Veil of Maya originally formed after melodic death metal band Insurrection broke-up, which led to members Marc Okubo (lead guitar) and Sam Applebaum (drums) to begin a new project. Okubo and Applebaum were joined by bassist Kris Hilger, guitarist Timothy Marshall and vocalist Adam Clemans; who all decided on naming the band Veil of Maya.
After recording a demo in 2005, the band inducted guitarist Scott Okarma into the group in 2006 while they played and booked shows in their local area. With Okarma's inception, Veil of Maya at this point were a six piece that employed three guitarists, however, both Marshall and Okarma shortly thereafter left the band, and the members found Bryan Ruppell to replace them both.
With this five member line-up, the band recorded, self-produced and released their debut full-length album All Things Set Aside through Corrosive Recordings in 2006. After this debut, vocalist Clemans and guitarist Ruppell would both leave the group, which then had Veil of Maya in search for a new vocalist which led to them discovering 20-year old Brandon Butler, who was formerly part of a Christian metal band named Iscariot. Butler joined in 2007, however, the band decided not to search for a new rhythm guitarist, thus leaving Veil of Maya as a four piece.
After Butler's inception and after gaining exposure through tours and interviews, Veil of Maya signed with Sumerian Records in January 2008. Sumerian manager Shawn Keith and founder Ash Avildsen were both reportedly very ecstatic and interested in signing the band. Veil of Maya's second album, The Common Man's Collapse was recorded with Butler in 2008 and released the same year. Being Veil of Maya's first album through the much larger label that Sumerian is, it was produced in better quality than their debut. After this release, the band parted ways their original bassist Kristopher "Kris" Higler in 2009, he was replaced by Matthew Pantelis.
After their second album's release, the following several months held extensive touring before the writing and recording for the group's third full-length, [id] began. [id] was released on April 6, 2010, and reached number 107 on the Billboard 200. The band worked again with producer Michael Keene from The Faceless for this album, who previously produced The Common Man's Collapse. The album's name was derived from the main character of the PlayStation game Xenogears, the album itself also holds several concepts and references to other topics in popular culture, especially television shows.
After [id], Pantlis as well left the band, which lead to Dan Hauser replacing him in 2010, the band's current bassist. On January 13, 2012, Sumerian Records released a teaser for Veil of Maya's most recent album, Eclipse. On January 17, the single "Vicious Circles" was released onto the iTunes Store. Eclipse was then released on February 28, 2012 and was produced by Periphery guitarist Misha Mansoor.
In 2017, Veil of Maya released the album "False Idol". It is their second album to feature vocalist Lukas Magyar.
In 2018, Veil of Maya released the album "[m]other".
Codex
Veil of Maya Lyrics
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A true test of being, a struggle in us all to be human
We all possess the most raw and natural power deep inside
Standing there in the moment
In the position to live now
Temptation won't control me
In the position to live now
We all know there is something more to our lives
Savage and clean the body still receiving, a message
The code to greatness
A known true cure to us all
These lyrics from Veil of Maya's song Codex describe the internal struggle and journey that every human experiences. The first line "imprisoned in all of us, a journey" suggests that this struggle is a shared experience that is part of the human condition. The next few lines continue this idea, explaining that this struggle is a true test of our humanity and involves tapping into our raw, natural power.
The chorus switches to a more personal perspective, with the singer expressing their determination not to be controlled by their impulses and temptations. They emphasize that they are in the position to live in the present, rather than being held back by the past or controlled by desire. The final lines suggest that this struggle holds the key to greatness and is a universal cure for everyone.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to embrace the struggle of being human and to strive for greatness by staying true to themselves and resisting negative influences.
Line by Line Meaning
Imprisoned in all of us, a journey
As humans, we are all on a journey in life and sometimes feel trapped by our own limitations.
A true test of being, a struggle in us all to be human
Being human is a challenge, but it is what defines us and makes us who we are.
We all possess the most raw and natural power deep inside
Every individual has immense potential and strength within them that is waiting to be unlocked.
Standing there in the moment
Sometimes we find ourselves in a pivotal moment that can alter our path in life forever.
In the position to live now
We have the opportunity to live in the present moment and make the most of it.
Temptation won't control me
We have the power to resist negative influences or temptations that may try to sway us off our path.
We all know there is something more to our lives
Deep down, we all have a sense that there is a greater purpose or meaning to our existence.
When the inner core beckons
Our intuition or inner voice can guide us towards our true purpose or calling in life.
Savage and clean the body still receiving, a message
Even when we push ourselves to our limits and face challenges, our bodies and minds are still capable of receiving important messages.
The code to greatness
By tapping into our inner strength and potential, we can unlock the key to achieving greatness in life.
A known true cure to us all
Discovering our true purpose and unlocking our inner strength can have a transformative effect on our lives, and be a cure for many of the challenges we face.
Contributed by Carter A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TheBallinCollin96
This has been one of my favorite songs since it came out. These melodies are almost tear-jerkingly beautiful.
FADUMO B
KloWn694 lol
NoahCanFB
Bought the album on amazon music and for whatever reason the last 2 songs (including this one) got deleted which pisses me off as this and unbreakable are ny favorite songs on [id]
TheBallinCollin96
@NoahCanFB Amazon's raggedy for that
Cotey Bradbury
One of their best songs. I love all of it.
Bel Vermillion
Best song in this album 🔥
AK
I prefer The Higler, this is close 2nd for me though 🔥
Alex Black
This is Veil of Maya's best album.
Zakk Holguin
2020 and this is even more factual.
BeanDoggins
It's a banger