Alesana - "A Gilded Masquerade"

[@sebastianmjsmjs4877]

As the water drips from the sky, I start to wonder. If I'm still alive then I have to find the answer. Could it be that it was a dream, and I'm still beside her? Right before my eyes such a big surprise, the water stops. Wickedness will rain, and drown us in her. Sorrow (in her thoughts) If I hope to survive, I must think faster. I'm losing ground. Should I pull back her veil. You had the best of me (now taste the worst). All that glimmers is not gold. I may be wrong but your brilliance is my darkness. You had me convinced that together we would fly Until I started scratching at the surface. And your body is your masquerade. Your body is an illness. Temples crashing down all around me. Panic clears the streets The golden city falls. And with it our lives go up in flames. Should I pull back her veil. You had the best of me (now taste the worst). All that glimmers is not gold. I may be wrong but your brilliance is my darkness. You had me convinced that together we would fly Until I started scratching at the surface. And your body is your masquerade. Your body is an illness. My blood runs cold. (There's no need to fear our love.) I feel alone from you (Choose me or you will be left, abandoned) (Will somebody shout? Is there anybody right?) Who are you? Who are you? Who are you? Yeah! Hey hey hey hey Hey hey hey hey Hey hey hey hey Hey hey hey hey I pull back her veil. You had the best of me (now taste the worst). All that glimmers is not gold. I may be wrong but your brilliance is my darkness. You had me convinced that together we would fly Until I started scratching at the surface. And your body is your masquerade. Your body is an illness. ? I may never be the same again (I may never be the same again)

[@venemoussyrin5949]

I have very vivid memories of the release of this song and the album in general. Alesana might not like this album but it holds a special place in my heart. Alongside The Emptiness and On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax, this album means an era for me. It was part of my development and I will always cherish the sounds and story behind this album. This meant my high school years and all the shit that went down, all the friends and feelings that I instantly remember just because it is connected to this era. I am so proud of these guys and the legacy they left for us. I remember counting down the hours for the release of this song, I anticipated a continuation of The Emptiness so much. I was fascinated by Annabel and The Artist, it was impossible for me not to want a second part. When I first heard this song, I remember I screamed, I was so excited and because it was so late and I had to go to school the day after, I went to sleep but my body was so anxious for daylight so I could blast the song on my headphones that I couldn't sleep. I wanted to listen to it over and over again. There was something sonically sad and melancholic about this tune that I remember I even looked it up without vocals to figure out why it was so mesmerizing to my ears. It turns out it was the whole production of it, the whole composition, the backtracking melodies, the lyrics, Denis, the violins, the instrumental, and of course Shawn's melodic voice. It was simply everything because everything was where it was supposed to be. It had something that reminded me of "A Lunatic's Lament" Absolutely fantastic song. It was everything I wanted. I was absolutely thrilled about this album. You can guess I ran to my local CD store and begged my dad to purchase the album. I was the happiest when he said yes. I had to spell the band's name out to the cashier so he could check in his computer's system if he had the album in his store. It is a pity that many people bash their own fanatism when they were younger and don't appreciate the melancholy that listening to these melodies actually give you. This was true hardcore Millenial emo music and I absolutely love to have been a part of this odd but amazing era of our time. I still listen to Alesana from time to time and I have realized I wasn't wrong when I loved them so much! Almost 2020 and bitch I love this.

[@xXHireneXx]

Wait, they didn't like this album?

[@austinfilms1007]

@@xXHireneXx I've never heard anyone in the band say that and considering they still perform songs from this album live I'd say they like it

[@Luxuria347]

Thank you for this. Feel the same

[@Jamie_London]

Alesana and Shawn specifically love this album, it was a large portion of the fan base who rejected it upon release

[@SpicyStrawberryBoy]

This album holds the biggest place in my heart ❤ amazing story!

[@xEmoLove99x]

I can't believe it's already been 4 years... so many memories,so much nostalgia. Alesana is still my favorite band of all time alongside Motionless

[@mmagana5605]

yes they are amazing, originally i am a heavy metal type but when i was first introduced to Alesana i fell in love with the music. especially the way they mix up their vocals from melodic to screamo. forever a fan.

[@adrianeascrate8782]

+Max Ceballos agree

[@johnpowers331]

Warsha Cerulli alesana is more than just a band. They are story tellers. Through out the emptiness all the way to they said a storm was coming is all a story about Annabel and the crazy man they call the "lover", "murderer, artist and ect. This band has litteraly told a story through their music in four albums. Been together for 13-14 years. They also published a book. Not one band has ever done what these guys have. Proud to say this is definitely my favorite band in all rock /hardcore music.

[@CoolDAVID82]

6 now 7 in October. Times flies.

[@paoworkfromhome]

10 yrs

[@bearson4075]

no lie. To this day a top 5 song ever. A wonderful masterpiece.

[@jeremydelgado5296]

Por Dios que esta cancion es maravillosa Sin duda le mejor de todo a place where the sun is silent Simplemente, grandiosa

[@NyxHoja]

No tanto como el círculo 7 o lullaby of the crusified

[@HalaMadrid0226]

I love this song but its hard to listen to, too many memories come back to me.

[@MitchellDee17]

This is my favorite album from them.

[@Solid_Dude]

Same bro

[@barcelona1998100]

2020 y todavía siento la misma sensación de la primera vez que la escuché y me enamore de esta bella canción!!

[@Carlosreyesramireful]

Asi es viejo, así es viejo, te conmueve y te encanta.... Te mantiene envuelto en ella...

[@danlsan]

Man this was my shit my freshman year of high school

[@TheLegacyOfKaizer]

Good job writing the exact same comment as the one below you.

[@danlsan]

The Legacy Of Kaizer i didnt see it when i typed this lol chill out bud

[@nyx2099]

danlsan same. brings back the memories 😂

[@babyysn1perr]

Sameeee

[@bEkOTV1]

i hadn't listen to Alesana in a while. their look really changed but the music is still the same. i'm happy to see that. i guess i'll be checking in more often.

[@NunaSuga]

2020 still playing this song :")

[@dhanieka93]

Mantap kak

[@mynamejontamesjon2919]

Playing? Instrumen apa? Gitar?

[@mohamadsyahni97]

Mantul 👍

[@jerasy100]

I play Alesana's full discography in its entirety probably 3 times a month with many songs on Playlist for work. They are my all time favorite band, and personally helped me through a very dark time in my life with kind advice and amazing music.

[@SamaAjaa]

Me too. Enjoy 🙌

[@cayliegrootveld6674]

10 years and still listening this. Even to this day I would visit a concert of you guys, really. Loved it in Amsterdam.

[@vastolordes8061]

2019 im still playing this song :v

[@tormentedsoul8127]

2022 ma’h booy 😎

[@estebanesparza2561]

2023 broo

[@adhindl1112]

2024🎉

[@Ehralur]

I can't believe how Alesana just keeps making better music. When The Emptiness came out I was blown away at how great that album was. Listened nothing else for months. Now I'm blown away about how awesome this song is. I'm sure when the new album comes out I will be blown away about how awesome the entire record is. Where will this end?

[@666Mrgunslinger]

nostalgic

[@wayward9969]

eli joe even more nostalgic

[@xXMysteryMikeXx]

I love how, when you read the story and listen to the music it just goes so well together they remind me of Coheed and Cambria!!

[@monsessm9183]

canción infravalorada

[@JuanMorales-fx4gy]

been a fan since 2009. And finally saw them in L.A. last year. forever a fan. even met the whole band and took many pictures with Dennis

[@mokki516]

I think alesana always have a beautiful intro in most of their songs 👍

[@109stephanie]

I love how Alesana's songs create a story throughout the whole album. FOREVER AN ALESANA FAN

[@alchemyproductions439]

2022 and STILL my favorite band. Alesana!

[@amalikyapusi8406]

2022 still comes here and will forever come back to listen

[@UrAvgBasshead]

Still my favorite band. The new album is amazing

[@kanaullmer6551]

2022 still enjoying this fucking masterpiece of an album.

[@johnnyrev4761]

Man... This was my jam back in my freshman of highschool good old 4 years

[@TetelestaiProductions]

Its not a crime to be 14 years of age and love some of the most amazing music known to man. In fact I started listening to alesana when I was twelve, I am now 17 and I still rave over every single morsel alesana puts on the table. The emptiness by far was my favorite, not at first but it had this weird effect on me, every time I listened to it I loved it MORE AND MORE until it was my favorite album they had created. People of all ages should be able to enjoy they melodic symphony that is alesana

[@jediesto7242]

2021 and still listening to this song. Been listening to alesana since 2008,. Ive became immune to my mother's screams because of their songs. Lol

[@venemoussyrin5949]

I remember when I first listened to this song, I screamed, I was so obsessed with this band :) brings back very good memories

[@a7xunlimited1]

Very underrated album and band

[@ryanwithacapitalB]

alesana makes this genre theatric and dope. A band with a diff class

[@nicollepink]

Este album es genial !! La portada del álbum siempre me ha parecido fantastica , es como mágica hasta soñe que estaba en ese lugar y descubría las cosas que estaban detras del portal eonde estan los castillos los globos y eso !! Es maravilloso:3

[@alejandrovillafuerte674]

Que cosas habían detrás?

[@krisvicious666]

ive been listening to these guys since high school and still cant get over how beautiful Shauns voice is! Blows me away! xoxo

[@marcksaturnino7500]

2022 still playing this song ❤️

[@gabrielagruzdiv9562]

I still remember when this video first came out... omg, I still have the same feeling every time I watch it

[@mmagana5605]

+renbunny, yes they do have a unique sound, I'm glad to know there are still fans out there that enjoy their music. I still listen to them now.

[@AwesomeIsMe001]

Is it just me....Or is their music just getting better and better. They never cease to amaze me.

[@Mresiii]

alesana pretty much saved me and im still alive because of them since 2009 i love you alesana

[@Mresiii]

+robbie178991 I am what I eat bitch

[@Mresiii]

+robbie178991 you talk shit over a computer cause you know you don't wanna get your ass beat in real life

[@andrewsultzer3662]

now now children stop crying like bitches and act like adults God damn

[@julftgw]

they rock. they're real, they're talented as hell, so bright, and my admiration just grows more and more. thank you so much for 4 amazing albuns, alesana! :)

[@felixjavier9456]

I love alesana

[@neildavid7712]

I rarely or actually, never listens to this genre that much but this band is just so good!

[@josevarocker4547]

Me acuerdo cuando salió esta canción a la luz en youtube... :') Yo, sinceramente... Lloré. c':

[@tono111088]

Josevarocker me gusta mucho esta canción, tiene un no se que que que se yo ;)

[@ceto4580]

yo tambien y mas por las letras

[@SynysterKezia]

Love these guys. It's always fantastic to come back to a band and see they're different but still as ballin' as ever.

[@anggastti2782]

2019 This song more alive

[@jimbob234567890]

Used to listen to these guys as sleeping music, some of their songs are brilliant for it.

[@REDLOJER]

2016 almost 2017 still listening

[@ahmadhafiz5749]

same here mate!

[@jeremytherik2333]

2017 almost 2018 still listening

[@pawspurr]

Almost 2019 m'dudes and still listening

[@Papercutdx]

this new album(combined with reading the FULL short story) is a masterpiece! truly legendary.

[@anangmaruf199]

Nostalgia 2019

[@emperor.melmie7881]

The excitement I felt when this first came out... fck... I still feel it every time I listen. It's been almost 8 years. Wow

[@autumnmoore8977]

2024 anyone?

[@Trstwch]

🤘🏻🖤

[@eddiethebassist3137]

I lived a whole decade again. Truly amazing

[@TheShrizo]

2018 and still listening 🤘

[@chrisr4066]

2022 going into 2023 pretty soon guys :*)

[@TheD4wn]

alesana = one of the best bands ever, the lyrics are just awesome, the sound of their music is new and diffrent, their screams are full of feelings... please never stop doing music alesana or my sun will be silented.

[@dinhoin]

MUITO BOOA ESSSA MUSICAAA O/ ALESANA É DEMAAAIS =D

[@SpardaAsksEmilie]

when i type the title in the search bar, millions of videos emerges. that's how we love alesana !!

[@loopsfourtwentythousand8354]

I'd listen to this during health class just day dreaming lmao

[@millions2287]

2020 and I'm still going back to the classics

[@dxndria]

Anyone 2019?

[@davidott1220]

so many memories

[@mamudajah9992]

2018

[@3emcdermott6]

Probably one of the sickest shows I've ever been to. Saw them on Warped 2010 energy was CRAZY. Can't wait to see them again!

[@austin1658]

Just started listening. Are they still together?

[@CeeiWhiteGluzCobain]

+Austin Shaw yeah, listen to Confessions (album) now.

[@jimmyyoung2771]

I saw them in concert in Oklahoma in December 2015. they kicked ass!

[@MaikuTachibana]

Yeah, but I think they're on Hiatus currently, to spend some time with their families ^^

[@josiepaige3030]

Yeah they're still together, they're just now about to go on tour for an older album they have!! Tour starts this month!

[@austin1658]

+Jøsië Paigë you think they'll make new albums?

[@Scarecrow129]

alesana is amazing!!!! i just got their new album today by mail and words cant even describe how good it is!!!

[@alondraacx_8560]

The girl singer is Shawns sister.

[@AndreLuiz-kd5oh]

Alondra Tovar rlly?

[@xnoodzx839]

Incest! 😂😂

[@AJGrimaldo]

Big fan of concept albums and the last Alesana album was just amazing, cant wait for this new one.

[@emdzmon5704]

anyone 2019?

[@TheShelbySherlock]

Dear Alesana, Your music makes me cry. It's absolutely aw-inspiring. Thank you for your music. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@venemoussyrin5949]

Anyone 2018? I guess no lol :(

[@keityjay]

Here

[@Player22095]

Hi

[@fantasyheartbeats8819]

2019!!!

[@xskittles978]

Venemous Syrin 2019! 🤟🏼

[@nadavguy10]

2019 boiiiii

[@NickMason96]

i gotta say this has grown on me incredible its such a good song

[@rumonootnoot]

I'm almost 18, Alesana has been the most awesome band in existence since I found it when I was around 13.

[@Raaaaaaaaaampage]

This is truly the most beautiful song i've ever heard... love on Alesana for saving me from all bad days

[@Traven16]

And this is why Alesana is and will always be my favorite band.

[@MusicXX11]

every time I listen to Alesana... it just stirs up the most amazing emotions that simply can't be quantified in mere words....and there lays the overwhelming fact that I have met Shawne Milke :')

[@menelaos.peistikos]

its by far their best song from the new album

[@platatang666]

i LOVE this song MOST!!! your brilliance is my darkness!!

[@TheSpectacledSteve]

Every song shawn sings so beautifully

[@melannyiglesias7587]

Alesana is my favorite band! Los vi el 16 de septiembre. De los mejores días de mi vida

[@ApplestoDecap]

I love Alesana so much, i'm so happy they're coming out with a new album.

[@christianramirez1607]

I will listen to Alesana in 2019, and consecutively until my last breath to remind of when I first listened to them about 12 years ago! 😃

[@dontwatchmyvideostheysuckp9881]

Just discovering this band. Wow have I been missing out

[@KuyaGenGen]

yes a lot. start from their first album on frail wings of vanity and wax

[@greengal29]

Alesana is such and underrated band. They are probably one of the best bands right now. All of their songs are so unique and different, they bring a whole new talent to the table. Not to mention how incredibly talented they are. The creativity is unlike any other band I've heard. Their albums tell a story, beautiful and deadly alike. I believe they have more talent then most of the "popular" bands in this genre/scene. They deserve more credit they are given.

[@XxSLauGhTeRKiTtEn]

it's so weird, because there is something so soothing about Dennis' screams...just reminds me of the good old days.

[@FatalCompromise]

man they never cease to amaze me can't wait to buy this album in 2 weeks

[@SenselessTalk]

Ow when i listen to alesana, I remember the days 4 years ago :xxxxxxx can't wait for their next album!

[@killjoysxe]

shawns voice just makes me want to sing along every time i hear it and i dont even know the lyrics yet xp

[@viridianaperez7854]

2022 y la amo! 😍🇲🇽

[@vaniatrejo1235]

X2

[@RowdyLpx]

First time I ever hear this band and I find their new album is coming out on my birthday.. :)

[@sth11390]

"Could it be that it was a dream and I'm still beside her?" Reminds me of The Emptiness. Can't wait for this record!!!

[@cinnamon971]

I love this band, i can never get enough of them

[@jonvictorrocha-ig]

Oh my... time goes by so fast! I remember how happy I was what they released this song

[@iswatitis]

A Whole decade im astonished , always remember

[@Zombies8MyNeighbors7]

A Place Where the Sun Is silent is the prettiest album that i own hands town, a phenominal job by Alesana

[@victorarias6046]

Nostalgia 2020 😰😿😿😿

[@caio11fel]

Cacete, eu lembro do lançamento desse som, nostalgia define

[@Sokovi]

They cease to amaze me.

[@KotaRhymesFame]

Alesana is the best band ever, they have never failed at making a good song.

[@xXEmoxPandaXx13]

i frikin worship these guys ... and i LOVE Dennis' screams :D

[@btyamashita]

This is so hauntingly beautiful.

[@ceto4580]

Cuantos recuerdos 😢😢😢

[@TheD4wn]

one of the best and most talented bands out there =) my album should finally arrive ;(