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Despite its title, this song has nothing to do with the movie. Guitarist/vocalist Mark Jansen explained the track’s meaning:
“The song is dealing about us humans, being caught in a matrix (an illusion) because of our excessive thinking. We have lost control over our lives and accept the illusion as...
[Intro/Chorus: Simone Simons]
Shine through the sky
Beyond the matrix
Feel what it's like to be divine
[Chorus: Simone Simons]
Shine through the sky
Beyond the matrix
Feel what it's like
To have attained Nirvana
Shine past the sky open your mind
Then you will be balanced and free
Be the master over your own energy
[Verse 1: Simone Simons]
Live in this moment like there is no past
All that matters is to be who you are
Be in this moment judgments will not last
Urge yourself again to claim back your life
[Pre-Chorus: Simone Simons]
Take a leap into the dark
Dare to dive and fall
The point of no return restrains us
[Chorus: Simone Simons]
Shine through the sky
Beyond the matrix
Feel what it's like
To reach divinity
Aim at the sky open your mind
Then you will be balanced and free
Be the master over your own energy
[Verse 2: Simone Simons]
Shake off oiled feathers leave your past behind
Use your inner force to reach your true self
When there's no future you can't be occupied
By non-essential waste and ruins of the past
[Pre-Chorus: Simone Simons]
Recreate your hologram
Dare to dive and fall
The point of no return restrain us
[Chorus: Simone Simons]
Shine through the sky
Beyond the matrix
Feel what it's like
To have attained Nirvana
Shine past the sky open your mind
Then you will be balanced and free
Be the master over your own energy
[Bridge: Simone Simons]
Someday you'll open up again
To learn and grow
Someday you'll have to reach for new endeavors
To perceive your inner self
Perceive your soul
Someday you'll start to live your life
[Breakdown: Mark Jansen]
Responding with anger
Responding with peace
The choice is all mine
It's a small lie for a man but a giant blow for mankind
We are almighty now
We have found the alchemy of life
We are all dominant here
We are the force in control
[Chorus: Simone Simons]
Shine through the sky
Beyond the matrix
Feel what it's like
To reach divinity
Aim at the sky open your mind
Then you will be balanced and free
Be the master over your life
Stay in charge maintain your duty
Dive into the sea of pure tranquility
[Outro]
We will be finally free
Beyond the Matrix was written by Isaac Delahaye & Mark Jansen.
Beyond the Matrix was produced by Epica & Joost van den Broek.
Epica released Beyond the Matrix on Fri Sep 30 2016.
Mark: “Despite the title, this isn’t about the movie! It’s basically about being able to see that you’re in a matrix, to see that you’re in a cage. It’s hard to be able to see beyond your immediate surroundings when you’re trapped so you have to project yourself outside the matrix to understand. Mus...