Already with their debut “Truth To Promises” (1999 – Noise Records) Andy and his band delivered a strong piece of work which immediately gained the band a lot of attention and fantastic reviews. Andy, guitarist Cédric “Cede” Dupont and bassist Dennis Wohlbold became the creative core of the band, producing razor-sharp riffs and catchy melodies as if there was no tomorrow. Following a tour supporting MERCYFUL FATE, the band released their sophomore album “Sinctuary” (2000 – Noise Records), which managed to spread the name SYMPHORCE even further. Both fans and press hailed SYMPHORCE as one of the most promising and hopeful bands of the future, and they were right… The last few line-up problems were solved when guitarist/songwriter Markus Pohl and drummer Sascha Sauer joined the band. After playing a number of shows and festivals, the band devoted itself to the creation of new songs.
Now working with Metal Blade as their new partner, SYMPHORCE recorded their following two albums, “phorcefulAhead” (2002) and “Twice Second” (2004) at the House of Music Studios with Achim Köhler (BRAINSTORM, PRIMAL FEAR etc.) producing. “Energetic”, “modern”, “with real bite” are just some of the descriptions that the worldwide press gave the band. Through tours supporting the likes of KAMELOT and GRAVE DIGGER, as well as several festival shows, SYMPHORCE established themselves as a first-class international live act. Despite the difficulty of following up the press’ and fans’ favorite “Twice Second”, SYMPHORCE delivered once again. Everybody, from the last few skeptics to the true “phorceheads”, was equally surprised: “GodSpeed” showcased a band that had become a staple in the music world of 2005. Working with producer Dennis Ward (ANGRA, PINK CREAM 69) at the House of Music Studios, the band created a modern yet timeless album, far beyond the confines of so called power metal. A tour with SONATA ARCTICA and SYMPHORCE’s US live debut followed, making the band a worldwide name. In “Become Death” was released, the sixth album, featuring new drummer Steffen Theurer. Produced by Dennis Ward and mastered by Achim Köhler once again, “Become Death” is a true and unexpected progression for the band.
Drifted
Symphorce Lyrics
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so close, you ride side by side
into the temple of light into violence
over, and blinded by the white
You close your eyes
thy freedom rise
in different directions, in one life
One star to fall, behind the wall
Over the seas, over boundaries
over the martyr of sin
so what's the score, what did I take the trouble for
how can they give me anymore
Now taught by your state
trapped by your fate
it's do it or die, I can try
tell me who's to blame
moth to the flame
swollowed now up my soul
time passed my way
worn fools that pray
drifted away
your laughter stays
through my dismay
drifted away
Hearing you talk is like silence
Turning around to an empty space
Now locked in castes with rooms full of crimson
No sadness, no laughter in your face
What's mine is yours
surrounded by force
through rose colored eyes
a thin line
Not what you wear
Not what you fear
You're controlled by a modern might
Where eagles fly
reduced to a lie
that's when they hide in shadows
look back at the same
my deal with the pain
we're caught in an endless night
The song "Drifted" by Symphorce expresses a feeling of lost direction and being trapped in circumstances beyond one's control. The opening lines set the stage with an image of two people riding side-by-side into a temple of light and violence, but then becoming blinded by the white light. This white light could be interpreted as a metaphor for a spiritual journey with unexpected twists and turns. The lyrics also mention someone closing their eyes and their freedom rising, suggesting that this journey is not an easy one. The lines "One star to fall, behind the wall after the curtain falls" could possibly be interpreted as a statement about the fleeting nature of fame and fortune leading to disappointment and disillusionment.
Line by Line Meaning
So far away over rainbows
The subject is far away from anything good or bright.
so close, you ride side by side
Someone else is right beside them, but they still feel distant from them.
into the temple of light into violence
They are moving from a place of peace into chaos and danger.
over, and blinded by the white
They are overwhelmed and blinded by something bright.
You close your eyes
The subject closes their eyes in an attempt to escape reality.
thy freedom rise
They seek freedom but don't know where to find it.
in different directions, in one life
Their life is moving in different directions, but it's still the same life.
One star to fall, behind the wall
Someone or something important has been lost or hidden from view.
after the curtain falls
Something significant has ended or changed.
Over the seas, over boundaries
They are moving across great distances, breaking down barriers.
over the martyr of sin
They are moving past someone who has suffered because of their own wrongdoing.
so what's the score, what did I take the trouble for
They question the purpose behind their actions and wonder what they have gained.
how can they give me anymore
They feel like they have nothing left to give or receive.
Now taught by your state
They have learned from their past mistakes.
trapped by your fate
They feel like they are stuck in their current situation.
it's do it or die, I can try
They feel like they have to keep going, even if it means risking everything.
tell me who's to blame
They are looking for someone or something to hold responsible.
moth to the flame
They keep coming back to something dangerous or harmful.
swollowed now up my soul
Whatever they were pursuing has now consumed them entirely.
time passed my way
They feel like time has moved on without them.
worn fools that pray
Those who believe in something they shouldn't.
drifted away
They have been pulled away from something important or meaningful.
your laughter stays
Something about the other person still affects them, even though they are no longer together.
through my dismay
Despite everything, they still feel upset and anxious.
Hearing you talk is like silence
When the other person speaks, they don't hear anything at all.
Turning around to an empty space
They feel like they are alone, even when someone else is nearby.
Now locked in castes with rooms full of crimson
They are now trapped in a dangerous, violent situation.
No sadness, no laughter in your face
The other person shows no emotion or reaction.
What's mine is yours
They have given everything to the other person.
surrounded by force
They are being forced to be somewhere or do something they don't want to be/do.
through rose colored eyes
They were once hopeful and optimistic, but now see everything through a new lens.
a thin line
They are balancing on the edge of something important.
Not what you wear
The other person's appearance doesn't matter.
Not what you fear
The other person's fears are not important.
You're controlled by a modern might
Something or someone is controlling the other person and their actions.
Where eagles fly
Somewhere far away and unreachable.
reduced to a lie
Their life has been brought down to something false and deceitful.
that's when they hide in shadows
When something important is happening, they don't want to be seen or interfere.
look back at the same
Despite everything that has happened, the other person is still unchanged.
my deal with the pain
They are accepting their pain and working to deal with it.
we're caught in an endless night
They are stuck in a bad situation with no way out.
Contributed by Benjamin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@metalcreature74
Killer!
@bay3rn89
nice \m/