1. Rock band from Quilm… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands called “Vox Dei”.
1. Rock band from Quilmes, Argentina.
2. Christian progressive metal band from Guatemala, Guatemala.
3. An experimental coldwave band from France
1. Vox Dei (Latin: God's Voice) is an Argentine rock band. Its most prolific years were the 1970s, having recorded 10 albums.
The band's original members were Juan Carlos "Yody" Godoy (guitar and vocals), Ricardo Soulé (guitar and vocals), Rubén Basoalto (drums) and Willy Quiroga (bass and vocals).
In 1968 they recorded a version of Percy Sledge's "When a Man Loves a Woman", and the company Mandioca organized an audition for them in the Payró theatre. The members of Manal and Almendra were also present, and a few hours later they played together. In 1970 they recorded for Mandioca their first album Caliente.
In the B.A. Rock Festival Vox Dei played the first part of the theme "Genesis", which had no lyrics yet. In February 1971 they released La Biblia ('The Bible'). Being the first Argentine concept album, it became a turning point in the history of Argentine rock; even the Archdiocese, that had asked to examine the lyrics, recommended young people to buy it. Right after the recording of La Biblia, Jorge Godoy left the band and was replaced by Ignacio Smilari.
In 1972 they re-edited their first album and recorded the third one, Jeremías Pies de Plomo. During the first shows after the release, they recorded La Nave Infernal and a few months later Es una Nube, No Hay Duda. After Vox Dei para Vox Dei of 1974, Ricardo Soulé announced he would leave the band to start as a soloist. Carlos Michelini replaced him while recording Estamos en la Pecera in 1975, and then was himself replaced by Raúl Fernandez. In 1976 they recorded Ciegos de Siglos.
Soulé returned to the band in 1978 to record Gata de Noche. Slowly the differences between the musicians started to grow, but they respected the contract that kept them together until 1981. In 1986 Vox Dei regrouped to present and record live "La Biblia" in the Teatro Ópera. In 1988 they made a "come back", to produce Tengo Razones para Seguir with Luis Valenti. Towards the end of 1989, Ricardo Soulé the band left again. In 1992 Carlos Gardellini becomes his new guitar. With guitar Gardellini have recorded the albums: Sin Darle Ya Más Vueltas in 1994, and El Camino in 2005. They have recorded with Ricardo Soulé a remake of La Biblia in 1997 entitled La Biblia II. On November 3, 2010, drummer Rubén Basoalto dies of lung cancer. After that, the band has a not well defined future.
2. Vox Dei is a Christian Progressive Heavy Metal band from Guatemala. Vox Dei was formed in 1989 in Guatemala City, the name means God's Voice. It is usually confused with the secular band from Argenitna Vox Dei. For many, Vox Dei are the fathers of the Guatemalan White Metal.
Members:
Estuardo Meza - Voice
Pablo Izquierdo - Drums
Willy Estrada - Guitar
Saúl Aragón - Lead Guitar
Former Members:
Hedras Ramos Sr. - Lead Guitar (From 1989 until 1995)
Rony Madrid - Keyboard (From 1989 until 1991)
Russell Madrid - Guitar (From 1989 until 1991)
Hugo Meza - Drums
John Seamans - Bass
David Arredondo - Bass
Discography:
Quítate la Máscara - 1990
Torre Fuerte - 1993
Ciudad Distante - 1995
Rompiendo el Molde - 1996
Cuenta Regresiva - 1999
Nada que Ver - 2000
Génesis
Vox Dei Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Permeated, soaked in darkness
Emanating from within
Resonating like a scream no one can hear
I wear this chaos well
Though none should save me
Desperation keeps me here
The place where I began
The abyss becomes me
I wear this chaos well
Are these not words of heresy?
A venom on my lips, a poison?
My spirit impurified
In everything I choose to say
With you I stand in hope
That God will save us from ourselves
Every cry a wasted moment
Until another day is lost
Even lands we once called home
Lie undiscovered and unknown
Only heaven's silence for an answer
And did our laughter, did our tears
Have some purpose after all?
Did we toil in vain in hope
That wisdom came from what we'd done?
Even lands we once called home
Lie undiscovered and unknown
Only heaven's silence for an answer
Are these not words of heresy?
A venom on my lips, a poison?
My spirit impurified
In everything I choose to say
If I would shed my skin, the layers left
But not the lessons learned
It would not undo what I have done
Or grant forgiveness in some better days
With you I stand in hope
That God will save us from ourselves
Every cry a wasted moment
Until another day is lost
Even lands we once called home
Lie undiscovered and unknown
Only heaven's silence for an answer
And did our laughter, did our tears
Have some purpose after all?
Did we toil in vain in hope
That wisdom came from what we'd done?
Even lands we once called home
Lie undiscovered and unknown
Only heaven's silence for an answer
The lyrics of Vox Dei's "Génesis" delve into the complexities of human existence, grappling with themes of chaos, heresy, and the search for purpose. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, describing an air that is permeated and soaked in darkness, emanating from within and resonating like a scream that no one can hear. The singer identifies with this chaos, claiming to wear it well, despite the fact that none should save them. They stay in this state of desperation, clinging to their need for innocence and the place where they began. The abyss becomes them, suggesting a sense of surrender or acceptance of their own darkness.
The chorus of the song shifts to a more hopeful tone, where the singer stands with another person in the hope that God will save them from themselves. They acknowledge that every cry is a wasted moment until another day is lost, and even lands that were once called home are undiscovered and unknown. The singer asks if their laughter and tears have any purpose at all and if they toiled in vain in the hope that wisdom would come from what they had done. With a sense of resignation, they suggest that only heaven's silence can answer these questions.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathing an air
Inhaling an atmosphere
Permeated, soaked in darkness
Completely filled with darkness
Emanating from within
Coming from inside
Resonating like a scream no one can hear
Echoing like a silent scream
I wear this chaos well
I handle this disorder skillfully
Though none should save me
No one should rescue me
Desperation keeps me here
Despair makes me stay
My need for innocence
My desire for purity
The place where I began
Where I originated
The abyss becomes me
The void consumes me
Are these not words of heresy?
Are these not blasphemous words?
A venom on my lips, a poison?
Is my speech toxic?
My spirit impurified
My soul spoiled
In everything I choose to say
In every word I utter
With you I stand in hope
I remain optimistic with you
That God will save us from ourselves
That God will rescue us from our own destruction
Every cry a wasted moment
Every sob is a lost opportunity
Until another day is lost
Until another chance is gone
Even lands we once called home
Even the territories we used to inhabit
Lie undiscovered and unknown
Are undiscovered and unfamiliar
Only heaven's silence for an answer
Only heaven's quietude as a response
And did our laughter, did our tears
Did our mirth, did our sorrow
Have some purpose after all?
Did they serve any meaning?
Did we toil in vain in hope
Did we work hard to no avail hoping
That wisdom came from what we'd done?
That we could glean sagacity from our actions?
If I would shed my skin, the layers left
If I shed my skin, the residue remaining
But not the lessons learned
But not the teachings acquired
It would not undo what I have done
It would not negate my actions
Or grant forgiveness in some better days
Or provide absolution in the future
Contributed by Declan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Franco Contreras
Cuando todo era nada, era nada el principio
Él era el Principio, y de la noche hizo luz
Y fue el Cielo, y esto que está aquí
Hubo tierra, agua, sangre, flores, todo eso y también tiempo
Claramente digo que este fue el mundo del hombre
Y así fue
Oh sí
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Hombre, que te miras en las aguas para ver quién sos
Mírame si quieres verte, porque imagen mía sos
Ya lo hiciste
Vive sólo…
Jesús Rosales
Conocí esta canción por el unplugged de Soda stereo. Cuando me enteré que era un cover vine de inmediato a escuchar la versión original. Literal es una bestialidad. No me cabe duda que el Rock argentino no tiene nada que envidiarle al rock en inglés. No sé como le hacen pero bendita sea Argentina por darnos tan buena música, saludos a todos desde México.
Daniel Bocaccio
Escúchalo por la renga ( encuentro en el estudio ) mismo nivel que esto y soda
Jesús Rosales
@Daniel Bocaccio gracias por la recomendación, tambien es una excelente versión la de La Renga.
Héctor Montenegro
@Daniel Bocaccio ...la renga....ya no es rock argentino, ya pertenece al "rock nacional", esa basura que se comenzó a imponer de 1990 en adelante.
miguel cordoba
Definitivamente el Rock Nacional Argentino es el mejor de latinoamérica de lejos, está a otro nivel, Saludos desde Colombia.
Sergio Moreno
tienes razon hermano latinoamericano, yo soy de Mexico y aunque hay buenas bandas aqui, ( bueno hubo, ya que el rock en mi pais esta muerto lastimosamente) en mi humilde opinion el rock argentino es mejor.
miguel cordoba
+Sergio Moreno Gracias hermano, también tienen buenas bandas pero con el tipo de musica de hoy, lastimosamente este genero maravilloso queda relegado.
miguel cordoba
+noche cristal azul Gracias, muchas gracias y disfrutando cada día del aporte musical que uds le hacen a este continente.
Alejandra colores
+miguel cordoba y todos los que les gusten, el rock Argentino!!... está es una de las bandas percusoras...son lo más VOX DEI NO ANDA LA V DE LA VICTORIA JAJA
Gaston Berhard
+Patricia Gonzalez VOX DEI