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)
The Sacrifice
Symphony X Lyrics
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While you lay there in submission
Forbidden desire
Alone in the moonlight hearts afire
Burn away our inhibitions
When the stars lose their fire
And night steals the morning away
I will stay, I will stay here with you my love
Sacrifice a heart beat away from paradise
All my reasons given way to temptation
Fear and shame
Looking for someone else to blame
We're devoured by these foolish accusations
With every fleeting breath I take
Maybe a love was a mistake
Eternal life I traded for one moment beside you
When the stars lose their fire
And night steals the morning away
Forever and the day
I will stay, I will stay here with you my love
When the stars lose their fire
And night steals the morning away
Forever and the day
When the stars lose their fire
And night takes the morning away
Forever and the day
I will stay, I will stay here with you my love
The lyrics of Symphony X's song The Sacrifice are an exploration of love, desire, and the choices we make in pursuit of these emotions. The opening lines describe the singer's lover as singing sweet lullabies with her eyes, as the singer lays beside her, feeling a sense of submission. The song then delves into the idea of forbidden desire and how it can fuel the flames of love. The lines "Alone in the moonlight hearts afire/Burn away our inhibitions" suggest that the lovers are willing to sacrifice anything in the name of passion.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more introspective, focusing on the decisions and sacrifices made in the name of love. The lines "Sacrifice a heartbeat away from paradise/All my reasons given way to temptation" suggest that the singer has given up everything in order to be with his lover. However, there is also a sense of shame and fear, as he looks for someone else to blame for the choices he has made.
The chorus of the song, with its repeated refrain of "When the stars lose their fire/And night steals the morning away/Forever and the day/I will stay, I will stay here with you my love," reinforces the sense of commitment and devotion that the singer feels towards his lover. There is a sense that, no matter what sacrifices he has made or what obstacles they may face, he will remain by her side through it all.
Overall, The Sacrifice is a powerful exploration of the complexities of love and desire, and the sacrifices that we are sometimes willing to make in pursuit of these emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Your eyes singing to me sweet lullabies
The way you look at me makes me feel comforted and relaxed.
While you lay there in submission
You let go of your inhibitions and allowed yourself to be vulnerable.
Forbidden desire
Our attraction to each other goes against what is considered socially acceptable.
Alone in the moonlight hearts afire
Despite being alone, we burn with passion and longing for each other.
Burn away our inhibitions
Let's forget about our fears and doubts and give in to our desires.
When the stars lose their fire
When everything else fades away and nothing else matters.
And night steals the morning away
When time feels insignificant and we're lost in the moment.
Forever and the day
For all eternity.
I will stay, I will stay here with you my love
I want to be with you always, through all of life's ups and downs.
Sacrifice a heart beat away from paradise
Giving up everything for a chance at a blissful love.
All my reasons given way to temptation
I'm willing to let go of my doubts and fears in order to be with you.
Fear and shame
The emotions that hold me back from fully surrendering to my love for you.
Looking for someone else to blame
I'm struggling to come to terms with my own feelings, so I project them onto others.
We're devoured by these foolish accusations
Our doubts and fears have taken over and are destroying our chance at happiness.
With every fleeting breath I take
Every moment with you is precious and fleeting.
Maybe a love was a mistake
I'm starting to question whether this love is worth the sacrifices.
Eternal life I traded for one moment beside you
In this one moment with you, I have found more fulfillment than a lifetime without you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael Pinnella, Michael Romeo, Russell Boop
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jada
on Children of a Faceless God
so cool but to much rock in the back round.