My name is Ophelia. I was Ophelia. My life which was consumed by loss and indifference answers a secular question: to be or not to be? Without my family and accused of immodesty, my options in the XVII century were none. A victim of other's decisions, a supporting role for no one to support me... I just couldn't find strength. Later, they cried, they suffered. For centuries, I have been remembered by my young death - the image of a non-spoken woman surpassed any consideration of my authenticity and cleverness. I don't know how I got here in Dark Valley, but it seems it will only depend on myself to find again the meaning of my life. I will. I didn't want to be here. I will find belonging. I am alive.
lyrics
In silver,
Reflected the illness of despair
This river,
A passage of worlds that heal wounds as they glare
I whisper,
Though insane words, my silence’s missing
I lie here
Blessing the life that I’ll live up here
Ophelia,
My old name screams all you’ve left behind
I linger
Through all the times shining bright
[Green fields of peace
Ophelia, my old karma will find belonging
When will I not need to bleed?]
Rejecting,
Would I be different than that?
Restoring,
A conquer has a price that rests when it turns red
However,
I would not try to consume you
Authentic despair,
This pain I won’t bear to live for a thousand deaths
What calls it unfair,
Glories don’t last more than my secondary death
I dreamt of worlds concealing the fight strength of my longing breath
A secret that dwells in me till...
credits
from Tales from Dark Valley,
track released December 30, 2020
Vocals: Ana Carla De Carli | Guitars: Fernando Cezar Jr | Bass: Rodrigo Morales | Drums: Felipe Paedo
Drums recorded by: Andrêss Fontanella | Bass recorded by: Jackson Harvelle
All tracks written by Ana Carla De Carli, Fernando Cezar Jr & Alberto Boa Vista
Orchestral Arrangements: Melissa Ironn | Production: Renato Osorio | Mix & Master: Renato Osorio & Benhur Lima
Artwork by Derek Castro | Videos by 18Filmes & Proteu Filmes | Executive Production: Ana Carla De Carli & Alberto Boa Vista idarkvalley@gmail.com | @idarkvalley
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