The Beautified Project was formed in London in 2004 by singer/songwriter An… Read Full Bio ↴The Beautified Project was formed in London in 2004 by singer/songwriter Andre Simonian. After releasing its first demo album ‘Serenades For Insanity’ the project moved to Andre’s homeland Armenia in 2006, where twin brothers, guitarist and back-vocalist Armen Shaverdian and pianist and back-vocalist Arlen Shaverdian joined the band as permanent members. Although the band has three official members, during their live performances they appear as five-piece, joining them a bass player and a drummer, both of whom are session musicians.

In May 2008 The Beautified Project released their first official album ‘Behind the Happy Mask…’ It became the first English-language album ever recorded in Armenia. It was produced by music producer Serj Melkonyan. The design of the album was handled by famous Armenian graphic designer Arvin Kocharian. It was nominated for ‘Best Rock Album’ and ‘Best Album Cover Design’ in 2009 Armenian Music Awards in California. The video for the song ‘Me and My Despair’ was the first video from Armenia which was aired by Mid-East MTV. ‘Behind The Happy Mask…’ went to become one of the best-selling albums of 2009 in Armenia.

In May 2010 The Beautified Project released their second official album, ‘Beyond the Butterfly’. The album was critically acclaimed by the Armenian media. Both the album and its first music video for the song, ‘Butterfly’, enjoyed chart success in various Armenian TV channels both in Armenia and abroad.

Band Members:

Andre Simonian (Vocals, Guitar)

Armen Shaverdian (Guitar, Vocals)

Arlen Shaverdian (Piano, Vocals)

Emptiness
The Beautified Project Lyrics

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Once again we walk alone
Through streets of broken homes
I hold on tight to your hand
Don't wanna lose the last thing I have

Then you look at me
Like I'm someone new
I keep wondering why

What I'm gonna do?

It's always the same
I'm lost in this place
You make it taste sour
I'm losing control

Emptiness

Has filled this place
But I'll find some space
To release this pain

Once again I fly alone
Through dreams of broken hopes
I hold on tight to my bed
Just to make sure I'm not dead

Then you come to me
With an empty smile

And your words of joy
Comfort me for a while

Overall Meaning

The song Emptiness by The Beautified Project appears to portray an individual who is feeling disconnected and alone in a world of brokenness. The lyrics suggest that the individual is holding on tight to the last thing they have - most likely referring to a relationship with someone else. However, even in the presence of this person, the individual still feels lost and unsure of what to do. The person they are with makes everything seem sour and the individual begins to feel like they’re losing control.

In the second half of the song, the individual appears to be in a dream state and mentions holding on tightly to their bed to ensure they’re not dead. This could be symbolic of the individual isolating themselves from the world and withdrawing into their own thoughts. The person they’re with comes to them, but the smile on their face seems empty and their words only comfort the individual for a short time. In the end, the individual is left with a feeling of emptiness that pervades their surroundings, but they still hold out hope that they will find some space to release the pain they’re feeling.

Overall, the song appears to be a commentary on the loneliness and disconnection that individuals can feel even in the presence of others. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but it’s clear that the singer is struggling to connect with the people around them and is searching for a way to release the pain they feel.

Line by Line Meaning

Once again we walk alone
We are taking a walk all by ourselves once again

Through streets of broken homes
The streets are filled with broken homes

I hold on tight to your hand
I cling on to your hand tightly

Don't wanna lose the last thing I have
I don't want to lose the last thing I possess

Then you look at me
At that moment you glance over to me

Like I'm someone new
You look at me as if seeing me for the first time

I keep wondering why
I'm constantly perplexed as to why

What I'm gonna do?
What am I supposed to do?

It's always the same
This always happens

I'm lost in this place
I'm generally unsure of where I am

You make it taste sour
You've made it become bitter