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.
Master of My Dreams
Bloodbound Lyrics
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But it's all OK
Keeps you all from going places
What's behind the lies?
You don't wanna know
Leaves you out there in the cold
What is out there?
Help me out here
Let me go
You might be what someone needs to fear
You might be what someone else holds dear
Doesn't mean that much to me
I'm the master of my dreams
You might need commands
You'll feel right at home
In this world where nothing changes
The song "Master of My Dreams" by Bloodbound speaks to the idea of personal control and self-determination. The first stanza suggests that individuals may be fed lies or misinformation, but that this is an acceptable state of affairs since it stops people from exploring new and potentially dangerous ideas. The lyrics then ask what is really behind these lies, suggesting that the truth may be too overwhelming or frightening to face. This leads to a sense of isolation, as the individual is left "out there in the cold."
The second stanza begins by asking what is really out there, and begs for help in facing these unknowns. However, the lyrics then suggest that individuals may themselves be a source of fear or admiration for others, no matter how much it means to the individual themselves. The final line, "I'm the master of my dreams," is a final statement of self-assuredness and the idea that one's personal power and control means more than anything others can say or do.
Line by Line Meaning
We might feed you lies
We may not always tell you the truth.
But it's all OK
Even though we lie to you, it's alright.
Keeps you all from going places
The lies we tell you prevent you from knowing the truth and going beyond your comfort zone.
What's behind the lies?
What is the truth behind the lies we tell?
You don't wanna know
You don't have the courage or interest to know the truth.
Leaves you out there in the cold
Being unaware of the reality of the situation, you are left in the dark and suffer the consequences.
What is out there?
What exists beyond the lies?
Let me know
Please enlighten me and help me find the truth.
Help me out here
Assist me in uncovering the secrets hidden from me.
Let me go
Allow me to free myself from the deception and discover the truth.
You might be what someone needs to fear
Your actions or behavior may cause someone to be frightened of you.
You might be what someone else holds dear
On the other hand, someone else may hold you dear to them.
Doesn't mean that much to me
Regardless of whether you are feared or held dear by others, it doesn't concern me much.
I'm the master of my dreams
I have control over my own life and destiny.
You might need commands
Some people require direction and guidance to function properly.
You'll feel right at home
In a world where there is a lack of change, many people find familiarity and comfort.
In this world where nothing changes
In a monotonous world where everything stays the same.
Contributed by Jonathan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.