Unleashed

Epica's song 'Unleashed' delves into the profound theme of seeking freedom and release from the burdens of life. The lyrics express a yearning for liberation from the constraints of time, memory, and the physical world. The protagonist of the song reflects on a time when their thoughts were clear and untainted by the 'black staining the walls' of their memories, indicating a loss of innocence or the accumulation of life's hardships.

The chorus of 'Unleashed' is a powerful cry for freedom, with the singer longing to be free from 'lost endeavors' and to have 'no regret.' This desire for existential release is further emphasized by the choir's interlude, which pleads for relief from worry, heartache, and the agony of life's relentless challenges. The repetition of the words 'cure me, free me, help me, see me' underscores the urgency of the plea for liberation.

The song also touches on the concept of time as a fleeting and deteriorating force, one that brings 'decay and despair.' The singer's wish to break free from the passage of time and its effects is a common human desire to escape the inevitable aging and loss that time brings. 'Unleashed' is a powerful anthem that resonates with anyone who has ever felt trapped by life's circumstances and dreamed of a moment of pure freedom, unburdened by the past or future.