Nach ihrem Protest gegen die Invasion der Ukraine haben vier der sechs Bandmitglieder der Symphonic Metaller IMPERIAL AGE ihre russische Heimat verlassen (Aor und Jane in die Türkei, Anna und Paul nach Montenegro). Dennoch veröffentlichen sie mit ‚The Way is The Aim‘ nun die erste Single samt Musikvideo vom kommenden Album „New World“ (05. August) und kommentieren ausführlich:
„It has been more than 4 years since we published any new music. Lots of things happened since then to ourselves and the world, but finally, backed by the colossal support of our phenomenal fans, we are ready to start unleashing our „New World“ album onto… well, the (New) World!The first single & music video is called „The Way is the Aim“ and it spearheads the main theme of the album: Freedom. Freedom of finding and having your own Path in the World. Freedom of thinking your own thoughts. Freedom from everyone and everything. Freedom to explore and learn. Freedom to lead a peaceful and meaningful life. We all have a choice: follow your own Path, or follow someone else’s. The first brings positivity and joy, and charges you with energy. The second brings negativity and tiredness, and drains you. Follow your own Path, find your own Purpose. Listen to your Heart. Filter out the Noise, see through the Fog of Negativity and always remember: You are the Light in the Darkness! And don’t forget to smell the flowers along the way: because there is always another goal after this one. There is always a bigger fish. But its the Way itself that is the Aim!“
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Lyrics:
Once you are ready to follow your Way
Leave all attachments behind:
Whatever we lack at the end of the day
Is what lacks in our Minds.
Sail all through the night
The wind is blowing,
Nothing in the world is stopping:
We are free!
Take any Way you wish – there are no roads
In the Sea!
When the Wind fills your Sail
Providence is behind you!
No way to fail:
You’re the light in the darkness!
In the Ocean of Time
Find your own Direction,
Follow the Signs,
In the end – the Way is the Aim.
Once you have found a Path of your own,
All things are helping you out.
Something is wrong? Check where you are –
It’s a wrong place no doubt…
With the help of Destiny,
Walls go down.
But go against the tide –
And lose your crown.
There’s nothing in the world that keeps you from
Your Way!
When the Wind fills your Sail
Providence is behind you!
No way to fail:
You’re the light in the darkness!
In the Ocean of Time
Find your own Direction,
Follow the Signs,
In the end – the Way is the Aim!