1) A G… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands, who share the name "Crematory".
1) A German Death Metal (early), Gothic Metal band formed in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany in 1992.
The German Crematory broke up in 2001 and reformed in 2003 to release the album Revolution, a largely progressive effort which brought the band into more accessible/techno-metal territory than ever before.
Their sound has often been compared to early-Sentenced, Fear Factory, and Dark Tranquillity. The band received its earliest recognition in the mid-1990s by touring with My Dying Bride, Tiamat and Atrocity. Much like the latter two groups, the band had begun as traditional death metal, then evolved with an industrial music and gothic metal musical direction on later albums. The band would receive heavy rotation on MTV Germany, and would also make appearances at various extreme metal festivals, including Germany's Wacken Open Air in the years 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2008, in addition to inclusion on Nuclear Blast compilation samplers.
The band re-signed to Massacre Records in 2006 after a 10 year stint with Nuclear Blast; Massacre had been the band's first label.
Active for almost 20 years (with a brief split between 2001 and 2003) they are among one of Europe's longest running bands affiliated with the gothic metal genre. (source wikipedia.com)
2) A Swedish Death Metal band formed in Haninge, Sweden in 1989.
The Swedish Crematory formed in 1989, and released 4 demos and one EP.
have you ever
Crematory Lyrics
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Shadows that dwell, for your own private hell
I know you will not try to understand, I know you will not strive for change
Have you ever thought about why, have you ever given it a try
Have you faced the flames inside
Have you ever understood mankind
Staring into the glass, making a mess
No one knows what’s meant to break, no one knows what’s meant to take
Have you ever thought about why, have you ever given it a try
Have you faced the flames inside
Have you ever understood mankind
Smash it, break this glass -do it, stop this mess - stop it,
Bleed it out, reach for the sane
Have you ever thought about why, have you ever given it a try
Have you faced the flames inside
Have you ever understood mankind
Have you ever thought about why, have you ever given it a try
Have you faced the flames inside
Have you ever understood mankind
The lyrics of Crematory's song Have You Ever are about the struggle with inner demons and the inability to break free from them. The first verse talks about the shadows on the wall that represent one's own private hell. The shadows are getting smaller, but they are still there and dwelling in one's mind. The singer knows that the person listening to the song will not try to understand the reasons behind this struggle or strive for a change. This implies that the person has given up on trying to overcome their demons.
The second verse talks about the circles turning and staring into the glass, which could be a reference to the cycle of self-destructive behavior that one gets trapped in. The lyrics mention that no one knows what's meant to break or take, which could be an admission that even the person himself doesn't know what he needs to do to break free.
The chorus asks the listener if they have ever thought about why they are in this situation, if they have ever tried to face their inner turmoil and understand humanity. The last line of the chorus repeats these questions to emphasize the importance of self-reflection.
The bridge of the song urges the person to smash the glass, stop making a mess, bleed out and reach for sanity. These lines could be interpreted as a call to break the cycle of self-destructive behavior and strive for a better mental state.
Overall, the song asks an important question about introspection and how to overcome one's inner demons.
Line by Line Meaning
They are getting small, these shadows on the wall
The negative aspects of one's life seem to be decreasing in importance, becoming less daunting over time.
Shadows that dwell, for your own private hell
These are oppressive, burdensome experiences that are unique to each individual and cannot be fully understood by others.
I know you will not try to understand, I know you will not strive for change
Despite the suffering that one might experience, there is often apathy or a lack of motivation to take action and better oneself.
Have you ever thought about why, have you ever given it a try
Have you made the effort to explore the root causes of your struggles and attempt to make positive changes?
Have you faced the flames inside
Have you confronted the emotional turmoil that resides within you?
Have you ever understood mankind
Have you gained a true understanding of the human condition and why people act in certain ways?
Both ends burning, inside the circles turning
Despite feeling trapped in an endless cycle of destruction, there is a constant desire for transformation and forward progress.
Staring into the glass, making a mess
One's self-destructive tendencies may reveal themselves when looking inward and confronting one's own flaws and limitations.
No one knows what’s meant to break, no one knows what’s meant to take
It can be difficult to discern which parts of one's life are meant to be sacrificed or prioritized in order to achieve personal fulfillment.
Smash it, break this glass -do it, stop this mess - stop it, Bleed it out, reach for the sane
Urging for a drastic, cathartic release from the negative aspects of one's life and a desire to regain control and stability.
Contributed by Kayla I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Naizine
I love that song <3
São Jurassico
🤘🏻🖤🤘🏻