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.

[@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 🙌

[@HalaMadrid0226]

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

[@monsessm9183]

canción infravalorada

[@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

[@RainbowSkillz]

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...

[@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?

[@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.

[@666Mrgunslinger]

nostalgic

[@wayward9969]

eli joe even more nostalgic

[@alchemyproductions439]

2022 and STILL my favorite band. Alesana!

[@marcksaturnino7500]

2022 still playing this song ❤️

[@vastolordes8061]

2019 im still playing this song :v

[@tormentedsoul8127]

2022 ma’h booy 😎

[@estebanesparza2561]

2023 broo

[@adhindl1112]

2024🎉

[@UrAvgBasshead]

Still my favorite band. The new album is amazing

[@amalikyapusi8406]

2022 still comes here and will forever come back to listen

[@mokki516]

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

[@a7xunlimited1]

Very underrated album and band

[@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?

[@cayliegrootveld6674]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@kanaullmer6551]

2022 still enjoying this fucking masterpiece of an album.

[@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

[@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!!

[@johnnyrev4761]

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

[@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

[@chrisr4066]

2022 going into 2023 pretty soon guys :*)

[@109stephanie]

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

[@felixjavier9456]

I love alesana

[@krisvicious666]

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

[@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

[@neildavid7712]

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

[@anggastti2782]

2019 This song more alive

[@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

[@ryanwithacapitalB]

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

[@REDLOJER]

2016 almost 2017 still listening

[@ahmadhafiz5749]

same here mate!

[@jeremytherik2333]

2017 almost 2018 still listening

[@pawspurr]

Almost 2019 m'dudes and still listening

[@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.

[@anangmaruf199]

Nostalgia 2019

[@AwesomeIsMe001]

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

[@autumnmoore8977]

2024 anyone?

[@Trstwch]

🤘🏻🖤

[@jimbob234567890]

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

[@dinhoin]

MUITO BOOA ESSSA MUSICAAA O/ ALESANA É DEMAAAIS =D

[@venemoussyrin5949]

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

[@TheShrizo]

2018 and still listening 🤘

[@gabrielagruzdiv9562]

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

[@loopsfourtwentythousand8354]

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

[@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.

[@dxndria]

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.

[@alondraacx_8560]

The girl singer is Shawns sister.

[@AndreLuiz-kd5oh]

Alondra Tovar rlly?

[@xnoodzx839]

Incest! 😂😂

[@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! :)

[@mamudajah9992]

2018

[@eddiethebassist3137]

I lived a whole decade again. Truly amazing

[@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?

[@Papercutdx]

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

[@emdzmon5704]

anyone 2019?

[@millions2287]

2020 and I'm still going back to the classics

[@venemoussyrin5949]

Anyone 2018? I guess no lol :(

[@keityjay]

Here

[@Player22095]

Hi

[@fantasyheartbeats8819]

2019!!!

[@xskittles978]

Venemous Syrin 2019! 🤟🏼

[@nadavguy10]

2019 boiiiii

[@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.

[@AJGrimaldo]

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

[@victorarias6046]

Nostalgia 2020 😰😿😿😿

[@rumonootnoot]

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

[@Traven16]

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

[@TheSpectacledSteve]

Every song shawn sings so beautifully

[@Scarecrow129]

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

[@SenselessTalk]

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

[@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

[@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! 😃

[@XxSLauGhTeRKiTtEn]

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

[@Zombies8MyNeighbors7]

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

[@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!

[@melannyiglesias7587]

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

[@platatang666]

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

[@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 :')

[@BukanChannelBokep]

You had the best of me . All that glimmers is not gold . I may be wrong, but your brilliance is my darkness . You had me convinced, that together we could fly . Until I starting scratched at the surface .

[@Raaaaaaaaaampage]

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

[@raelrenity636]

i dont mind if this song getting old by times..to me.. All Alesana album will never getting old by me..always in top of my heart than other band..ALESANA NUMBER 1!!!!! always hear Alesana song everyday :)

[@DanielMinitripper]

Alesana. has never dissapointed, and never will.

[@KotaRhymesFame]

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

[@SpardaAsksEmilie]

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

[@WalaKamingTVOfficial]

2024 🔥

[@NickMason96]

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

[@TheD4wn]

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

[@cinnamon971]

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

[@viridianaperez7854]

2022 y la amo! 😍🇲🇽

[@vaniatrejo1235]

X2

[@ApplestoDecap]

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

[@FatalCompromise]

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

[@davidott1220]

so many memories

[@iswatitis]

A Whole decade im astonished , always remember

[@barcelona1998100]

2020 and I still feel the same feeling from the first time I heard it and fell in love with this beautiful song❤️♥️💓💓

[@kira2151]

the new song... so beautiful... i can't stop listening to this ♥ ♥ _ ♥

[@jaymarktalaba191]

i sooo love alesana...and their music....more songs alesana

[@IsabellaSchizo]

no matter how much they change as a band, they'll always make such great music.

[@mathi93-uruguayo75]

Te amo ❤ mi banda favorita

[@LaloGzaA]

I am an eighteen year old, and right now I'm wearing an American Eagle tshirt, and blue loose jeans, and I LOVE alesana since I was like 14

[@bababooey7686]

2019 and still listening to them...