Since forming in 2005 and releasing their first album "The Battle" in 2005, they have released a follow up album, "The Revenge" in 2007 and a third album in November 2010, entitled "The Showdown".
Along with the two lead vocalists both musicians Magnus Karlsson, on the guitars, bass, keyboards, and Jaime Salazar, on the keyboards, have been featured on both their albums.
Master Of Sorrow
Allen/Lande Lyrics
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You can't hurt me this time,
I'm prepared for anything
You won't get that close now
I'm protected from your lies
Knowing what you will bring me
Knowing that I want no more
When the snow was falling
I could see your footprints
Right outside my window
You were watching all night long
Standing there in the shadows
Whispering my name in your spell
[Chorus:]
Won't fall again
I won't be fooled
This time my heart is strong
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
Won't feel again
Suffer no more
This time my heart is cold
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
I am the master of sorrow
Feels like yesterday now
I can see it all so clear
You were closer whispering
It's you and me that count right now
I thought that the voice I was hearing
Was so completely sincere
Years have passed since that day
My mourning has come to an end
I know you're still out there
Regretting the choices that you made
I won't follow you this time
I'll give you the pain that was mine
[Chorus x3]
You can't hurt me this time
I'm prepared for anything
You won't get that close now
I'm protected from you lies
Knowing what you will bring me
Knowing you…
The lyrics to Allen/Lande's song "Master of Sorrow" are empowering and speak to a person's ability to rise above their past pain and move on. The opening lines show that the singer has been hurt before but has prepared themselves to not be hurt again. They are no longer vulnerable to the lies and manipulation of someone who had previously hurt them. The next lines show that the singer has been aware of their stalker-like behavior in the past, as evidenced by their footprints in the snow outside the singer's window. The person standing in the shadows whispering the singer's name was trying to cast a spell over them, but they are no longer susceptible to their manipulations.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's newfound strength and resilience. They won't fall again or be fooled by the same tricks. They are the "master of sorrow" now and will no longer feel or suffer from the emotional pain inflicted by this person. The final verse shows that the passage of time has allowed the singer to heal and move on, while the person who had hurt them is still trying to come to terms with their choices. The singer decides to give them back the pain they had inflicted, signifying their complete mastery of their own emotions and their ability to take control of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't hurt me this time,
I am mentally and emotionally prepared to handle any pain or hurtful actions you may try to inflict upon me.
I'm prepared for anything
I am ready to face any challenge, no matter how difficult, that may come my way.
You won't get that close now
I will not allow you to get near me and deceive me with your lies and manipulations again.
I'm protected from your lies
I have strengthened my defenses and am no longer vulnerable to your deceitful behavior.
Knowing what you will bring me
I am aware of the pain and suffering that you are capable of causing me.
Knowing that I want no more
I have reached a point where I do not want to endure your mistreatment any longer.
When the snow was falling
During a time in the past when it was snowing
I could see your footprints
I was able to observe the evidence of your presence in my life.
Right outside my window
Your presence was in close proximity to me physically and emotionally.
You were watching all night long
You were keeping a constant watch over me and my actions, possibly with malicious intent.
Standing there in the shadows
You were hiding in the dark, concealed from my view and potentially engaging in questionable or malicious activity.
Whispering my name in your spell
You were using potentially manipulative tactics to try and gain my favor or trust.
The master of sorrow
I have become the one in control of my own emotions and am no longer allowing myself to be defined by the pain you inflicted upon me.
Won't feel again
I refuse to allow myself to be affected by the negative emotions that often accompanied my interactions with you.
Suffer no more
I refuse to allow myself to endure unnecessary pain, heartache, or discomfort.
I am the master of sorrow
I maintain complete control over my feelings and am no longer allowing myself to be defined by past hurtful experiences.
Feels like yesterday now
Despite the passage of time, this memory still feels fresh and present in my mind.
I can see it all so clear
I have gained perspective and am able to look at my past interactions with you with clarity and understanding.
You were closer whispering
You were actively and aggressively trying to gain my favor through manipulative behaviors.
It's you and me that count right now
The choices and actions of only you and me are what truly matter in this moment.
I thought that the voice I was hearing
I believed that your words and actions were genuine and coming from a place of sincerity.
Was so completely sincere
I believed that your intentions were pure and that I could trust you fully.
Years have passed since that day
A significant amount of time has elapsed since the events being referred to in this song.
My mourning has come to an end
I have processed my grief and am no longer experiencing the intense pain and sadness that once consumed me.
I know you're still out there
I am aware that you continue to exist and carry on with your life, even without me being a part of it.
Regretting the choices that you made
You may be experiencing guilt or shame for how you treated me in the past.
I won't follow you this time
I refuse to continue to engage with you in a way that will result in harm or pain for me.
I'll give you the pain that was mine
I will no longer carry the emotional burden of past hurt and will instead allow you to feel the consequences of your own actions.
Contributed by Kennedy J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.