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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Paper Princess
Whyzdom Lyrics
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I used to wish that I could fly
Like a bird from tree to tree
High above the land
Spreading my wings to feel the wind of freedom
Climbing into the clouds so white and so pure
Gently caressing my feathers and soothing my soul
Tearing all apart
But they burnt my wings
Pulling me down
And they shouted and they howled
To teach me their lies
I am the Paper Princess
So fragile and so sad
I have been crumbled
I've been torn by their lies
So if you take my hand
And if you dive into my eyes
I'll welcome you
In my paper wonderland
When I was alone at night I used to wish that I could dance
With the flakes of winter snow flying all around
I used to play with immaculate unicorns
Riding across the grass, the fields and the streams
Waltzing with the leaves that fall down from the weeping willows
But they told me it was love
And they did it for my own good
And they said it was my fault
Hitting me down
And they shouted and they howled
Until I endlessly cried
I am the Paper Princess
So fragile and so sad
I have been crumbled
I've been torn by their lies
So if you take my hand
And if you dive into my eyes
I'll welcome you
In my paper WonderLand
I am the Paper Princess
So fragile and so sad
I have been crumbled
I've been torn by their lies
So if you take my hand
And if you dive into my eyes
I'll welcome you
In my paper wonderland
The lyrics of "Paper Princess" by Whyzdom depict the story of a person whose dreams and innocence have been shattered by the lies and manipulation of others. The singer speaks of the childhood dreams of flying and dancing in the snow with unicorns, but these dreams were eventually destroyed by people who told them false truths and broke their wings. The reference to a "paper princess" is symbolic of how the person feels like they have lost their strength and are easily crumpled and torn by the words and actions of others. Despite this, the person reaches out to the listener, inviting them to join them in their "paper wonderland," a world they have created to escape the pain and hurt of reality.
The lyrics of "Paper Princess" are poignant and powerful, as they speak to the feelings of vulnerability and helplessness that can arise when people have experienced trauma and abuse. The song highlights the importance of maintaining hope and holding onto our dreams, even in the face of adversity. It encourages us to find ways to heal and create beauty in the midst of pain, and to not let the dark forces of the world steal our joy and wonder.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a child
In my youth, I longed for a sense of freedom and the ability to soar above my troubles.
I used to wish that I could fly
I yearned to be free from the limitations of my physical body and explore the world through flight.
Like a bird from tree to tree
I imagined myself flitting from place to place, as light and free as a bird.
High above the land
Up in the sky, above the chaos and confusion of everyday life.
Spreading my wings to feel the wind of freedom
Stretching out and embracing the sensations of liberty, both physical and emotional.
Climbing into the clouds so white and so pure
Ascending to new heights, leaving behind the troubles of the world below.
Gently caressing my feathers and soothing my soul
Enjoying the blissful sensations of flying and feeling at peace with myself and the world.
But they broke into my dreams
People and events intruded upon and destroyed my youthful aspirations and optimistic outlook.
Tearing all apart
Ripping apart my sense of innocence and wonder, leaving me disillusioned and shattered.
But they burnt my wings
Taking away my sense of freedom and confining me to a life of oppression and pain.
Pulling me down
Forcing me back down to the earth, chaining me to the mundane realm of everyday existence.
And they shouted and they howled
People in power used their influence to silence and intimidate me, reinforcing their control over my life.
To teach me their lies
Using falsehoods and manipulation to keep me under their thumb and prevent me from achieving my full potential.
I am the Paper Princess
I have become a fragile and delicate figure, easily broken and torn by the harsh realities of life.
So fragile and so sad
My existence is marked by sorrow and vulnerability, as I struggle to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world.
I have been crumbled
I have been shattered and destroyed, broken into pieces by the forces that seek to control and oppress me.
I've been torn by their lies
I have been hurt and wounded by the falsehoods and deceit of those who seek to use and abuse me.
So if you take my hand
If you are willing to reach out to me and help me heal from my traumas.
And if you dive into my eyes
If you are willing to look beyond the surface and see the pain and suffering that lies within me.
I'll welcome you
I will be grateful for your kindness and compassion, and welcome you into my world.
In my paper wonderland
In my imaginary world, where I can find some measure of peace and escape from the difficulties of reality.
Contributed by Riley C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.