Reaching Tempestt´s roots we have to return to the 90´s mus… Read Full Bio ↴English:
Reaching Tempestt´s roots we have to return to the 90´s musical scene of São Paulo. At that time, names like Angra and Shaaman were beginnig to be heard. Brazil was not inserted in the agenda of great international concerts yet and the Internet was only for few people at that time. Heavy rock was restricted only to some clubs and maybe some big bands that eventually made concerts. Despite the difficulties many great bands and good musicians started to appear and Tempestt is one of them. They started in the middle of 1.999 playing covers. Journey, Kansas, Europe, Queen, Bon Jovi and Dream Theater, were some of it. The form that Tempestt played those songs, starts to bring more and more fans. Soon, Tempestt was playing with great musicians, like Billy Sheehan and was chosen as Jeff Scott Soto´s band in his concerts in Brazil. A little later, the band figured out that they also could start to write their own songs. On this debut album, it is easy to see the individual talent of each musician and how the years of union as a band were important to them. Listening just to a few songs is possible to figure that the band is prepared and ready to be part of the international hard/heavy scenario.
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Para se chegar nas raízes do Tempestt é necessário retornar ao criativo cenário musical de São Paulo dos anos 90 – que gerou nomes como Angra e Shaaman.Naquela época, o Brasil ainda não estava completamente inserido na agenda de shows das grandes bandas internacionais e a internet apenas engatinhava. Dessa forma o cenário musical para o rock pesado ficava restrito a apenas alguns clubes do gênero e aos poucos títulos que os grandes selos lançavam. Ainda assim foi uma época extremamente produtiva e muitos talentos despontaram nos mal iluminados palcos paulistas.Esse é o caso do Tempestt, que começou sua trajetória em meados de 1.999 tocando covers de bandas como Journey, Kansas, Europe, Queen, Bon Jovi e Dream Theater. O que chamava a atenção do público era exatamente a forma que essas músicas eram executadas, e logo a banda de covers tinha uma legião de admiradores.Em pouco tempo de estrada, o Tempestt tocou com Billy Sheehan e foi escolhido como banda de apoio para o vocalista Jeff Scott Soto em sua turnê pelo Brasil.Não precisou de muito tempo para que os integrantes da banda percebessem que eles também poderiam criar suas próprias composições e foi exatamente isso que eles fizeram.Nesse álbum de estréia é possível notar o talento individual de cada músico e o quanto esses anos de união como banda foram importantes para a sua técnica. Fica claro após ouvir algumas faixas que a banda está preparada e pronta para fazer parte do cenário hard/heavy internacional.
Faked by Time
Tempestt Lyrics
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Times that I can't rewind
Locked anguish, unsolved past
Wish I could leave behind
Findin' ways to keep goin'
Anything for survival
Sometimes choosing the
Sometimes faking my will
Domain
I'll stay away from pain
Inside me
Nobody really cares
Betrade
By myself trying go transcend
Through the life's days between pressure
You must learn everything you'll need
Can you give them what they're expecting?
Day by day you're faked by time
I put myself in people's place
And share all their sadness
I would call them right now
If i could remember their faces
Lost in empty delusions
No one will stand for me now
With the time goes my wickness
Bringin' cold stare to my eyes
Disguised
I'll please everyone I need
Smile
Fitted for the moment
Betrade
By myself trying to transcend
Through the life's days between pressure
You must learn everything you'll need
Can you give them what they're expecting?
Day by day you're faked by time
The lyrics to Tempestt's song "Faked by Time" are a reflection on the struggles of dealing with past pain and inner turmoil while still trying to keep up appearances and please those around you. The imagery of pictures on an old wall that cannot be rewound represents the burden of memories and unresolved issues that the singer wishes they could leave behind. They are searching for ways to keep going, even if it means putting on a facade and faking their will.
The chorus emphasizes the pressure to meet others' expectations and the toll it takes on the individual. The line "day by day you're faked by time" is a poignant statement on the relentless passage of time and the challenge of facing each day when you feel like you're pretending to be something you're not. The singer's desire to reach out to others and share their sadness, but feeling lost in their own delusions, speaks to the isolation that can come with struggling internally.
The final stanza reinforces the theme of putting on a mask and hiding one's true self, with the phrases "disguised" and "fitted for the moment." The singer is trying to transcend their struggles and find a way to please those around them, but at what cost? Ultimately, the lyrics to "Faked by Time" encourage listeners to embrace their true selves and not succumb to the pressures of conformity and societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Pictures lie on my old wall
I have pictures on my wall from my past that don't accurately represent what actually happened.
Times that I can't rewind
I can't go back and change what happened in my past.
Locked anguish, unsolved past
I'm holding onto pain from my past that I haven't been able to resolve.
Wish I could leave behind
I want to move on from my past and let go of the pain that's holding me back.
Findin' ways to keep goin'
No matter what happens, I'm doing my best to keep moving forward through life.
Anything for survival
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to survive and keep going.
Sometimes choosing the wrong path
I've made mistakes in my life and sometimes have made choices that weren't the best.
Sometimes faking my will
There are times when I fake my emotions and pretend to be okay, even when I'm not.
Domain
I'm trying to protect myself from experiencing pain by avoiding certain situations or people.
I'll stay away from pain
I'm avoiding anything that might cause me emotional pain or harm.
Inside me
I feel like I'm alone and no one else understands what I'm going through.
Nobody really cares
I feel like no one really cares about me or what I'm going through.
Betrade
I'm trying to improve myself and transcend my current situation.
By myself trying go transcend
I'm working on bettering myself and becoming a better person, even if it means doing it alone.
Through the life's days between pressure
Life is filled with pressure and challenges, and I have to navigate them as best I can.
You must learn everything you'll need
I have to learn from my experiences and mistakes so that I can grow and improve.
Can you give them what they're expecting?
I feel like people have certain expectations of me, and I sometimes struggle to meet them.
Day by day you're faked by time
Each day feels like a struggle to keep up with the demands of life, and I often feel like I'm just going through the motions.
I put myself in people's place
I try to empathize with others and understand their struggles.
And share all their sadness
I want to be there for others and help them through their own struggles and pain.
I would call them right now
I wish I could reach out to those I care about, but sometimes I struggle with remembering their faces or who they are.
Lost in empty delusions
Sometimes I feel lost and like I'm not living in reality, but instead in my own delusions or fantasies.
No one will stand for me now
I feel like I'm on my own and there's no one there to support me through my struggles.
With the time goes my wickness
As time goes on, I feel like my weaknesses become more apparent and harder to hide.
Bringin' cold stare to my eyes
My struggles and pain have made me feel numb and emotionless at times.
Disguised
I'm often hiding my true feelings and emotions from others, putting on a facade for their benefit.
I'll please everyone I need
I try to make everyone else happy and satisfied, even if it means sacrificing my own needs or desires.
Smile
I try to put on a happy face and smile through my pain and struggles.
Fitted for the moment
I'm able to adapt and change myself to fit whatever situation I'm in or whoever I'm with.
Can you give them what they're expecting?
I feel like there are certain expectations of me that I struggle to meet, and it's a constant source of anxiety and stress.
Day by day you're faked by time
Each day feels like a struggle to keep up with the demands of life, and I often feel like I'm just going through the motions.
Contributed by Samuel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Ricco4U09
Through the life's days between pressure You must learn everything you'll need Can you give them what they're expecting? Day by day you're faked by time
@sunshine20659
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