From the release of their 2003 debut EP entitled “Cold Grim Times”, Will of the Ancients solidified their reputation as one of the premier metal bands in the Ontario metal scene, delivering energetic performances and honed songwriting.
A self-titled debut full-length record followed in 2006, featuring distinctive, relentless and fiercely epic songs, furthering Will of the Ancients’ notoriety in the Toronto metal underground.
This notoriety has since spread, building a loyal following across North America. Their reputation has been further strengthened playing alongside bands such as Behemoth, Finntroll, Orphaned Land, Augury, Neuraxis, Vreid, Bal Sagoth, Quo Vadis and Wolven Ancestry.
Energized and eager to take on the world in 2013, Will of the Ancients are set to release their new full-length album “To Our Glorious Dead”.
Behind Her Eyes
Will of the Ancients Lyrics
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Yearning – for her touch
Waiting – for her heart
Bleeding – for my loss
Hating – what we are
Who are you, now? What could you be?
Memories start to taint me
I ignore all I can see
To conserve a memory
From a time when I was happy
An illusion, what you tell me
This demon is all I see
For you – I walk away again
For me – try to comprehend
For honour – I do not speak a word
For I know – my words are never heard
Finding - your true form
Revolting - what you are
A sadist – needs comfort from the weak
As she – devours hopes and dreams
I can see you becoming
I can see your dreams
I can see inside you
And wish I couldn't see
To see a beast so foul
Out of such virtue
Finally breaks my denial
There's no love for you
Your true nature becomes you
As you rape my dreams
You are not of virtue
Just playing a game
Lies spoken to feed your ego
So that it might swell
But what I've found
Time with you is hell
The lyrics of "Behind Her Eyes" by Will of the Ancients depict a deep sense of yearning for a lost love while simultaneously recognizing the darkness that lies within them. The singer is waiting for their love's heart and touch, but also acknowledges the pain and heartbreak they have experienced. The chorus questions the nature of their former lover, wondering if they were a beautiful soul or a terrible beast. Memories begin to taint the singer's perception of their past relationship, causing them to cling to a happy illusion. However, they cannot ignore the demon they see in their ex-partner.
In the second verse, the singer continues to face the reality of their love's true nature. They find their former lover to be revolting, a sadist that takes comfort in the weakness of others while devouring their hopes and dreams. The singer can see their ex-partner becoming the monster they truly are, and it breaks the illusion they had held onto. The final lines echo the earlier chorus, denouncing any love for the person that once held their heart.
This song speaks to the inner turmoil that can arise when love and pain are intertwined. It's a reminder that sometimes our perception of people can become distorted, that what we once loved may not be what we thought it was. It's also a lament for the words left unsaid, for the emotions that go unacknowledged.
Line by Line Meaning
Yearning – for her touch
Longing for her physical contact
Waiting – for her heart
Waiting for her emotional attachment
Bleeding – for my loss
Experiencing pain and distress over losing something/someone
Hating – what we are
Detesting the current situation/relationship
Who are you, now? What could you be?
Questioning the true identity or character of the person
A beast so foul or a beauty?
Whether the person is a monster or a gorgeous being
Memories start to taint me
Past experiences begin to affect one's thoughts and emotions
I ignore all I can see
Attempting to avoid facing the reality of the situation
To conserve a memory
Trying to preserve a moment or feeling from the past
From a time when I was happy
Recollecting a period of happiness
An illusion, what you tell me
Realizing that the other person's words may not be genuine or true
This demon is all I see
Perceiving the other person as a malevolent presence
For you – I walk away again
Choosing to leave for the sake of the other person
For me – try to comprehend
Attempting to understand one's own feelings and situation
For honour – I do not speak a word
Maintaining a sense of integrity by not speaking the truth
For I know – my words are never heard
Being aware that one's words would not be considered or listened to
Finding – your true form
Discovering the other person's true nature or true self
Revolting – what you are
Disgusted by the other person's identity or character
A sadist – needs comfort from the weak
A person who derives pleasure from causing pain requires consolation from those in vulnerable positions
As she – devours hopes and dreams
The person consumes the aspirations and expectations of others
I can see you becoming
Visualizing the other person's progression or development in a negative way
I can see your dreams
Aware of the other person's desires or ambitions
I can see inside you
Able to recognize the true identity or nature of the other person
And wish I couldn't see
Desiring to unsee or reject the truth
To see a beast so foul
Observing a vile or wicked person
Out of such virtue
Surprised that the person who was once thought to have good qualities is now viewed as evil
Finally breaks my denial
The revelation of the person's true nature shatters one's previous state of denial
There's no love for you
Admitting that there is no longer any love or affection for the other person
Your true nature becomes you
The other person's personality or the reality of their persona defines them
As you rape my dreams
The person violates or harms the other person's hopes and aspirations
You are not of virtue
The other person lacks morality or righteousness
Just playing a game
Treating their situation with the other person as a mere amusement or pastime
Lies spoken to feed your ego
Saying falsehoods to boost one's own sense of self-importance or self-esteem
So that it might swell
Causing one's pride or confidence to increase
But what I've found
Despite the other person's actions or words, this is the conclusion the person has arrived at
Time with you is hell
Being in the company of the other person is an intolerable and dreadful experience
Contributed by Arianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jordy Steinberg
As the vocalist on this album, I want to say thank you for your support and for the promotion. I'm glad you liked what we produced.
cavnes
yeahhhhhhh!!!