With appearances on the two biggest metal festivals in Denmark, three well-… Read Full Bio ↴With appearances on the two biggest metal festivals in Denmark, three well-received EPs, multiple tours abroad and support slots for Aborted, Hatesphere and Trigger the Bloodshed, BILLY BOY IN POISON has marked themselves as a well respected band on the Danish underground metal scene. Now the band are ready to take the next big step with the release of their first full-length “Watchers”!

Since forming in 2005, BILLY BOY IN POISON has been continuously perfecting their powerful blend of death metal and metalcore. The band has put out a string of EP’s, and the latest, “Perdition” from 2010, received broad praise from the Danish metal press: “Some of the best metalcore I have ever heard … really heavy and powerful.” (Metalized Magazine), “Everything a modern metal fan could want.” (Revolution Music).

The new album “Watchers” tops it all and stands out as the greatest milestone so far. The album is produced, mixed and mastered by the renowned Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Aborted, Mercenary etc.), which has resulted in a tight and powerful soundscape.
Variety and coherency is key on the album, with the band leaning on contemporary death metal, but infusing it with crunch and catchiness from metalcore. Punishing heavy riffs and blast beats are accompanied by both atmospheric parts and an occasional progressive twist.

Having played more than 70 shows in Denmark and around Europe, BILLY BOY IN POISON is fast establishing a reputation as a must-see live act. Recently the band was hand-picked by Danish heavyweights Hatesphere as main support on part of their European tour, and a small tour in the UK in October 2013 has just been completed.

Black Sky
Billy Boy in Poison Lyrics

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I crawl away as the worlds collide
In a blink of an eye I turn to watch the sky
Breaking free from the darkness inside
I hear these distant cries
You watched me walk the line
I tried to find my light, I tried

You watched me fall

You watched me crawl
I'm torn
I don't belong
Inside me rages feelings I just can't ignore
I can't ignore

Disintegrating - the great divide
Into the void and I can't escape
Suffocating from the voices inside
Abominations of filth
Evolve around my mind
I tried to find my light, I tried
I tried to find my light, I tried

You watched me fall
You watched me crawl
I'm torn
I don't belong
Inside me rages feelings I just can't ignore
I can't ignore

The black sky becomes alive
Wrenching free from the chains around me

The black sky becomes alive
Becomes alive

Overall Meaning

These lyrics in Poison's song "Black Sky" convey a sense of struggle and internal conflict. The first verse depicts a person trying to break free from their own darkness and search for a sense of purpose and light. The mention of distant cries suggests that this journey is not without its challenges and that there are external forces influencing their path. The person acknowledges that others have witnessed their journey and the ups and downs they have faced, perhaps feeling judged or scrutinized. The chorus repeats the themes of falling, crawling, and feeling torn, emphasizing a sense of not belonging and the struggle with conflicting emotions and desires. The second verse delves deeper into the turmoil within, describing a disintegrating and divided state of mind. The voices inside the person's head suffocate them, causing them to feel overwhelmed and tainted by negativity. The repeated refrain of trying to find their light indicates a continuous effort to overcome these internal struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

I crawl away as the worlds collide
I retreat and distance myself as different aspects of life clash and come together

In a blink of an eye I turn to watch the sky
Suddenly and instinctively, I look up to observe the atmosphere

Breaking free from the darkness inside
Escaping the inner turmoil and negativity

I hear these distant cries
I am aware of the faint sounds of pain and distress

You watched me walk the line
You observed me as I tried to maintain a balance between different aspects or actions

I tried to find my light, I tried
I made sincere efforts to discover my own source of positivity and strength

You watched me fall
You witnessed my failures or downfall

You watched me crawl
You saw me struggle and move forward slowly

I'm torn
I am emotionally conflicted

I don't belong
I feel like I don't fit in or have a place

Inside me rages feelings I just can't ignore
Within me, intense emotions are surging that I cannot suppress or overlook

Disintegrating - the great divide
Falling apart and experiencing a significant separation or divide

Into the void and I can't escape
Entering an emptiness or nothingness from which I cannot break free

Suffocating from the voices inside
Feeling overwhelmed or choked by the internal thoughts and opinions

Abominations of filth
Repugnant or loathsome aspects or thoughts

Evolve around my mind
These thoughts or ideas constantly and continuously develop in my consciousness

The black sky becomes alive
The darkened atmosphere gains vitality or liveliness

Wrenching free from the chains around me
Forcefully breaking away from the restrictions or limitations that bind me

Becomes alive
Gains energy and animation

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alexander Mortensen, Hjalte Sejr Bertelsen, Mikkel Ellung Larsen, Niclas Mortensen, Troels Lehmann

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