Members: Michael Sele (words & music, vocals, guitars, keyboards, programmi… Read Full Bio ↴Members: Michael Sele (words & music, vocals, guitars, keyboards, programming) Andi Zuber(bass) Mac Vinzens (drums) Ariel Rossi (guitars).

On AT THE END OF THE SEA, their third long player, THE BEAUTY OF GEMINA have chosen an itinerary which is loaded by far more rock elements, placing an emphasis on powerful guitar sounds stirred with a shot of gloomy electro sounds thus displaying an almost inexhaustible spectrum of expressive melodies and compositional refinement. With both DIARY OF A LOST (2007) and A STRANGER TO TEARS (2008), their prior albums, the band lead by its charismatic singer and songwriter Michael Sele conquered the international rock and wave scene by storm. Likewise in its still young band career it has achieved numerous successes, among which a number 1 hit in the Gothic Global Charts, an 8 week placement in the German Alternative Charts (DAC), giving acclaimed concerts in England, Germany, The Netherlands, Switzerland and Austria, playing as supporting act for The Smashing Pumpkins at the Hallenstadion in Zurich, the biggest concert hall in Switzerland.

Prophecy
The Beauty of Gemina Lyrics

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On my way to Jerusalem one night
And I feel the writings on the wall
On the wall
I think about what a wise man once said
If it's a lie then it's what I really hope
I really hope
Be the lights of Jerusalem at night
And a million stars are shinning far

Shinning far
What's the key to look everything I know?
That's when I keep hold of my lost dreams
My lost dreams

All their clothes gone
All their clothes gone
All their clothes gone
All their clothes gone

So the rain in Jerusalem all night
And I feared the writings on the wall
On the wall
I think about what a wise man once said
If it's a lie then it's what I really hope
I really hope
There are all these frontals suppose of mine
There are you
Who know my heart
Know my heart
Never used to stop and keep down
All these shadows on the wall

All their clothes gone
All their clothes gone

All their clothes gone
All their clothes gone

Overall Meaning

The Beauty of Gemina's song Prophecy is all about a journey to Jerusalem, where the singer contemplates the writings on the wall, and reflects on the words of a wise man. The imagery of the lights of Jerusalem shining in the night, and the million stars that glitter in the sky, highlight the beauty of the place. The lyrics also talk about holding on to lost dreams, and the importance of not giving up hope.

As the rain falls in Jerusalem, the singer also fears the writings on the wall, leading to a sense of foreboding. The lyrics explore the idea of fronts and masks that people wear, and the importance of knowing someone's heart, rather than judging them based on appearances. The repetition of the phrase 'All their clothes gone' throughout the song adds to the sense of vulnerability and stripping away of pretense.

Overall, the song Prophecy offers a poetic and reflective exploration of themes such as hope, wisdom, vulnerability, and the beauty that can be found in unlikely places.

Line by Line Meaning

On my way to Jerusalem one night
I'm heading to Jerusalem on a particular night.

And I feel the writings on the wall
Something foreboding is in the air--I sense it.

On the wall
It ties to the previous line, but is also symbolic of the greater message of the song.

I think about what a wise man once said
Someone I respect shared some sage words with me, and now I'm reflecting on them.

If it's a lie then it's what I really hope
In my heart of hearts, I'd rather it be untrue, even though it may be bad news.

I really hope
I reiterate, hoping for something deep down.

Be the lights of Jerusalem at night
There's something very beautiful and inspiring about the cityscape at nighttime.

And a million stars are shinning far
Adding to the beautiful description, the stars are bright and visible this night.

What's the key to look everything I know?
Now I'm questioning what's needed to fully understand everything I'm aware of.

That's when I keep hold of my lost dreams
In difficult and uncertain times, I cling to the hope, inspiration, and motivation these dreams once gave me.

My lost dreams
Reiterating the importance of these lost dreams, and how they help motivate through tough times.

All their clothes gone
Sudden, rather jarring imagery indicating loss, or the aftermath of something bad happening.

So the rain in Jerusalem all night
Rain is falling steadily throughout the night; the location is still significantly Jerusalem.

And I feared the writings on the wall
This time I'm specifically afraid of what's been written on the wall, symbolizing impending doom or tragedy.

There are all these frontals suppose of mine
A bit of a confusing line, but it seems to imply that there are distractions or unimportant issues getting in the way of the singer's goals and focus.

There are you
Suddenly the focus shifts to someone else who's present.

Who know my heart
This person knows the singer intimately and understands what they're going through emotionally.

Never used to stop and keep down
Things used to be easier, but now there's a persistent feeling of being weighed down by burdens.

All these shadows on the wall
The shadows serve as a metaphorical representation for problems and difficulties in the singer's life.

All their clothes gone
A repeating line for emphasis, reiterating the idea of loss and vulnerability.

All their clothes gone
Another repetition, hammering home how important this theme is to the song.

All their clothes gone
One more time... just in case the listener didn't catch it the first two times.

Contributed by Samantha J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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