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.
Sweet Dreams of Madness
Bloodbound Lyrics
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Take hold and realize
Time passes gently
If I am by your side
Doctored intelligence
Sheer luck or providence
Prudence, be silent now
I'm in high demand
Care to be a hero?
Part of high command?
Sweet dreams of madness
Oh no, Cydonia
Letting the inside out
Sweet dreams of madness share
Life at the Parthenon
Lady of Athens
Letting the inside out
I sense this senselessness
Counting the countless
Doctoring restlessness
Until I own your heart
Life holds the answer
I can and shall provide
Real life experience
Come time to play your part
Well, I'll be damned
I'm in high demand
Care to be a hero?
Part of high command?
Sweet dreams of madness
Oh no! Cydonia
Letting the inside out
Sweet dreams of madness
Life at the Parthenon
Lady of Athens
Letting the inside outside
Inside out
Play this well
See what you're dealt
Ain't what you've got
You should know by now
One step out of line with me
Gets you a one way ticket on the ferris wheel
Knowing who you are
Seeing what you were
Not becoming what you wanna be
The lyrics to the song "Sweet Dreams of Madness" by Bloodbound speaks of coldness and control, perhaps of the emotions and thoughts of an individual. It emphasizes the importance of time and how it passes, and how being with someone at that time may bring clarity and realization. The second verse speaks of a demand for leadership, and a call for heroism, and asking if someone wants to be part of something grand. The chorus mentions Cydonia, a region in Mars that has been speculated to have pyramids and extraterrestrial life. It speaks of allowing the "inside" to come out, possibly referring to emotions or thoughts, and the title itself may be a reference to the idea of giving in to one's madness or desires.
The lyrics also mention the Parthenon in Athens and the lady of Athens, perhaps invoking the idea of classical beauty and grandeur. The lines "Doctoring restlessness/ Until I own your heart" may speak of controlling someone's emotions and using it for personal gain. The bridge section warns of consequences for stepping out of line and not being true to oneself, and emphasizing the importance of knowing who you are and not becoming something you don't want to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Ice cold and sanitized
The situation or environment is emotionally detached and sterile
Take hold and realize
Take control of the situation and understand it fully
Time passes gently
Time moves slowly and peacefully
If I am by your side
If I am with you, you will feel secure and confident
Doctored intelligence
Intelligence that has been manipulated or altered to suit a specific purpose
Sheer luck or providence
Success driven by chance or divine intervention
Prudence, be silent now
Be cautious and quiet in the face of uncertainty
Well, I'll be damned
Expressing surprise or disbelief
I'm in high demand
I am needed or wanted by others
Care to be a hero?
Are you ready to take on a challenging role and be admired as a hero?
Part of high command?
Would you like to be part of a powerful and influential group?
Sweet dreams of madness
Dreams of insanity or chaos
Oh no, Cydonia
An expression of shock or dismay about the state of affairs
Letting the inside out
Revealing one's true thoughts or feelings
Life at the Parthenon
Life in a grand and historic setting
Lady of Athens
A woman of noble birth from Athens
I sense this senselessness
I feel there is no logic or reason to the situation
Counting the countless
Trying to quantify or understand something that is too vast or complex to grasp
Doctoring restlessness
Manipulating or controlling feelings of restlessness
Until I own your heart
Until I have complete control over you emotionally
Life holds the answer
The answer to one's problems or concerns can be found in life itself
I can and shall provide
I am capable and willing to offer the solution to your problems
Real life experience
Experience gained through living in the real world
Come time to play your part
When the moment arrives for you to act according to your role or responsibilities
Play this well
Perform your role or duty effectively
See what you're dealt
Acknowledge and understand the cards that have been dealt to you
Ain't what you've got
What you have is not as important as how you use it
You should know by now
You should already be aware of this
One step out of line with me
Acting against me or my interests will result in negative consequences
Gets you a one way ticket on the ferris wheel
You will be trapped in an endless cycle of ups and downs
Knowing who you are
Having a strong sense of self
Seeing what you were
Remembering your past and how it has shaped you
Not becoming what you wanna be
Failing to live up to your potential or aspirations
Contributed by John N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.