Sure, this title has been stolen. I heard it from my favorite band: Nevermore. Though I can't say that I am their, "NUMBER ONE FAN!!!!!" I can say that they have been the biggest influence on my life, especially within the past six months. I have found that I can relate to almost every song, even if I've interpreted it completely wrong.
But that's the wonderful thing about music right? It's art, and open to interpretation. Warrel Dane, the lead vocalist for Nevermore is, in my own opinion, the greatest artist of lyrics. Every song tells a story, and again, even if I don't fully understand each story, I have an experience that seems to fit into my own picture of each song.
One particular song off of their new album, "And The Maiden Spoke," has become my new obsession as of late. From what I can comprehend, it is a 17th century tragedy about a female (I picture a younger girl, no more than 10 years old) who either went crazy and died, or may have been possessed and dragged to her death. Either way, she ends up '(speaking) to those unawake' which, in my mind, sounds almost like Dane is telling a more personal story about a spirit that he has encountered. I may be completely wrong, and he could just be telling a genius horror story, but I like my own theory better.
Listening to other songs on the album, I have found many similar themes, or even repeated lyrics, which makes me feel like he could have been inspired by this spirit. Looking back on past albums as well, I can find a few lyrics that seem to have carried on this theme for a few years now. Maybe it's just because I'm looking for it that I'm finding similarities when really they aren't there. I still prefer my theory though. It almost makes me feel like I am connected to Warrel Dane. But that's probably some sort of crazy wishful thinking.
In conclusion, listen to, "And The Maiden Spoke," and concoct your own opinions and theories. Even if you don't make up your own story, it is still worth the listen!
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