In 2009, guitarists Dan Wright and George Harris began establishing their vision of a band that combines contemporary heavy music with powerful melodic vocals to create an epic and unique sound.
After writing their first album, they began searching for likeminded musicians to join the band and make their vision a reality.
Taking on bass player Matt Cox in 2012, with vocalist Michael Burrough and drummer Jai Patel joining in early 2013, the line up was complete and ready to take their music to the stage.
THE RAVEN AGE released their debut EP on July 5.
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Fleur de lis
The Raven Age Lyrics
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Maybe something to believe, is all our people really need
Have you lost your love, look in their eyes they've given up
Watch as all our homes are burned,
salvation a far cry which I will return
Take a look around how we've fallen from grace
I am the hand to liberate them
Heresy defeats the uncrowned king a
saviour peasant girl holds high the Fleur De lis
In the fire she burns with spirit
high for all eternity lives on her memory
Follow me on to reclaim the rightful king
We rise again and fight for him, for god has spoken to me
You must keep hope this land we walk upon is our home
This kingdom is now a shadow of it's
past and I condemn this game for thrones
Take a look around all they needed was faith
And now our souls have all awakened
Heresy defeats the uncrowned king a
saviour peasant girl holds high the Fleur De lis
In the fire she burns with spirit
high for all eternity lives on her memory
Fight with me, hold up high the Fleur de lis
Our future has us on our knees
So bury all these memories
Fight with me
Die for what is yours, to be free againOne last time, fight with me
Heresy defeats the uncrowned king a
saviour peasant girl holds high the Fleur De lis
In the fire she burns with spirit
high for all eternity lives on her memory
The lyrics to The Raven Age's song "Fleur de lis" speak to the power of faith and hope, as well as the struggle to overcome oppression and injustice. The song suggests that people need something to believe in, and that this belief can come from a higher power, such as God. The singer urges listeners to look around and see how far they have fallen, and to follow him in reclaiming the rightful king and fighting for freedom. The peasant girl who holds high the Fleur De Lis symbolizes the hope and spirit that can lead to a better future.
The chorus emphasizes the themes of hope and memory by repeating the lines "Heresy defeats the uncrowned king, a savior peasant girl holds high the Fleur De Lis, in the fire she burns with spirit high for all eternity lives on her memory." This suggests that the actions of one can inspire and live on forever, even in the face of defeat or death.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't you see a sign from god he came to me
The singer believes that there is a higher power that has bestowed upon them a message.
Maybe something to believe, is all our people really need
The singer believes that their people are in need of faith or a higher belief system to guide them through tough times.
Have you lost your love, look in their eyes they've given up
The singer is observing how a lack of faith has caused their people to lose hope and give up on life.
Watch as all our homes are burned, salvation a far cry which I will return
The artist sees destruction taking place around them and is determined to come back and provide a sense of salvation to their people.
Take a look around how we've fallen from grace
The artist is observing how their society has deviated from its righteous path.
I am the hand to liberate them
The singer is confident that they are the one to lead their people towards liberation and freedom.
Heresy defeats the uncrowned king a saviour peasant girl holds high the Fleur De lis
The line describes how a commoner has risen to fight for the cause of defeating an illegitimate leader.
In the fire she burns with spirit high for all eternity lives on her memory
The girl's passionate spirit lives on even after her physical passing.
Follow me on to reclaim the rightful king
The artist seeks to restore a leader who is the rightful ruler.
We rise again and fight for him, for god has spoken to me
The artist has been inspired by a message from a higher power to lead a revolution to restore the rightful ruler.
You must keep hope this land we walk upon is our home
The singer encourages their people to keep hope in the land they call home.
This kingdom is now a shadow of it's past and I condemn this game for thrones
The artist denounces the current state of their society and the corrupt and ruthless individuals who play power games.
Take a look around all they needed was faith
The singer sees that faith is all their people needed to overcome their struggles.
And now our souls have all awakened
The singer is pleased to see that their people have finally awoken to the power of faith and the importance of fighting for what is right.
Fight with me, hold up high the Fleur de lis
The singer calls on their people to join them in a fight for liberty and justice.
Our future has us on our knees
The artist is acknowledging that their people are in a difficult state and in need of liberation.
So bury all these memories
The artist wants to leave behind the negative memories of the past and focus on the bright future ahead.
Die for what is yours, to be free again
The singer believes that their people must be willing to sacrifice everything to regain their freedom.
One last time, fight with me
The singer is making a final call to their people to join them in the fight for liberation from oppression.
Contributed by Keira O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@robbae9231
The Raven Age is likely to become one of the rock/metal giants if they keep going like this.
Everything they make is really good. Love this band!!!
@darksquirrel7436
Yup they are indeed very good musicians
@Wrathchild1995
That's a given ;) They're amazing on their albums and just as amazing live <3 \m/
@DarkVileScream
If Avenged sevenfold went Metalcore they would be this
@BlackPhoenix331
@@Wrathchild1995 i cant wait to see them live this year
@prakharsrivastava8497
@@DarkVileScream naah i dont think so and i think they are overrated.
@stevenmael
Im not french, but the story of Jeanne d'Arc has always been one ive held dear to me, and im glad theres a song this epic about her.
@AI-ch3if
The fleur de lis is not really French either. It goes all the way back to ancient Babylon, and it's an occult symbol. Learn more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8ZqJkSdxKQ&list=PLUEEPawL8iXs0w94QnULy_zYP2PnLTfhF
@collinwatts9390
We must make these guys more popular amongst the metal community
@lemagnifique1573
This band is potential to become a big heavy metal band like A7X, Metallica, Slipknot, BFMV, or even Iron Maiden. Also because George is son of Steve Harris