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There is also a female fronted, melodic metal band named Venia that uses violin and has vocals on Christian topics.
http://www.veniaband.com
Illusion
Venia Lyrics
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Feel its beauty
Life is like dancing on roses
On roses with thorns
Like the thorns on the head
Of the suffering Christ
Through His wounds we are healed
We are free to keep going
Through this life of great pain and misery
I′ve seen so many perfect lives
I've seen so many perfect lies
Nothing ever falls apart
Still there must be a missing part
Everyone have things they hide
What are you holding back in pride?
None can walk through life unhurt
God knows all your hidden dirt and shame
Don′t walk away
Life is like dancing on roses...
Will you turn your back at Him
Who has forgiven all your sins?
Walk through struggles all alone?
In the end you'll stumble on the stone
There will be no other way
Just bow down at the cross and say:
Jesus, I give you my life
Alone I am too weak for this strife
Don't turn away
Life is like dancing on roses...
It′s meant to be - life ain′t easy - keep on going
He will be there - do not be afraid - keep on praying
See the illusion
Fade away
The song "Illusion" by Venia is a poignant reminder of the struggles and pains of life, and the search for meaning and purpose amidst it all. The first lines, "See the illusion, Feel its beauty," suggest that perhaps the beauty we see in life is not real, and that it is only an illusion that we hold onto. The following verses, which compare life to dancing on roses with thorns, paint a picture of the harsh realities of life, and how we often have to endure pain in order to find beauty and meaning.
The mention of the suffering Christ and his wounds suggests that perhaps it is through our own pain and suffering that we can find healing, and that we need to look to a higher power for strength and guidance. The song also touches on the idea that everyone has things they hide, and that it is only through confession and admitting our faults that we can find true forgiveness and freedom.
The final verses of the song encourage us not to turn away from God or the struggles of life, but to keep going and to keep praying. The final line, "See the illusion fade away," suggests that perhaps the illusions we hold onto in life will eventually fade, and that we will be left with a clearer understanding of the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
See the illusion
Recognize the deceitful appearance
Feel its beauty
Experience the allure of the illusion
Life is like dancing on roses...
Life is a beautiful and painful journey full of thorns and struggles. Like Christ's suffering, our own pain can lead to healing and freedom.
I've seen so many perfect lives
Observed many seemingly flawless existences
I've seen so many perfect lies
Encountered many falsehoods masked as perfection
Nothing ever falls apart
Nothing seems to go wrong on the surface
Still there must be a missing part
Nonetheless, something must be lacking
Everyone have things they hide
Every individual conceals aspects of their true selves
What are you holding back in pride?
What unspoken pride is preventing you from revealing your true self?
None can walk through life unhurt
No one escapes life unscathed
God knows all your hidden dirt and shame
All your secrets and regrets are known to God
Don't walk away
Don't abandon your faith or hope
Will you turn your back at Him
Will you reject the forgiveness of God?
Who has forgiven all your sins?
Who has pardoned your transgressions?
Walk through struggles all alone?
Endure hardships without the support of God and others?
In the end, you'll stumble on the stone
Ultimately, you'll face the consequences of rejecting God
There will be no other way
There won't be any alternative path
Just bow down at the cross and say
Humble yourself before God and acknowledge your need for Him by saying
Jesus, I give you my life
I surrender my life to Jesus
Alone I am too weak for this strife
Without God, I'm too feeble for the struggles of life
It's meant to be - life ain't easy - keep on going
Life is inherently challenging, but continue persevering and have faith
He will be there - do not be afraid - keep on praying
God is present, so don't fear and keep on praying
See the illusion
Observe the deception
Fade away
Disappear
Writer(s): Venia
Contributed by Kaylee I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@veniaband4235
Thanks for making this great video for our song! Feel free to do another one anytime if you want to.
- Venia