Their debut album Nosferatu received attention from numerous magazines and websites, and has gained many positive reviews. Following this, Bloodbound played several shows in their home country, Sweden, and with well known metal bands such as Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquillity, Evergrey, and HammerFall.
In 2006, the follow up to their debut was released - "Book of the Dead" followed a simular direction as Nosferatu did, but featured a new member, Michael Bormann on vocals, originally the singer of Jaded Heart.
Urban Breed, the singer of Bloodbound, left briefly in 2006 to be replaced by Michael but Urban Breed recently replaced him once again. Now, the band is working on their third album, which is due to be released in September 2008.
Despite the band's apparent black metal image (the band members have worn make-up in the "corpse paint" style in the promotional photos on their albums and Web site, and during some live shows), Bloodbound's music does not fit into the black metal category. Instead, it is more similar in style to power metal bands such as Helloween and Iron Maiden, although the lyrics sometimes approach darker subjects.
In 2009 the band signed a worldwide deal with the label Blistering Records, for their third album release titled Tabula Rasa. The album was set for release on April 26, 2009.
Dominion 5
Bloodbound Lyrics
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But I shall tell you anyway
In my dreams you always leave me
And I can't have it any other way
When I tell you you're an artist
You always say you're just a fake
But in my dreams you want to heal me
A purge is coming
Honestly
Reconciliation
For you and me
Dream on, dream on
Dominion, wonderland
Dream on
Do you understand?
Dream on, dream on
Dominion 5 at hand
Dream on
Do you understand?
We go in circles
When the maestro's left the circle
When our lives begin anew
And the map we hold is empty
And the world we dream is true
A purge is coming
Honestly
Reconciliation
For you and me
Dream on, dream on
This is no wonderland
Dream on
Do you understand?
Do you know who you are?
Dream on, dream on
Dominion 5 at hand
Dream on, dream on, dream on
Do you understand?
We go in circles
When you lose your way
Don't turn around
Things may never be the same
So if you lose your way
Don't turn around
You will never be the same
Dominion 5
The lyrics to Bloodbound's "Dominion 5" are mysterious and dreamlike, weaving together themes of loss, artistry, and the circular nature of life. The singer begins by telling a person, likely someone close to them, that they always leave them in their dreams. But rather than being upset, the singer says they can't have it any other way. They go on to acknowledge that the person doesn't see themselves as an artist, but in their dreams, they are a healer. This is followed by the repeated idea of a "purge," and a call for "reconciliation" between the two.
The chorus shifts to a dreamlike state, with the repeated phrase "dream on" and references to a "Dominion" and a "wonderland." However, in the second chorus, the tone changes to one of desperation, as the singer declares that this is "no wonderland" and asks if the listener understands who they are. The song ends with a plea to not turn around when lost or things may never be the same.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dominion 5" paint a deep sense of loss and longing, as well as a desire for reconciliation and understanding between two people. The dreamlike qualities of the song contribute to a sense of ethereality and a feeling that the events described may be unfolding in an alternate reality or in the realm of dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you won't believe me
I understand that you may not trust me
But I shall tell you anyway
But I will share with you anyway
In my dreams you always leave me
When I dream, you are always leaving me
And I can't have it any other way
And I cannot imagine anything else
When I tell you you're an artist
When I compliment you on your creativity
You always say you're just a fake
You always downplay your talent and skills
But in my dreams you want to heal me
But in my dreams, you have a desire to make me better
My friend, I see you much too late
I realize your value too late, my dear friend
A purge is coming
A cleansing or removal is impending
Honestly
Sincerely, without deception
Reconciliation
The process of bringing together parties in conflict
For you and me
For the both of us
Dream on, dream on
Keep dreaming, keep dreaming
Dominion, wonderland
A place of power and control, like a fantasy world
This is no wonderland
This is not a place of magic and dreams
Do you understand?
Do you comprehend what I am saying?
Do you know who you are?
Are you aware of your identity?
Dominion 5 at hand
Power and control are within reach
We go in circles
We are stuck in a pattern, repeating the same things
When the maestro's left the circle
When the leader or expert is no longer around
When our lives begin anew
When we get a fresh start
And the map we hold is empty
And we have no clear direction
And the world we dream is true
And the reality we envision is real
When you lose your way
When you become lost or confused
Don't turn around
Don't look back or retreat
Things may never be the same
The situation may never go back to how it was
You will never be the same
You yourself may not be the same after
Contributed by Juliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.