Syrian is an Italian Futurepop, synthpop band, formed by Andylab (Vocals, S… Read Full Bio ↴Syrian is an Italian Futurepop, synthpop band, formed by Andylab (Vocals, Synthesizers, Vocoder) and Voyager (Synthesizers, Production, Vocoder). The band was once signed to A Different Drum, the largest Synthpop record label in the world in the early to mid 2000s.

Syrian has released 5 albums, 4 singles, 1 EP and 2 compilation albums since 2003.
In 2005, Syrian performed live in the US.
As of 2016 the band continues to perform live shows in Europe, while maintaining an active presence on the internet with their fans.

In late 2016 Syrian posted a short video on YouTube with track snippets, which indicated a new album was in the works for 2017. However, the release was delayed and was eventually released on September 3, 2018.

Helium
Syrian Lyrics

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So far away
So far away from home
A new life
In a dying world

Cities in ruin
Taken by storm
Red warriors fight

An endless war

Fire and steel
Leather and blood
I raise my sword
And the enemy falls

I am the warlord of Mars

Overall Meaning

The song "Helium" by Syrian is a post-apocalyptic themed song about a character who has left their home behind to start a new life in a world that is slowly dying. The lyrics "So far away, so far away from home" express the feeling of loneliness and isolation that comes with being in a new place that is completely different from what they know. However, the character seems to have embraced their newfound life despite the destruction and chaos that surrounds them.

The next lines "cities in ruin, taken by storm" paint a vivid image of the destruction and devastation that has befallen the world. The "red warriors" mentioned in the song are likely a reference to the enemy, who the character is fighting against in an "endless war." The lines "fire and steel, leather and blood" and "I raise my sword and the enemy falls" depict the character as a fierce and powerful warrior who is able to take down their enemies with ease.

The final line "I am the warlord of Mars" is a reference to the idea that the character has become a powerful leader in the midst of all the chaos. Overall, the lyrics of "Helium" tell the story of a character who has found a new purpose in life despite the harsh realities of their current situation.

Line by Line Meaning

So far away
The distance between myself and my true destination is vast.

So far away from home
I am in a place foreign to my origins and lost my sense of belonging.

A new life
My current reality is different from the life I knew before.

In a dying world
The world around me is crumbling and fading away.

Cities in ruin
The cities I once knew and loved are now completely destroyed and unrecognizable.

Taken by storm
The cities were overthrown rapidly and violently.

Red warriors fight
Those who resist the enemy, do so with tremendous strength and determination.

An endless war
This conflict has no apparent end in sight, contributing to the sense of hopelessness and despair.

Fire and steel
In this world, destruction and cruelty rules the day.

Leather and blood
To survive and fight requires the use of force and a nearly ruthless mindset.

I raise my sword
In order to survive and thrive in this new reality, I must engage in battle myself.