Thus inspired by such astounding support and submerged by an impressive number of requests to buy the nowhere to be found music of Your Favorite Enemies, the 6 musicians took the audacious decision to create the label Hopeful Tragedy Records in April 2007, in order to offer the self-produced 5 songs hard-copy EP and fan exclusive "And If I Was To Die In the Morning… Would I Still Be Sleeping With You", released the following June for the worldly standardized cost of CA$10, shipping fees included. However, despite the substantial financial risks associated with such initiative and regardless of the inexperienced staff holding quite a fragile structure to support the logistic of what shortly after became an international operation, the 6 musicians kept their vision of honoring fans’ faithfulness by releasing the EP against all odds. Yet, that bold decision became a major breaking point for the band’s young career, as 2007 ended up with more than 30 thousand units of their EP sold, a first European promotional headlining tour and a massive coverage by major international medias, turning Your Favorite Enemies into one of the most exciting and new "Do It Yourself" bands to rise from the non-traditional music model.
Needless to say that if 2007 has been a good indication of what the future had in store for Your Favorite Enemies, the following year evolved into an undoubtedly incredible one for the 6 Montreal musicians. They got mentioned as one of the top 5 bands to watch out for in 2008 by the Billboard Magazine… A quote that would be hard to deny after the incredible success they ended up having in 2008, a year that included an extraordinary successful first Japanese tour; 60 thousands hard copies sold of their second album, “Love Is A Promise Whispering Goodbye”, released in June. The band has been the first international artist to ever write theme songs for the legendary video game franchise Final Fantasy, a soundtrack album that reached the number 1 spot on the Japanese charts. The year has also seen the creation of the Hopeful Tragedy Records' multi-media branch, developing new community web initiatives as well as the production of different shows on the "YFE-TV Channel", such as the independent broadcasting of real time live concerts of the band streamed over the web.
Although 2009 brought a huge wave of opportunities, learning from all the “too big, too fast” buzz phenomena fading away like overnight shooting stars, the 6 musicians decided to take the time to consolidate the foundation of their yet successful but still young career. Thus, the corner stone of such consolidation turned out being the acquisition of a former catholic church and presbytery, in which 2 professional studios have been built, facilities for live stream over the web have been installed, a full TV plateau has been crafted, the label offices established and their non-profit organisation promoting human rights and helping kids trough music has been set up. Meanwhile, the band members went all over the world from Tokyo, Berlin, London, Paris, to Los Angeles and New York to meet with fans who organised meet and greets and “YFE family” parties, turning what should have been a relatively "off the spotlight year", into one of the band’s busiest and structuring year of their career so far.
Thereafter, based on the extraordinary support of their faithful fans, on the incredible dedication of their team members, the empowering nature of their rich past experiences, on the solid foundation of their organisational structures and on a better understanding of their own artistic vision, the band is gearing up for the making of their third album, of an independent movie production, the making of a DVD project and the launching of a new community website based on cutting-edge technologies. Awarded as best International Rock Band by the Sound of Excellence Music Awards (UK), this fall season, it is needless to say that 2010 has been a defining year for Your Favorite Enemies.
Cosmos
Your Favorite Enemies Lyrics
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Ready for the clash, for the lasting gash
Mothers kissing sons with a staff in hands
The bride is shining when the groom is gold
The Spirit is over town, waiting for me to hit the floor
Blooming white sky for the voice of one calling tonight
Tonight fate is the red crown, the red crown around your door
Shouting worship choked in a wave of silver
The offering′s grief for Deceiver's pride,
Salvation man is a cup of fire
But hope is the star on a morning tide
But hope is the star on a morning tide
The Pilgrims are gathering and the marching band, the marching band′s howling
Compassion is the flag a righteous man, a righteous man will hold
The Pilgrims are gathering and the marching band, the marching band's howling
Compassion is the flag a righteous man, a righteous man will hold
The Spirit is over town, waiting for me to hit the floor
Blooming white sky for the voice of one calling tonight
Tonight fate is the red crown, the red crown around your door
Time is scattering the seeds of the mourning daylight
The Spirit is over town, waiting for me to hit the floor
Blooming white sky for the voice of one calling tonight
Tonight fate is the red crown, the red crown around your door
Time is scattering the seeds of the mourning daylight
The Spirit is over town, waiting for me to hit the floor
Blooming white sky for the voice of one calling tonight
Tonight fate is the red crown, the red crown around your door
Time is scattering the seeds of the mourning daylight
The song Cosmos by Your Favorite Enemies is a powerful ballad that speaks about the struggle between good and evil, and the role of hope and compassion in overcoming darkness. The avenger mentioned in the first stanza represents the forces of good, ready to fight against those who seek to harm the innocent. The mothers kissing their sons with a staff in their hands reflects a sense of bravery and determination in the face of adversity. The bride shining when the groom is gold represents the idea that love and hope can shine even in the darkest of times.
The chorus talks about a spirit that is over town, waiting for someone to hit the floor. This could represent a battle between good and evil, with fate acting like a red crown around someone's door. Time is scattering the seeds of the mourning daylight, indicating that the struggle between good and evil is ongoing, with no clear end in sight. The second verse mentions the idea of worship being choked in a wave of silver, possibly indicating that even the purest intentions can be corrupted by greed and desire.
The chorus is repeated three times throughout the song, with slight variations in the lyrics. This gives the impression that the struggle between good and evil is a recurring theme in life, and that hope and compassion are the only things that can help us overcome it.
Line by Line Meaning
The avenger is roaming through the land
Someone seeking justice is wandering through the world
Ready for the clash, for the lasting gash
Prepared to fight for the final and permanent wound
Mothers kissing sons with a staff in hands
Mothers seeing off their sons who carry a staff in hand
The bride is shining when the groom is gold
The beauty of the bride seems to match the wealth of the groom
The Spirit is over town, waiting for me to hit the floor
The spirit of something is hovering around, waiting for me to fall
Blooming white sky for the voice of one calling tonight
A beautiful white sky opening up as someone calls out at night
Tonight fate is the red crown, the red crown around your door
Tonight, fate seems to be a warning sign surrounding your door
Time is scattering the seeds of the mourning daylight
The passing of time is bringing the spread of sadness into the light of day
Shouting worship choked in a wave of silver
A cry of praise being choked out by a wave of silver
The offering's grief for Deceiver's pride
The sadness of what is being given as an offering is due to the pride of the deceiver
Salvation man is a cup of fire
The person bringing salvation feels like a burning cup
But hope is the star on a morning tide
Despite everything, hope still shines bright like a star on a morning tide
The Pilgrims are gathering and the marching band, the marching band's howling
Pilgrims are coming together and a band is playing music with a fierce howl
Compassion is the flag a righteous man, a righteous man will hold
Compassion is the symbol and value that a righteous person upholds
Writer(s): Alex Foster, 石元丈晴
Contributed by Luke I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@macanderson7434
Thank you Dissidia.
@nievesshiratama3964
My favorite song in all the Dissidia and Dissidia 012 games!
@Valo6161
I know the male singer of this band, he’s a good friend of mine. I’ve never asked him about this or what went into it, should make some interesting conversation when I talk to him next lol.
@chrisadewole2104
Can you please ask him to put this song in spotify
@anas7412
Send my regard to him. Hehe
@AkaiKnight
Please do if this is true
@rubio164
Hahah please please!!
@Fircasice
So did you ever talk to him about it?
@davidemarconi9146
best version
@isagymluver3214
I can’t find it anywhere but here