THE M… Read Full Bio ↴The Murder Of My Sweet is a Gothic Symphonic band from Sweden.
THE MURDER OF MY SWEET - A name inspired by the 1944 movie Murder, My Sweet. The path, beliefs and concept which the five members of the band share - the journey each of the members has endured finally led them to one another, building up to this point, to realizing common goals.
Formed by drummer, songwriter and producer Daniel Flores who after a few false starts of what was to become The Murder Of My Sweet just by coincidence came across the magnificent singer Angelica Rylin - well endowed with the right look, voice and talents, being exactly what Daniel was searching for. The rest of The Murder Of My Sweet’s line up was then rather easily recruited - guitarist Daniel Palmqvist, bass player Johan Niemann and keyboardist Andreas Lindahl all being mentally, creatively and spiritually the right combination to complete the perfect match.
The Murder Of My Sweet is simple yet stirring musical statement that expands the boundaries of what great music is all about. The band’s sound is rich in influence and yet distinctly unique. The lush melodic cinematic landscapes reflect the diversity of the five members own musical experiences. From Angelica’s soaring vocal melodies and sweeping choruses to the explosive layers of guitars from Palmqvist and the thrilling orchestratic keyboard arrangements painted by Andreas Lindahl backed by the bombastic and dynamic rhythms of Niemann and Flores. The resulting collaborations are a work both haunting and uplifting - fuelled by the curiosity of seeing where their burning ambitions will take them.
The material is mainly written by the wonder team Daniel and Angelica - but not without the inspiration spark and input from the other three members - with songs based on personal experiences, movies and books. The collection of material which has been selected for the bands debut album DIVANITY include all from dark subject matters to pure fiction. Kiss of Death takes a glimpse into the state of love where you give up your self for the desire to have or to do something that you know you should avoid while Bleed Me Dry describes the feeling of being different and wanting to go your own way in life. Follow The Rain is all about breaking a pattern from where you make the same mistakes over and over again into becoming a person with control of your life. The track Storms Of The Sea is a beautiful tale of a young woman on her quest around the world to seek her long lost lover and No Evil is the band’s encouragement to embrace the dark rather than being afraid of it.
The grand finale of the album is the larger than life and described by Rylin and Flores as The Murder Of My Sweet’s own “Bohemian Rhapsody” - a track call Death Of A Movie Star. A massive piece of music which will showcase The band’s dynamics with a sense of playfulness by switching from soft, rippling sounds and beats to limitless rage with beautiful melodies. Magnificent layers of voices shake hands with immeasurable capacity of energy.
The band’s aim is to create a distorted film noir vibe and experience - put the wonder, sadness, humor and sheer zest of life into their music tour de force. Playing it to the point where their drama explode - as the music and the words becomes the utmost expression of direct and ecstatic joy of pure being. The name DIVANITY is the bands own expression of diva, divine and vanity - all of them being essential ingredients in their debut album.
Mixed/produced by Flores and proudly mastered at Cutting Room by Swedish phenomenal sound engineer Mats Lindfors (Gorgoroth, Candlemass, Glenn Huges, Talisman), Divanity will be released by Frontiers Records in November 2009. The Murder Of My Sweet is highly excited to be working with such an experienced and talented label as Frontiers and feel extremely privileged to be band mates with bands such as Journey, Toto and Survivor to mention just a few.
Current lineup
Angelica Rylin - Vocals
Daniel Palmqvist - Guitar
Johan Niemann - Bass
Andreas Lindhal - Keyboards
Daniel Flores - Drums
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Bleed Me Dry
The Murder of My Sweet Lyrics
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Afraid or justified?
I felt pain a thousand times
How do you sleep at night?
Provoking me to fall like trash
Defying every part I am
Abusing me is all you can I'll never be you
I'm complicated
I'm not like you
You can not force me into your shoes
You try to act so perfect
But I see the truth in your eyes
Why are you here to bleed me dry?
The image in the mirror cries
Imagining another life
Pretending that you all pulled back
You need to back of now
Live my life for just one day
Attend the mess you've made
I'm complicated
I'm not like you
You can not force me into your shoes
You try to act so perfect
But I see the truth in your eyes
Why are you here to bleed me dry?
Can you feel the rhythm?
Making you unconscious
So afraid of failure
Nothing ever makes you feel safe
I'm complicated
(I'm not like you)
You can not force me
Can not force me
I'm complicated
I'm not like you
You can not force me into your shoes
You try to act so perfect
But I see the truth in your eyes
Why are you here to bleed me dry?
Why are you here to bleed me dry?
The Murder of My Sweet's song Bleed Me Dry is a powerful, emotive piece that delves into the complexities of relationships and the pain caused by emotional abuse. The lyrics address the vocalist's tormentor, questioning their motives and actions. The opening lines "Do I make you feel obliged? Afraid or justified? I felt pain a thousand times. How do you sleep at night?" suggest a sense of resentment towards the person causing them harm. The singer goes on to express their frustration with being made to feel inferior and dehumanized by their abuser, as reflected in the lines "Provoking me to fall like trash. Defying every part I am. Abusing me is all you can I'll never be you." The song encompasses a sense of defiance and resistance, portraying the singer as a complicated individual who refuses to be controlled or manipulated by their oppressor.
The overall message of the song is one of self-empowerment, and the lyrics serve as a reminder that no one should have to endure emotional or physical abuse. The chorus is particularly strong in its delivery, stating "I'm complicated, I'm not like you. You can not force me into your shoes. You try to act so perfect, but I see the truth in your eyes. Why are you here to bleed me dry?" This segment emphasizes the vocalists’ individuality and their refusal to conform to the abuser's expectations. It highlights the hypocrisy of the perpetrator and their attempts to portray themselves as infallible while simultaneously causing others harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Do I make you feel obliged?
Are you indebted to me?
Afraid or justified?
Do you feel fear or justification?
I felt pain a thousand times
I have experienced endless pain
How do you sleep at night?
How can you sleep at night knowing what you've done?
Provoking me to fall like trash
Purposefully triggering me to fall to a lowly state
Defying every part I am
Acting against my being in every way
Abusing me is all you can I'll never be you
You only know how to abuse, but I will never be like you
The image in the mirror cries
The reflection in the mirror sheds tears
Imagining another life
Thinking of a different existence
Pretending that you all pulled back
Faking that everyone held back
You need to back of now
You need to back off now
Live my life for just one day
Experience my life for a single day
Attend the mess you've made
Deal with the problems you caused
Can you feel the rhythm?
Can you sense the beat?
Making you unconscious
Rendering you unaware
So afraid of failure
Terrified of failing
Nothing ever makes you feel safe
You never feel secure
I'm complicated
(I'm not like you)
You can not force me
Can not force me
I'm complicated
I'm not like you
I am complex and different from you, and cannot be changed by force
You try to act so perfect
But I see the truth in your eyes
You attempt to appear flawless, but I perceive the reality in your gaze
Why are you here to bleed me dry?
What is the reason for you to drain me dry?
Contributed by Skyler A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.