FIEFDOM FALL is a lyrical odyssey that unravels the collapse of a personal kingdom—one built on identity, love, family, and self-perception. Each piece is a chapter in a deeply intimate narrative, capturing the pain of growing up queer, the weight of cultural expectations, and the resilience required to rise from emotional wreckage.
The album paints a vivid portrait of a life marked by conflict: the struggle to reconcile filial duty with individuality, the devastation of unfulfilled love, and the quiet ache of yearning for a sense of belonging. At its core, FIEFDOM FALL is about the destruction of the worlds we build around ourselves—those shaped by relationships, culture, and dreams—and the strength to rebuild from their ashes.
Using the rich imagery of Chinese culture—jade as a symbol of fragility and jealousy, the Great Wall as a metaphor for barriers in relationships, and the balance of yin and yang—it weaves a tapestry of introspection and emotional vulnerability. Pieces like “Filial Piety” explore the clash between personal freedom and parental expectations, while “I Don’t Think” examines the fractures of heartbreak. The album culminates in a reflection on inner peace and the enduring power of chi, leaving the listener with a bittersweet sense of closure.
In the end, FIEFDOM FALL isn’t just about destruction; it’s about transformation. It’s a raw and poetic exploration of how we face the collapse of our internal fiefdoms and find the courage to rebuild.
"PARADIGM SHIFT IN PARALLAX" delves into the blurred lines between Virtue and Vice.
A Life in the In-Betweenis an exploration of life, memory, identity and time woven together.
"LOST IN THE HAZE OF DAWN"— a hauntingly beautiful exploration of shattered dreams, silent screams, and the unyielding resilience of the human heart.
"THE WEIGHT OF WINGS" is a thought-provoking and imaginative exploration of the human experience. Through a rich tapestry of metaphors, symbolism, and wordplay, the poem delves into themes of identity, morality, freedom, and the complexities of life. The language is vivid and expressive, with a unique blend of abstract concepts and tangible imagery. The poem's structure and rhythm add to its emotional impact, creating a sense of urgency and introspection.
"Beyond the Fractured Light" is a poignant and introspective poem that explores the human search for happiness, meaning, and emotional wholeness. Through vivid imagery and metaphors, the poem delves into the complexities of the human experience, revealing the fragility and beauty of the human spirit.
This poem grapples with the complexities and contradictions of human emotions and relationships. It reflects on the profound and sometimes conflicting feelings that can arise, questioning how quickly emotions can change and the impact they have on our lives. The poem delves into the nature of pain, truth, and self-perception, exploring how these experiences shape our understanding of ourselves and others. It ultimately portrays a journey of introspection and self-awareness, capturing the tension between external perceptions and internal realities.
Our world is full of secrets. Secrets that not a lot of people know about. Secrets that better stay hidden from the masses…
A highly organised terrorist group has gained in power for years. Infiltrating large companies, rebel groups, even governments… Eliminating this threat is the primary target of the top-secret, international organisation, the World Security Coalition. A new type of shadow warfare has commenced…
Dawn joined the organisation only several months ago, but already proved to be one of the most competent operators the WSC ever had. She is part of ‘the younger generation’, an initiative to recruit young-adults as new agents.
But defeating this new threat won’t be her sole struggle. Struggling social skills, teammates, and a recruit to work with, a feeling of guilt towards the only teammate that neared the term ‘friend’ and constant lying to her ‘normal life’ friends, one is even getting suspicious…
Is she physically impregnable enough to absorb all the pain of her wounds? Is she mentally strong enough to carry on this ambiguous life? Will she, get through this, or will she, only look through the pain?
At what cost will this all end?
(Sidenote: this story contains many genres and not one is disproportionately dominant over the others.)