The Encounter
Thalion Lyrics
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[man voice interpreted by Michael Kiske]
Loneliness
I feel inside me
Far beyond
I feel your soul into my body
I lost control
Let me be close to you
And hear what you have to say
Whatever I try I can't relieve your pain
I know our souls are ashes
But please carry on
Always joyful and smiling
Please go on
Let me feel that wind build again
You lost your innocence
It's all to be close to you
So stay, always, with me
So fair like the morning
That still brings
The cold of winter
I wait to take your hand
And try to live another day
My life is changing
Since that cold day of autumn
Some leaves fell on my face
I saw the life
Passing by
But now
I'm saying good-bye
The lyrics of Thalion’s song, The Encounter, are a melancholy meditation on loneliness, loss, and the transformative power of love. The opening lines of the song evoke a sense of isolation and longing that pervades much of the rest of the lyrics. The singer describes a deep feeling of loneliness inside himself that is so intense, it seems to extend beyond his own body and into the soul of another. He has lost control of his emotions and wishes and feels drawn to this other person as a way of alleviating his pain.
The singer pleads with the object of his affection to open up and share their feelings with him. He feels powerless to relieve their pain and seems resigned to the fact that their shared experience of life has left them both feeling like “ashes”. Despite this, he encourages them to carry on, to remain joyful and smiling, and to stay with him always.
As the song builds towards its conclusion, the singer’s focus shifts from the other person to himself. He reflects on how his life has changed since that fateful day in autumn when the leaves fell on his face. He has seen the passing of time and witnessed the fragility of life itself, but now he is ready to say goodbye, to let go of his pain and embrace the transformative power of love.
In summary, Thalion’s The Encounter is a poignant exploration of loneliness, loss, and the power of love to transform our lives. The lyrics are deeply emotional and resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of isolation or the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Loneliness
Feeling isolated and alone
I feel inside me
The loneliness is an internal emotion
Far beyond
The feeling is intense and extends beyond themselves
I feel your soul into my body
They feel a strong connection and presence of another person in themself
I lost control
They are unable to manage their thoughts and feelings
Of my wishes my emotions
Their desires and emotions are overwhelming and hard to handle
Let me be close to you
They want to be near the person they feel connected to
And hear what you have to say
They want to listen to the other person's thoughts and feelings
Whatever I try I can't relieve your pain
They feel powerless to help the other person in their suffering
I know our souls are ashes
They understand that everything is impermanent and fleeting
But please carry on
Despite the impermanence, they want the other person to keep living and be happy
Always joyful and smiling
They envision the other person as happy and optimistic
Please go on
They encourage the other person to continue living and being positive
Let me feel that wind build again
They long for the feeling of hope and optimism to return
You lost your innocence
The other person has experienced pain and hardship in life
It's all to be close to you
The desire to be close to the other person is worth the emotional pain and hardships
So stay, always, with me
They want the other person to stay in their life and be a source of comfort and happiness
So fair like the morning
The other person is beautiful and pure
That still brings
Despite the hardships, there is still hope
The cold of winter
The hardships and pain of life
I wait to take your hand
They want to support and comfort the other person
And try to live another day
Despite the hardships, they want to keep going and find happiness
My life is changing
Their life is in a state of transition
Since that cold day of autumn
Since something difficult and painful happened
Some leaves fell on my face
They experienced loss and sadness
I saw the life
They observed the impermanence and fleetingness of life
Passing by
Life goes on and is constantly changing
But now
Despite the struggles, they feel ready to move forward
I'm saying good-bye
They are letting go of something from their past and moving on
Contributed by Michael L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mariannakappa13
Loneliness
I feel inside me
Far beyond
I feel your soul into my body
I lost control
Of my wishes my emotions
Let me be close to you
And hear what you have to say
Whatever I try I can't relieve your pain
I know our souls are ashes
But please carry on
Always joyful and smiling
Please go on
Let me feel that wind build again
You lost your innocence
It's all to be close to you
So stay, always, with me
So fair like the morning
That still brings
The cold of winter
I wait to take your hand
And try to live another day
My life is changing
Since that cold day of autumn
Some leaves fell on my face
I saw the life
Passing by
But now
I'm saying good-bye
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@RBittencourton
Cara. Sabemos quando uma musica é realmente boa quando os anos passam e ela continua gerando conexão conosco. Participei como consultor do processo da banda Thalion na época e foi muito gratificante. Ouvindo hoje novamente percebo, que musica bonita! Os arranjos, as melodias, as orquestras e, é claro, o Kiske machucando o coração dos amantes da sua voz.
@Hugovarrior
Kiske forever. The most beautiful voice in the world.
@kiske1000
the voice of kiske is the best ever... thanx for the video
@RockCpr
Kiske,Jorn,Sammet..3 Legends Of Power Metal Ballads
@diegoleto3749
thumbs up forse Who listen this in 2016!!
Kiske is God
@EvilJester78
3.10.2019 Hail Kiske:-D
@valderwalisson3075
Esse vocal do Kiske nos traz uma paz , q timbre vocal bonito , potente .
@luiscarlosbmonteiro8619
Exatamente!
Geralmente o pessoa foca no refrão! Tudo bem, é poderoso e falar nesses termos do kiske é chover no molhado. Mas a parte linda de se ouvir do vocal do kiske é principalmente a primeira estrofe onde ele coloca uma voz tão aveludada que dá impressão que é um anjo cantando. Vá ter timbre bonito assim lá no espaço.
@valderwalisson3075
@@luiscarlosbmonteiro8619
Pois é acho vocal dele muito bonito , uma Tibre limpo e armonioso.
Tem gente q compara ele com Deris , eu vejo ambos ótimos vocalista até acho extensão vocal do Deris maior . Mas como disse voz Kiske e umas das mais bela q ouvi no rock ele faz transição do agudo e das notas altas para grave numa sutileza, não digo a seja melhor até pq melhor vocal para mim e Freddie Mercury.
@Thalisvalle
what a pitty this band did not continue on road. this song is so amazing, kiske always the best.