Sidenote: Not to be confused… Read Full Bio ↴The Covenant is Dutch heavy metal band.
Sidenote: Not to be confused with the Black Metal band Covenant which was later forced to change its name to The Kovenant. This band was responsible for the albums "In times before the light" and "Nexus Polaris".
Neither with Covenant is a Swedish synthpop trio. Their debut album, Dreams of a Cryotank, rapidly gained cult status among the European electronic music scene after its release in 1994.
Also an English Prog Rock band
Also a Basque Post Metal band
Control
The Covenant Lyrics
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Ways once important now revealed as false
Again the fear to go
And the longing for a home
Like a filter always my own projections
On the things that I experience
Trying to outrun
The stench of my decay
My memories are frozen
Falling apart
My brains are broken
In the barren fields new domains unveil
Where every impression is a mountain to climb
Put down my last defence
Floating, feeling the flow
Sometimes encounters we touch like swords
But as the warmth comes we fade
Desires remaining unspoken
The words are lost
The lyrics of The Covenant's song Control touch on themes of self-discovery, fear, and uncertainty. The first stanza explores how the singer has strayed from their chosen path, finding that the things they once held dear are now revealed to be false. Despite feeling lost and unsure of where to go next, they find comfort in their own projections, using them as a filter for their experiences.
The second stanza speaks to the pain and decay that the singer feels within themselves. They describe living within frames and having frozen memories, suggesting that they feel stuck and unable to move forward. However, they also find a sense of hope in new domains that are unveiled in barren fields. Though every impression feels like a mountain to climb, the singer is willing to put down their defenses and allow themselves to float with the flow.
The final stanza touches on the fleeting nature of human connection. Sometimes these encounters feel intense, like touching swords, but they never seem to last. The singer is left with remaining desires that go unspoken, and words that are ultimately lost.
Overall, the lyrics of Control convey a deep sense of uncertainty and vulnerability. The singer is in a state of transition, grappling with the pain of letting go of what they once knew and the fear of stepping into the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
From the chosen path worlds pass in distance
As time passes, the things that seemed important and relevant to me before now seem distant and far away.
Ways once important now revealed as false
I now realize that the paths I took before, which seemed important to me, were actually false and misguided.
Again the fear to go
Despite this realization, I'm still afraid to venture out and explore new paths.
And the longing for a home
At the same time, I feel a strong sense of longing for a place where I belong and can call home.
Like a filter always my own projections
Whenever I experience something, the way I interpret it is influenced heavily by my own preconceptions and biases.
On the things that I experience
This applies to everything I see, hear, touch and feel.
Trying to outrun
I'm always trying to escape or run away from certain negative aspects of myself, which I find hard to deal with.
The stench of my decay
These negative aspects often include feelings of decay, decay and decay.
Living within frames
My perception of reality is often limited and constrained by certain mental, emotional and social 'frames'.
My memories are frozen
Some of my strongest, most vivid memories seem to be stuck and unable to move or change.
Falling apart
I feel like I'm slowly coming apart at the seams, or like my sense of self is deteriorating in some way.
My brains are broken
This may be due to some sort of trauma, mental illness or other issues which have damaged my brain or psyche.
In the barren fields new domains unveil
Despite all this, I'm beginning to discover new, unexplored areas within myself and/or the world around me.
Where every impression is a mountain to climb
However, exploring these new areas is difficult and requires a lot of effort and courage.
Put down my last defence
I'm surrendering my last excuses and barriers to personal growth.
Floating, feeling the flow
I'm letting go of control and allowing myself to be carried along by the natural flow of events and emotions.
Sometimes encounters we touch like swords
Inevitably, some of my interactions with others will be intense, difficult, or potentially harmful.
But as the warmth comes we fade
Despite this, we can also experience moments of connection and warmth, which can bring us together and help us feel less alone or alienated.
Desires remaining unspoken
There are certain desires, needs or fears which I haven't been able to express or communicate to others, whether out of shame or feeling unheard or misunderstood.
The words are lost
These desires may never be fully expressed or resolved, which can lead to a sense of frustration or sadness.
Contributed by Kaelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gwen Korinek
I have forgotten about this... and am extremely grateful that someone uploaded it <3
HardStyleSerson
First time heard, forever loving this
ANTjdb
For those wondering, it's a b-side to the Final Man single; track 3
Ambrosia Darling
WOuld be nice to hear a womans voice sing this song~ <3
MegaMikss
BRAVO FOREVER !!! GREETINGS FROM THE ANCIENT EMPIRE OF SERBIA
Ольг Штыков
Great song!
André Sauer
This actually reminds me more of the matrix, but as far as eve goes, it does have a very gallente feel to it.
MoreGun89
That worked like a charm. Definitely a last resort if I can't find something. Thanks so much!
Синтетик Сергеев
зачетный музончик ))
eclipseNF
covenant is amazing