Today my best friend passed away due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Last December he was lucky enough to be a part of a group that brought Karnivool to New Delhi. This is his favourite band and Ian is his favourite vocalist. This also happens to be one of his favourite songs. He was lucky enough to hang with Ian pre and post show. It shouldn't come as a surprise that Ian was great and in fact even showed him how to do a couple of warm down exercises (since he was the vocalist for a band himself), even graciously getting a picture clicked with him. I know I can turn to Karnivool whenever I miss him. In case you're curious just UA-cam Colossal Figures - Clockwork Dilation to sample his work. Just thought I'd share this because he was able to meet his hero before he was gone and not everyone gets a chance to do that
+Pranay Chhibber I Read all your comment. Very moving, the guitar player of my band ( a very close friend ) also passed away around 20 days ago and he showed me this band, I guess I really understand what you mean. Greetings from Colombia ( South America )
This taste of music is cheerfulness down the memory lane & vents out an unparallel amount of clouds in your mind !! These guys feel like an eternal bliss at times... Sad to hear about your friend though....
Lyrics I couldn't hide my face to claim my innocence I wouldn't have the sense to keep going on Maybe I'm just too proud to stand in your defense Still I feel the pull of hidden wires I'm never gonna draw a line I dared to speak my mind When all your changes made before Don't seem to change a thing at all You need You need I wouldn't find my place with this poor disguise Why can't I face myself without these lies? I couldn't find my path without knowing it I've been around every turn I know what's left is right I'll never let it die I tried, I dared to free my mind And all the same changes as before Don't seem to change a thing at all I'm never gonna try I know that I won't go back It started with a smile, I know But it won't come back This is real! Should've seen it coming 'Cause now I'm feeling nothing I was taken far beneath the middle I'm never gonna try (Should have seen it coming) I know that I won't go back ('Cause now I'm feeling nothing I was taken far beneath the middle) It started with a smile, I know (Should have seen it coming 'Cause now I'm feeling nothing) But it won't come back (I was taken far beneath the middle)
It is my belief that Eidolon is more a track about letting go of something that has been is beyond repair. An Eidolon is a ghost of spirit in greek mythology. The chorus goes I'm never gonna try, I lied I dared to speak my mind When all the old changes made before Don't seem to change a thing at all This to me looks like a relationship that is broken, where people claim they can change but never do. However the person is also in denial as the person they fell in love with is still somewhere summed up in this verse. I'm never gonna try I know that I won't go back It started with a smile, I know But it won't come back This is real! In the end I think what they are trying to put across is that people should accept reality of situations rather than false promises. Are you real?
There's a lot of poignant reflection on a failed relationship in this. The choice of words is brilliant too, because "It started with a smile, I know", it's almost as if to say the start of the relationship was great (as they mostly are), but now we're at a point where the good times are over. Which then ties in with the narrative that perhaps a new beginning is in order, because that concept brings joy. The song is about regret and what-ifs, and questioning a very difficult decision moments after it's been made, and trying to justify, perhaps stupid actions, that resulted in some decisions being taken out your hands. i.e. She broke up with me because she's a cunt because of these things. But I feel better now, because in a way, it was really me who broke up with her because of all these behaviours that were exhibited. Those behaviours are (unknowingly) identified as being negative, and counter-productive to the relationship (perhaps excessive drinking to run away from the fact that you're too cowardly to tell someone that you're not ready for that level of commitment, and if you are, it's not with them).
Here we go again!, for people trying to compare this album to the old shut up & enjoy it for what this is, cause I tell you what, I'm a guitarist & this band has only gotten better if you can't see it your probably A: not a musician so you can't hear it from a musicians ear,y'know all the subtleties or B: your just one of those NONE TRUE FANS who never let's a band grow because it doesn't sound like there old album,c'mon really real bands really believe in not sounding of a cover band of them selfs so they push the envelope to create something new but still in there same style & this is still KARNIVOOL just new & improved, cause by the way I have every album & if you really can't see the evolution to the new album your NOT! A real follower of this band !!! SHUT UP & stop trying to compare everything just enjoy it with no expectations !!!
I love it when people expect bands to make the same album over and over. People change over time, you're not going to want to make the same album at 31 as you did at 21.
Lyrics: I couldn't hide my face to claim my innocence I wouldn't have the sense to keep going on Maybe I'm just too proud to stand in your defense Still I feel the pull of hidden wires I'm never gonna draw a line I dared to speak my mind When all your changes made before Don't seem to change a thing at all You need You need I wouldn't find my place with this poor disguise Why can't I face myself without these lies? I couldn't find my path without knowing it I've been around every turn I know what's left is right I'll never let it die I tried, I dared to free my mind And all the same changes as before Don't seem to change a thing at all I'm never gonna try I know that I won't go back It started with a smile, I know But it won't come back This is real! Should've seen it coming 'Cause now I'm feeling nothing I was taken far beneath the middle I'm never gonna try (Should have seen it coming) I know that I won't go back ('Cause now I'm feeling nothing I was taken far beneath the middle) It started with a smile, I know (Should have seen it coming 'Cause now I'm feeling nothing) But it won't come back (I was taken far beneath the middle)
+Calixto Gutiérrez Salazar Fair to Midland is so underrated. Such a fantastic band. It really sucks that they broke up. Them and Karnivool are definitely some of my favorite modern rock bands.
This is a great video. I'm not a fan of performance videos and this goes great with the song. Short films to songs are better than plain music videos. I like the concept of this video too. Good job to the director and always a good job on the music boys. Always. Keep it up, and get your asses back to the states.
I loved this video, it makes you think of what's going on & you really don't get it but that might be the point, we don't need the answers for everything, but I actually did figure out what this video is about, all I got to say if you want to know, read lyrics & watch the video & put the pieces together!, cause guess what?, THAT'S THE POINT !!!!!!
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Today my best friend passed away due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Last December he was lucky enough to be a part of a group that brought Karnivool to New Delhi. This is his favourite band and Ian is his favourite vocalist. This also happens to be one of his favourite songs. He was lucky enough to hang with Ian pre and post show. It shouldn't come as a surprise that Ian was great and in fact even showed him how to do a couple of warm down exercises (since he was the vocalist for a band himself), even graciously getting a picture clicked with him. I know I can turn to Karnivool whenever I miss him. In case you're curious just UA-cam Colossal Figures - Clockwork Dilation to sample his work. Just thought I'd share this because he was able to meet his hero before he was gone and not everyone gets a chance to do that
+Pranay Chhibber I Read all your comment. Very moving, the guitar player of my band ( a very close friend ) also passed away around 20 days ago and he showed me this band, I guess I really understand what you mean. Greetings from Colombia ( South America )
+Pranay Chhibber RIP Govind. He was a super talented singer. love his work and it carries forward his spirit
+Pranay Chhibber Respect for you mate ! Glad to see a guy from India with such great taste of music !
This taste of music is cheerfulness down the memory lane & vents out an unparallel amount of clouds in your mind !!
These guys feel like an eternal bliss at times...
Sad to hear about your friend though....
RIP.
This song is a masterpiece.
Yeah, it’s a masterpiece bro. No doubt.
This song is such a pleasure to listen to but devastating at the same time. This album had such a weightiness to it.
I agree simply put
Lyrics
I couldn't hide my face to claim my innocence
I wouldn't have the sense to keep going on
Maybe I'm just too proud to stand in your defense
Still I feel the pull of hidden wires
I'm never gonna draw a line
I dared to speak my mind
When all your changes made before
Don't seem to change a thing at all
You need
You need
I wouldn't find my place with this poor disguise
Why can't I face myself without these lies?
I couldn't find my path without knowing it
I've been around every turn
I know what's left is right
I'll never let it die
I tried, I dared to free my mind
And all the same changes as before
Don't seem to change a thing at all
I'm never gonna try
I know that I won't go back
It started with a smile, I know
But it won't come back
This is real!
Should've seen it coming
'Cause now I'm feeling nothing
I was taken far beneath the middle
I'm never gonna try
(Should have seen it coming)
I know that I won't go back
('Cause now I'm feeling nothing
I was taken far beneath the middle)
It started with a smile, I know
(Should have seen it coming
'Cause now I'm feeling nothing)
But it won't come back
(I was taken far beneath the middle)
Karnivool just love forests don't they
🙋♂️
Karnivool is too good!!! Wish more people knew about them here in the states
+Luis Del Villar I know just one other person who is a fan of them here in the states.
+Jonathan Hicks I r fan, I r murrican.
whenever i play them people be like "What band is this again? I like it."
Luis Del Villar I'm from Jersey and I'm a huge fan of karnivool, can't wait till they come to the states.
Spread the word in Murica - We have really good bands downunder .... Stay Metal 😈
Love this track, just wish it was a few minutes longer.
This band gets better and better the more I listen to them!
Tu as raison, mon ami.
“It started with a smile I know, but it won’t come back.” It’s poetry of our lives.
Jesus what a beautiful song.
2:10 I'll never get tired of that melody
I hear the song only for that part
It gives me the chills. Amazing
This song really brings up some abstract feelings..
saw them in Cologne.. my god they're live even better than on their albums! keep it up!
Greatest song in the world.
It is my belief that Eidolon is more a track about letting go of something that has been is beyond repair. An Eidolon is a ghost of spirit in greek mythology. The chorus goes
I'm never gonna try, I lied
I dared to speak my mind
When all the old changes made before
Don't seem to change a thing at all
This to me looks like a relationship that is broken, where people claim they can change but never do.
However the person is also in denial as the person they fell in love with is still somewhere summed up in this verse.
I'm never gonna try
I know that I won't go back
It started with a smile, I know
But it won't come back
This is real!
In the end I think what they are trying to put across is that people should accept reality of situations rather than false promises.
Are you real?
bonus points for your Voluntaryist profile pic
I haven't get it, till today and I think you're right is about a past relationship that won't come back and you have to mover on
I love it when I look into a song's comments and see people actually discussing the song
There's a lot of poignant reflection on a failed relationship in this. The choice of words is brilliant too, because "It started with a smile, I know", it's almost as if to say the start of the relationship was great (as they mostly are), but now we're at a point where the good times are over. Which then ties in with the narrative that perhaps a new beginning is in order, because that concept brings joy. The song is about regret and what-ifs, and questioning a very difficult decision moments after it's been made, and trying to justify, perhaps stupid actions, that resulted in some decisions being taken out your hands. i.e. She broke up with me because she's a cunt because of these things. But I feel better now, because in a way, it was really me who broke up with her because of all these behaviours that were exhibited. Those behaviours are (unknowingly) identified as being negative, and counter-productive to the relationship (perhaps excessive drinking to run away from the fact that you're too cowardly to tell someone that you're not ready for that level of commitment, and if you are, it's not with them).
All I know is someone messed with Ian really bad. A lot of these themes appear in his lyrics.
I cannot believe the quality and art coming from this band! UA-cam rabbithole you do me right sometimes!! Karnivool fan for life now!
I can't explain how much I love this.
I love this band.
Can't stop listening to it!
I'm ready for 2021.
This video is definition of - Reality of life.
Man, this is so awesome! Hope next one is Sky Machine or Aeons. Everything about Karnivool is amazing, there,I've said it!
I love Karnivool. When I first heard this I thought Tool meets Sting. I love their sound.
haha nice association
I love this song so much. What a band.
Guys... we south americans need you here!
Dear God Jon! You're killing me!
Karnivool kick ass!!!!!!!
Karnivool 🤘🏼❤️😍
What an amazing song!
The "are you real" line is giving me some Jeff Buckley vibes
my dog you guys are amazing. cant wait to see you live someday. much love from washington state, usa!
Masterpiece
This stuff is so original, so good!
Love your music! Greetings from Argentina.
i love this track!! i really do
Hope to see you in Moscow soon!
Much Respect Karnivool!
Bravo, powerful original stuff cant wait to see them in South Africa!
amazing song, love this band
Interesting video. Been loving this song since album release though!
amazing song
Wonderful all album.
NO WAY SO HAPPY U MADE A MUSIC VID FOR THIS!
Oh i love this one.
mesmerizing! very talented
Brilliant song, interesting video, after watching this I wonder whether the video's are being released in the proper 'order' or timeline if you will.
Here we go again!, for people trying to compare this album to the old shut up & enjoy it for what this is, cause I tell you what, I'm a guitarist & this band has only gotten better if you can't see it your probably A: not a musician so you can't hear it from a musicians ear,y'know all the subtleties or B: your just one of those NONE TRUE FANS who never let's a band grow because it doesn't sound like there old album,c'mon really real bands really believe in not sounding of a cover band of them selfs so they push the envelope to create something new but still in there same style & this is still KARNIVOOL just new & improved, cause by the way I have every album & if you really can't see the evolution to the new album your NOT! A real follower of this band !!! SHUT UP & stop trying to compare everything just enjoy it with no expectations !!!
Awesome sounds... one of the songs of the year
Great concept! Excellent song love it!!!
I love it when people expect bands to make the same album over and over. People change over time, you're not going to want to make the same album at 31 as you did at 21.
watching this in HD! Great!
Great work once again, karnivool!
favourite song of karnivool for me!!!
Goddamnit Frodo, a woman's gown won't hide you from Sauron.
Amazing video and music as always. :)
Awesome stuff I really like this song
I love this!
Fucking beautiful vocals
Love this.
So good!
Great song by the heavy hittin hard rock / Heavy metal Voolsters and a rather dramatic video clip as well...........
haven't listened to Karnivool in ages
i've been missing out
Wow! These guys make amazing videos! Complete sic-fi stories unto themselves!
Lyrics:
I couldn't hide my face to claim my innocence
I wouldn't have the sense to keep going on
Maybe I'm just too proud to stand in your defense
Still I feel the pull of hidden wires
I'm never gonna draw a line
I dared to speak my mind
When all your changes made before
Don't seem to change a thing at all
You need
You need
I wouldn't find my place with this poor disguise
Why can't I face myself without these lies?
I couldn't find my path without knowing it
I've been around every turn
I know what's left is right
I'll never let it die
I tried, I dared to free my mind
And all the same changes as before
Don't seem to change a thing at all
I'm never gonna try
I know that I won't go back
It started with a smile, I know
But it won't come back
This is real!
Should've seen it coming
'Cause now I'm feeling nothing
I was taken far beneath the middle
I'm never gonna try
(Should have seen it coming)
I know that I won't go back
('Cause now I'm feeling nothing
I was taken far beneath the middle)
It started with a smile, I know
(Should have seen it coming
'Cause now I'm feeling nothing)
But it won't come back
(I was taken far beneath the middle)
I like it guys!
fantastic track
Amazing
...de lo mejor que he escuchado. Saludos!
Fav song from Asymmetry
Wow. So good.
masterpiece!
THE VOOOOL
If you liked this then, by all means, check out (if you haven't) Rishloo and Soen and then Fair to Midland and Riverside. Hope you like it!
+Calixto Gutiérrez Salazar I could die listen to those bands...So F Good!! Nice taste friend :-)
+Calixto Gutiérrez Salazar Fair to Midland is so underrated. Such a fantastic band. It really sucks that they broke up. Them and Karnivool are definitely some of my favorite modern rock bands.
+jordan calixto as far as I know they haven't split up but are on hiatus, let's hope they make a comeback
that is awesome news, damn! i didnt realize that. thanks for the info.
I love you for direct me into RIshloo... Great band
Just brilliant!! These videos do seem to have a conjoining plot as they go, as other people have pointed out.
Awesome video, guys!
Love this goddamn song
This is a great video. I'm not a fan of performance videos and this goes great with the song. Short films to songs are better than plain music videos. I like the concept of this video too. Good job to the director and always a good job on the music boys. Always. Keep it up, and get your asses back to the states.
Un excelente tema...
I think this video suits the song perfectly. It wasn't until I looked up what Eidolon meant that it started making sense.
Am I the only one noticing the visual influence of Lars Von Trier's "Melancholia" on their last videos?
I didn't know they released a music video for this song :O
Отличная песня
Нет!
Карнивул любят везде, поэтому и говорят про них на всех языках.
fkn awesome clip
Tremendous.
Anyone else immediately think "Rishloo" upon hearing the name of this song?
+Yules I sure did.
+Yules Rishloo, I like you. You're good people.
Yep, sure did :)
they're kind of similar in terms of sound, aren't they?
Rishloo also has an album called Eidolon.
sort the new album out - clock is ticking
This band is narcotic!
I need to see this guys live. Any chances for a south american tour?
this album is really growing on me now
Better than birds of Tokyo
sounds good ;)
her face is so beatiful
This video is a complete mindfuck
Awesome video. I'd like to think that these Asymmetry videos have some kind of plot pulling them along. Very interesting stuff.
I loved this video, it makes you think of what's going on & you really don't get it but that might be the point, we don't need the answers for everything, but I actually did figure out what this video is about, all I got to say if you want to know, read lyrics & watch the video & put the pieces together!, cause guess what?, THAT'S THE POINT !!!!!!
Great, great song! Loved it right from the start! Not sure about the video though ... but it's interesting to say the least! :)
ya çok güzelllk
This
Fucking
Song
Is
Incredible
2:41 Neymar
🤣
xDD
😂😂😂😂😂
The video was awesome, but I wish it was longer so the story and ideas could be explored more.
greate song, vocals remind me Sting :)
Pretty tight. Googled Eidolon got me here