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.
Lies
Symphorce Lyrics
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You try to hide without it
The brightest sun did burn you blind
Where darkness dies, there's nothin' to find
All I do is summon you name
You hear my words, you're trapped in my game
As it runs right through my hands
When we're old maybe we'll understand
How can I deny my fears for being led astray
I hide the truth to find my way
And wearing someone else's face
I turn away but I can't hide
I'm caught inside a world of lies
Don't you go and you will see
Eyes forever closed, find your reality
If all seems lost and you can't find
You keep things in the ruins of my mind
These lyrics describe a sense of being trapped in a world of deception, where truth is difficult to discern and the singer is struggling to find their way through it. The first stanza begins with the singer declaring that others do not understand the situation they are in, and that they themselves are unable to escape it. They describe a sense of being blinded by the light of the sun, which has burned away the darkness but also leaves them with nothing to find. The second stanza continues in a similar vein, with the singer admitting that they are playing a game with someone, perhaps trying to deceive them, but it is ultimately a losing battle. The refrain repeats that this is a high price to pay, perhaps for the deception itself, but also for the fear of being led astray. In the final lines, the singer seems to be reaching out to someone else, encouraging them to discover their own reality and to seek out the truth, even if it is hidden within the ruins of the singer's own mind.
Overall, the song deals with themes of deception, fear, and the struggle to find one's own truth in a world that often feels like a lie. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been caught up in a game of deception, but that ultimately they are unable to keep up the facade and must face the truth of their situation. The final lines suggest a hope for redemption and for finding one's own way in a confusing and treacherous world.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you think you know all about it
You believe that you have complete knowledge about something or someone
You try to hide without it
You attempt to conceal yourself, perhaps because you're afraid of something
The brightest sun did burn you blind
The extreme light caused you to lose sight entirely
Where darkness dies, there's nothin' to find
If there is no darkness, then there is no hidden or secret matter to uncover
All I do is summon you name
My only action is to call your name, or I focus on nothing else but you
You hear my words, you're trapped in my game
You are caught in my deceitful plan or scheme, following my words under my control
As it runs right through my hands
As the situation, circumstance or experience goes out of control or is lost
When we're old maybe we'll understand
Perhaps when we're older, we'll gain greater awareness or knowledge of the truth
Because of what we are, this is a high price to pay
This is a significant sacrifice or burden for us to bear due to who we are or what we did
How can I deny my fears for being led astray
How can I refuse to acknowledge my anxieties of being misguided or deceived
I hide the truth to find my way
I conceal reality to achieve my own personal objective or goal
And wearing someone else's face
Pretending to be someone else, disguising one's true self
I turn away but I can't hide
I look away but it's not possible to conceal the reality forever
I'm caught inside a world of lies
I'm trapped living within a deceitful existence
Don't you go and you will see
Stay and you'll experience the actuality
Eyes forever closed, find your reality
The concealment of your sight, will help you discover the true knowledge of things
If all seems lost and you can't find
If you can't find a way or lost in direction
You keep things in the ruins of my mind
You preserve the memories of the destruction of my mind
Contributed by Blake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.