His music has been described as a blend of gothic rock, industrial, metal, EBM and 80’s influences into a modern, melodic electro-rock sound. Some reviewers have described it as “Gothtronica” while Anders simply refers to it as “Electronic Rock”.
Regardless of the genre you wish to classify his music, the listeners continue to grow worldwide on a daily basis. In 2007 Anders was nominated for “Band of the Year” by Gothic Beauty Magazine readers alongside Lacuna Coil, Skinny Puppy, and an artist he lists as one of his earliest influences, Gary Numan.
Over the last few years, his fan base has crossed over into the horror film genre, where he has contributed music to over 12 films. The Horror network, FearNet.com referred to Anders’ work as “wickedly inventive” while Pseudopod.org, the world’s premier horror fiction podcast has used Anders’ "Bloodletting On the Kiss” as their show opening for the past 4 years.
Anders has performed at many festivals and dark music events such as Convergence, The Ann Rice Halloween Ball, Black Sun Festival, Goth Stock, Eccentric Festival, Cirque Macabre, Bar Sinister and multiple performances at the infamous “Dracula’s Ball” event in Philadelphia.
In 2008, Anders’ single, “There Will Be Blood” climbed to the top 20 of the German Alternative Music (or DAC) Charts, which prompted him to pursue more opportunities outside the USA. In 2009, he signed with Danse Macabre Records in Europe. His first official worldwide release “Infinite Gaze to the Sun” is expected to be released in January of 2010.
on BC now - http://andersmanga.bandcamp.com/album/old-haunts
Bloodletting On the Kiss
Anders Manga Lyrics
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Show me Bleeding Where My Love Burns you Breathing Fire
The Funeral is Waking Now From the Summer's Kiss
Damn the Heavens for your Roses Are Growing wilder now
Empty all your Pockets Now The Show is opening Soon
the crowd is Roaring and their Fists Are thrown up in the air
Is tired of living but only kills, the living that time hates
Bloodletting On the Naked Kiss
Credits Speak A Thousands Words But Are Rarely Read
Your Dress flows black velvet when it's, it's dropping to it's death
your head speaks vulgarities, on your dying breath
left your tranquility, for those who know you best
The lyrics of Anders Manga's song "Bloodletting On the Kiss" paint a dark and intense picture of a forbidden love and the consequences it brings. The opening lines, "Lead me to our only place, dressed for opening time, show me bleeding where my love burns you breathing fire," suggest a secretive and passionate affair about to unfold. The lyrics convey the imagery of love and desire being intertwined with danger and destruction.
The following lines, "The funeral is waking now from the summer's kiss, damn the heavens for your roses are growing wilder now," evoke the sense of impending doom and consequences for indulging in this forbidden love. The singer seems to be blaming the heavens for the intensification of their emotions, as if the universe is conspiring against them.
As the song progresses, it delves into the thrill and excitement of the forbidden affair. The line "empty all your pockets now, the show is opening soon, the crowd is roaring and their fists are thrown up in the air" suggests a rebellious atmosphere, where the lovers are willing to risk everything for their passion. There is a sense of danger and anticipation as they prepare to face the world together.
The lyrics take a darker turn with the line "lay down woman, don't be scared, the murderer you face is tired of living but only kills, the living that time hates." Here, the singer seems to acknowledge the destructive nature of their love. It implies that the person they are in love with may be dangerous, even lethal, to others, but they are willing to face the consequences.
The final lines of the song, "credits speak a thousand words but are rarely read, your dress flows black velvet when it's dropping to its death, your head speaks vulgarities on your dying breath, left your tranquility for those who know you best," imply that the affair has come to a tragic end. The singer suggests that the love interest has met an untimely demise, and the consequences of their love have ultimately led to their downfall.
Overall, the lyrics of "Bloodletting On the Kiss" explore themes of forbidden love, danger, and the destructive nature of intense passion. It paints a vivid, dark, and haunting picture of a love affair that ultimately leads to tragedy.
Line by Line Meaning
Lead Me to our Only Place, Dressed for opening time
Guide me to the special place where we can be alone, prepared and ready for a new beginning
Show me Bleeding Where My Love Burns you Breathing Fire
Reveal to me the pain I cause you, where my intense love for you ignites a passionate response
The Funeral is Waking Now From the Summer's Kiss
A symbol of death is awakening from the embrace of warmth and happiness
Damn the Heavens for your Roses Are Growing wilder now
Criticize the celestial powers for allowing your love to blossom even more fiercely and uncontrollably
Empty all your Pockets Now The Show is opening Soon
Get rid of all your possessions now because the spectacle is about to begin
the crowd is Roaring and their Fists Are thrown up in the air
The audience is expressing their excitement and enthusiasm by cheering and raising their fists in the air
lay down woman don't be scared, the murderer you face
Lie down, woman, do not fear, as the person you encounter is not a literal murderer but someone who is tired of living
Is tired of living but only kills, the living that time hates
This person is exhausted with life, but their actions of harm are directed only towards those who represent aspects of time that are despised
Bloodletting On the Naked Kiss
Engaging in the act of drawing blood from an exposed kiss
Credits Speak A Thousands Words But Are Rarely Read
Acknowledgements and praises carry immense meaning, yet they often go unnoticed or unread
Your Dress flows black velvet when it's, it's dropping to it's death
As your dress falls gracefully, it takes on the appearance of flowing black velvet, symbolizing its metaphorical demise
your head speaks vulgarities, on your dying breath
In your final moments, you utter explicit and offensive words
left your tranquility, for those who know you best
You abandoned your serenity in order to be with those who understand you the most
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Better version.. Thank you for uploading!
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