Taken from the EP "Celestial" (January 16th, 2026)
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"The lyrics of 'Casting Down Shadows' evoke a journey through time, turmoil, and self-discovery, framed by imagery of storms, moons, and barren lands. They portray a struggle with loss, broken ties, and hidden desires, yet also a determination to face the tempest and carve a path forward despite fear. The recurring motif of 'casting down shadows' suggests confronting darkness while seeking truth and illumination, with the promise of renewal and return echoing throughout. Ultimately, the song captures the tension between despair and resilience, presenting an endless cycle of falling into shadow yet rising again to continue the search for meaning and fire." - Mark Kelson (vocals, guitars)
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Music by Mark Kelson, Richie Poate, Niclas Etelävuori & Jan Rechberger
Lyrics by Mark Kelson
Recorded @ Lucidity Sound (Melbourne, Australia) & Moon Unit Studios (Helsinki, Finland)
Produced & mixed by Mark Kelson, Richie Poate & Jan Rechberger
Mastered by Joe Carra @ Crystal Mastering (Melbourne, Australia)
Video produced by Mark Kelson
THE ETERNAL are:
Mark Kelson | vocals, guitars
Richie Poate | guitars
Niclas Etelävuori | bass
Jan Rechberger | drums, percussion
Lyrics:
Through the veil of time
I tread the cold thin line
Between colliding worlds
Where destinies entwine...
In this endless mire
I'll face the tempest
Navigating the storm
Leaving whispers behind...
Casting down shadows
Beneath the moon's waning light
Hidden in lost desires
From ashes of broken ties
All is unveiled, truth illuminates
Unravel all that dwells within...
In an ethereal aftermath
The sun scalds the earth
In this barren land
I will return to what's lost...
Casting down shadows
Beneath the moon's waning light
I forge the path through fear...
I'll come back again
Like the dust beneath the moon...
I'll come back again
Across seas of broken years...
As I wander through all time
In stone, I forge the path
I forge the path...
Where the echoes never sleep
The everlasting fire I seek
Casting down shadows
Like the dust beneath the moon...
In this dance, the shadows play...
Casting down shadows...
I'll come back again
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