YEAR OF CONFESSION has built a foundation of support within diehard fans that continues to grow today. Since originally forming in 2003, the band has made some needed changes to the line up in order to take the music as far as possible. With drummer Brian Calhoun taking over duties for Steve Simari, came a confidence in bringing their goals that much closer. Year Of Confession has released two EPs on their own (Cycles of Man, and A Blood Decree), both of which are currently available through most popular download sites on the internet. Their music has been played across internet and college radio stations, and they have also made it to the Semi Finals in the Emergenza Music Festival. Hard work and self promotion has earned YEAR OF CONFESSION shows with artists such as Unearth, All That Remains, The Acacia Strain, Shai-Hulud, Trivium, Full Blown Chaos, The Sleeping, It Dies Today, and many others. Their intense live show can be seen captured in the March 07 issue of REVOLVER MAGAZINE. Some venues they have played include The Crazy Donkey, The Downtown, Club Ritual, The Living Room, The Stone Pony, and The Knitting Factory.
Lucid
Year of Confession Lyrics
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A call of the mark? A rung of the spine?
A blind man's vision, unseen yet knowing.
Forbidden sight.
Abscess forming, infection decays what we strive to fulfill, hopes and dreams.
Claw the growth out, to begin anew we refresh the seal.
Slash and burn.
Two hands in bind, forming a whole they become the solution.
Souls they intertwine, forming a new hope which may lead to suffering...
Hopes fail. Dreams fail. Life fails. We've failed.
Two hands in bind, forming a whole they become the solution.
Souls they intertwine, forming a new hope which may lead to suffering...
Now divided. One to his own but soon all shall find the call still yearns
The lyrics of "Lucid" by Year of Confession evoke a sense of uncertainty and questioning about the nature of fate and illusion. It describes the struggle to fulfill one's hopes and dreams, which can be hindered by external factors such as infections or decay. The metaphor of extracting abscesses and refreshing the seal is used to convey the idea of starting anew and overcoming these obstacles. The line "Two hands in bind, forming a whole they become the solution" suggests that unity and collaboration could be the answer to overcoming barriers. However, the following line "forming a new hope which may lead to suffering" serves as a reminder that solutions may not always be straightforward or without consequences.
The song appears to be exploring themes of perseverance, resilience, and the search for meaning. The repetition of the phrase "now divided" adds to the sense of disjointedness and disorientation that the singer is experiencing. The lines "A call of the mark? A rung of the spine?" suggest a physical sensation or manifestation of inner turmoil, which implies a deeper, more profound struggle. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that even when faced with failure or uncertainty, it's necessary to keep searching for answers and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this fate or illusion?
Questioning whether circumstances are predetermined or perceived?
A call of the mark? A rung of the spine?
Wondering if this is a signal or a physical sensation?
A blind man's vision, unseen yet knowing.
Intuition without sight or evidence.
Forbidden sight.
Seeing what one is not supposed to see, which can lead to danger.
Abscess forming, infection decays what we strive to fulfill, hopes and dreams.
Negativity growing inside destroying ambitions.
Claw the growth out, to begin anew we refresh the seal.
Removing the negativity to restart again.
Slash and burn.
Destroying everything to rebuild.
Now divided. One to his own but soon all shall find the call still yearns.
Separation but eventually all will feel the same yearning.
Two hands in bind, forming a whole they become the solution.
Uniting to overcome challenges.
Souls they intertwine, forming a new hope which may lead to suffering...
Combining and creating a new prospect which could have negative consequences.
Hopes fail. Dreams fail. Life fails. We've failed.
Everything falls apart and we have failed.
Two hands in bind, forming a whole they become the solution.
Repeating the idea of working together for a solution.
Souls they intertwine, forming a new hope which may lead to suffering...
Repeating the idea of creating a new opportunity which could result in pain.
Now divided. One to his own but soon all shall find the call still yearns.
Repeating the idea of temporary separation but eventual rejoining of shared emotions.
Contributed by Samantha H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.