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.
Retrospect
Caerimonium Lyrics
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the deep Hole
where Fire roams
The Lies have come back
to punish me
Deceived everyone
Now I'm pulled
into the Abyss
Burning –
My Heart is burning inside
Remorse and Repent
For this my Soul will burn
and I will fade away
to Nothingness
My poisoned Mind
made me kill
for a worthless Cause
Regret –
Oh, Master, forgive me!"
Her var bare løgn –
Alle holdt for narr
Blindet var du av lyset
til det forsvant,
og dine øyne så klart
hva som var hendt –
Da det var
for sent
Drap og død
i Hvite Krists navn
Nå er tiden kommet
for at du går under
Din tro og dine ord
forpester våre sinn
Forbannet være din sjel
Du skal straffes for
ditt svik
mot de du frarøvet livet
For all tid
skal du leve i avmakt!
The lyrics to Caerimonium's song Retrospect seem to reflect the remorse and regret of the singer after realizing the consequences of his actions. The opening line "Pulled towards the deep Hole where Fire roams" could be interpreted as the singer being drawn towards hell and the punishment that awaits him for his sins. The line "The Lies have come back to punish me" suggests that the singer had been deceitful in the past and is now facing the repercussions of his actions.
The line "Burning - My Heart is burning inside" may suggest that the singer is experiencing an internal struggle with his conscience as he realizes the gravity of his actions. The following line "Remorse and Repent for this my Soul will burn and I will fade away to Nothingness" could be interpreted as the singer acknowledging that he is deserving of punishment and that he is willing to accept it.
The singer goes on to admit that his mind was poisoned and led him to commit murder for a worthless cause. He expresses his regret and begs for forgiveness from his Master. The final lines seem to be a curse directed at the singer for his actions and the pain he has caused.
Overall, the lyrics to Retrospect convey a sense of guilt and remorse for past actions and a desire for forgiveness and redemption. The themes of punishment and regret are prominent throughout the song, and the frequent mentions of fire and burning may symbolize the singer's fear of eternal damnation.
Line by Line Meaning
Pulled towards the deep Hole where Fire roams
Being attracted to a dark place where destruction is inevitable
The Lies have come back to punish me
The consequences of my deceitful actions are haunting me now
Deceived everyone, Now I'm pulled into the Abyss
Betrayed the trust of everyone around and now facing the consequences of my actions
Burning – My Heart is burning inside
Feeling intense emotional pain and regret
Remorse and Repent, For this my Soul will burn and I will fade away to Nothingness
Feeling guilty and seeking forgiveness for my actions as it's consuming me and causing my downfall
My poisoned Mind made me kill for a worthless Cause
My corrupted thoughts led me to commit an act of violence with no meaning
Regret – Oh, Master, forgive me!
Asking for forgiveness and expressing deep remorse for my wrongdoings
Her var bare løgn – Alle holdt for narr
I lied, and everyone was fooled
Blindet var du av lyset til det forsvant, og dine øyne så klart hva som var hendt – Da det var for sent
You were blinded by the light, and when it disappeared, you realized what had happened, but it was too late
Drap og død i Hvite Krists navn
Committing murder and death in the name of White Christ
Nå er tiden kommet for at du går under
The time has come for you to perish
Din tro og dine ord forpester våre sinn
Your faith and words are poisoning our minds
Forbannet være din sjel
Cursed be your soul
Du skal straffes for ditt svik mot de du frarøvet livet
You will be punished for your betrayal of those whose lives you took
For all tid skal du leve i avmakt!
You shall live in powerlessness forever
Contributed by David D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.