Nevermore
Aurora
– Progressive Rock Artist
Progressive Rock Song | Nevermore by Aurora | Free Download
Edgar Allen Poe for the modern generation.
Progressive Rock influenced by the greatest bands from Rush to Genesis.
Aurora is a Progressive Rock band located in the Mid-Hudson Valley, around Red Hook, NY. We're three musicians who have been around for nearly a year and specialize in writing our own music but occasionally play a variety of Rush songs as well.
"Nevermore" by Aurora is a Progressive Rock production available on SoundClick. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. A solid entry in the progressive rock space, crafted with care and intention. Stream "Nevermore" and explore more from Aurora on SoundClick. This track is available as free download.
Story behind the song
I've read the Raven by Edgar Allen Poe once too often and decided to write a song based on his poem.
Lyrics
Outside and around me, It hangs in the air.
Below and beneath me, is fear and despair.
Memories of loved ones lost long ago,
Still haunt my dreams as if to show
That in life, nothing's certain in future or past
I see this with sorrow finally, at last.
Knocking and tapping
Stir me awake
I call out "who's there?"
No one answers, I shake.
The silence is eerie
To the door I make way
Broken by tapping
The silence fades away
Who can this be?
At an hour this late?
Why must they come now?
Why can it not wait?
In flies a shadow
Astonished, I peer
At a slick, Nightly raven
I'm struck down with fear
What's the meaning of this? I simply must know
What name has this creature? Why will he not go?
What's your name, oh stately raven?
How come you're so bold?
Pallid bird of the night, with a stare oh so cold.
These questions I had, for the answers I searched.
With a flirt and a flutter, the raven just perched.
With only one word
Did this raven reply
A word without meaning
Was it a lie?
Nevermore
Nevermore
This ominous creature
Spoke this one word so clear
I stood there in wonder
Disbelieving my ears
I pull up a seat
My mind finally at ease
Like friends long before you
I fear you will leave
Nevermore
Nevermore
A chill crossed my body, the air grew thick and reeked
Of memories from my past and the answers I seek.
Prophetic in his croaking, could he have known
The sorrow and fear I carry all alone?
Angel or demon, why must you torment me
Your word's pierced my being, my anger you'll see!
Here in my sorrow
I lie tired and weak
Yet the raven remains
My heart pierced by his beak
At last I take comfort
In this moment I see
What cannot be changed
Must simply just be
Memories forgotten
Must always carry on
To guide and to aid
Until we are gone
Nevermore will I dwell
On sorrow and pain
Nevermore will I lament
I have nothing to gain
Nevermore
