The band has broken free from its original niche by courting mainstream publicity. This increased accessibility has brought coverage from the likes of Kerrang! and MTV, along with frequent main stage appearances at major festivals such as Ozzfest, Download and even the mainstream Sziget Festival. They have sometimes been perceived as Satanic by casual observers, even though their outright lyrical references to Satanism are few and far between; their use of Satanic imagery has arguably always been more for shock value than any seriously held beliefs.
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Studio albums/EPs
The Principle of Evil Made Flesh (1994)
V Empire or Dark Faerytales in Phallustein (1996)
Dusk and Her Embrace (1996)
Cruelty and the Beast (1998)
From the Cradle to Enslave (1999)
Midian (2000)
Bitter Suits to Succubi (2001)
Damnation and a Day (2003)
Nymphetamine (2004)
Thornography (2006)
Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder (2008)
Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa (2010)
Evermore Darkly (2011)
The Manticore and Other Horrors (2012)
Hammer of the Witches (2015)
Dusk... and Her Embrace - The Original Sin (2016)
Cryptoriana - The Seductiveness of Decay (2017)
Cruelty and the Beast (Re-Mistressed) (2019)
Existence Is Futile (2021)
Satyriasis
Cradle of Filth Lyrics
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Of Heaven where thou didst reign, and in the deeps
Of Hell where fallen thy dream, silently.
The lyrics of "Satyriasis", a song by Cradle of Filth, speak of the eternal struggle between good and evil. The first two lines pay homage to God, recognizing Him as the ruler of Heaven. However, the next two lines acknowledge that Satan, who once reigned over Heaven alongside God, has now fallen and rules the depths of Hell. The word "dream" implies that Satan may have had lofty aspirations that led to his eventual downfall.
The song continues to portray the temptations of the flesh and the dangers of giving in to them. The term "satyriasis" refers to an uncontrollable sexual desire in men. In the context of the song, it represents the lure of sin and the destructive nature of giving in to one's base desires. The lyrics suggest that giving in to temptation can lead one down the path to Hell, where Satan awaits, ready to claim another soul.
Overall, the song serves as a warning against losing oneself to temptation and sin. It highlights the struggle between good and evil and suggests that choosing the wrong path can have dire consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Glory and praise to thee in all the steeps
May you be honored and worshipped in every mountain and hill.
Of Heaven where thou didst reign, and in the deeps
In the heavenly realm where you once ruled, and in the depths of the earth, may you be recognized and revered.
Of Hell where fallen thy dream, silently.
Even in the underworld where your aspirations were shattered, may your name still evoke a sense of awe and reverence, albeit quietly.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADRIAN PAUL ERLANDSSON, DANIEL LLOYD DAVEY, DAVID JOHN PYBUS, MARTIN F. POWELL, PAUL JAMES ALLENDER
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