They started in 1993 by playing covers of Metallica, but once the concept became popular they wrote their own original works, maintaining the thrash metal influences on their albums Inquisition Symphony (mainly covers as well) and Cult. Since Reflections they have added drums to their recordings and live performances.
Members:
Eicca Toppinen - Cello
Perttu Kivilaakso - Cello
Paavo Lötjönen - Cello
Mikko Sirén - Drums
Former members:
Sami Kuoppamäki - Session Drums
Perttu Kivilaakso - Cello (1995)
Antero Manninen – Cello (1996–1999, usually plays live)
Max Lilja – Cello (1996–2002, when he joined Hevein)
Dave Lombardo - Drums [session member] (2003-2004, from the band Slayer. Also contributed drums on the songs Betrayal/Forgiveness, Last Hope and 2010 from 7th Symphony)
Bittersweet Feat.Lauri Ylönen
Apocalyptica Lyrics
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And a shadow is cast on devotion
She's the one that I adore
Queen of my silent suffocation
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Bittersweet
I won't give up
I'm possessed by her
I'm bearing a cross
She turned into my curse
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Bittersweet, I want you (how I wanted you)
And I need you ( how I needed you)
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Bittersweet
The lyrics of "Bittersweet" by Apocalyptica feat. Ville Valo and Lauri from The Rasmus revolve around the theme of love and the pain that comes with it. In the opening lines, the singer admits to giving up on love, and how it has cast a shadow on devotion. This indicates that he may have faced difficulties in his relationship, and he is struggling to come to terms with it.
The lines "She's the one that I adore, Queen of my silent suffocation" describe his admiration and love for the woman, but it is also suffocating him. He may feel trapped and unable to escape from his emotions. The following lines "I'm possessed by her, I'm bearing a cross, She turned into my curse" furthers this idea, indicating that he is unable to move on from her and is trapped in a painful cycle.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of being trapped and unable to escape from the pain of love. The repetition of "Break this bittersweet spell on me, Lost in the arms of destiny, Bittersweet" reflects the struggle of the singer to come out of his situation, trapped in a bittersweet circle of love and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm giving up the ghost of love
I am relinquishing my attachment to love
And a shadow is cast on devotion
Devotion is now overshadowed by something unknown
She's the one that I adore
My adoration is reserved for her only
Queen of my silent suffocation
She is the ruler of my internal agony
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Undo the conflicting magic upon me
Lost in the arms of destiny
I am uncertain due to fate's embrace
Bittersweet
Conflicted emotions
I won't give up
Determined to persist
I'm possessed by her
Consumed by thoughts of her
I'm bearing a cross
I carry a heavy burden
she turned into my curse
The source of my suffering
Bittersweet, I want you (how I wanted you)
I want you despite the conflicting emotions
And I need you (how I needed you)
I still require you despite the painful feelings
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Undo the opposing magic upon me again
Lost in the arms of destiny
Uncertainty remains due to fate's grasp
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Once more, undo the opposing magic upon me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Fate's hold continues to bewilder me
Bittersweet
Conflicted emotions
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAURI YLOENEN, VILLE VALLO, EICCA TOPPINEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I'm giving up the ghost of love
And a shadow is cast on devotion
She is the one that I adore
Queen of my silent suffocation
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Bittersweet
I won't give up
I'm possessed by her
I'm bearing a cross
She's turned into my curse
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Bittersweet, I want you
Oh, how I wanted you
And I need you
How I needed you
Oh, break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Bittersweet
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