Visions of Atlantis is an Austrian symphonic power metal band that formed i… Read Full Bio ↴Visions of Atlantis is an Austrian symphonic power metal band that formed in Styria, Austria in 2000. The band currently consists of Michele "Meek" Guaitoli (male vocals), Herbert Glos (bass), Christian Douscha (guitars), Thomas Caser (drums), and Clémentine Delauney (female vocals)

The original line-up consisted of Nicole Bogner (female vocals), Christian Stani (male vocals), Werner Fiedler (guitars), Mike Koren (bass), Chris Kamper (keyboards), and Thomas Caser (drums). Inspiration came both from successful symphonic metal band Nightwish and from the myth of Atlantis. The equal combination of male and female vocals distinguishes Visions of Atlantis from Nightwish though and is more reminiscent of Lacuna Coil.

A first demo, "Morning In Atlantis", was released in 2000. In 2001 they signed with TTS Media Music/Black Arrow Productions, and in 2002 their first album, "Eternal Endless Infinity", was released. 2003 saw a change in line-up, replacing Christian Stani with Mario Plank and Chris Kamper with Miro Holly. Now with Napalm Records, Visions of Atlantis released their second album, "Cast Away", in 2004. Since then a few more band members have left and joined. In 2005 Nicole Bogner was replaced by Melissa Ferlaak (formerly with Aesma Daeva) and Wolfgang Koch replaced Werner Fiedler. In 2006 Martin Harb, who already played with Visions of Atlantis on their tour in Mexico in 2003, replaced Miro Holly.

In May 2007, their third album, "Trinity", was released. In September 2007, they began their first North American tour with Epica.

On the 28th of November 2007 a message was posted on the official Visions of Atlantis website saying that Melissa Ferlaak and Wolfgang Koch have left the band, both citing personal reasons. Following this Visions of Atlantis have announced their ex-guitarist Werner Fiedler has rejoined the band.

On the 1st of February 2009 a message was posted on the official Visions of Atlantis website to present a new lead vocalist of the band, in the person of 20 years old Austrian singer Joanna Nieniewska.

However Joanna was replaced on June of the same year,by the greek singer Maxi Nil (x-Elysion) and now the band is in the studio, preparing their new album which will come out in the first months of 2011.

Official site: https://www.visionsofatlantis.at/

Wing-Shaped Heart
Visions of Atlantis Lyrics

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Glimmer in the night relight the emptiness
Too bright to hide my inner mess.
I take what I deserve,
I have nothing more to lose.
This is my rebirth I search for you.

My heart is pulsating like it never was before.
I breath in so deeply... Arouse the wick in me.

Leave my crowded chest, soar up into the air.
Never come to rest until you find the one who cares.
Wingshaped heart, awake wherever you may sleep,
Hidden in my dreams, lose my tongue and let me scream.

Roar out my lungs and my soul
I'm back to life and I
Will never fall again
I keep my head up high

Out of my chest into the air,
No time to rest, I am aware

Of what to do and how to take
An endless ride without a break.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Wing-Shaped Heart" by Visions of Atlantis talk about how the glimmer in the night relights the emptiness that the singer feels inside. The brightness is too much to hide the inner mess that they carry with them. They speak of taking what they deserve and having nothing left to lose. The singer is seeking a rebirth which can only be found by searching for someone else, someone who they long to be with. The second verse is about the singer's heart pulsating like it never has before. They breathe in deeply, awakened by the wick that has been lit inside of them.

In the chorus, the singer's heart transforms into a wing-shaped heart. They invite this heart to leave their crowded chest so it can soar into the air, searching for the one who cares. The singer longs for this wing-shaped heart to wake up wherever it may be sleeping, even if it is hidden in their dreams, and to free them from the depths of their soul. They want to scream out loud with all their heart and soul. The final lines of the song describe the singer's journey to let go of their past and begin a new journey. They will never fall again, and they will keep their head held high, ready to embrace whatever the future may bring.

Line by Line Meaning

Glimmer in the night relight the emptiness
A bright light in the darkness illuminates the void and offers hope.

Too bright to hide my inner mess.
The light exposes the emotional turmoil within the singer, making it impossible to conceal.

I take what I deserve,
The singer asserts their right to claim what they have earned.

I have nothing more to lose.
After experiencing loss, the artist feels they have nothing left to risk losing.

This is my rebirth I search for you.
The artist feels they are starting anew and seeks a partner in their journey.

My heart is pulsating like it never was before.
The singer's heart beats with an intensity they have not felt previously.

I breath in so deeply... Arouse the wick in me.
The singer inhales deeply, hoping to spark their passion.

Leave my crowded chest, soar up into the air.
The artist desires their heart to break free from its confinement and fly.

Never come to rest until you find the one who cares.
The artist wants their heart to keep searching for the person who truly cares for them.

Wingshaped heart, awake wherever you may sleep,
The artist imagines their heart as a winged creature that may be dormant within them.

Hidden in my dreams, lose my tongue and let me scream.
The singer's heart is concealed within their subconscious, and they yearn to express themselves uninhibitedly.

Roar out my lungs and my soul
The artist wants to release a powerful outburst of emotion.

I'm back to life and I
The singer feels revitalized and renewed.

Will never fall again
The singer is determined to avoid any further setbacks or defeat.

I keep my head up high
The singer is confident and optimistic in their approach to life.

Out of my chest into the air,
The artist's heart is freed and takes flight.

No time to rest, I am aware
There is no time for complacency, the artist understands the urgency of their quest.

Of what to do and how to take
The singer is determined and competent in their pursuit.

An endless ride without a break.
The singer's journey is perpetual, and they must persist without rest.

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