Coincidentally, Samael's current vocalist/guitarist Vorph did vocals on the 1990 demo "Black Wedding" and Masmiseim (Christophe Mermod) played bass for the group before joining Samael in 1992. Former Alastis drummer Acronoise (b. Laurent Mermod) is also Masmiseim's brother.
They have had a successful, well-raved discography over their thirty one year career. However, their most recent 2001 album entitled "Unity" had no press or news release available since, and sources differ widely as to the current status of the band.
Antidote
Alastis Lyrics
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Seeing that anger governs your acts
Seeing that you can't accept the common rules
Seeing that I'm your only chance to survive
No need for a god or prayers
No need for a head or rules
No need for limits for your wishes
Seeing that no one shall believe in you
Seeing that no one shall listen
Seeing that betrayed by illusions
Seeing that I'm your cure facing death
For your fears
For your faith
For your life and for your death
For your life-sickness and for your doubt
For your god and prayers
For your head and rules, for your wishes
For your power, for your life
I am the antidote
I know you're looking for convictions
I know the questions that restrain you...
But do you feel able to deny
Remorse, shame, taboo?
You deny Church but worship Satan
You favour evil but you're afraid
So begin to understand
I'm the antidote
And you have to accept me as the antidote
No need for a god or prayers
No need for a head or rules
No need for limits for your wishes
No need for morals for the stories
Seeing that you can't expect more from the life
Seeing that anger governs your acts
Seeing that you can't accept the common rules
Seeing that I'm your only chance to survive
The lyrics of Alastis’s song Antidote deal with a person who is struggling with various issues in life and is in need of a cure to their sickness. The song highlights the sense of hopelessness and despair that comes with feeling like life is out of your control and that you are powerless to change the circumstances you find yourself in. It speaks to the idea that sometimes we may feel like we have exhausted all our options and that no one else can help us but the singer of this song claims to be the antidote.
The song suggests that there is no need for religious or societal rules or structures to achieve happiness and fulfillment in life. The singer believes that they are the answer to this person's troubles, and that they can provide all that they need to survive. While the song's lyrics have a poetic quality, they also hold a deeper meaning that suggests that sometimes people may turn to darker forces to find an answer in their darkest moments.
Overall, the lyrics of Antidote paint a picture of a person who is lost and seeking out help from anyone or anything that can provide it. The song seems to acknowledge that people can be both good and evil, and that sometimes the line between the two can blur. Whether the antidote in this song is something tangible or simply a figurative representation of hope, the message is clear: even in the darkest moments of life, there is always a way to find hope and light.
Line by Line Meaning
Seeing that you can't expect more from life
You have given up on life and no longer expect anything good to happen to you.
Seeing that anger governs your acts
Your actions are no longer controlled by rational thinking, rather they are driven by your anger.
Seeing that you can't accept the common rules
You refuse to conform to societal norms and rules.
Seeing that I'm your only chance to survive
The only way you see a way out of your current situation is through me, and my help.
No need for a god or prayers
You don't need to rely on a higher power or prayer to set things right.
No need for a head or rules
You don't have to follow anyone else's orders, nor do you need to impose your own rules.
No need for limits for your wishes
You don't have to restrict your desires or dreams.
No need for morals for the stories
You don't have to worry about the moral lesson when attempting to accomplish something.
Seeing that no one shall believe in you
You feel that no one will listen or trust you.
Seeing that no one shall listen
You feel that nobody is willing to hear you out or take your opinions seriously.
Seeing that betrayed by illusions
Your hopes and dreams have been crushed, and you feel like you have been deceived.
Seeing that I'm your cure facing death
The only way you see yourself being able to overcome your problems is through Alastis helping you.
For your fears
Alastis seeks to alleviate your fears.
For your faith
Alastis seeks to strengthen your faith in him.
For your life and for your death
Alastis wants to help you no matter what stage in life or death you're in.
For your life-sickness and for your doubt
Alastis wants to help you overcome your illness and your doubts.
For your god and prayers
Alastis wants to replace your reliance on prayer to a higher power with his own assistance.
For your head and rules, for your wishes
Alastis wants to help you achieve what you want, without the restrictions of rules or guidelines.
For your power, for your life
Alastis wants you to feel empowered and in control of your life.
I am the antidote
Alastis believes that he is the solution to your problems.
I know you're looking for convictions
Alastis understands that you seek a strong belief.
I know the questions that restrain you...
Alastis understands the things that are holding you back from being able to move forward.
But do you feel able to deny
Alastis asks you if you're strong enough to reject the negative thoughts and beliefs.
Remorse, shame, taboo?
Alastis is questioning whether you're feeling any of those emotions.
You deny Church but worship Satan
Alastis is accusing you of denying religion but worshipping an evil force.
You favour evil but you're afraid
Alastis believes that despite being drawn to evil, you're still scared of it.
So begin to understand
Alastis wants to help you to see things clearly.
And you have to accept me as the antidote
Alastis is asserting that you have to accept his help in order to recover.
Seeing that you can't expect more from the life
This line repeats the sentiment from the first line of the song, reinforcing the idea that you have given up on life.
Seeing that anger governs your acts
This line repeats the same message from earlier in the song that your actions are driven by anger.
Seeing that you can't accept the common rules
This line also repeats a line from earlier in the song, reminding the listener that you refuse to conform to societal norms and rules.
Contributed by Keira O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
cinebar2011
Great theme :)
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Ahuenna🤘