Stoic



Stoic is a declaration of a life philosophy. The world is full of things one person can't change. It's even probable that if we knew all laws of nature and the present states of all matter, we could correctly predict the future. Yet, it's not a reason not to live. It's a chance to concentrate on what matters.

The video is a break from Snowclone traditions. No confusing plotlines! No dodgy overacting! Just an experimental concept. The idea behind the scenes is how to find peace within the busy modern lifestyle. And what would be a better backdrop for that question than Japan with its stark contrasts? The material was shot in Tokyo, Nikko, Kyoto and Osaka at the very end of year 2011.



Omens in a blinding light
Spoken with candor to me
Chosen for a losing fight
What will be, will be

With a smile on my face
And a tender embrace
I must welcome chagrin and disgrace
Like an audacious slave
I keep digging my grave
But a stoic is dauntless and brave

There's no fear in the end
Now that fate is my friend
I got rid of my drive to contend
If I do what I must
It will grind me to dust
But a stoic is steadfast and just

Hanging on a fraying rope
Knowing I'm losing my hold
Yet I'm never out of hope
What will be, will be

With a smile on my face
And a tender embrace
I must welcome chagrin and disgrace
Like an audacious slave
I keep digging my grave
But a stoic is dauntless and brave

Soon it's time to tread the path of no return
It's the way of the strong who knew all along
We will fail if we let our fear prevail
What will be, will be

With a smile on my face...

With a smile on my face
And a tender embrace
I must welcome chagrin and disgrace
Like an audacious slave
I keep digging my grave
But a stoic is dauntless and brave

There's no fear in the end
Now that fate is my friend
I got rid of my drive to contend
If I do what I must
It will grind me to dust
But a stoic is steadfast and just