After recruiting the band members, a first EP "Daughter Of The Night" was recorded less than 6 months from the band's inception. It got instant acclaim from reviewers and music fans around the world, as well as several awards and plaudits (Best French Band 2008 - Metalsymphonique.com, Best EP - HeavyLaw.com, etc).
Although still a young band, WHYZDOM were invited to play in several festivals in France - most of the time as headliner - and won the Metal Female Voices Fest Contest in Belgium in October 2008. They played in the 7th edition of this great Festival (17/10/2009) and also played as official support to DELAIN to launch their début album.
In June 2010, WHYZDOM lead vocalist left the band. Lisa Middelhauve, former XANDRIA singer, accepted to be "guest lead vocalist" for the band performance at the RAISMES FEST 2010 and for their concert in PARIS as support for TARJA.
In December 2010, Clementine Delauney joined the band as lead vocalist.
The band composed and recorded their new album Blind? with temporary vocalist Elvyne Lorient, which was released on 30 October 2012 by the Italian Metal label Scarlet Records. The album was produced by Vynce Leff, recorded and mixed at Powermania Studio in Paris.Marie Rouyer became their new front woman in January 2013 and toured with the band to promote this album.
On 11 January 2014, it was announced that the band began recording their third album with Marie Rouyer. The album titled Symphony For A Hopeless God was released on 17 February 2015 on Scarlet Records.
Lead vocalist Marie Rouyer got married in July 2015. She took the name from her husband and is now known as Marie Mac Leod.
The fourth album As Time Turns to Dust was released by Scarlet Records on 6 April 2018.
The line-up changes before the recording of the fifth album. Marc Ruhlmann and Tristan Demurger leave the band. Régis Morin records all the guitars of the album and Vynce becomes the bass player. The fifth album Of Wonders And Wars was released by Scarlet Records on 17 September 2021.
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Cassandra's Mirror
Whyzdom Lyrics
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I've been foreseeing things for as long as I can remember
I saw my parents die
But there wasn't anyone to listen to the children's tales
I saw my children die
Before I even conceived them
Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry, oh don't
I'm damned if I tell you what is written in the stars tonight (talk to me, talk to me)
I'm damned if I don't try to ignore the lines of your hand
When I cannot read but sorrow and pain in your eyes
I met you once before
You were standing in the rain
Overhanging on the cliff of a distant shore
You asked me who I was
But the truth was in my eyes
And you knew it to tell well from the start
You are me and I am you
But years have been tearing us apart
Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry, oh don't
Don't trust, don't trust, don't trust your eyes
I'm damned if I tell you what is written in the stars tonight (talk to me, talk to me)
I'm damned if I don't try to ignore the lines of your hand
When I cannot read but sorrow and pain in your eyes
I'm damned if I tell you what is written in the stars tonight (talk to me, talk to me)
I'm damned if I don't try to ignore the lines of your hand
I'm damned if I tell you what is written in the stars tonight (talk to me, talk to me)
I'm damned if I don't try to ignore the lines of your hand
When I cannot read but sorrow and pain in your eyes
I don't believe in you
Please stop talking to me now
I want to turn away and be free to choose my path
I don't believe in you
Oh please now vanish from my dreams
I am just a child and I will ignore your lies
The song Cassandra's Mirror by Whyzdom tells the story of Cassandra, a character from Greek mythology who was cursed to have the gift of prophesy but never be believed. The lyrics highlight the pain and isolation that come with being able to see the future but being powerless to change it. Cassandra has already foreseen the deaths of her parents and children but no one is willing to listen to her scary stories. The chorus of the song advises listeners not to cry or trust their eyes, reminding us that sometimes things are not what they seem, and the truth can be difficult to accept.
Line by Line Meaning
My name is Cassandra
I am a prophetess named Cassandra.
I've been foreseeing things for as long as I can remember
I have been able to predict future events for most of my life.
I saw my parents die
I predicted the death of my parents.
But there wasn't anyone to listen to the children's tales
Despite my warnings, nobody believed me.
I saw my children die
I foresaw the death of my unborn children.
Before I even conceived them
I knew they would die before they were ever born.
Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry, oh don't
Please do not cry, even though what I have to say is sad.
Don't trust, don't trust, don't trust your eyes
You cannot always trust what you see.
I'm damned if I tell you what is written in the stars tonight (talk to me, talk to me)
I am in trouble whether I reveal my prophecy or keep it to myself.
I'm damned if I don't try to ignore the lines of your hand
I am in trouble whether I listen to someone's fate or ignore it.
When I cannot read but sorrow and pain in your eyes
When all I see is sadness and pain in someone's eyes.
I met you once before
I have encountered you in the past.
You were standing in the rain
I saw you standing in the rain.
Overhanging on the cliff of a distant shore
You were standing on a cliff overlooking the ocean in the distance.
You asked me who I was
You inquired about my identity.
But the truth was in my eyes
You could tell what I was by looking at me.
And you knew it to tell well from the start
You could tell who I was from the beginning.
You are me and I am you
We are connected in a way that cannot be explained.
But years have been tearing us apart
Over time, we have grown distant from each other.
I don't believe in you
I do not trust or have faith in you or your predictions.
Please stop talking to me now
Please do not say anything further to me.
I want to turn away and be free to choose my path
I want to make my own choices without your influence.
Oh please now vanish from my dreams
Please leave my thoughts and dreams.
I am just a child and I will ignore your lies
I am young and will not believe your untruthful predictions.
Contributed by Miles H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Metal Maven
@Imaginary Light: Here are the lyrics to Cassandra"s Mirror.
My name is Cassandra
I’ve been foreseeing things for as long as I can remember
I saw my parents die
But there wasn’t anyone to listen to the children’s tales
I saw my children die
Before I even conceived them
Don’t cry, oh don’t
Don’t trust, your eyes
I’m damned if I tell you what is written in the stars tonight
(Talk to me, talk to me)
I’m damned if I don’t try to ignore the lines of your hand
When I cannot read but sorrow and pain in your eyes
I met you once before
You were standing in the rain
Overhanging on the cliff of a distant shore
You asked me who I was
But the truth was in my eyes
And you knew it to tell well from the start
You are me and I am you
But years have been tearing us apart
Don’t cry, oh don’t
Don’t trust, your eyes
I’m damned if I tell you what is written in the stars tonight
(Talk to me, talk to me)
I’m damned if I don’t try to ignore the lines of your hand
When I cannot read but sorrow and pain in your eyes
I don’t believe in you
Please stop talking to me now
I want to turn away
And be free to choose my path
I don’t believe in you
Oh please now vanish from my dreams
I am just a child
And I will ignore your lies
Metal Addicted
Beautiful song, beautiful voice, beautiful woman _ \m/
WHYZDOM
+Metal Addicted Indeed, Elvyne is great :) !
Stan Delone
That's very cool! It's good to see a band so friendly with their fans! PS: This is my very first time listening to your work and I'm impressed so far!
Oliv926
This song is just incredible ! Congratulations to all the crew !
FRANCHISEEddie
Just an amazing song...its truly a challenge to find your music here in the states, but its well worth it and I'm very happy with the new singer you have chosen she fits perfectly into your style of metal. Horns Up and Keep Headbanging Whyzdom !
Veil
love it this song is perfect!!!me encanta la new singer claro que alguito mas de lirico en algunas melodias le saldrian de ptm bueno entre estilos quien discute pero me gusta...
MrNightwishFun
Love it..It is amazing really..Great instrumental and flawless vocals..In general AMAZING
Chris
This is exactly why I listen to metal!! Now all I need to do is find your album here in Canada. Keep the awesome music coming.
WHYZDOM
Hey Caat, if you want our album, you can simply buy it in our webstore : http://whyzdom.bigcartel.com. We ship anywhere in the world - Canada included ! ;)
MyEarthDream
Great song!! At first it wast one of my favorites but now I love it..it is very catchy and nice choirs and guitars and intro! The album is amazing!!