Vayden by definition is knowledge. The knowledge that the art of life is pl… Read Full Bio ↴Vayden by definition is knowledge. The knowledge that the art of life is play. They don't play for product or pay, or for notoriety or fame. They play because life is a game. One can either let a game sit and collect dust, or play it. It is Vayden's philosophy to play the game they love well, and to remember those who love them for it.

Vayden formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 2005, and currently reside in Los Angeles, California. They released their first full-length album, Children of Our Mistakes, in 2006, and have since shared the stage with many amazing artists, been on national and international tours, received extensive radio airplay and have played festivals for thousands of people. Their latest full-length album, Alone in the Sky, was recorded in Bremen, Germany, and was released on May 5th, 2013.

You can find Vayden's music at http://vaydenmusic.com.

The members of Vayden are:
Curtis Casey (vocals)
Armin Peterson (guitar)
Jeffrey Covey (bass)
Bruce Weitz (drums)

Enjoy the game.

Elysium
Vayden Lyrics

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I can't exaggerate,
How much these entertain,
A space inside my mind,
That I have tried so very hard to find,
It's hard to comprehend,
Just where this head has been,
A pure form of energy,
That I reached and I grabbed and I pulled and I had,

And I swore, I swore I'd never get this high but look at where I am

I'm feeling more then human,
I feel Unstoppable, I think I just found my cure,
You think it's just illusions,
Anything's possible,
Elysium has a door,
And it's all so unexplainable I know I don't ever want to leave,

You sit behind your desk,
Waiting for Friday's check,
Judging, my every word to see what,
What I'm really worth,
Well analyze numbers,
It is no wonder,
Your industry's slipping away
Cause it's lead by a man who had nothing to say.

(Chorus)

It's all your walls they're breaking down,
You can feel it through the ground.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Vayden's song Elysium express the feeling of being consumed by the power of music. The "entertain" refers to the melodies and lyrics that fill the singer's heart and mind with a sense of euphoria, drawing them into a new realm of consciousness that they've been desperate to find. This "pure form of energy" represents the ultimate rush that music can provide. The singer speaks of reaching out and grasping it, unable to believe they've attained something so overpowering. As they realize the impossibility of capturing such a feeling again, they swear never to let themselves reach such a tremendous high. The second verse then states that the music has accomplished something even more significant. The singer feels more than human, unstoppable, and as though they've found a cure. The feeling is so strong it scares them, with the lyrics describing the experience as "all so unexplainable." At this point, they've discovered a door to Elysium, meaning paradise or heaven. This paradise is only achievable because of music, and they never want to leave it.

The song then shifts its focus during the bridge: the singer criticizes the corporate world, where people sit at their desks waiting for their paycheck, analyzing numbers, and judging others' worth. The singer suggests that these people lack something vital, a connection to music and the ability to understand its power. In contrast, the corporate world's leaders seem to be lost, with "nothing to say." It's not clear whether the singer's criticism is directed at an individual or the entire system, but the point remains: music is essential, and those who deny its power inevitably slip into darkness. The song's chorus declares that all walls are breaking down, with a sense of freedom and elation that can be felt through the ground, suggesting the song's transformative power.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't exaggerate,
I cannot overstate

How much these entertain,
How much these provide entertainment

A space inside my mind,
A mental space

That I have tried so very hard to find,
That took great effort to locate

It's hard to comprehend,
Difficult to understand

Just where this head has been,
What thoughts have occupied my mind

A pure form of energy,
An unadulterated source of power

That I reached and I grabbed and I pulled and I had,
That I successfully attained

And I swore, I swore I'd never get this high but look at where I am
Despite not expecting such a level of achievement, here I am

I'm feeling more then human,
Experiencing superhuman feelings

I feel Unstoppable, I think I just found my cure,
I feel invincible and like I found a solution to my problems