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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_X
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)
Rediscovery Part II: The New Mythology
Symphony X Lyrics
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[Lyrics: Michael Romeo, Michael Pinnella, Russel Allen]
A voice from the past echoes the fate -
a tale of all things yet to come
as it once was, so it shall be again
modern day Children of the Sun
a new world order
Feel the mystery - so much to see through the
eyes of hope
The Thoughts of Ma'at, forever secured -
locked in the Ages
Goddess of Truth speaks eternally
from the depths of the pages
Seek the hidden words - as time unfolds
you'll find the answers
Feel the mystery - look to the Sea, under
Skies of Hope
What have we done? Can we right all the
wrongs - the evils and fears, for thousands of
years, that forever drain our vitality?
Can this go on without dyer consequence?
Our tragic ways, the end of days that shadow
the dawn of eternity...
He's taken form in human - likeness
and manifests himself in all our darkest
dreams
Preying upon centuries of weakness
Feasting on despair and our own selfish
greed
Bow down to me - (we will never understand)
Then take my hand and you will see - (we'll see...)
you will see paradise - (a paradise?) - of
pain and death
awaiting for you all - (we'll decide the future)
Lost evermore the essence of truth, although
she tried in vein to bring us peace, it will
ever rest in our hands
We've cried a thousand tears for all we had,
and all the things we could have been,
we must find our way again
Fools who looks for answers in a rhyme,
seeking out a lie, an illusion
I am the future, the ageless mutation
Five beyond the skies align, Zeus to Ra - the
final sign
My opposition's drawing near, feeding on his
fear - tasting anguish
I have the power - the ageless invasion
Five beyond the skies align, Zeus to Ra - the
final sign
From the Messenger on Wings, Peace and
War - a line of Kings...
Again the Titans clash on the edge of this
earthen plane
Now from the depths they speak - echoing
from the wave
- From the Waves...
"Choose the way, five paths there for you to find
turn the page, the question lies between the lines can
we change?"
The New Mythology by Symphony X tells a story of reflection and self-discovery. The lyrics of this song reinforce that the story is about how we can change the course of our future by influencing the choices we make today. In the opening lyrics, a voice from the past echoes to explain the fate of the world, in which the modern-day Children of the Sun will have to seek hidden rhymes to find a new world order. The songwriter talks about how the essence of truth is lost, although it tried in vain to bring peace, but it will ever remain in our hands.
The song also explores the concept of good and evil manifesting in human likeness. The dark and fearful image of the devil presented inspires the listeners to search beyond what is apparent to perceive the unseen in the song. The lyrics present the struggle between the ageless invasion (representing evil) and the messenger on wings (representing peace and war). The listeners are forced to think about how they can influence the world's future by choosing the right path and changing course.
Line by Line Meaning
A voice from the past echoes the fate -
The voice of history speaks of what is to come.
a tale of all things yet to come
History narrates what is to happen.
as it once was, so it shall be again
History repeats itself.
modern day Children of the Sun
People in contemporary times.
Seek the hidden rhyme and there you'll find
Look for clues and you'll discover.
a new world order
A new social order.
Feel the mystery - so much to see through the
Perceive the mystery.
eyes of hope
Looking positively.
The Thoughts of Ma'at, forever secured -
The valuable wisdom of the past preserved.
locked in the Ages
Kept in the annals of history.
Goddess of Truth speaks eternally
The defender of truth speaks unceasingly.
from the depths of the pages
From the written accounts.
Seek the hidden words - as time unfolds
Look for hidden messages as history continues.
you'll find the answers
You'll discover what you're looking for.
Feel the mystery - look to the Sea, under
Perceive the mystery.
Skies of Hope
The positive future.
What have we done? Can we right all the
What wrongs have we committed? Can we fix them?
wrongs - the evils and fears, for thousands of
The many injustices inflicted on people for generations.
years, that forever drain our vitality?
Such wrongs sap our strength and life.
Can this go on without dyer consequence?
Can this continue without severe penalties?
Our tragic ways, the end of days that shadow
Our destructive ways, which lead to the end of everything.
the dawn of eternity...
The beginning of eternity.
He's taken form in human - likeness
Evil has taken the shape of humanity.
and manifests himself in all our darkest
It shows up in our vilest acts.
dreams
Nightmares.
Preying upon centuries of weakness
Exploiting generations of vulnerability.
Feasting on despair and our own selfish
Overindulging in hopelessness and our desires.
greed
Selfishness.
Bow down to me - (we will never understand)
Submit to me - (we'll never quite comprehend)
Then take my hand and you will see - (we'll see...)
Then join me and you'll realize.
you will see paradise - (a paradise?) - of
You'll encounter heaven - (really?) - of
pain and death
Suffering and mortality.
awaiting for you all - (we'll decide the future)
Waiting for all of us - (we'll shape what's next)
Lost evermore the essence of truth, although
The crucial veracity disappears forever, even though
she tried in vein to bring us peace, it will
Truth made a futile effort to grant us tranquility, it'll
ever rest in our hands
Always remain in our possession.
We've cried a thousand tears for all we had,
We've shed numerous tears for what we've lost,
and all the things we could have been,
And for all we could have achieved,
we must find our way again
We need to refocus our purpose.
Fools who looks for answers in a rhyme,
Silly people who seek answers in poetry,
seeking out a lie, an illusion
Searching for falsehoods, for delusions.
I am the future, the ageless mutation
I am tomorrow, the timeless abomination.
Five beyond the skies align, Zeus to Ra - the
Five interstellar bodies align, from the Greek god Zeus to the Egyptian deity Ra - this
final sign
The last signal of the end.
My opposition's drawing near, feeding on his
My adversary is approaching, thriving on his
fear - tasting anguish
apprehension - savoring misery
I have the power - the ageless invasion
I possess dominance - the timeless invasion.
From the Messenger on Wings, Peace and
From the Messenger on Wings, tranquility and
War - a line of Kings...
War - a succession of monarchs.
Again the Titans clash on the edge of this
Once more, the Titans battle on the brink of this
earthen plane
earthy realm.
Now from the depths they speak - echoing
Now, they talk from the abyss - reverberating
from the wave
From the ocean.
- From the Waves...
- From the ocean...
"Choose the way, five paths there for you to find
"Decide your direction, five routes to discover
turn the page, the question lies between the lines can
Flip the sheet, the issue is ambiguous
we change?"
Can we make changes?"
Contributed by Miles N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jada
on Children of a Faceless God
so cool but to much rock in the back round.