Cadaverous Condition became known within the neofolk scene mostly thanks to their split with American neofolk artists Changes; Time. In 2007 they released a full length Death Folk release; Songs Of The Crooked Path.
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Youngblood
Cadaverous Condition Lyrics
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I love the past, I must not forget it
I do remember "Dialogue", "Sunrise"
and searching for Liebenfels
bloodyoungblood
you´re far from me, (why are you) so far from me
outside I stand looking in
and revel in the chill of nihil
bloodyoungblood
not dead in beds of white
not dead a body wired
not dead
he is not dead
he is not dead in beds of white
he is not dead a body wired
he did not die he did not die
he did not die
may the past arise
and change the future
bloodyoungblood
The overall theme of the song is nostalgia and longing for the past. The very first line of the song, “you’re close to me, close as the end,” sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. This line can suggest that someone important is close to the singer, but it also implies that this person is close to death, and they are perhaps reflecting on their life as a result. The next two lines continue this theme, with the singer saying that they love the past and must not forget it. This suggests that they are looking back on their life and reflecting on how important it was, perhaps with a sense of regret for things they did or didn’t do.
The following lines, “I do remember Dialogue, Sunrise, and searching for Liebenfels” suggest that the singer is reminiscing about specific moments in their life that were significant to them. It’s unclear who or what Liebenfels is, but perhaps the singer is reflecting on a time when they were searching for something important or trying to find themselves.
The chorus is a repetition of the phrase “bloodyoungblood,” which seems to be a reference to the idea of youth being both bloody and full of life. The second verse again focuses on the theme of longing for the past, with the singer saying that they call up the past and regret it. The final lines of the song, “may the past arise and change the future” suggest that the singer is hoping that by reflecting on their past, they can somehow make a difference in the present and the future.
Line by Line Meaning
you´re close to me, close as the end
You and I are so close, it feels like the end is near.
I love the past, I must not forget it
I have fond memories of the past and it's important for me to hold onto them.
I do remember "Dialogue", "Sunrise"
I have specific memories of certain moments in time, such as the times spent discussing philosophy and watching the sunrise.
and searching for Liebenfels
During those times in the past, I was also trying to find meaning and answers, like when searching for the philosopher Liebenfels.
you´re far from me, (why are you) so far from me
You are now so far away from me, and I wonder why.
I call up the past and I regret it
I think about the past and regret certain things that happened or didn't happen.
outside I stand looking in
I feel like an outsider looking in on what's happening around me.
and revel in the chill of nihil
I take pleasure in the feeling of nothingness and emptiness around me.
not dead in beds of white
The person being referred to is not dead and lying in a hospital bed.
not dead a body wired
The person being referred to is not dead and hooked up to life support machines.
not dead
The person being referred to is definitely still alive.
he is not dead in beds of white
The person being referred to is not lying in a hospital bed, they are still alive somewhere else.
he is not dead a body wired
The person being referred to is not hooked up to life support machines, they are still alive under their own power.
he did not die he did not die
The person being referred to did not die as was previously thought or assumed.
may the past arise
Let the past come to the surface and be examined.
and change the future
By learning from the past, we can make changes to ensure a better future.
bloodyoungblood
This is a repeated phrase throughout the song and does not have a clear meaning on its own, but it may be an expression of intense emotions or a call to action.
Contributed by Jack F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.