The band have been praised being one of the next heavy Metalcore acts in Europe, putting Scandinavia once again on the map in a struggling part of the music scene. Already been touring UK and Europe multiple times on this first record, both with headline tours and as main support for the Japanese critical acclaimed boys in Crystal Lake in October 2017, who in 2018 also invited the band to take part of their own True North Festival in Tokyo. During the band's stay in Japan they also toured in Sendai, Osaka, Nagoya and played another show in Tokyo in September -18.
In January 2018 the band announced that they were parting ways with their recent lead vocalist Marcus Vik, who left the band and his successor has not yet been announced. Since the announcement Aviana have done occassional appearances, mainly in Scandinavia with for among others the Danish Djentlemen in Ghost Iris as well as a few festival appearances while working behind the scenes on a second album to follow up the success with 'Polarize'.
On 12th of April Aviana released their long awaited new single "Heavy Feather" and announced signing to German record label Arising Empire / Nuclear Blast and also confirmed joining Avocado Booking and the roster of Maarten Janssen on 26th of April. More is expected to come soon according to frontman Joel Holmqvist, so stay tuned.
Catch AVIANA on tour in UK & Europe with The Word Alive, Make Them Suffer and Of Virtue (dates below).
AVIANA is:
Joel Holmqvist - Vocals
Former members:
Oscar Forsman - Guitar
Marcus Vik- Vocals
Marcus Heffler - Guitar
Sebastian Colque - Bass
Niclas Bergström - Drums
Obsession
aviana Lyrics
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Face split in two, lived the life of a coward
I started giving up on myself
Stared into darkness with faces I wish I'd forget
Fever putting me to sleep
I owe myself for this
Lungs collapse and bones starts to break
I was nowhere for the longest time
And no one could save me from myself
I was nowhere for the longest time
And no one could save me from myself
I buried myself ten feet below
I was trapped in my own misguided world
It's fucking hard to stay away
It's fucking hard to live without you
But I'll never go back there again
I was never alive
Traded my soul for misery
Stayed with the snakes to cover myself from reality
I started shedding skin
I am trapped in my own misguided world
I stayed with the snakes for the longest time
It's fucking hard to stay away
It's fucking hard to be without you
But I'll never go back there again
I fucking loathe myself
I fucking loathe myself
Stepped out from the darkness I contained in me
Released myself form the shackles I helped create
I've got the power of life in my hands
and I intend to keep it
My life has meaning after all
The lyrics of Aviana's song "Obsession" speak of a dark and troubled past that the singer has overcome. The opening lines, "I carried the weight of the world on my shoulders/Face split in two, lived the life of a coward" suggest that the singer has been through a great deal of pain and suffering, which has left them feeling broken and defeated.
The next lines, "I started giving up on myself/Stared into darkness with faces I wish I'd forget" reveal that the singer has hit rock bottom and is struggling to find a way out of their despair. The following lines, "Fever putting me to sleep/I owe myself for this/Lungs collapse and bones starts to break/Stuck in the darkness with the snakes" further emphasize the darkness and hopelessness that the singer is experiencing.
The chorus, "I was nowhere for the longest time/And no one could save me from myself/I buried myself ten feet below" suggests that the singer has been lost and alone for a long time, and that they were unable to find help from others. They felt trapped in their own thoughts and emotions and were unable to escape.
However, the song takes a turn towards hope in the second half of the lyrics. The singer starts shedding their skin and stepping out from the darkness that trapped them. The lines, "Stepped out from the darkness I contained in me/Released myself form the shackles I helped create" show that the singer has taken responsibility for their actions and is making the effort to change their life.
Ultimately, the song ends on a positive note, with the singer declaring that they have "got the power of life in my hands" and that their life now has meaning. The journey of the song takes the listener through the pain and darkness of the past, but ends with a message of hope and empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
I carried the weight of the world on my shoulders
I felt the burden of the world's problems and it was weighing me down.
Face split in two, lived the life of a coward
I was torn between different emotions, and my fear made me hide from life.
I started giving up on myself
I lost faith in myself and my abilities.
Stared into darkness with faces I wish I'd forget
I faced my demons and saw things I wish I could unsee.
Fever putting me to sleep
I was so sick and exhausted that I could barely stay awake.
I owe myself for this
I am responsible for my own actions and decisions.
Lungs collapse and bones starts to break
My physical and emotional health were deteriorating rapidly.
Stuck in the darkness with the snakes
I was surrounded by deceitful and dangerous people.
I was nowhere for the longest time
I felt lost and directionless for an extended period.
And no one could save me from myself
I realized that I alone had the power to change my situation.
I buried myself ten feet below
I felt like I had disappeared or hidden myself away from the world.
It's fucking hard to stay away
It's incredibly difficult to resist the pull of old habits and negative influences.
It's fucking hard to live without you
It's incredibly difficult to move on from someone you once loved deeply.
But I'll never go back there again
I'm determined to leave my past behind and move forward in a positive direction.
Traded my soul for misery
I made choices that ultimately led to my own unhappiness and suffering.
Stayed with the snakes to cover myself from reality
I surrounded myself with dangerous people as a way to avoid facing my problems.
I started shedding skin
I began the process of letting go of my old self and becoming a new person.
I am trapped in my own misguided world
I created a reality for myself that was untrue or unhelpful.
I fucking loathe myself
I hate and despise myself for my past mistakes or weaknesses.
Stepped out from the darkness I contained in me
I emerged from a place of sadness and despair within myself.
Released myself form the shackles I helped create
I freed myself from the negative patterns and habits that I had allowed to control me.
I've got the power of life in my hands
I realized that I am in charge of my own life and my own destiny.
and I intend to keep it
I am dedicated to living a better life and making positive changes for myself.
My life has meaning after all
I discovered that my life has purpose and value, despite the difficulties I've faced.
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Michael Y
What powerful message behind this man, heavy music has always been a source of strength in difficult times for me, thank you Aviana- thank you Joel. Wherever this journey takes you, you’ll have my love and support. 🤟
DrinkMe1313
It definitely puts words to feelings during dark times, and gives you realization that you're not alone in your hardship.
Aaron Danforth
Great Song... During These Negative Times, Can Feel The Pain...
Rachelle Reacts
this is INSANELY good. that chorus hit me straight in the soul and the rest is just DIRTY. we love to see it
Christophe Coletti
That chorus is everything
Wanderer
Yesss
Dalyn Gilbert
I got literal chill bumps when the chorus hit
AVIANA (Official)
My mom hated the hanging scene. Thanks for the love during the premiere <3
Kim Eklund
🤘❤️🤘
-=SpIrIt=-
I can imagine that seeing your son dangling from a rope isn't a pretty sight but the message hits hard. You are fighting for a good cause, thank you for this!