"Seventh Ru… Read Full Bio ↴Sludge/Doom Metal from Portland. From Seventh Rule Blog:
"Seventh Rule welcomes Cascadian deathrock ensemble Atriarch to its stormy roster.
Hailing from Portland, OR, vocalist Lenny Smith describes Atriarch as “a living entity comprised of four parts, offering catharsis through sonic ritual where there is no god, there is no devil; there is an all encompassing force that connects all living things. Our aim is to tear a hole in the veil that blinds us from our true selves. We are bombarded with ideals of a superficial shallow lifestyle, that we are enslaved to maintain."
Comprised of members from Graves At Sea, Trees, Final Conflict, Uzala, and Get Hustle, Seventh Rule will release "Forever the End," the first full length by Atriarch, in the coming summer months. "Forever the End" was tracked in Portland with the help of William Holloway then mixed and mastered by Greg Wilkinson (Ludicra, Asunder, Saviors) at Earhammer Studios in Oakland, CA."
Lenny - Vocals
Blackhawk - Guitars
Maxamillion - Drums
Nick - Bass
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Atriarch Lyrics
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All love is lost, I am justified in
This blade to my wrist, a simple slit
Open up a vein, I am coming home
And my life becomes a stain
Where only ghosts remain
Just a shadow of the pain
I am dead and gone
Love is lost, life forgot
Love is lost, nothing left inside
All love is lost, all life forgot
All love is lost nothing left inside
We are all dead
So love me and hold me and kiss me
For I am dead and gone
No don't love me, forget me, don't tempt me
For I am dead and gone and dead
The lyrics to Atriarch's song "Dead" appear to deal with themes of hopelessness, despair, and suicidal ideation. The opening lines, "All love is lost, I am mortified / All love is lost, I am justified," suggest that the singer feels that there is no hope left in the world for them, and that they are resigned to taking drastic action as a result. The following lines, "This blade to my wrist, a simple slit / Open up a vein, I am coming home," explicitly describe the act of self-harm and suicidal intent.
The later lines, "And my life becomes a stain / Where only ghosts remain / Just a shadow of the pain / I am dead and gone," illustrate the sense of futility and emptiness that the singer feels. They seem to believe that their life has lost all meaning and significance, and that their death will only perpetuate their suffering. The repeated refrain of "All love is lost, all life forgot / All love is lost, nothing left inside / We are all dead" reinforces this sense of fatalism and despair.
The final lines of the song, "So love me and hold me and kiss me / For I am dead and gone / No don't love me, forget me, don't tempt me / For I am dead and gone and dead," suggest that the singer is torn between a desire for human connection and a longing for release from their pain. They seem to realize that their actions will have consequences for those who care about them, but at the same time, they are consumed by their own suffering and unable to see a way out.
Overall, the lyrics to "Dead" are a bleak and haunting portrayal of the human experience in the face of overwhelming despair.
Line by Line Meaning
All love is lost, I am mortified
I feel horrified to realize that all love has disappeared from my life
This blade to my wrist, a simple slit
I am using a sharp object to cut my wrist in a suicidal act
Open up a vein, I am coming home
By cutting my vein, I am intending to end my life and go to my eternal home
And my life becomes a stain
My life will end and leave behind a permanent effect, like a stain
Where only ghosts remain
After I am gone, only memories of me will remain, like ghosts
Just a shadow of the pain
All the pain I have experienced will only be a faint memory
I am dead and gone
I have ended my own life and no longer exist
Love is lost, life forgot
Love has disappeared and life has been forgotten
We are all dead
We all are figuratively dead inside, devoid of emotions and hope
So love me and hold me and kiss me
Before I die, show me love and affection by holding and kissing me
For I am dead and gone
Because I have ended my life and am no longer alive
No don't love me, forget me, don't tempt me
After I am gone, do not remember me or show me any love or affection that might tempt me to come back
For I am dead and gone and dead
I am no longer alive and cannot be brought back by any love or affection
Contributed by Hailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.