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.
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You Should Be Dead By Now
Anders Manga Lyrics
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The return of the phase and the dreadful non-indulgent
I see you walking away, walking away the seed sown deep within
And the frown on your face tells the emptiness placed on you once again
You ask the Vampires to have their way, on this darkening dreadful day
And the righteous will light your fire, to burn your misery and stoke your cries
With your subtle, thrashing rancid growl - the madness will return somehow
With a twist of your wrist and the smile on your lips is the mission really over?
As the grey in your brain collapses and drains to an absolute disorder
I see you fading away, fading away the inception of revenge
And the patience you waste on this vulnerable place had you shed your second skin
You ask the Vampires to have their way, on this darkening dreadful day
And the righteous will light your fire, to burn your misery and stoke your cries
With your subtle, thrashing rancid growl - the madness will return somehow
I'd love to stay but You Should Be Dead by Now
You Should Be Dead by Now
You Should Be Dead by Now
They draw the curtain for you
You await your private saint
All perfect words spilled for you
A connection bound by fate
You ask the Vampires to have their way, on this darkening dreadful day
And the righteous will light your fire, to burn your misery and stoke your cries
With your subtle, thrashing rancid growl - the madness will return somehow
I'd love to stay but You Should Be Dead by Now
You Should Be Dead by Now
You Should Be Dead by Now
You Should Be Dead by Now
You Should Be Dead by Now!
The lyrics of Anders Manga's song "You Should Be Dead By Now" convey a sense of despair and hopelessness as the main character sings about someone who should have already died. The opening verse alludes to the erosion of one's mind at dawn, indicating a sense of fading away and vulnerability. The second verse continues with the idea of fading away and revenge, but this time, the character questions whether the mission is really over. The chorus repeats the title of the song, emphasizing the belief that the person in question should already be dead. The final verse speaks about a type of perceived comfort that awaits the person in death.
The song seems to convey the idea that death may be a release from the pain and suffering of this world. The use of vampires and righteousness in the lyrics may indicate a desire for an escape from reality, a hope for something otherworldly to take away one's pain. The phrase "You Should Be Dead By Now" is repeated multiple times throughout the song, adding to its sense of finality and inevitability.
Line by Line Meaning
At the breaking of dawn the mind returns erosion
As dawn arrives, the mind begins to deteriorate
The return of the phase and the dreadful non-indulgent
This recurring cycle is both terrible and unyielding
I see you walking away, walking away the seed sown deep within
You're leaving behind a deep-seated issue that you refuse to confront
And the frown on your face tells the emptiness placed on you once again
You're feeling the familiar emptiness that has plagued you before
You ask the Vampires to have their way, on this darkening dreadful day
You're turning to destructive forces to solve your problems
And the righteous will light your fire, to burn your misery and stoke your cries
But those who mean well will only make your pain worse
With your subtle, thrashing rancid growl - the madness will return somehow
Your destructive tendencies will only lead to more chaos and pain
I'd love to stay but You Should Be Dead by Now
I wish I could help, but you've gone too far down this path
With a twist of your wrist and the smile on your lips is the mission really over?
You're trying to hide your true intentions, but is your goal really accomplished?
As the grey in your brain collapses and drains to an absolute disorder
Your mental state is deteriorating rapidly
I see you fading away, fading away the inception of revenge
You're getting lost in your desire for revenge
And the patience you waste on this vulnerable place had you shed your second skin
If you let go of your defenses and allow yourself to be vulnerable, you could find healing
They draw the curtain for you
Your time is running out
You await your private saint
You're hoping for a savior to come and rescue you
All perfect words spilled for you
But words alone won't fix your problems
A connection bound by fate
You're tied to your fate, and you have to find a way to accept it
You Should Be Dead by Now
Your actions have led you to a point of no return
You Should Be Dead by Now!
There's no turning back, you have to face the consequences of your actions
Contributed by Arianna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bernardurizaorozco7539
This path was trampled once before
Burden of my days
Devotion can wait
The bite is deeper than before
Poison meet the vein
Too numb for the pain
Voices of mercy have begun
Singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fire and fortune
Cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems
I am the hunter I'm the prey
Delusion win
Illusions can betray (you)
I know you've traveled oceans far
My memory a scar
That won't fade away
Voices of mercy have begun
Singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fire and fortune
Cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems
Voices of mercy have begun
Singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fire and fortune
Cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems
@herglawrmr33
[Verse 1]
This path was trampled once before
Burden of my days
Devotion can wait
The bite is deeper than before
Poison meet the vein
Too numb for the pain
[Chorus]
Voices of mercy have begun singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fires and fortune cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems
[Verse 2]
I am the hunter and the prey
Delusions win
Illusions can betray you
I know you've traveled oceans far
My memory a scar
That won't fade away
[Chorus]
Voices of mercy have begun singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fires and fortune cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems
Voices of mercy have begun singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fires and fortune cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems
@izzyforeal
I think it's his best song. The music is mesmerizing.
@shadowknight20042002
Still Loving the song in 2022
@vrenamazer
this song is incredibly good, that's the definition of modern goth-sound for me
@daytonroberts5335
I’ve had this song playing at work through the entire plant for the last two years and anytime it comes on the whole plant gets stoked
@bernardurizaorozco7539
This path was trampled once before
Burden of my days
Devotion can wait
The bite is deeper than before
Poison meet the vein
Too numb for the pain
Voices of mercy have begun
Singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fire and fortune
Cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems
I am the hunter I'm the prey
Delusion win
Illusions can betray (you)
I know you've traveled oceans far
My memory a scar
That won't fade away
Voices of mercy have begun
Singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fire and fortune
Cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems
Voices of mercy have begun
Singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fire and fortune
Cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems
@ObsideoVir
Your music is awesome. I'm surprised you don't have a larger following.
@BingleMcPingle
This is easily the most interesting song I've heard in ten years.
@kimhansen7852
This song is so beautiful it brings me to tears. Wonderful work, Anders.
@izzyforeal
FANTASTIC!
@StephenSternGoth
And there it was again the sense of being watched in from the shadows I knew Gabriella felt it too and she squeeze my hand tighter