Reunited in 2009. Although not in full active duty, Acrostichon will play occasional gigs.
Official site: www.acrostichon.nl
Line-up:
Richard Schouten - Guitar (Disembowel, Robotmonster, Black Melody, Master (US), Spina Bifida)
Serge Smolders - Drums (Outburst (Hol))
Corinne van den Brand - Vocals, Bass
Jos van den Brand - Guitar (Outburst (Hol), Master (US))
The Band released two full-length albums: Engraved In Black in 1993, and Sentenced in 1995.
SnapShot
Acrostichon Lyrics
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sweet forest of lies
my own few lines
between my eyes
I feel the rage; I touch my lips
taste the blood drawn from my wrists
it tastes so good; I dance the walls of fire
The lyrics in Acrostichon's song 'Snapshot' are very dark and introspective. The opening line "I'm riding the lies, sweet forest of lies" suggests that the singer is caught up in falsehoods, perhaps in a situation where they are pretending or hiding their true self. The repetition of the word "lies" emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in deception. The following line "my own few lines between my eyes" may refer to the idea of having to draw a line between the lies and reality in one's mind.
The tone shifts dramatically in the second verse, with the singer expressing feelings of rage and self-harm: "I feel the rage; I touch my lips, taste the blood drawn from my wrists." This image is both violent and sensuous, suggesting that the act of self-harm is a way to release pent-up emotions and satisfy desires. The final line "my fears are satisfied through darkness and desire" is both haunting and ominous, suggesting that the singer feels trapped by their own fears and desires.
Overall, 'Snapshot' is a deeply emotional song that explores themes of deception, self-harm, and desire, set against a backdrop of intense metal instrumentation.
Line by Line Meaning
i'm riding the lies
I'm living a life based on deceit and falsehoods.
sweet forest of lies
My deception is all-enveloping, like a forest of lies.
my own few lines
I have created my own narrative, filled with half-truths.
between my eyes
These lies are deeply ingrained in my psyche.
I feel the rage; I touch my lips
I am consumed by anger, and it manifests physically.
taste the blood drawn from my wrists
I am self-destructive, and have resorted to harming myself.
it tastes so good; I dance the walls of fire
I find pleasure in pain, and revel in the risks I take.
my fears are satisfied through darkness and desire
My deepest, darkest desires are rooted in fear, and I am only satisfied when I indulge them.
Contributed by Alexander I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.