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.
Tabula Rasa Part II
Bloodbound Lyrics
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While under its thrall
What gives and what won't?
To each and to all
Don't get me started
There's always a war
Feeding you fear
All that you fear
Looking for answers
It's so hard to believe
In nothing at all
Tabula rasa
Take me now
Have mercy on my soul
Don't you know?
Tabula rasa
Take me now
Oh, take me
Don't you know?
Break in and enter
We've been here before
Dig ever deeper
Through dirt covered floors
Do me a favor
Just so we're clear
Don't let me near-don't let me near
Just leave it alone
There's nothing to find
It's so hard to believe
In nothing at all
In the first verse of "Tabula Rasa Part II" by Bloodbound, the lyrics are describing the uncertainty and confusion that often plagues people. They are attempting to answer the questions of what makes them who they are and what they should do, but these answers are elusive. The song suggests that fear plays a large part in this confusion, as it clouds the mind and prevents people from thinking clearly. The phrase "We're out there alone" implies that individuals must try to find their way in life on their own.
The second verse of the song appears to continue this theme, as it describes the difficulty of finding answers and the need to keep searching. The lyrics offer a phrase that suggests a kind of blank slate, asking to be taken with no preconceived notions or biases. The repeated refrain of "Tabula Rasa, take me now" could indicate a desire for a fresh start or a clean slate. The final lines of the song express a sense of hopelessness, as it seems there is ultimately "nothing at all" to be found.
Line by Line Meaning
What makes us escapes us
The reason behind our actions or thoughts can often be a mystery to us
While under its thrall
While under the influence of something, such as emotions or desires
What gives and what won't?
What will work and what won't in a situation or relationship?
To each and to all
This question applies universally to everyone
Don't get me started
I have a lot to say on this topic, so I'd rather not start talking about it
There's always a war
There is often conflict or struggle in life
Feeding you fear
Causing or encouraging fear in someone
All that you fear
Every fear that you have
We're out there alone
We are all alone in our personal experiences, despite connecting with others
Looking for answers
Seeking knowledge or understanding of a situation
It's so hard to believe
It's difficult to accept or comprehend
In nothing at all
In the absence of anything significant or meaningful
Tabula rasa
A fresh start or new beginning
Take me now
I am ready, please
Have mercy on my soul
Spare me from punishment or harm, especially in a moral or spiritual sense
Don't you know?
A rhetorical question asking if they are aware of the situation
Break in and enter
Forcing one's way into a place unlawfully
We've been here before
This situation feels familiar
Dig ever deeper
Investigating further or exploring more deeply
Through dirt covered floors
Metaphorically, through the hidden or unclean aspects of a situation
Do me a favor
Asking for a kind or helpful action
Just so we're clear
Clarifying or ensuring mutual understanding
Don't let me near-don't let me near
I know that I shouldn't be involved in this situation
Just leave it alone
It's better to not get involved than to make it worse
There's nothing to find
The search will not yield any meaningful results
Contributed by Aaron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.