed, a new design can be created and improvements can begin.
Invasion, mass domination
In order to achieve greatness, sometimes one must dominate and take control of the situation.
One nation born to accept
The perfect construct that is created through improvement is one that can be universally accepted.
Embrace, endure
In order to continue improving, one must embrace the new construct and endure any hardships that may come with it.
Rising up I am alive
The improved construct has a renewed sense of energy and vitality.
Forever I will live a lie
Even if the perfect construct is created, it will never be completely true or perfect because it is constantly evolving and changing.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL JAMES ROMEO, RUSSELL ALLEN
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jada
on Children of a Faceless God
so cool but to much rock in the back round.