During all this time, the band always wanted to play metal. Lost Within started out as a melancholic rock-band, but always with the thought of becoming a metal-band in their minds. But it seemed to be a very hard job getting a five-piece line-up back on track. The band had made quite a few songs, so now they just needed a drummer and a guitarist.
In March 2004, the band finally had some luck, as ex-Apostasy drummer Arne Aakre Ording joined them after not playing in any band for four years! He was very enthusiastic about joining Lost Within, and the rest of the band found him to be quite a catch!
The band rehearsed as a four-piece band just one time, before Arne came up with a name we had to check out. This guy was Zebastien. He had met the band at a party a few months ago, and there was some talk about him joining. That was also the result!
Finally a five-piece band with two new and very gifted musicians! But not for long. As Nag unfortunately announced his departure in May 2004, the band was back to only being four. The reason why he quit, was because of his work taking too much time, which made it hard for him to dedicate himself to the band and music as much as he wanted to.
At this point the band naturally started looking for a new guitarist - but also a new band-name. Only two of the original members of Lost Within still played with the band, and also, the music had changed a lot. Lots of suggestions came up, but the one they felt was the best name, was Caerimonium.
And before they knew it, their last problem would be solved, when a guy called Kristian Mong moved back home to Stavanger after 5 years of studies in Trondheim. As we knew him both as a friend and a good guitarist we asked him to join our band. He was positive to our request, and by this, Caerimonium was yet again a complete band. Stronger than ever before!
Just after recording their first full length, Mong announced his departure from the band because of him moving to Oslo for new job. And yet again Caerimonium, is back to being a four-piece.
Asylum
Caerimonium Lyrics
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I tainted his furious dreams
The Freudian hisses
And the mental pictures in between
There’s no escaping the madness
No sign of sweet relief
The chanting continues
I’m trapped alone
With red notes
Sublime visions
Sheltered thoughts
I gain control
A humble soul
I am but a window
Post mortem
My frightened eyes
Makes good disguise
What you all see;
You levity
I’m righteously unholy
Licentious in name only
A threat to those who know me
And why Jesus became a drunk
In torment I intonate
Destruction my opiate
On black days I demonstrate
Music for soar ears
On sacred wings and magic strings
And open for what love it brings
I pour it in my teat to set it free
To me it’s just a petty theft
An openhearted manifest,
To use for those who choose to tag along
As ruler of world and the unknown
I sit diminished and rot alone
On my fierce and quiet throne
Oh, jailor, please engrave my stone
The lyrics of Caerimonium's song "Asylum" delve into the depths of madness and the inner turmoil that accompanies it. The song speaks of a person who is trapped in their own mind, tortured by their dreams and haunted by their thoughts. The opening lines "No one heard the yelling, I tainted his furious dreams" suggest a form of dissociation where the singer is no longer in control of their actions and is speaking in the third person. The use of Freudian psychology is also evident with the mention of "mental pictures in between" and "hisses" which alludes to unresolved issues that plague the mind.
As the song progresses, we see the singer struggle with their condition and the hopelessness that accompanies it. The line "There's no escaping the madness, no sign of sweet relief" paints a bleak picture where the singer is resigned to their fate. The chanting in the background adds to the overall feeling of unease and despair. However, there are glimpses of optimism, as the singer gains control and becomes a "humble soul" - this suggests an acceptance of their condition and a willingness to deal with it.
The song culminates in the lines "As ruler of the world and the unknown, I sit diminished and rot alone, on my fierce and quiet throne, Oh jailor, please engrave my stone". This seems to suggest a final acceptance of one's fate and a willingness to face it head-on. The imagery of the throne and the jailor adds to the overall feeling of entrapment and despair. The singer is now resigned to their fate and ready to face whatever comes their way.
Line by Line Meaning
No one heard the yelling
The singer's cries for help went unanswered.
I tainted his furious dreams
The singer caused someone to have disturbing dreams.
The Freudian hisses
Whispers related to psychoanalysis or psychology.
And the mental pictures in between
Disturbing images between waking and sleeping states.
There’s no escaping the madness
The artist is trapped in a chaotic situation.
No sign of sweet relief
There is no end in sight to the suffering and turmoil.
The chanting continues
The turmoil and chaos persist.
Salvation a bitter thief
Even the hope of rescue is tainted with negativity or bitterness.
I’m trapped alone
The artist is alone in their torment and has no one to turn to.
With red notes
The artist is filled with intense emotions.
Sublime visions
The singer is experiencing vivid or transcendent imagery.
Sheltered thoughts
The artist is holding onto their thoughts for protection or safety.
I gain control
The singer is taking power over their situation.
A humble soul
The singer feels modest or unassuming.
I am but a window
The singer is a conduit for something greater than themselves.
Post mortem
After death.
My frightened eyes
The artist is scared and vulnerable.
Makes good disguise
Their vulnerability is hidden from others.
What you all see;
What others perceive of the singer.
You levity
You don't understand the severity of the situation.
I’m righteously unholy
The artist sees themselves as morally compromised, but with just cause.
Licentious in name only
The artist's moral debauchery is only superficial or in name only.
A threat to those who know me
The singer is a danger to those close to them.
And why Jesus became a drunk
A reference to the artist's religious or spiritual beliefs.
In torment I intonate
The singer expresses their anguish through music or song.
Destruction my opiate
Destruction is a coping mechanism for the singer.
On black days I demonstrate
The singer shows their true colors when things are at their worst.
Music for soar ears
The artist's music is for those who understand their agony.
On sacred wings and magic strings
The artist's music has transcendent or otherworldly qualities.
And open for what love it brings
The singer is receptive to love or affection.
I pour it in my teat to set it free
The singer uses their music as an outlet to relieve their pain.
To me it’s just a petty theft
The artist's music is insignificant to them but has meaning to others.
An openhearted manifest,
The artist's music is an honest and sincere expression of their emotions.
To use for those who choose to tag along
The artist's music is for those who want to join them on their journey.
As ruler of world and the unknown
The singer sees themselves as powerful and commanding, both in reality and the unknown.
I sit diminished and rot alone
Despite their perceived power, the artist is in a state of decay and loneliness.
On my fierce and quiet throne
The singer's power is subdued and internal.
Oh, jailor, please engrave my stone
The singer anticipates their own death and wants to leave a lasting mark on the world.
Contributed by Jonathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.