They recorded a new demo, putting two new songs online to spread their new work.
In January 2002, Thomas Youngblood called on Thy Majestie for a support tour for the group Kamelot, but because of their new album, they were unable to accept the invitation. "The Lasting Power" was released in 2000, "Hastings 1066" was released in 2002, followed by "Jeanne d'Arc" in 2005.
Farewell
Thy Majestie Lyrics
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Solitude's my only fellow
My regrets are close to me
There's a story I never wrote
When I was young I saw an Angel's eyes
I see them in my mind
How I tried to tell you lies
Now is burning inside my veins
It wasn't my right to have your love
I caged my soul
I had to decide
"Feel your warmth or give my heart to the fight"
With sadness I chose
To live behind
An iced wall where feelings are confined
At last cruelty came
Through space and time
Devouring places empty like my heart
I've taken my soul
I've set it aside
Leaving love for an attractive lie
Then the sorrow grew in me
Carrying real perceptions
Showing all the lies
I'll always remember
The days we spent together
Rays of light above your hairs
You were mine but I had to play
Human race's favorite game
In these days of glory and splendor
Solitude's my only fellow
Then the sorrow grew in me
Carrying real perceptions
Showing all the lies
I'll always remember
The days we spent together
Rays of light above your hairs
You were mine but I had to play
Human race's favorite game
In the fight between heart and soul
I was obliged to play a role
maybe it was the only way out
To realize the peace in my lands
Thy Majestie's song Farewell speaks about the regrets and the pain one feels after letting go of a love that was true. The lyrics are steeped in melancholy and talk about the singer's choice of solitude instead of warmth. The lines, "In these days of glory and splendor, Solitude's my only fellow" talk about the singer's loneliness and how they are forced to live with their memories. The regret and remorse are evident in the lines, "My regrets are close to me, There's a story I never wrote," hinting at a tale that could have been written but couldn't be because of the singer's decision to let go of true love.
The song is about the conflict between the heart and the soul and the singer's ultimate decision to choose their soul over their heart. The lines "I had to decide, "Feel your warmth or give my heart to the fight", With sadness, I chose, To live behind An iced wall where feelings are confined" explain how the singer chose to keep their feelings and love hidden away rather than share them with the world. The song also talks about the pain and the sorrow that the singer has to face after choosing this path, "Then the sorrow grew in me, Carrying real perceptions, Showing all the lies, I'll always remember."
The song as a whole talks about the pain, regret, and sorrow that come with letting go of true love. It depicts the singer's inner turmoil and their ultimate decision to choose solitude over love, showcasing the consequences and the pain that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
In these days of glory and splendor
During this time of happiness and success
Solitude's my only fellow
I am alone
My regrets are close to me
I feel guilty for things I have done in the past
There's a story I never wrote
There is a tale that I never put on paper
When I was young I saw an Angel's eyes
When I was younger, I looked into the eyes of an angel
I see them in my mind
I still remember them vividly
How I tried to tell you lies
I attempted to deceive you
This grief will never erase
I will always feel this sorrow
Now is burning inside my veins
I feel angry and upset
It wasn't my right to have your love
I did not deserve your affection
I caged my soul
I trapped my innermost self
I had to decide
I needed to make a choice
"Feel your warmth or give my heart to the fight"
Should I embrace your love or focus on an internal struggle?
With sadness I chose
Sadly, I made my decision
To live behind
To exist in
An iced wall where feelings are confined
A frozen barrier that restricts emotions
At last cruelty came
Finally, cruelty arrived
Through space and time
Over many years and great distance
Devouring places empty like my heart
Ruining locations that held no significance, like my heart
I've taken my soul
I've claimed my innermost self
I've set it aside
I've placed it away from me
Leaving love for an attractive lie
Abandoning affection for a tempting falsehood
Then the sorrow grew in me
Eventually, my sadness intensified
Carrying real perceptions
Holding true beliefs
Showing all the lies
Revealing all of the deceptions
I'll always remember
I'll never forget
The days we spent together
The time we shared in each other's company
Rays of light above your hairs
Brightness shining on your head
You were mine but I had to play
You belonged to me, but I needed to follow a script
Human race's favorite game
Frequently-played game among people
In the fight between heart and soul
In the struggle between emotion and innermost self
I was obliged to play a role
I was required to act a specific way
maybe it was the only way out
Perhaps it was the lone escape route
To realize the peace in my lands
To attain tranquility in my life
Contributed by Alexis L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@carrotbirth3957
Never get tired of this song. Can't believe this isn't more popular
@-TheBugLord
same, AND IT WAS REMOVED FROM SPOTIFY! THE ANGER