<… Read Full Bio ↴To-Mera is a progressive metal band from London, U.K., formed in 2005.
To-Mera began life as a project of Julie Kiss (ex-Without Face) and Lee Barrett (ex-Extreme Noise Terror, Disgust, Mussolini Headkick). After a series of lineups, the band stabilised in early 2005, after Tom MacLean met Kiss and offered his services as a guitarist. Kiss then enlisted the help of Ákos Pirisi as drummer for the band, and work commenced on writing material for a demo.
The intention was to fuse the musical interests of each of the members within a dark and atmospheric framework. As a result, To-Mera's style can be described as a mixture of the assorted metal sub-genres, classical music, and jazz.
The demo received a positive response on the internet and in various print publications (including being awarded "demo of the month" in both Zero Tolerance and Organ magazines), the demo was finally picked up by U.K. label Candlelight, and the band were offered a deal.
Once a permanent keyboardist was found in the form of Hugo Sheppard, the band spent the winter 2005/2006 writing material for their debut album. Transcendental was recorded in May 2006 at locations in west Hungary and London, again with producer Brett Caldas-Lima at the reins, and released worldwide in September the same year. Shortly before its release it was decided that, in order to function as a fully active band, continuing with a drummer based abroad would be logistically impossible; the decision was taken to part ways with Pirisi and Paul Westwood was brought in as his replacement in time for the band's debut shows.
Later in 2007, keyboardist Sheppard left the band for personal reasons. Hen, the guitarist and keyboard player from ultra-prog metal band Haken, replaced Sheppard shortly afterwards.
To-Mera worked on the follow-up to Transcendental throughout 2007. The album, Delusions, was released on 18th February 2008. A few days later, bassist and founding member Lee Barrett announced his departure from the band, stating that he would be "unable to fulfill any possible future touring or musical commitments" due to his other work. A replacement was quickly found in Mark Harrington.
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DEEP INSIDE
To-Mera Lyrics
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But finally she's free
But is she like the others -
Too scared to fly?
Spread your wings and rise
Hight towards the stars
'Forget all that's been
How life has changed
And my world's been turned
To dust time after time
And my heart
Frozen into ice again:
Does it make me who I am?'
It's time to follow your own path...
Are you master of your time here?
Are you master of your own fate?
Is it worth fighting?
Is it the end you seek?
'I'm ready to leave
I'm ready to go
But the pull of the past
Is far too strong
How can I let it go?
Let me go...'
You know the only life
You'll lose
Is the one
That's now yours
How will you go on?
Is your own choice...
'But even when
Just to live
Is an act of courage
Time flows
Relentlessly...'
Are you master of your
time here?
Are you master
Of your own fate?
Is it worth fighting?
To-Mera's song Deep Inside is a gripping exploration about finding the strength to let go of the past, taking control of your own life, and having the courage to pursue your truest desires. The opening stanza of the song talks about past wounds that may still hurt but the singer is finally free. However, there is a question that arises in the next line; is she like others who are afraid to spread their wings and fly? The following lines encourage her to take the leap and rise high towards the stars. The chorus questions the singer's ability to master her own life and fate, and if it's worth fighting.
In the second stanza, the singer is contemplating about how life has changed, everything has turned into dust, and how her heart has been frozen into ice. She then wonders if this is what defines her; what makes her who she is. The song then slowly builds up towards the end where the singer is ready to leave the past behind, but the pull of the past is far too strong. In the ending stanza, the singer is left with a final question, is it worth fighting for?
Overall, Deep Inside is a poignant song that delves deep into the human psyche, exploring the themes of resilience, courage, and self-discovery. The lyrics have a powerful and uplifting quality that speaks to the heart of the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Those wounds may run deep
Despite the depth of her wounds, she has ultimately found freedom.
But finally she's free
After enduring difficult experiences, she has finally obtained her freedom.
But is she like the others -
However, she wonders if she's similar to those who are too afraid to take risks.
Too scared to fly?
Is she too fearful to soar towards her goals?
Spread your wings and rise
She is encouraged to open herself to new possibilities and aim high.
Hight towards the stars
She should reach for the highest goals, like stars in the sky.
'Forget all that's been
She contemplates the idea of letting go of the past.
And all I've seen
Her experiences have shaped her, but she longs to move forward.
How life has changed
Her life has been transformed over time.
And my world's been turned
Her world has been flipped upside down multiple times.
To dust time after time
Her world has been destroyed time and time again.
And my heart
She further admits that these trials have hardened her heart.
Frozen into ice again:
Her heart has become cold, likely as a defense mechanism.
Does it make me who I am?'
She questions whether these past experiences define her as a person.
It's time to follow your own path...
It's time for her to find her own way in life.
Are you master of your time here?
She questions whether she has full control over her own life and circumstances.
Are you master of your own fate?
She again questions whether she has ultimate control over her destiny in life.
Is it worth fighting?
She ponders whether it's even worth fighting for what she desires in life.
Is it the end you seek?
She questions whether achieving her goals will truly fulfill her.
'I'm ready to leave
She admits that she's ready to move on from her past.
I'm ready to go
She's ready to embark on a new chapter in her life.
But the pull of the past
Nevertheless, she's held back by the influence of her past.
Is far too strong
It's difficult for her to escape the grasp of her past experiences and memories.
How can I let it go?
She's unsure how to release herself from the hold of her past.
Let me go...'
She pleads to let go of her past experiences and move on.
You know the only life
She acknowledges that the only life she risks losing is the one she currently has and knows.
You'll lose
If she doesn't take risks and pursue new paths, she'll lose the opportunity to truly live her life.
Is the one
She recognizes that her current life, while perhaps comfortable, isn't truly fulfilling her.
That's now yours
The life she's currently living isn't necessarily the life she should be living.
How will you go on?
She questions how she'll move forward and create a meaningful future for herself.
Is your own choice...
Ultimately, only she can determine the path she chooses to take in life.
'But even when
Finally, she reflects on the notion that even existing day by day can take courage in the face of adversity.
Just to live
Merely being alive and continuing on takes strength and bravery in challenging times.
Is an act of courage
She recognizes that simply persevering and living can be considered an act of bravery.
Time flows
Time moves forward, and events pass.
Relentlessly...'
Time doesn't wait or relent, and so she must keep moving forward through both good and bad times.
Contributed by Annabelle S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.