Abney Park began around 1997, but their popularity exploded with the onset of internet music, with much success through MP3.com in the early 2000’s. The band was a regular chart topper, often holding the number 1 – 5 positions in Goth and Darkwave, and Industrial Dance music charts. In 2005 the band morphed from a more Darkwave/Industrial inspired act to a Steampunk inspired act.
Abney Park's music has been featured on a number of movie soundtracks, including "Insomnis Amour", "Goth", and "Lord of the Vampires". The band's music has also been featured in many compilation CD’s, including Cleopatra Records “The Unquiet Grave” vol. III, "Annihilation and Seduction", "Eighteen" and many more.
Abney Park has performed all over the North America, appearing in Portland, Chicago, Las Vegas, Reno, Hollywood, and countless shows in their home base of Seattle. Their fans form a near-cult following, and have been known to travel from as far as New Zealand and Mexico City just to see them perform.
Black Day
Abney Park Lyrics
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I see the world through lidless eyes
I see a world that is sick with self-loathing
Nothing in the nothing to mystify
Black day, black night
Flesh is burnt us under in the broad daylight
Black day, black night
I see the world in sinking depression
I see the world in a stinking digression
No chance for heaven we're already in hell
And the devil's taking over at the ring of his bell
Black day, black night
Flesh is burnt us under in the broad daylight
Black day, black night
And the devil's softly singing through the thick of the fight
(Repeat all)
I see the world
The song "Black Day" by Abney Park is a haunting and melancholic reflection on the state of the world. The lyrics use vivid imagery to convey a sense of despair and hopelessness. The first two lines, "I see the world with my eyes open, I see the world through lidless eyes," suggest that the singer is more aware of the harsh realities of life than others are, and that they cannot escape from these truths.
The next line, "I see a world that is sick with self-loathing," implies that the world is full of people who are unhappy with themselves and their lives. The word "sick" suggests that this self-loathing is a disease, something that is spreading and infecting everyone. The final line of this stanza, "nothing in the nothing to mystify," implies that there is no magic in the world, no sense of wonder or mystery, everything is just mundane and ordinary.
The chorus of the song, with its repetition of "black day, black night," emphasizes the darkness and hopelessness of the world that the singer sees. The line "Flesh is burnt us under in the broad daylight" suggests the violence and destruction that is happening all around them. The final line of the chorus, "And the devil's softly singing through the thick of the fight," adds to the sense of despair and futility, as it suggests that even the forces of evil are taking over.
The second verse continues this theme of despair, with the line "I see the world in sinking depression." The line "No chance for heaven we're already in hell" implies that things are so bad that there is no hope for improvement, and that the world is already as bad as it can be. The final line of the verse, "And the devil's taking over at the ring of his bell," suggests that even the most evil forces are gaining power and control.
Overall, "Black Day" is a powerful and evocative song that conveys a sense of hopelessness and despair. It suggests that the world is full of darkness and that things are only getting worse. The vivid imagery and repeating chorus make it a haunting and memorable piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the world with my eyes open
I see the world as it truly is, with no illusions or delusions clouding my vision
I see the world through lidless eyes
I see the world with a clear and unobstructed view, no matter how harsh or unpleasant
I see a world that is sick with self-loathing
I see a world full of people who hate themselves and each other, causing widespread misery and destruction
Nothing in the nothing to mystify
Despite the chaos and complexity of the world, there is no deeper meaning or purpose to be found
Black day, black night
The world is shrouded in darkness and despair, both day and night
Flesh is burnt us under in the broad daylight
The horrors of violence and destruction are all around us, even in broad daylight where they cannot be ignored
And the devil's softly singing through the thick of the fight
The forces of evil and chaos are always present, whispering temptations and urging us towards destruction
I see the world in sinking depression
The weight of the world's problems and sorrows is overwhelming, leading to deep feelings of sadness and despair
I see the world in a stinking digression
The world is in a state of decline, rotting away and losing its value and worth
No chance for heaven we're already in hell
There is no hope for redemption or salvation, as the world is already consumed by evil and suffering
And the devil's taking over at the ring of his bell
The forces of darkness and chaos are winning out over good and order, driven by the will of Satan himself
Black day, black night
The world is shrouded in darkness and despair, both day and night
Flesh is burnt us under in the broad daylight
The horrors of violence and destruction are all around us, even in broad daylight where they cannot be ignored
Black day, black night
The world is shrouded in darkness and despair, both day and night
And the devil's softly singing through the thick of the fight
The forces of evil and chaos are always present, whispering temptations and urging us towards destruction
Contributed by Austin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@redflammhar2676
I haven't listened to this song in at least a decade... And it hits harder now then it did then. Thank you for revisiting the classics!
@GreatSmithanon
Perfect song to revisit right now. It's long been one of my favorite Abney Park songs, and it fits the state of things very well. I'm laying in a hospital bed in the psych ward right now, here for depression related reasons, so this has a bit of extra meaning to me.
@abneypark
I’m sorry to hear about your situation. I hope you feel better soon. - Robert
@physics_hacker
Woah!! Really great song, and really cool to be one of the first people to hear it after it being lost for so long! :-O
@kevinramsey417
I'm so glad you're revisiting the old material, I've been praying for a re-recording of Change Cage in your Steampunk sound ever since you performed Stigmata Martyr on Off the Grid.
@Nobynaga
What a fantastical gift, this song has always been great. From one Robert to another, thank you!
@zhanettekazanzeva3412
Another haunting song I love it so much omg ❤❤❤ so glad i found it again
@jimmyjenkins1907
oh wow - its awesome to hear a remastered version :•
@tanyadegrechaff_731
thank you Abney park it's been years since I have heard this song it reminds me of the old days
@josephmythosian5432
Excellent! Looking forward to some of the other great, old songs of yours.