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)
Seven
Symphony X Lyrics
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Will like the TERROR INSTEAD
Aware I can see that I weep
Know only much more
Grasping within these eyes
Dark desires lead to words
That cut like knives
Frozen in your tracks
No remorse embrace the wreck
Twisting down your spine
Till the end of time
It's fire and ice
Make for sacrifice
No one there to catch you when you fall
It's shadows and sin
Enemies within
You'll be fine, so cross the line
And tell me it all
Slivering the shapes of nothing
Yesterdays promises dying
Oh, taken all that I need to bleed you
Gonna bleed you!
Try!
Cut your throat
Abandoned our hope
Blood, morning, lusting for trail
Break the trust from dawn to dust
Bring down the curtains on your final act of betrayal
Empty hands with coil
Feel your blood begin to boil
Tales and fames are doomed
Violently consumed
It's fire and ice
Make for sacrifice
No one there to catch you when you fall
It's shadows and sin
Enemies within
You'll be fine, so cross the line
And tell me it all
Virtue or vice
Here to pay the price
When there's no one to catch you when you fall
So dare on your own!
Gimme hot blood budding
Infect and pollute all that's pure
Oh, dare my own journey through
Vengeance and fury
Screaming on eye for an eye
Flashing all in anger
I curse the sky
Demons saw me song
First your ear and then the tongue
Wear this mask on fire
And burn, burn for all you desire
It's fire and ice
Make for sacrifice
No one near will catch you when you fall
It's shadows and sin
Enemies within
You'll be fine, so cross the line
And tell me it all
The lyrics to Symphony X's "Seven" are cryptic and intense, describing a world where terror and dark desires rule. The singer proclaims their might and awareness, though they also weep at what they see. They are surrounded by enemies within and without, slithering shapes of nothing, and dying promises. The chorus warns that fire and ice make for sacrifice and that no one will catch you when you fall. The second verse introduces a sense of urgency and violence, with the singer cutting throats, lusting for blood, and seeking vengeance and fury. The song ends with the singer wearing a mask on fire, burning for all they desire.
Overall, the lyrics of "Seven" paint a picture of a dystopian world filled with danger, betrayal, and violence. The singer navigates this world with a mixture of strength and despair, seeking some kind of fulfillment or revenge. The themes of darkness and sacrifice are particularly prominent, as the singer seems willing to do almost anything to achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Up a world, I'm mighty
I feel powerful, like a ruler of a whole world
Will like the TERROR INSTEAD
I choose to embrace fear and use it to my advantage
Aware I can see that I weep
I am conscious that I am shedding tears
Know only much more
I have gained knowledge that surpasses my previous understanding
Grasping within these eyes
I am comprehending and processing what I see
Dark desires lead to words
My secret and immoral wishes result in hurtful speech
That cut like knives
My words are hurtful and can wound deeply
Frozen in your tracks
You are immobilized with fear
No remorse embrace the wreck
I am accepting the destruction I cause without regret
Twisting down your spine
A sense of fear and dread is overwhelming you
Till the end of time
This feeling of apprehension will persist forever
It's fire and ice
The elements of passion and coldness coexist
Make for sacrifice
The cost of achieving something is high
No one there to catch you when you fall
You won't have any support or help if you fail
It's shadows and sin
The darkness and immorality are present
Enemies within
Your inner struggles and demons are your adversaries
You'll be fine, so cross the line
You'll be okay if you take the risk and push the boundaries
And tell me it all
Confess and reveal everything to me
Slivering the shapes of nothing
I see formless and empty things
Yesterdays promises dying
The pledges from the past are fading and losing their power
Oh, taken all that I need to bleed you
I have gathered everything I require to hurt and harm you
Gonna bleed you!
I will make you suffer and bleed
Cut your throat
To end your life by slashing your windpipe
Abandoned our hope
The hope for a better future is lost
Blood, morning, lusting for trail
Craving for violence and leaving a bloody trail in the morning
Break the trust from dawn to dust
Betray and destroy someone's trust constantly, from morning till night
Bring down the curtains on your final act of betrayal
End your treacherous deeds with a final, dramatic event
Empty hands with coil
Holding nothing but emptiness and failure
Feel your blood begin to boil
Sense a growing anger and frustration
Tales and fames are doomed
The stories and reputations are doomed to fail
Violently consumed
Devoured and destroyed with great force
Virtue or vice
Choices between what is right and wrong
Here to pay the price
Consequences must be faced as a result of choices
So dare on your own!
Have the courage to take risks and face challenges by yourself
Gimme hot blood budding
I desire passionate and wild emotions
Infect and pollute all that's pure
To corrupt and contaminate things that are innocent and untainted
Oh, dare my own journey through
Bravely venture through my own path
Vengeance and fury
Desire for revenge and intense anger
Screaming on eye for an eye
Demanding retaliation for a wrongdoing
Flashing all in anger
Showing intense and violent emotions
I curse the sky
Express frustration and contempt towards the universe
Demons saw me song
The devils observed me and made music
First your ear and then the tongue
The devil first tempts you with words, then actions
Wear this mask on fire
Wear a passionate and destructive facade
And burn, burn for all you desire
Set fire to everything you wish for and pursue it recklessly
No one near will catch you when you fall
You won't have any help from anyone if you stumble
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael Pinnella, Michael Romeo, Russell Boop
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@dannyfortressfantasymusic4745
Above all high and mighty
Will like a towering steed
A web of conceit that I weave
More wanting much more
Grasping with envious eyes
Dark desires lead to words that cut like knives
Frozen in your tracks, no remorse
Embrace the rack
Twisting down your spine 'till the end of time
It's fire and ice, make the sacrifice
No one there to catch you when you fall
It's shadow's and sin, enemies within
You'll be fine, so cross the line and damn it all
Slip into shades of nothing
Yesterday's promises die
More, taking more than I need to bleed you dry
Cut your throat
Abandon all hope 'blood-money lusting' portrayal
Break the trust from dawn to dusk
Bring down the curtains on you final act of betrayal
Empty hands recoil, feel your blood begin to boil
Tails and fangs or doom, violently consumed
It's fire and ice, make the sacrifice
No one there to catch you when you fall
It's shadow's and sin, enemies within
You'll be fine, so cross the line and damn it all
Virtue or vice? Will you pay the price?
When there's no one to catch you when you fall
So damn you all
Give me hot-blooded yearning
Infect and pollute all that's pure
More than my heart can endure
Vengeance and fury
Screaming and eye for an eye
Lashing out in anger
I curse the sky
Demon song is sung
First your ear and then your tongue
Wear this mask of fire
And burn for all you're desired
It's fire and ice, make the sacrifice
No one there to catch you when you fall
It's shadow's and sin, enemies within
You'll be fine, so cross the line and damn it all
@CageyTroller
Above all
High and mighty
Will like a towering steed
A Web of Conceit that I weave
More... wanting much more
Grasping with Envious Eyes
Dark desires lead to words
That cut like knives
Frozen in your tracks...
No remorse
Embrace the rack
Twisting down your spine
'till the End of Time
(chorus)
It's Fire and Ice - make the Sacrifice
No one there to catch you when you Fall
It's Shadows and Sin - Enemies within
You'll be fine, so cross the line and
Damn it all
Slip into Shades of Nothing
Yesterday's promises die
More, taking more than I need to bleed you dry
Cut your throat
Abandon all Hope 'blood-money lusting' portrayal
Break the trust from dawn to dusk
Bring down the curtains on your final act of betrayal
Empty hands recoil...
Fell your Blood begin to boil
Tails and Fangs of Doom
Violently consumed
(chorus)
It's Fire and Ice - make the Sacrifice
No one there to catch you when you Fall
It's Shadows and Sin - Enemies within
You'll be fine, so cross the line and
Damn it all
Virtue or vice?
Will you pay the price?
When there's no one to catch you when you Fall
... so Damn you All ...
(interlude)
Give me hot-blooded yearning
Infect and pollute all that's pure
More than my heart can endure
(oh)
Vengeance and Fury
Screaming an eye for an eye
Lashing out in Anger
I curse the sky
Demon song is sung
First your ear and then your tongue
Wear this Mask of Fire
And burn (burn)
For all you've desired
(chorus)
It's Fire and Ice - make the Sacrifice
No one there to catch you when you Fall
It's Shadows and Sin - Enemies within
You'll be fine, so cross the line and
Damn it all
@mindstorms44
Ide have to say that this is one of their best,no wonder theres no live footage of this being played.....theres a few covers of this on here and it's got to be one of the most intimidating things to have to play......astounding composition......Michael Romeo and CO the gift that keeps on giving!
@ether2006
stephen tarantos is quite insane
@lowreslireas
Such an underrated band
@hiramperez9194
Have a song called "seven" that is "7" minutes long on their "7th" studio album.
-TRACK NUMBER EIGHT
Hahahahaha XD
@stevenbriquette1408
Hiram Perez Meh, Oculus Ex Inferni is just an intro !
@ramiroezequiel2350
Hiram Perez Album released on 2007 :p
@SGRev1
Limesak Maybe they should've made that & Set the World on Fire one track. A 3-minute intro like Walls of Babylon. XD
@SGRev1
Limesak Maybe they should've made that & Set the World on Fire one track. A 3-minute intro like Walls of Babylon. XD
@stevenbriquette1408
yep ! Same for Overture + Nevermore :D
@WTFsenseilol
This song is seven minutes long... I love it when musicians pay attention to those little details ^_^