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)
Set The World On Fire
Symphony X Lyrics
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Reflect in these eyes
Reaching for my place, with stars on high
Damn the betrayers
Through twilight, I fall
Headlong Flaming, I curse you all
Falling deep into the sweet,
Collapsing black
Fly with me, Forever higher
And with these wings, we'll set the world on fire
Fly with me
Through scorching skies
You and I, The lie of lies
I'm the master of illusion
Minister of sin
Two-faced snake, wicked shedding skin
I will forsake you
Destroy and unmake you
With all my might, I will take you down
There's no turning back
Falling deep within the sweet
Collapsing black
Fly with me, Forever higher
And with these wings, we'll set the world on fire
Fly with me
Through scorching skies
You and I, The lie of lies
Don't leave me
You need me
Only I know the way
Fly with me, Forever higher
And with these wings, we'll set the world on fire
Fly with me
Through scorching skies
You and I, The lie of lies
The lyrics of this song by Symphony X are quite deep and complex. The song talks about an individual who has reached a level where they have god-like perfection and their eyes see everything. They are reaching for their place with stars on high, implying that they have reached the pinnacle of their existence.
However, they are damned by the betrayers and the twilight, their fall is inevitable. The person then curses everyone and plunges into the darkness. The lyrics hint at the idea of revenge and a desire to bring down everyone who has wronged the person. The line "two-faced snake, wicked shedding skin" represents the idea of betrayal and the two-faced nature of people.
Despite the fall, the person is still determined to take everyone down and calls upon the listener to fly with them forever higher, using their wings to set the world on fire. The person claims to be the master of illusion and the minister of sin, indicating that they have control over people's perceptions and the darker side of human nature. The concept of the "lie of lies" is intriguing, as it suggests that everything around us is false or insincere.
In the end, the person asks the listener not to leave them and claims only they know the way. The song speaks to the idea that even when we have reached a level of perfection, we still might fall and feel betrayed. It also highlights the desire for revenge and control, suggesting that sometimes the need for power and control can prove to be toxic.
Line by Line Meaning
God-like perfection
I have achieved greatness and am nearly perfect.
Reflect in these eyes
Look at me and see my impressive qualities.
Reaching for my place, with stars on high
I am ambitious and striving to reach the highest level of success.
Damn the betrayers
I despise those who have betrayed me or stood in my way.
Through twilight, I fall
I am experiencing a difficult time or failure.
Headlong Flaming, I curse you all
I am deeply angry and resentful toward those who have caused me harm.
There's no turning back
I must proceed onward and cannot go back to where I was.
Falling deep into the sweet, Collapsing black
I am surrendering to a tempting but dangerous situation or mindset.
Fly with me, Forever higher
Join me in my quest for greatness and rise above our current circumstances.
And with these wings, we'll set the world on fire
Together, we will achieve incredible things and leave a mark on the world.
Through scorching skies
We will face challenges and obstacles together.
You and I, The lie of lies
Our united front is deceiving and not what it appears to be.
I'm the master of illusion
I am skilled at manipulating and deceiving others.
Minister of sin
I am responsible for immoral or unethical behavior.
Two-faced snake, wicked shedding skin
I have hidden motives and am shedding my previous persona for a new one.
I will forsake you
I will abandon those who do not serve my purposes.
Destroy and unmake you
I will cause harm and undo the work of others.
With all my might, I will take you down
I will put forth a great effort to defeat my enemies.
Don't leave me
I need your support and am afraid to lose you.
You need me
You cannot accomplish great things without my leadership.
Only I know the way
I am the only one with the knowledge and skills to lead us to success.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael Pinnella, Michael Romeo, Russell Boop
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Outer Heaven
Set the World on Fire Lyrics:
God-like perfection
Reflect in these eyes
Reaching for my place, with stars on high
Damn the betrayers
Through twilight, I fall
Headlong Flaming, I curse you all
There's no turning back
Falling deep into the sweet,
Collapsing black
Fly with me, Forever higher
And with these wings, we'll set the world on fire
Fly with me
Through scorching skies
You and I, The lie of lies
I'm the master of illusion
Minister of sin
Two-faced snake, wicked shedding skin
I will forsake you
Destroy and unmake you
With all my might, I will take you down
There's no turning back
Falling deep within the sweet
Collapsing black
Fly with me, Forever higher
And with these wings, we'll set the world on fire
Fly with me
Through scorching skies
You and I, The lie of lies
Don't leave me
You need me
Only I know the way
Fly with me, Forever higher
And with these wings, we'll set the world on fire
Fly with me
Through scorching skies
You and I, The lie of lies
Outer Heaven
Set the World on Fire Lyrics:
God-like perfection
Reflect in these eyes
Reaching for my place, with stars on high
Damn the betrayers
Through twilight, I fall
Headlong Flaming, I curse you all
There's no turning back
Falling deep into the sweet,
Collapsing black
Fly with me, Forever higher
And with these wings, we'll set the world on fire
Fly with me
Through scorching skies
You and I, The lie of lies
I'm the master of illusion
Minister of sin
Two-faced snake, wicked shedding skin
I will forsake you
Destroy and unmake you
With all my might, I will take you down
There's no turning back
Falling deep within the sweet
Collapsing black
Fly with me, Forever higher
And with these wings, we'll set the world on fire
Fly with me
Through scorching skies
You and I, The lie of lies
Don't leave me
You need me
Only I know the way
Fly with me, Forever higher
And with these wings, we'll set the world on fire
Fly with me
Through scorching skies
You and I, The lie of lies
Cameron
Thanks!
unwnme
The lyrics are very good.
DRACO
Que som jóinha! 🤟🏻
Jeff
this is really a perfect song .... a masterpiece ... one of the best songs i've ever heard ...kick ass intro...outstanding skills !!!!!!
Andrew
This was my jam in middle School. There was this girl that rode my bus and she was a preppy girl but she saw my iPod and was like, "Oh I love Symphony X." We became good friends.
siren.
pure 🤍
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