Symphony X - The Odyssey Lyrics

An absolutely amazing song, that I feel is my currently favorite song. Its long, and its got an overall high amount of emotion and detail added to it that I can't even think of how to describe. The trumpet was added for lulz, I was thinking about having better visually in general in the video because I really just love this song that much but I feel that would really mislead the point; being the lyrics.
Lyrics:
[Part I Odysseus' Theme / Overture]
[music / orchestration - Romeo]
[instrumental]
[Part II - Journey to Ithaca]
[music - Romeo]
[lyrics - Allen, Romeo]
To the one that I love, my journey has begun
When our eyes meet once more there will be peace
The taste of your lips the warmth of your touch
again, forever, two souls as one
Seems like forever that my eyes have been denied
Home - I'm dreaming of the home
I've been twenty years away from all I ever knew
to return would make my dream come true
Seasons of sorrow have stolen all my years
I miss the rolling hills of Ithaca
I've been through battles and cried a sea of tears
but the tide is changing, and with it all my fears
Seems like forever that my eyes have been denied
Home - I'm dreaming of the home
I've been twenty years away from all I ever knew
to return would make my dream come true
Behold the sea and winds of Jove
We set sail guided by the stars above
The ports of Troy escape our view
a cold and stormy fate awaits our rendezvous
Onward we ride, into the raging fury
Setting our course by the moon and sun
We forge ahead seeking glory
Yet the journey has just begun
Onward we ride - nine days we brave her might
we are coming home...
[Part III - The Eye]
[music- Romeo]
[lyrics - Romeo]
Awakened at dawn - Land dead ahead
with the winds of the morning we change course
no remorse, a place forbidden to all
Search all the grounds - find food and water
Yet journey not into the Cave of Woe
long ago, a legend spoke of a beast
A thousand riches hidden deep within the stone
A thousand nightmares mortal blood forever flows
A mountainous black - engulfed in a shadow
a bone-chilling growl and an Eye of Hate
a ghastly fate - held prisoner by the Eye
Yet he must sleep - as the daylight fades
we focus our senses and sharpen our blade
we take aim - In silence we strike
A thousand riches hidden deep within the stone
A thousand nightmares - blood runs forever - from the Eye...
[Part IV - Circe (Daughter of the Sun)]
[music - Romeo]
[Lyrics - Romeo]
We sit adrift on the open sea
The gift of wind, by Zeus, concealed - so carelessly
We break the waves on a course untrue
across the endless plain of blue - a new coast in view
Yeah...
We carouse with the maiden
beneath her eyes the madness lies
...in mystery
I drink deep from the chalice
of gold and jade - my senses fade
...I'm mesmerized
Stay - like those before
I condemn you all - from walk to crawl
...metamorphasized
No - my will it defies her
speak the verse - lift the curse
...she's mesmerized
Am I asleep?
Tell me Daughter of the Sun
There's vengeance in the air and all things must be undone
[Part V - Sirens]
[music - Romeo]
[lyrics - Romeo]
Dire warnings -
told by the sorceress in white
'false bringers of love' - Sirens
echoing songs from above
Wings flowing -
floating on Sea of Lies
I defy their vision
Elysium swallows my cries
Embracing -
maidens of lust stimulate
and manipulate my senses
I welcome a watery grave
Tied steadfast to the mast
tragedy awaits me
I'm falling victim
betrayed by the sea
[Part VI - Scylla and Charybdis]
[a) Gulf of Doom]
[b) Drifting Home]
[music / orchestration - Romeo]
[instrumental]
[Part VII - The Fate of the Suitors / Champion of Ithaca]
[music - Romeo]
[lyrics - Lepond, Romeo]
So this is home...
In the guise of a beggar - Minerva guides my way
I find my kingdom in jeopardy
Vengeance - it swells within me
As I spy so many who eye my Queen
I'll make them pay for this blasphemy... All will see
Triumphant - Champion of Ithaca
I will right all the wrongs
Let the Gods sing my song
Triumphant - Champion of Ithaca
Let a new life begin
my journey has come to and end
A contest of valor
'to pierce the twelve rings
in a single arrow's flight'
Yet, not a one can string the bow
My veil of silence lifted
All is revealed
revenge burns in my heart
thrashing and slashing down all my foes...to claim the throne
Triumphant - Champion of Ithaca
I will right all the wrongs
Let the Gods sing my song
Triumphant - Champion of Ithaca
Let a new life begin
this is the end of my Odyssey
Seems like forever that my eyes have been denied
Home - I'm finally home
I've been twenty years away from all I ever knew
I have returned to make my dream come true

[@dificulttocure]

I was hearing metal and my girlfriend wanted to change the music. This song was just starting when she said "now it's my turn to choose a song", to which I replied "ok, just wait until this one song is over". She agreed. Thank you Symphony X.

[@anandpadmanabhan5226]

how's the single life

[@heavenbent4pleather83]

Haha awesome

[@joeymetalheart1457]

GOD DAMN this is music, telling a story not some random ass words

[@andreslere]

This song is a gift from Olympus.

[@sharcotics]

"Seems like forever that my eyes have been denied. Home - I dreamed of home. I've been twenty years away from all I ever knew. To return would make my dream...come true." That shit hit way deeper than I thought it would and I'm only 20

[@NilDerp]

Anyone else get the feeling like they just experienced more plot than a movie after listening to this?

[@grimhrothgarthorbjorn6173]

Ever watched the movie the Odyssey? Well a miniseries, with Armand Asante

[@MrSuperdelf]

You can have never read the Odyssey and know the entire plot here

[@alejandroquintero9479]

I have returned to make my dream come true... which is listening to this song once again. I'll never get tired of listening to this piece of art. Probably my favorite song ever. No words can describe the feeling that runs through my veins and strikes my heart. It's at the same level of a movie soundtrack. Thank you Symphony X.

[@Shaun.Sparico]

Alejandro, I could not agree with you more. This was the first time that I had the honor to see Symphony X and it was on this tour. Out of all the great tunes from their library, it is this song that I always refer to when I think of them and have the urge to listen and lose my thoughts along with reality and immerse myself into this ingenious composition of a classic Greek story that I can easily apply to my life. "Seems like forever, my eyes had been denied home, I'm finally home. I have been 20 years away from all I ever knew, I have returned to make my dreams come true..." I joined the Marines out of high school, leaving my first true love to start an adventure that was filled with unimaginable wonders that I learned about myself and of the world. Being stationed in Japan and South Korea, I was surrounded by these beautiful countries, people, religions, and ways of life which were so simplistic compared to the complex society that I knew prior. And although I embraced the experience, I always yearned for home. True love has always lasted over the years, but that relationship had not, but reflecting back, it was the greatest decision I ever made and I went from a dope-smoking punk hanging out on the street corners of a (then) depleted South-Western Pennsylvania city with high crime and unemployment rates, that had nothing more than a dim future, destined for prison or worse, into someone or thing that I never thought possible. And on that note, I am stealing your last line, "Thank you Symphony X" for the ability to take me back to a time that was once bleak, but the catalyst of what was to come on that day my plane left and four years later when I returned, landing at Pittsburgh International airport and I was finally back home. I thank you as well Alejandro for inspiring me to write about it. Take care.

[@heavenbent4pleather83]

Man check out Michael Romeo’s new album war of the worlds part 2 reminds me of a movie soundtrack

[@MrSuperdelf]

Triiiiuuuumphant champion of iiiithacaaaaa!

[@williamkoscielniak820]

I listened to this once about 18 years ago and I don't think I ever listened to it again after that. I'm 36 years old now so I'm excited to give it another listen.

[@VynxeVainglory]

Even to this day, this is possibly the best song in the entire genre. Fucking incredible band.

[@maijin007]

2022 and it's still one of the most epic badass songs ever.

[@erikraad5148]

Got this advised by a friend half a year ago, never listened. Monday he forced me to listen. Now I gotta thank him for advising this song, and be mad that he didn't force me half a year ago. This is one of the best songs ever!!!

[@bumcookie1]

I always tear up at the strings part at Drifting Home. Even more heroic and sad when you've read the book and you know Odysseus's emotions.

[@nacionmistika2788]

2021, April... This song is the Song Of The Ages.... Timeless. Eternal... Glory.

[@zlecram]

My son´s (that never will be)... Ulisses... Still listening this in 2018 and forever...

[@zlecram]

And in 2020... Love you my son!

[@simodefa12]

Sometimes I can't believe Symphony X exist... sooo good

[@FindigeUrsel]

Jetzt weiß ich endlich was eine Ouvertüre ist. Das hab ich in der Schule nie begriffen. Es ist nix weiter als eine Einleitung ins Hauptstück, und dieses ist auch nochmal unterteilt. Schöne Sache :)

[@bitflux2]

this song goes by like a 4 min song to me, its just greatness

[@jlcreations9990]

"I've been through battles and cried a sea of tears, but the tide is changing and with it all my fears"

[@montagealarcon782]

Podrían pasar mil años. ... y esta obra de la música seguirá sonando. ...

[@juliarios8983]

Masterpiece! Amazing song!! Every moment, every feeling (terror, hope, rage...) is perfectly expressed by the music! Thanks for the lyrics, dude!

[@jlcreations9990]

This is not a music, is a work of art!

[@FunkATeer-qk7hq]

Has an early Genesis feel to it. Love it 💜🎶🤘🏾

[@darrenjohnson2121]

2018 still listening!

[@TheYtseMan]

Bro, 2020 here

[@carlosjosemartinez1702]

It's impossible remember this song while you read The Odyssey story. My favorite parts of this song: 3:40 20:16 Greetings from Santiago, Chile!!! 🇨🇱

[@Lionsheart31]

Saw them live in Belgium in 2003 and they played that song...... I don't have to add anything else.....

[@andreacostantino6333]

I met Russ with other friends two years ago, that night he sang this song for us during dinner ... he sang it the same! MONSTER!

[@TheStalkerion]

still listen to it in 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rikhorror]

Absolute masterpiece.

[@DWScores]

One minute for evert year Odysseus's was far from home. And 4 minutes extra for the time he was back and had to thrash and slash all his foes.

[@heavenbent4pleather83]

Never thought about like that. Sweet

[@DWScores]

@@heavenbent4pleather83 I totally forgot about that comment I wrote 2 years ago hehe. Sweet indeed

[@pedrosabino8751]

When you play metal but ur favorite music genre is soundtracks:

[@phoenixrider2210]

still listen to it in 2016

[@147pablox]

And why you shouldn't?... ;)

[@badrlerhilani4114]

2018 bro

[@rojosmi294]

Three years later

[@TheYtseMan]

2020 guys

[@HammerBlow500]

I absolutely love that part at 1:00

[@SOFYCERIO]

buenísimo!!!! homero como musa!

[@trankhoa9301]

masterpiece ! greatest song of ever !

[@CharlesViante]

Symphony X! Love! 🤘❤🎶🎵🎶🎵🇧🇷🇱🇷

[@jeremytassin7978]

What a song!

[@Mondoness]

Correct good sir! An epic story plot we have all experienced! Except in my story, every scene is a sex scene.

[@PalasAtenea100]

This song it´s very very veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy goodddddddddddd. I love it!!!. Thanks!!!!

[@zlecram]

Saudades de você meu filho.

[@carletto6581]

...best of the best.

[@MrSuperdelf]

Is there a better story than a great man coming back to reclaim his land and family afterr decades? Then he finally gets there and just murders all the guys trying to claim his hard work, it's like the worlds first charles bronson movie

[@brunoricardo2144]

Real music

[@ninachepileva9176]

💜💜💜

[@fa7bian1]

Far beyond...to created

[@exoustiathebeginning8088]

X-ROCKTHEHEAVENS-X

[@barrythompson3485]

Does anybody remember Kansas?

[@heavenbent4pleather83]

We’re not in Kansas anymore Dorothy

[@gmanana3627]

Carry on my wayward son