In spite of their sworn allegiance to metal orthodoxy, Countess have never shied from innovation. In 1994 they created the first black metal song with Dutch lyrics (Bloed In De Sneeuw), in 1995 the first black metal love ballad (Blood On My Lips) and in 1997 were the first band to take a rocking approach to the genre (Hell's Rock & Roll).
Over the course of 29 years and 15 full-length albums, Countess' sound has evolved from the raw black metal of the early releases towards a more traditional heavy metal-influenced style. The band's most recent offering, Fires Of Destiny in 2016, being a powerful example of a seamless integration of heavy and black metal elements.
In 2014 the band returned to the stage after a long period of not having played live. Since then, Countess have performed impressive shows at numerous prestigious metal festivals in their own country, Belgium, Germany, Denmark and Finland.
Countess currently consists of Mortüüm (drums), Orlok (vocals, bass), Valgard (guitars) and Häxa (keyboards). The band's latest full-length album Banners of Blood was released on February 11, 2021.
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Give Me Your Soul
Countess Lyrics
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I hope you do enjoy the view
You will stay for a while, won't you?
How about eternity, for a start?
Give me your soul
Welcome to my chambers, darling
Yes, it's cold in here, in absence of God
And don't you think I'm after your blood
Give me your soul
Welcome to my Hell, darling
Yes, I do want your flesh
And yes, I will drink your blood
But most of all I crave your soul
Give me your soul
Countess's song "Give Me Your Soul" is an intense and chilling invitation for the listener to join the Countess in her lair. The song opens with the Countess welcoming the listener to her lair and urging them to take in the view. She then invites them to stay for a while, but quickly suggests eternity as a starting point. The chorus repeats the sinister demand: "Give me your soul".
As the song continues, the Countess leads the listener deeper into her chambers, which she acknowledges are cold in the absence of God. Despite this, she reassures them that she's not just after their flesh or blood. However, she does express a desire for their soul above all else. Finally, the Countess reveals that her lair is Hell itself and that she will indeed drink their blood, but only in pursuit of their soul.
This song is a powerful representation of the seductive and terrifying nature of evil. The Countess is not simply a monster to be feared, but a being with a specific desire and objective: to consume the listener's soul. Through her beguiling language and imagery, the Countess draws the listener in and makes them complicit in their own demise.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to my lair, darling
Come inside my dark domain, my dear
I hope you do enjoy the view
I hope you appreciate the sinister beauty of my realm
You will stay for a while, won't you?
You will remain with me for some time, won't you?
How about eternity, for a start?
How about an indefinite amount of time, to begin with?
Give me your soul
I desire possession of your immortal essence
Welcome to my chambers, darling
Enter into my private, chilling quarters, my love
Yes, it's cold in here, in absence of God
This place lacks the warmth and protection of a divine presence
But don't be afraid, it's not just your flesh I want
Do not fear, for I desire more than just your physical body
And don't you think I'm after your blood
Rest assured, I am not solely seeking your life-fluid
Welcome to my Hell, darling
Here in my infernal abyss, my dear
Yes, I do want your flesh
Indeed, I do require your corporeal form
And yes, I will drink your blood
Additionally, I will partake in your vital fluid
But most of all I crave your soul
However, my ultimate desire is the possession of your spirit
Give me your soul
I plead with you to surrender your being to me
Contributed by Nathaniel T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.