1) Corpus Delicti was a g… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Corpus Delicti was a gothic rock band formed in 1992 in Nice, France. Members included Sebastien (vocals), Jerome (guitar), Chrys (bass) and Roma (drums). In five years they released four studio albums and two compilations on Cleopatra for the United States. They toured all over the world, from France to Germany, UK, USA, Spain, and Italy. Their albums, which were hard to find for several years, are now re-issued on the French label D-Monic Records. The band broke up in 1997.
2) Corpus Delicti was an American post-punk band (probably from the Hollywood area). Members included R.J.V. (vocals, guitar, synthesizer), John Orloff (guitar), Mike Payan (bass), Cesar Fernandez (drums) and Jeff Johnson (saxophone). They released a 12" titled "The Joy of Living" in 1984.
The Smile of Grace
Corpus Delicti Lyrics
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Was anguished in pain and everything
Await to be shared
The loss of all innocence
I've walked in the garden of the lord
To find restless skies and happiness
The thorn in my hands
Has just hurt my heart again
The smile of grace...
My soul was an empty land
It has found it's guiding hand
Awake in the light
Was something i fought to find
I wish for death to rise
If i hang myself in lies
I've wasted my past
But memories are fading fast
You came and on my lips
The smile of grace...
The lyrics of Corpus Delicti's song The Smile of Grace speak about the complexities of love and loss of innocence. The singer reflects on their own experiences of walking through the garden of life, searching for happiness, and grappling with the pain of love. The thorn in their hand is a metaphor for the painful memories that continue to haunt them, but the arrival of a new love has brought a smile of grace to their lips.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of redemption and renewal. The singer's soul was once an empty land, but they have found their guiding hand and are now awake in the light. They acknowledge the mistakes of their past and the fading memories but are grateful for the new love that has brought joy and grace to their life.
Overall, the lyrics of The Smile of Grace are an introspective exploration of the emotional complexities of love, loss, and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
My view of the mysteries of love
I thought I understood love, but it was very confusing
Was anguished in pain and everything
It caused me deep emotional pain and affected every aspect of my life
Await to be shared
I wanted to share my experience with someone
The loss of all innocence
I realized I had lost my innocence and naivete when it came to love
I've walked in the garden of the lord
I've searched for peace and understanding in religion and spirituality
To find restless skies and happiness
But instead, I found turmoil and dissatisfaction
The thorn in my hands
The pain of my experience felt like a sharp thorn in my hands
Has just hurt my heart again
It caused me even more emotional pain
You came and on my lips
Then, I met you and something changed
The smile of grace...
You brought me happiness and my gratitude showed in my smile
My soul was an empty land
Before I met you, my life felt devoid of meaning
It has found it's guiding hand
But your presence became the guiding force that led me to happiness
Awake in the light
I felt awakened to a new, happier state of being
Was something i fought to find
I had struggled to find happiness and fulfillment on my own
I wish for death to rise
At my lowest moments, I even wished for death to take me
If i hang myself in lies
But I knew it was wrong to deceive myself or others
I've wasted my past
I regretted how much of my life I had wasted in despair
But memories are fading fast
Though I remembered my difficult past, it was starting to fade behind my newfound happiness
You came and on my lips
Once again, I felt grateful for your presence in my life
The smile of grace...
You brought me happiness in the face of my prior pain and turmoil
Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.