The Essence Of Silence Lyrics
Epica
Lyrics
Something is wrong
My strength has gone
Thoughts are corrupting my mind
I can see, I perceive this ain't me
Something so strong
My mood has swung
I can't get it out of my head
I believe that my mind misleads me
(We confuse)
Is it a doubt you to try to hide? (tangle and abuse)
Just have an open look inside (we appear)
It's just a dreary memory stuck in your mind
Retrieve your balance
Use your senses to observe (the essence of silence)
Search for your essence
Find the silence within you (the essence is)
You're searching
And bursting
There seems to be no cure
When tension endures
Delusions corrupting my mind
I can see, I perceive this ain't me
There seems to be no way
When light fades to grey
To get them all out of my head
I believe that my mind misleads me
(We confuse)
Is it a doubt you to try to hide? (tangle and abuse)
Just have an open look inside (we appear)
It's just a dreary memory stuck in your mind
Retrieve your balance
Use your senses to observe (the essence of silence)
Search for your essence
Find the silence within you (the essence is)
Make a start
Explore your heart
When a persistent memory
Penetrates deep in your mind
Allow the silence to destroy
Your thoughts in every kind
(We confuse)
Is it a doubt you to try to hide? (tangle and abuse)
Just have an open look inside (we appear)
It's just a dreary memory stuck in your mind
Retrieve your balance
Use your senses to observe (the essence of silence)
Allow the silence
To wipe your thoughts away
Retrieve your balance
Use your senses to observe (the essence of silence)
Search for essence
Find the silence within you (the essence lies)
In silence
Song & Lyrics Facts
Epica's song "The Essence of Silence" was released on their 2003 album, The Phantom Agony. Written by band members Mark Jansen and Coen Janssen, the song is a powerful metal ballad that combines heavy guitar riffs with classical strings.
Lyrics explore themes of loss, sorrow and hope as singer Simone Simons' beautiful vocals soar over the chorus. The song has become one of Epica's signature tracks, showing off the band's unique blend of symphonic metal and progressive rock influences.