Xystus is a Dutch band that was found in 1998 by Ivo van Dijk. Their music … Read Full Bio ↴Xystus is a Dutch band that was found in 1998 by Ivo van Dijk. Their music can be described as Progessive Power Metal, yet it is more Melodic than that. Xystus is mainly influenced by symphonic bands such as Symphony X and Dream Theater. but movie soundtracks are an important source of inspiration as well.

Their first album, 'Receiving Tomorrow' was accompanied with a lot of shows in The Netherlands supporting Epica, Kamelot and Autumn.

In 2006 they released their second album "Surreal" but instead of touring they worked on their third Album "Equilibrio".

Equilibrio is a Rock Opera written by Xystus and performed live with the USConcert in July 2008. Several other artists appeared in it like: Simone Simons (Epica), John Vooijs, Michelle Splietelhof and George Oosthoek. In 2009 the band released their first live DVD with of the Equilibrio show. It is a 3 disc box including the DVD disc with the live material and 2 CD's containing the audio of the same show.

Band-members
Ivo van Dijk - Drummer
Bas Dolmans - Vocals & Rhythm guitar
Bob Wijtsma - Lead guitar
Luuk van Gerven - Bass

Former band-members
Mark Bremelmans - Bass
Joris van den Kerkhof - Synths

Official Website
www.xystus.nl

The Traveller
Xystus Lyrics

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Diegu:
I can't be sure of where I stand
Who I am
All I know, I am alone -
All alone with my thoughts

Dissipating - I feel nothing
Still a presence's surely watching

Always watching me
30 years now - All my life
It's breathing down my neck
I'm ready for...

The pain in me
Bring the pain in me
Time has told me nothing but lies
All of this time
I've depended on lies

Dissipating - I feel nothing
Still a presence's surely watching
Always watching me
30 years - All my life
It's breathing down my neck
I'm ready...

This feels... I was mistaken
All that I feel is love
There's no need to be scared now
All I foresee is clear
As clear and as bright as can be
I've been a fool for all to see

This feels... I was mistaken
All that I feel is love
There's no need to be scared now
All I foresee is clear

I'm sure I was mistaken
Now all I need - is time

Overall Meaning

The Traveller by Xystus appears to be a song about introspection and self-discovery. The singer is struggling to find his own identity and his place in the world. He feels alone and isolated, disconnected from the reality that surrounds him. Despite his efforts, he cannot escape the feeling of being watched by a mysterious presence that has been haunting him for 30 years. The pain he feels is overwhelming, and he longs for a release from this torment.

As the song progresses, the singer seems to undergo a transformation. He realizes that he has been living a lie and depending on false beliefs. The presence that he was afraid of is actually an embodiment of love, and he no longer needs to fear it. He sees clearly now and feels a sense of relief, as if he has finally found the truth.

The song is open to interpretation, but it could be seen as a journey towards self-acceptance and emotional healing. The singer confronts his fears and learns to embrace his true self.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't be sure of where I stand
Uncertainty grips me and I'm unsure of my position

Who I am
I'm questioning my identity

All I know, I am alone -
Loneliness is my companion

All alone with my thoughts
My thoughts are the only companionship I have

Dissipating - I feel nothing
I feel numb and empty

Still a presence's surely watching
I can sense a presence around me

Always watching me
This presence is constantly observing me

30 years now - All my life
I've been alive for 30 years and this presence has been there throughout

It's breathing down my neck
The presence feels like it's suffocating me

I'm ready for...
I'm prepared for whatever comes next

The pain in me
I'm willing to undergo pain