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Melodic stanzas
are symphonizing their way
through your weary head
To feed your distrust
And fill it's mouth with the desire
to soulfully be one with your creation
Not a subject to control
you call upon a higer power
for help and inspiration
The crowd waits
and turns their faces
towards you expectantly
you give them what they need
But their useless criticism
makes you die
a bit more inside
Not a subject to control
you call upon a higer power
for help and inspiration
Oh, I swoon
while loudspeakers play soft music
Leaning
over your fourtieth masterpiece
You must have loved
the colour of these violins
I wish I knew you
Your fit of insanity makes me sad
I wish you knew
your music was to stay forever
And I hope....
I have no clue
if you know how much it matters
And i hope....
are symphonizing their way
through your weary head
And fill it's mouth with the desire
to soulfully be one with your creation
you call upon a higer power
for help and inspiration
and turns their faces
towards you expectantly
you give them what they need
But their useless criticism
makes you die
a bit more inside
you call upon a higer power
for help and inspiration
while loudspeakers play soft music
over your fourtieth masterpiece
You must have loved
the colour of these violins
Your fit of insanity makes me sad
your music was to stay forever
And I hope....
if you know how much it matters
And i hope....
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I met anneke last week, during an acosutic show with danny cavanagh in Brazil. I asked her about the lyrics of 2 the gathering songs and travel is one of then. She saids Travel is really about mozart and about her feelings and intentions to know what goes in his heart and in his mind. And she wanted mozart to know how much he and his thoughts matters for her. She said that's a very special song too. And she's extremely sweet and amazing with all fans that asks about her lyrics =)
What that's all? WHAT WAS THE OTHER SONG??!! And what did she reply? Share your privilege of knowing the meaning first hand with us please :) :)
What that's all? WHAT WAS THE OTHER SONG??!! And what did she reply? Share your privilege of knowing the meaning first hand with us please :) :)
@lcarvalho03 Everything seems made clear from the point of view of Morzart and his story with Saliery.
@lcarvalho03 Everything seems made clear from the point of view of Morzart and his story with Saliery.
@lcarvalho03 Interesting dude...i lke a lot this music ;)
@lcarvalho03 Interesting dude...i lke a lot this music ;)
Never crosed my mind that this song might be about a relationship. To me all the lyrics point out that this song is a tribute to some music composer (probably classic music). Observe: Imagine that the first stanza refers to a man constantly preocupied by music, most likely his one, to the point of exhaustion. Look at the 4th stanza - imagine the man's composition going before a croud of listeners. They get what they've paid for but all they have to say about his work is pintless to him. Why? Look at the third stanza now - he's work is of divine inspiration therefor not a subject to control. Now the later part of the song becomes more personal as she relates to the man. She feels the desire to know this persona - it also hints us here that they are separated by ages and such a thing is but a fantasy. The very last part of the song makes it all very clear: "I wish you knew your music was to stay forever" What beter way to honour a genius musician than by claiming his music has standed the test of time. In a way i feel Anneke wishies this for herself so it's possible that this song is not about a long gone artis but about the gathering and their expectations for the future.
I find this song to by by far the best song of the band, both lyricaly and instrumental. Quite frankly none of the other songs have this complexity and eloquence
Since the lyrics mention "fourtieth masterpiece", then theyre probably referring to Mozart, whose 40th symphony is regarded as one of his best. No other classical composer has a famous 40th symphony. That would be my guess as to "fourtieth masterpiece".
Since the lyrics mention "fourtieth masterpiece", then theyre probably referring to Mozart, whose 40th symphony is regarded as one of his best. No other classical composer has a famous 40th symphony. That would be my guess as to "fourtieth masterpiece".
I think Yang offered a fine interpretation of the song. In addition, i would like to say that while i consider Travel to be The Gathering's finest moment, i dont think it is the only song that has complexity and depth that characterize "the very best" music. I think TG has quite some songs that stand...
I think Yang offered a fine interpretation of the song. In addition, i would like to say that while i consider Travel to be The Gathering's finest moment, i dont think it is the only song that has complexity and depth that characterize "the very best" music. I think TG has quite some songs that stand as unique "all-time" art-music masterpieces, and Travel is probably the most enchanting of them all. I cant describe how profoundly the song affects me, it plucks some hidden cord within me, some fundamental layer that resonates with my whole being, so i listen to Travel only when i feel emotionally and spiritually elevated, when i am prepared for the experience of going to that nearly sacred place, for The Travel that is...
the most beautiful The Gathering song.for sure.
I agree for the most part, but I still looove Saturnine.
My favorite part would have to be "Leaning/over your fourtieth masterpiece/You must have loved/the colour of these violins" Everytime I listen to this song I ponder what these lyrics mean.
Anyone want to enlighten me?
"I" think, this song is about a breaking relationship. Where one partner doesnt care about the other anymore, while not caring and truly hurting the other one.
"if you know how much it matters"
"Your fit of insanity makes me sad"
"To feed your distrust And fill it's mouth with the desire to soulfully be one with your creation"
...been in this situation and can prefectly relate these lyrics that way to myself.
//Seattle
To me this song is about a musician's relationship with fans and being on stage. Then on the "I wish I new you" parts, it seems to switch from the musician's perspective to the obsessed fan.
Originaly I thought this song must definitely refer to Mozart but then I thought of Antonio Saliery, the way he is portrayed in the film Amadeus and suddenly everything made sense. In the film Salieri is always in the shadow of Mozart's fame, despite his complete devotion to his music and feels that the crowds do not understand him and his music. He also claims to have written 40 operas. Salieri is also portrayed as a religious man who begged god to give him the talent to write great music to honor him (you call upon a higer power for help and inspiration). When Mozart gains all the fame, despite his rude, vulgar and immature behaviour, Saliery starts to believe that god is mocking him through his creation (mozart). If you want more on this either read the plot in wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amadeus_%28film%29) or watch the film which is a masterpiece in any way. I still think it could refer to Mozart as well or even to both of them and the relationship between them.