For the Baltimore punk/hardcore band, see Angel Du$t.

There are mutl… Read Full Bio ↴For the Baltimore punk/hardcore band, see Angel Du$t.

There are mutliple artists with this name:

1. Angel Dust (originally Angeldust, not to be confused with many other less successful/lasting bands of the same name) are a power metal/ Speed Thrash Metal band originating from Dortmund, Germany that started off as a typical garage band. Taking their name from a song title off the black metal band Venom's debut album Welcome To Hell, Angel Dust was founded in 1984. Their style was initially heavily influenced by the NWOBHM metal scene and the Bay Area thrash metal scene. They soon found their niche in the speed and thrash metal styles which were widely popular at the time. The 1980s would see two releases from the band: 1986's Into the Dark Past and 1988's To Dust You Will Decay. They proceeded to disband in 1990 because of internal conflicts.

Although all members had gone their separate ways, founding member Frank Banx had no desire to let the Angel Dust name die. Around 1998 Banx, and original drummer Dirk Assmuth, gathered a completely new lineup (including Frank Banx' younger brother Steven Banx on keyboards) to start from scratch. This reincarnation would handle music very differently, shifting dramatically towards power metal, and would consequently gain a solid reputation in Europe.

After releasing a few succesful albums in the late 90s and early 2000s, a series of line-up changes siginificantly reduced the band's activities. They are however still active, and have "entered the studio (in March of 2006) to record the long awaited successor from Of Human Bondage."

The band's first two albums are now some of the rarest Metal collectibles in the world. They were reissued unofficially in very limited quantities in late 2002-2003. The reissues have no label or copyright info and have two bonus tracks each.

Dirk Assmuth's sister Anja plays drums in power metal band called Duke.

2. Angel Dust is Kenny Rakentine's Abstract Sound Art/Drone/Noise Project from Pittsburgh

3. Angel Dust was a Heavy metal band from Italy.

4. Angel Dust was a Power/ thrash band from Holland. They changed their name to Asgard]

5. Angel Dust was a French Heavy metal band in the mid 80's.

6. Angel Dust is a ambient electronic experimental drone sound artist from Pittsburgh

Unreal Soul
Angel Dust Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Starlight shines in another world
(starlight shines in another world)
Spent my life in a dark dismay
(starlight shines in another world)
It starts with you for what it's worth
(it starts with you for what it's worth)
Can't speak your name, or I go insane
(can't speak your name, or I go insane)

In another world back to my soul
I know there's nothing here, oh yeah
Seems I'm back in a loveless world
(seems I'm back in a loveless world)
Can't understand what it's worth
(Can't understand what it's worth)
Step outside the lifeless game
(step outside the lifeless game)
I've never understood what it says
(I've never understood what it says)

In the fucking world blacks out my soul
I know there's nothing real, oh

There's nobody else who gives this to me
'Cause whoever said my soul would heal?
There's no one who shares in my whole misery
For who will say my soul is real?

I step outside this fucking cage
(I step outside this fucking cage)
New forms of life cry out and rage
(new forms of life cry out and rage)
I feel flying back the loveless fear
(I feel flying back the loveless fear)
To check and see my soul is real
(to check and see my soul is real)

In another world back to my soul
I know there's nothing here, oh yeah

There's nobody else who gives this to me
'Cause whoever said my soul would heal?
There's no one who shares in my whole misery
For who will say my soul is real?

In another world back to my soul
I know there's nothing here, oh yeah

There's nobody else who gives this to me
'Cause whoever said my soul would heal?
There's no one who shares in my whole misery
For who will say my soul is real?

There's no one who shares in this whole mystery
'Cause whoever said my soul was real?

I laugh out but now of the whole misery
'Cause who will save my soul, it's real

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Angel Dust's song Unreal Soul is a reflection of a person's search for the meaning of their existence. The song starts with the singer expressing his dismay with life and how it seems like it's spent in darkness, and then suddenly shifts to talking about someone who is important to him -- someone that he can't mention and can't live without. The lyrics of the song convey a sense of confusion and disorientation, as if the singer is lost in some alternate reality that he can't escape from.

The second verse talks about how the world seems loveless and how the singer can't seem to grasp its worth. He feels like he's trapped in a lifeless game that he doesn't understand. The line "in the fucking world blacks out my soul" expresses his deep feelings of emptiness and disillusionment. However, he finds solace in the fact that there's no one else who can provide him with the kind of comfort that he's looking for. He steps outside the cage and finds new forms of life that cry out and rage, which seems to suggest that he's exploring the boundaries of his existence and searching for a way to break free from the constraints that he feels are holding him back.

Overall, the lyrics of Unreal Soul are introspective and complex. They touch upon themes of love, loss, and existential confusion. The chorus is particularly catchy and memorable, with its repetition of the line "who will save my soul, it's real." It's a song that speaks to the human condition and the search for purpose and meaning in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Starlight shines in another world
The singer feels disconnected and distant from their surroundings which feels almost like a different world altogether, but the natural beauty still manages to shine through.

Spent my life in a dark dismay
The singer feels like they've wasted their life feeling hopeless and unhappy.

It starts with you for what it's worth
The singer acknowledges that their current state of mind and emotions may have started from an individual or event, but they're not sure if it's worth anything in the end.

Can't speak your name, or I go insane
The artist is unable to confront or speak about the person or situation that triggered their negative emotions because it may cause them to become overwhelmed and lose control.

In another world - back to my soul
The artist feels like their true self is disconnected from the physical world and is searching for a sense of purpose within themselves.

I know there's nothing here, oh yeah
Despite their search, the singer realizes they may not be able to find anything meaningful in the world around them.

Seems I'm back in a loveless world
The singer feels like they've returned to a world that lacks the warmth and positive emotions associated with love.

Can't understand what it's worth
The artist is confused about what value anything, including their own existence and emotions, holds in this world.

Step outside the lifeless game
The artist wants to break free from the mundane and unfulfilling routine of their life, and attempt something new and exciting.

I've never understood what it says
Despite trying to make a change, the artist still feels stuck and unable to grasp what they really want or need.

In the fucking world blacks out my soul
The negativity and hardships they've experienced in this world has caused the singer's soul to feel dark and empty.

I know there's nothing real - oh
They can see through the artificiality of the world and the people around them, and as a result, struggle to find any authenticity and meaning in their life.

There's nobody else who gives this to me
The singer is alone in their struggle and often feels like no one around them can understand their pain and emotions.

'Cause whoever said my soul would heal?
The singer wonders if anyone promised them that they would eventually feel better and healed despite their struggles.

There's no one who shares in my whole misery
No one they know can relate or understand the depth and extent of their suffering and pain.

For who will say my soul is real?
Despite their feelings of emptiness and disconnection, the artist still wants someone to acknowledge and validate their existence and emotions.

I step outside this fucking cage
The artist wants to break free from their current state of mind and escape the limiting and negative thoughts that keep them trapped.

New forms of life cry out and rage
As they try to change, the singer encounters different experiences and emotions, some of which feel overwhelming and tumultuous.

I feel flying back the loveless fear
Despite their best efforts, the singer still feels weighed down by a sense of loneliness and despair.

To check and see my soul is real
The artist wants to explore their emotions and inner self to find something that feels authentic and genuine in a world that feels fake and disingenuous.

[repeat bridge one]
Repeats the emotion of feeling isolated and disconnected from the world.

[repeat chorus]
Repeats the theme of feeling alone in their struggle and searching for authenticity and validation.

[repeat bridge one]
Repeats the idea that the singer feels like they're living in a different world than everyone else around them.

[repeat chorus]
Repeats the overall theme of the song - the artist's feeling of despair, loneliness and search for meaning in a world that feels like a facade.

There's no one who shares in this whole mystery
The singer still feels like they're alone in trying to understand themselves and the world around them, and can't find any validation or support.

'Cause whoever said my soul was real?
Even the idea or concept of a 'soul' feels meaningless and unimportant in a world that feels empty and shallow.

I laugh out but now of the whole misery
The singer laughs at their own pain and struggles because it feels both ridiculous and unbearable at the same time.

'Cause who will save my soul, it's real
Despite the sense of hopelessness, the artist still has a glimmer of hope that someone or something can save them and validate their emotions and existence.

Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Dirk Assmuth, Dirk Thurisch, Frank Bankowsky, Richie Wilkison, Stefan Wibbeke

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS