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Once Upon a Joke

by Gaiden

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I wish a silent winter Reigns on my heart A frozen embrace, a silent symphony I wish a silent winter Reigns on my heart No one can help Nothing can help Freeze my feelings Turmoil of mind... Torments my soul Shards of... Broken doubts... Lacerated... Thoughts Self-tormented I implore in vain Mesmerised by swirls of pain Drowned by a flood I can not stop Teared in my own vacuum Suffocating blackened blood I spit in agony Please, please let me rest... Let me contemplate Down here I long for A shroud of snow Wrapped in a cloak of confidence I wanna reach this place Feel the cold on my face Lose myself in the dance Oh white winds Carry me away Sprawling... Despair... From all sides... I'm besieged Self-tormented I implore in vain Mesmerised by swirls of pain Drowned by a flood I can not stop Teared in my own vacuum Suffocating blackened blood I spit in agony I wish a silent winter Reigns on my heart A cold embrace, a silent symphony I wish a silent winter Reigns on my heart Dancing a frozen waltz Haunting visions Innver voices Self-tormented I implore in vain Mesmerised by swirls of pain Drowned by a flood I can not stop Teared in my own vacuum Suffocating blackened blood I spit in agony I wish a silent winter Reigns on my heart A cold embrace, a silent symphony I wish a silent winter Reigns on my heart Dancing a frozen waltz x 2
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I know the name of the sleeping beast It's been invoked too many painful times The liquid demon flares up in your eyes It's been killing our innocence Alone you reach the point of no return With no chance for me to absolve your sins No bible nore priest no exorcism Could save your soul from those perverting claws Burning smell of Hell Burns my bowels Burning smell of Hell I writhe in pain Lies, denial, from contempt and hate From wishes to fate Its luminous soul runs in your veins You can't escape its warm embrace My sleeping saint I've waited for dawn No more blows, no more fights My wildest saint At last comes the dawn I've waited for it so long now Burning smell of Hell Burns my bowels Burning smell of Hell I writhe in pain Lies, denial, from contempt and hate From wishes to fate So many tears between us So many fights We came too far so many times So many tears between us So many lies The battle's never over now Control this inner chaos Put the beast on the ground Here at the crossroads The final meeting The hardest way The hardest road Leads to salvation Put the beast on the ground ! Lies, denial, from contempt and hate From wishes to fate Its luminous soul runs in your veins You can't escape its warm embrace x 2
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Early morning under a grey sky I breathe the cool air and tighten my coat The train seems to wait for me I hear it gently... gently rumble for me I step into the corridor And I sit comfortably I feel quiet I leave it to the slender rails But I don't know yet... That this is my last trip The station slowly fades And the landscape starts to pass before my eyes Faster and faster Lulled by the machine I fall asleep I finally awake Night has fallen It's a very strange feeling Nothing is moving The coach is empty and silent I don't hear the dull sound of wheels on rails It's darker and darker Moonlight seems to shine from another world Who's in control ? Am I the only passenger of this train ? I took a one way ticket but I'm not afraid I'm not even sure to know my name... I walk through empty rows Guided by distant voices in the dark Quietly talking Elegant gentlemen dressed in velvet Kindly welcome me They look ageless Moonlight seems to shine from another time Who's in control ? I am the only passenger of this train I ignore what is my destination I ignore doubt, I ignore fear I took a one way ticket but I'm not afraid I'm not even sure to know my name... My presence doesn't seem to surprise them They smile with delight and shake my hand "It's perfect, they say, it's perfect" "Welcome aboard my dear friend !" Our train is rushing through the stars I understand there's no way back Our train is rushing through the stars I understand there's no way back Who's in control ? I am the only passenger of this train I took a one way ticket but I'm not afraid I'm not even sure to know my name... I took a one way ticket but I'm not afraid I'm not even sure to know my name... I don't even feel my heartbeat anymore
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Broken Hopes 04:53
The more you live, the more you love The more you suffer... Until your very final breath You set your sails to navigate Towards the unknown Always remember the winds never tell their names From sunrise to shadows of dusty sunset Our valiant ships sink into dark Vast are the seas of your existence Long is the road to the shelters And nowhere to drop the anchor Rare are the candlelights aboard Rare are friendly shores Until you reach the final end Remember the ones Who sank into sleep From sunrise to shadows of dusty sunset Our valiant ships sink into dark Vast are the seas of your existence Long is the road to the shelters And nowhere to drop the anchor (Vast are the seas... And nowhere to drop the anchor) From sunrise to shadows of dusty sunset Our valiant ships sink into dark Vast are the seas... of your existence And nowhere to drop the anchor Vast are the seas of your existence Long is the road to the shelters And nowhere to drop the anchor (Vast are the seas... And nowhere to drop the anchor) And no one to lament for broken hopes No lighthouse to shine On broken hopes No lighthouse to shine...
6.
I'm here, especially when you're alone Lurking in the folds of your being I crawl I scream Sometimes, in daylight, you forget me But at dusk, in narrow labyrinths I slip... You can not escape You love to feel my halitosis I am the scary clown The beast with huge white eyes The threat with a monstrous jaw I am the grotesque effluvium of your mind As a disjointed puppet I inexorably drag In a disgusting oozing Up under your skin You love to hear my terrible imprecations I am the scary clown The beast with huge white eyes The threat with a monstrous jaw I am the grotesque effluvium of your mind My face is well known to you My ugliness fascinates you x 3 I am the scary clown The beast with huge white eyes The threat with a monstrous jaw I am the grotesque effluvium of your mind I tear the black and stringy flesh Of your nightmares I feed on your fear
7.
The Stranger 07:00
I was the helpless witness of my people's holocaust, hunted and wounded I was the helpless of my fate They burnt our fortress to ashes Bestial conquerors Children of Chaos The world I used to know about to fade They turned me into a monster A weak and ugly creature A mistake into my own plan I am now the last descendant An infertile body Dressed in a red melancholy O Rhalina, can't you see what they made of me I am the plaything of destiny O Rhalina, I am a stranger to this world I hold the power of the gods I was over the seas and reached an island, on a dead ship steered by drowned men A sorcerer gave me monstruous gifts Instruments of my revenge anchored in my flesh Eye of Rhynn and Hand of Kwll Infernal keys to netherland I was turned into a monster A cruel and powerful creature A champion into my own plan The desolate king of netherland An infertile body Dressed in a red melancholy O Rhalina, can't you see what they made of me I am the plaything of destiny O Rhalina, I am a stranger to this world I am the slayer of the gods Six fingered hand and jewelled eyes Those hideous treasures of mine Eternal champion of the law Eternally trapped in cosmic claw Fifteen plans to conquer and I'll never see... Fifteen plans to conquer and I'll never reach Tanelorn I swear... I swear revenge Revenge will be mine I was turned into a monster A cruel and powerful creature A champion into my own plan The desolate king of netherland An infertile body Dressed in a red melancholy O Rhalina, can't you see what they made of me I am the plaything of destiny O Rhalina, I am a stranger to this world I am the slayer of the gods Six fingered hand and jewelled eyes Those hideous treasures of mine Eternal champion of the law Eternally trapped in cosmic claw
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Awake 05:30
I am linked I'm connected I'm informed I'm chained I'm isolated I am fed I ignore the color of the skies The scent of the air I no longer see Contemplate me I no longer breathe I guess things could change Read about new plans Fascinating Could it be... the beginning of it all ? Could it be... the end of desolation ? Would they guide us to the promised land ? Would they reveal the path ? Would they tell the name of the Savior ? Would they guide us to the promised L.A.N. ? Would they reveal the path ? Would they crack the code of the Savior ? TRON SAMPLE Could it be... the beginning of it all ? Could it be... the end of desolation ? Would they guide us to the promised land ? Would they reveal the path ? Would they tell the name of the Savior ? Would they guide us to the promised L.A.N. ? Would they reveal the path ? Would they crack the code of the Savior ? I feel the network quivers The tension grows high Read our virtual Bible Spam on the Holy Word We no longer doubt "Hack the system down" It's written on the screen "Hack their beliefs down" Hail of numeric Savior Hail numeric Messiah Could it be... the beginning of it all ? Could it be... the end of desolation ? Would they guide us to the promised land ? Would they reveal the path ? Would they tell the name of the Savior ? Would they guide us to the promised L.A.N. ? Would they reveal the path ? Would they crack the code of the Savior ?
9.
Your beautiful skin shines like diamonds in the sunlight The mortals say you look refined and it's true you are But I'll rise from... I'll rise from the tomb I'll rise from... I'll rise from the grave I deny your power, your beauty, your strength, your light Bow before your master, before the ancient one You walk among these beautiful preys But listen to the screams that rise from the depths Kneel down before the ancient one Creatures of light Revere the father you betrayed Kneel before powers of the night I will bleed you white and drink your precious blood Prepare to suffer in the night of my desolate vault You're so delicate and swoon at your own reflection You forgot the taste of blood, betrayed our dominion I'll drag you down to my realm of dust You will endure my subterranean curse Kneel down before the ancient one Creatures of light Revere the father you betrayed Kneel before powers of the night I will bleed you white and drink your precious blood Prepare to suffer in the night of my desolate vault I'll drag you down to my realm of dust You will endure my subterranean curse Kneel down before the ancient one Creatures of light Revere the father you betrayed Kneel before powers of the night I will bleed you white and drink your precious blood Prepare to suffer in the night of my desolate vault Kneel down before the ancient one Creatures of light Revere the father you betrayed Kneel before powers of the night
10.
[Intro] The train has stopped and I step out in the dark [Harmo] No beat in my chest I am light hearted [Harmo] [Verse 1] On this lonely platform I stand alone I have no other choice but to wait I have no other choice but to pace Under a starless skie I have to wait [Harmo] A night that seems eternal surrounds me [Harmo] [Verse 2] Without I saw or heard anything Another gentleman appears [Harmo] He invites me to follow him [Harmo] Then disappears... [Harmo] [Verse 3] Massive doors open [Harmo] It's time to meet the last encounter [Harmo] I'll never know his name [Harmo] I'll never guess his age [Harmo] He quietly tells me than I'm dead A brand new life begins for me [PreChorus] I'm the strange winner Of a strange lottery I found my place in the... Afterlife company I inherited immortality The sinister smiles of my boss are so friendly I will live forever [Speach] I'm the new operator of the hive [Chorus x 2] Afterlife Inc. A place to decease [Harmo] A place to be [Harmo] A place to cease to be [Harmo] [Verse 4] They call me the new soul collector I work at the center of the hive I am the juggler of the spheres [Harmo] I am the guardian of the dead [Harmo] [PreChorus] I'm the strange winner Of a strange lottery I found my place in the... Afterlife company I inherited immortality The sinister smiles of my boss are so friendly I will wait forever [Speach] I'm the great operator of the hive [Chorus x2] Afterlife Inc. A place to decease A place to be A place to cease to be [Break 1] White are the spheres of the souls at peace [Harmo] Red are the spheres of the frightened ones [Harmo] Black are the spheres of tortured souls [Harmo] [Break 2] The light of the luminous souls Eternally reflects on the water of the fountain The light of the luminous souls Eternally reflects on the silver leaves of the trees [PreChorus] Come and rest... [Harmo] forever [Chorus x2] Afterlife Inc. A place to decease A place to be A place to cease to be [Chorus final] Afterlife Inc. A place to cease to be [Final] It all began in the early morning Breathed the cool air and tightened my coat The train seemed to wait for me I heard it gently... gently rumble for me
11.
Early morning under a grey sky I breathe the cool air and tighten my coat The train seems to wait for me I hear it gently... gently rumble for me I step into the corridor And I sit comfortably I feel quiet I leave it to the slender rails But I don't know yet... That this is my last trip The station slowly fades And the landscape starts to pass before my eyes Faster and faster Lulled by the machine I fall asleep I finally awake Night has fallen It's a very strange feeling Nothing is moving The coach is empty and silent I don't hear the dull sound of wheels on rails It's darker and darker Moonlight seems to shine from another world Who's in control ? Am I the only passenger of this train ? I took a one way ticket but I'm not afraid I'm not even sure to know my name... I walk through empty rows Guided by distant voices in the dark Quietly talking Elegant gentlemen dressed in velvet Kindly welcome me They look ageless Moonlight seems to shine from another time Who's in control ? I am the only passenger of this train I ignore what is my destination I ignore doubt, I ignore fear I took a one way ticket but I'm not afraid I'm not even sure to know my name... My presence doesn't seem to surprise them They smile with delight and shake my hand "It's perfect, they say, it's perfect" "Welcome aboard my dear friend !" Our train is rushing through the stars I understand there's no way back Our train is rushing through the stars I understand there's no way back Who's in control ? I am the only passenger of this train I took a one way ticket but I'm not afraid I'm not even sure to know my name... I took a one way ticket but I'm not afraid I'm not even sure to know my name... I don't even feel my heartbeat anymore The train has stopped and I step out in the dark [Harmo] No beat in my chest I am light hearted [Harmo] On this lonely platform I stand alone I have no other choice but to wait I have no other choice but to pace Under a starless skie I have to wait [Harmo] A night that seems eternal surrounds me [Harmo] Without I saw or heard anything Another gentleman appears [Harmo] He invites me to follow him [Harmo] Then disappears... [Harmo] Massive doors open [Harmo] It's time to meet the last encounter [Harmo] I'll never know his name [Harmo] I'll never guess his age [Harmo] He quietly tells me than I'm dead A brand new life begins for me I'm the strange winner Of a strange lottery I found my place in the... Afterlife company I inherited immortality The sinister smiles of my boss are so friendly I will live forever I'm the new operator of the hive Afterlife Inc. A place to decease [Harmo] A place to be [Harmo] A place to cease to be [Harmo] They call me the new soul collector I work at the center of the hive I am the juggler of the spheres [Harmo] I am the guardian of the dead [Harmo] I'm the strange winner Of a strange lottery I found my place in the... Afterlife company I inherited immortality The sinister smiles of my boss are so friendly I will wait forever I'm the great operator of the hive Afterlife Inc. A place to decease A place to be A place to cease to be White are the spheres of the souls at peace [Harmo] Red are the spheres of the frightened ones [Harmo] Black are the spheres of tortured souls [Harmo] The light of the luminous souls Eternally reflects on the water of the fountain The light of the luminous souls Eternally reflects on the silver leaves of the trees Come and rest... [Harmo] forever Afterlife Inc. A place to decease A place to be A place to cease to be Afterlife Inc. A place to cease to be It all began in the early morning Breathed the cool air and tightened my coat The train seemed to wait for me I heard it gently... gently rumble for me

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Music performed by GAIDEN
Lyrics by EGO
Music Composed by ALEX SEARHA
Mixed & Mastered by GDN STUDIO
Design by DAGHOSTPROD
Photography by E.L.P PHOTOGRAPHY

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released April 28, 2017

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Gaiden Paris, France

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Ego - Vocals
Alex - Guitars
Joe - Bass
Nico - Drums

Gaiden is a French Progressive Metal band from Paris, founded in 2007. Their first demo, Joker Business, comes out in 2009 and is well received. The second EP "Joker Business II" had a good welcome. The band will release his first album "Once Upon A Joke" very soon
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