Since then several more songs have been written and roughly produced, but the intention is to polish it all up during spring 2009 and complete a five song promo for label presentation.
Members:
Aleah Stanbridge - vocals (2009–2016; died 2016)
Juha Raivio - guitars (2009–2016)
Kai Hahto - drums (2013–2016)
Fredrik Normann - guitars (2013–2016)
Mattias Normann - bass (2014–2016)
On April 18, 2016, singer Aleah Stanbridge died from cancer at age 39. Two days later, Juha wrote on Facebook that the album has been ready to be released for a while and that the plans are still in motion. He's also planning to release Aleah's solo songs in the future.
Broken Mirror
Trees Of Eternity Lyrics
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A piece of me in your eyes
Reminds me of what's forgotten
I need to get closer to the fire
And feel my own reflection
A piece of me needs to die
A seed of the fatal kind
No roots to grow and and thrive
Some things weren't meant to stay alive
Aborted while still in mind
You gave me a sword to pierce the lie
Serrated edge for the demon inside
A moment I'm torn between two tides
But all I need I bear inside
Fear is a self-destructing fire
That burns what's dead and dry
Tears clean the wound that's left behind
When a shadow is forced to into light
You gave me a sword to pierce the lie
Serrated edge for the demon inside
A moment I'm torn between two tides
But all I need I bear inside
Broken mirror beauty divides
Though it's an illusion
It can cut like a knife
Don't try to give me
What I think I desire
It's mine to find
You gave me a sword to pierce the lie
Serrated edge for the demon inside
A moment I'm torn between two tides
But all I need I bear inside
The lyrics of Gallows Bird by Trees of Eternity are filled with themes of self-discovery and growth. The opening lyrics, "A piece of me in your eyes, reminds me of what's forgotten, I need to get closer to the fire, and feel my own reflection," suggests the singer is seeking to find themselves and rediscover parts of themselves that may have been lost or forgotten. The line, "A piece of me needs to die," further reinforces this idea as the singer acknowledges the need to let go of certain aspects of themselves in order to move forward.
The lyrics then shift to describe the idea of aborted potential, "A seed of the fatal kind, no roots to grow and thrive, some things weren't meant to stay alive, aborted while still in mind." This could refer to ideas, relationships or even aspects of the self that were cut short before they had a chance to fully develop. The singer then speaks of being given a sword to "pierce the lie," to cut through false beliefs or illusions that may be holding them back.
The final verses explore the idea of beauty being a "broken mirror" that can "cut like a knife." This suggests that beauty can be deceptive and ultimately harmful if not recognized for what it truly is. The lyrics end with the singer asserting their independence and the need to find their own path, "Don't try to give me what I think I desire, it's mine to find."
Line by Line Meaning
A piece of me in your eyes
Looking at you reminds me of a part of myself that I've forgotten
Reminds me of what's forgotten
Seeing that part of me again brings back memories I've lost
I need to get closer to the fire
I want to put myself in difficult situations that will challenge me
And feel my own reflection
So that I can see my strengths and weaknesses more clearly
A piece of me needs to die
I must let go of certain parts of myself that are holding me back
A seed of the fatal kind
These parts of me are poisonous and cannot be nurtured
No roots to grow and thrive
They cannot be turned into anything positive or useful
Some things weren't meant to stay alive
Certain aspects of myself are best left behind and not dwelled upon
Aborted while still in mind
I must stop myself from holding onto these self-destructive thoughts
You gave me a sword to pierce the lie
You have given me the strength and tools to confront my own false beliefs
Serrated edge for the demon inside
These tools will help me battle the negative forces within myself
A moment I'm torn between two tides
I am caught in a difficult decision between following what is easy and what is right
But all I need I bear inside
Ultimately, I have the ability to make the right decision within myself
Fear is a self-destructing fire
Fear can cause me to harm myself through inaction or negativity
That burns what's dead and dry
My fears will only destroy the parts of me that are not useful or healthy anyway
Tears clean the wound that's left behind
When I confront my fears, it may be painful, but it will also help me heal
When a shadow is forced into light
Confronting my negative thoughts and behaviors will bring them into the open and help me overcome them
Broken mirror beauty divides
The idea of perfection is a flawed one because it only leads to comparison and dissatisfaction
Though it's an illusion
The ideal of perfection is impossible to attain
It can cut like a knife
Trying to live up to perfection can only cause pain and damage
Don't try to give me what I think I desire
I must be careful not to pursue things that are not truly important or valuable to me
It's mine to find
I must find my own path and determine what truly matters to me
Contributed by Sebastian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-om3ks7rz7e
Разбитое зеркало
Искра, блеснувшая в очах -
В твоей душе моя частица
Забытого на языках
Огня: здесь лик мой отразится.
Без корня, стебля и цветов,
Отторгнуто судьбою семя
В душе, живущей миром снов,
Желаний обращённых в тени.
Ты дал мне меч разящий ложь,
Врага с моими же глазами.
Я разрываюсь через дрожь,
Освобождая свою память.
Гниль, мёртвое сжирает страх,
Огнём себе несущим гибель.
Но раны лечатся в слезах,
Нисходит свет во тьмы обитель.
Осколков красоты не трожь,
Иллюзия тебя изранит.
Ты дал мне меч разящий ложь.
Через него исход настанет.
@user-om3ks7rz7e
@@sidewinder5337 ага, знаю. Это был мой первый опыт. Позже я заново ещё раз перевёл. Вроде точнее получилось (упор сделан стихотворную технику, поэтому не без искажений).
В твоих глазах мелькнула часть меня —
Осколок, что напомнил о забытом.
Я приближаюсь к языкам огня,
Себя увидеть в зеркале размытом.
Осколок этот смерть должна отнять...
Судьбою обречённому зерну
Не прорасти, не расцвести цветами...
Вещам незавершённым не вернуть
Их жизнь. Себе их оставляет память.
Ты дал мне острый меч, разящий ложь,
Мой демон, что внутри, смертельно ранен.
Меня бьют волны, разрывает дрожь.
Но всё своё я сохранила в брани...
Наш страх — огонь, что гаснет сам собой,
Всё чёрствое и мёртвое снедая.
Омоешь раны горькою слезой,
Тень светом обратиться вынуждая
Ты дал мне острый меч, разящий ложь,
Мой демон, что внутри, смертельно ранен.
Меня бьют волны, разрывает дрожь.
Но всё своё я сохранила в брани...
Разбито зеркало. И красоты
Мираж в осколках как ножами режет.
Я не спасусь ни чем, что дашь мне ты
Лишь найденное мной меня утешит.
Ты дал мне острый меч, разящий ложь,
Мой демон, что внутри, смертельно ранен.
Меня бьют волны, разрывает дрожь.
Но всё своё я сохранила в брани…
@sanctussamael5686
Lyrics...
A Piece of me in your eyes
Reminds me of what’s forgotten
I need to get closer to the fire
And feel my own reflection
A piece of me needs to die
A seed of the fatal kind
No roots to grow and thrive
Some things weren’t to stay alive
Aborted while still in mind
You gave me a sword to pierce a lie
Serrated edge for the demons inside
A moment I’m torn between two tides
But all I need I bear inside
Fear is a self-destructing fire
That burns what’s dead and dry
Tears clean the wound that’s left behind
When a shadow is forced into lights
You gave me a sword to pierce a lie
Serrated edge for the demons inside
A moment I’m torn between two tides
But all I need I bear inside
Broken mirror
Beauty devides
Though it’s an illusion
It can cut like a knife
Don’t try to give me
What I think I desire
It’s mine to find
You gave me a sword to pierce a lie
Serrated edge for the demons inside
A moment I’m torn between two tides
But all I need I bear inside…
@seriskifotavrus6442
Лирика...
Часть меня в твоих глазах
напоминает мне о том ,что в забвеньи...
Я должна быть ближе к огню,
Что бы почувствовать моё отраженье...
Часть меня должна умереть...
У семени рокового вида
Нет корней, чтобы расти и цвесть,
Некоторые вещи невозможно оставить живя,
Искореняя бывшее,что до сих пор в памяти есть.
Ты дал мне меч, с тем что бы вскрыть ложь
Колкость души для демонов внутри
Мгновениями я разрываюсь между двумя потоками
Но все, что мне нужно, я несу внутри
Страх -это саморазрущающее пламя,
Что сжигает до смерти и иссушает...
Слёзы заживляют все раны,нанесённые тебе,
Когда тень выходит на свет
Ты дал мне меч, с тем что бы вскрыть ложь
Колкость души для демонов внутри
Мгновениями я разрываюсь между двумя потоками
Но все, что мне нужно, я несу внутри
Разбитое зеркало
Разделённая красота
Прикоснись-это иллюзия
Она может поранить,как нож
Не пытайся дать мне
То, что я думаю, я хочу
Это моё право искать!
Ты дал мне меч, с тем что бы вскрыть ложь
Колкость души для демонов внутри
Мгновениями я разрываюсь между двумя потоками
Но все, что мне нужно, я несу внутри
@MariaDiazskn
A piece of me in your eyes
Reminds me of what's forgotten
I need to get closer to the fire
And feel my own reflection
A piece of me needs to die
A seed of the fatal kind
No roots to grow and thrive
Some things weren't meant to stay alive
Aborted while still in mind
You gave me a sword to pierce a lie
Serrated edge for the demon inside
A moment I'm torn between two tides
But all I need I bear inside
Fear is a self-destructing fire
That burns what's dead and dry
Tears clean the wound that's left behind
When a shadow is forced into light
You gave me a sword to pierce a lie
Serrated edge for the demon inside
A moment I'm torn between two tides
But all I need I bear inside
Broken Mirror
Beauty divides
Though it's an illusion
It can cut like a knife
Don't try to give me what I think I deserve
It's mine to find
You gave me a sword to pierce a lie
Serrated edge for the demon inside
A moment I'm torn between two tides
But all I need I bear inside
@ashleyrodriguez696
I am incredibly saddened. After discovering this band, and listening to them all morning, and sharing them with my friends because I'm so blown away.. to finding out shes passed years ago. It truly has broken my heart this morning. I thank her for sharing her voice with the world. I'm sure it will live on in millions of us forever. LONG LIVE ALEAH!
@darkbrightflow9406
Ohh.. she has such a beautiful unique voice, may she rest in piece
@jordanzinser8248
Oh no god damn way... this is the second time this has happened to me in 5 years, then. The last time it was David Gold from Woods of Ypres. May they both rest in peace and know that their music lives on to comfort others.
@Wez666
@@jordanzinser8248 that's interesting as that happened to me too with Woods of Ypres. Such a great band I was devastated to hear David had tragically been killed
@SergeySavin1992
She is more alive for me, than lots of people around
@PiratePoppet85
🙏🌞💙💜🌞🙏 I just discovered this songs. I love you and I love this song 🌈💌🌟💫✨
@darkessence9042
@@PiratePoppet85 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, que 9',,,,,,,,,,,,
@freyaamberfolkvangr7678
Yes she is
@andresalvatore9337
i realize I am kinda off topic but does anybody know a good website to watch newly released movies online?
@estebanterrance5023
@Andre Salvatore Flixportal :D