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Pseudo

from Pseudo by Symphress

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The opening track is a modern take on the Apology of Socrates, as presented by Plato. It captures the final moments of Socrates, right before he is forced to drink the hemlock. This song features a children's choir.

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After so many years
Broken chains and lights of the real
“I to die, and you to live”

Your eyes were throbbing for the sun
How can you cry again
For a shadow ending its reign?

Barefoot and humble
I played my role
I fought to make sure that life itself is whole
Stop embracing the emptiness
And smash your mind into my eyelid
Whose lashes keep star-like beauty safe from indifference

Hestia’s unknown lover
My heart is full, hence her fire is bright
Drunken blood of boiling light

Fate has been cruel to you
You condemned me to death
You’re condemned now by the truth

Barefoot and humble
I played my role
I fought to make sure that life itself is whole
Stop embracing the emptiness
And smash your mind into my eyelid
Whose lashes keep star-like beauty safe from indifference

What’s my last desire, you ask?
Before my voice becomes the smoke of a frozen fire
Promise me that you’ll torment my sons
The same way I have tormented you
Nothing but virtue should be dwelling on their tongues
Make them guilty of the passage, of the right view
Force them break the chains of the fire cave

Barefoot and humble
I played my role
I fought to make sure that life itself is whole
Stop embracing the emptiness
And smash your mind into my eyelid
Whose lashes keep star-like beauty safe

What is wisdom?
What is wisdom, you dare ask?
My words are melting any self-glorifying mask
‘cause I know nothing is true
Except our life is a hue
Of different states of ignorance

My legs are heavy
I’m not afraid to go
Is it worse or not?
Only gods can know

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from Pseudo, released February 27, 2024
Written by Mihai Brici; lyrics by Sergiu Botezatu.
The children's choir was organized and conducted by Mihail Marenciuc.

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Symphress Cluj Napoca, Romania

Symphress is a symphonic progressive rock/metal band from Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Since 2015, they've enchanted audiences with their eclectic sound, blending classic prog rock with symphonic elements. Their debut album, "Father Time – Part I", released in 2023, showcased their versatility and creativity. With the recent release of "Pseudo", Symphress continues to push boundaries and redefine metal. ... more

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