After some line-up changes DARK MAN SHADOW found Matze (NOCTE OBDUCTA) as a permanent drummer for their second album "The Shore Of Straying Souls", which was released by the Portuguese label Dark Music Productions in south and eastern Europe. Unfortunately the label disappeared right after the release. Therefore "The Shore of Straying Souls" hasn't got the attention it deserved, despite the excellent reviews it received. Also the planned tour couldn't take place apart from some selected shows.
In 2004 DARK MAN SHADOW decided to take a longer break from the band. It took until 2008 when Sorroth and Samotha began to write new songs. The result is "Victims of Negligence", which was recorded in the Empire Studios of Rolf Munkes in 2011. Matze completed the line-up again on the drums.
Musically the trio stays faithful to their roots without copying themselves. Again a raw but also powerful guitar meets overflowing dark keyboard-landscapes, which – together with the female vocals and the brutal blastbeats – become a unique mixture. In comparison to the album of 2003 "Victims of Negligence" combines the aesthetic of dark symphonic elements and the unpolished, archaic rawness of Black Metal in an even more exciting way. This combination of orchestral arrangements and furious metal elements offers the perfect background for the depth of the lyrics, where DARK MAN SHADOW deal with the deceitfulness and falseness which makes people literally lacerate each other..
Slur
Dark Man Shadow Lyrics
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there is no justice
there is no excuse
adapted to the moor
terror is my pain
there is no justice
trapped and confined?
I´m proud of my own!
we don´t need any deception
we don´t require threat
remuneratió pro acta injúria
we don´t need any pretender
don´t require leeches
with malevolent prattle
and malodorous tirade
there is no justice
there is no escape
under seal of secrecy
all the years rounded
has silence reigns
The lyrics to Dark Man Shadow's song Slur are cryptic yet meaningful. The song addresses the painful reality of the absence of justice in the world. The repetition of the phrases "there is no justice" and "there is no excuse" highlights the frustration and hopelessness that comes with seeing the inequality and oppression that exists in society.
The reference to being "adapted to the moor" could represent being forced to adjust to a difficult or unpleasant environment, perhaps one that is oppressive or discriminatory. The line "terror is my pain" suggests that the singer has experienced trauma or oppression that causes them ongoing pain.
The chorus, "we don't need any deception, we don't require threat", could represent a call for honesty and authenticity. The line "remuneratió pro acta injúria" is Latin for "remuneration for acts of injury", which could be interpreted as a demand for reparations for past wrongs. The following lines reject pretenders and leeches, implying the need for genuine, trustworthy allies.
The final lines of the song, "under seal of secrecy, all the years rounded has silence reigns", suggest that the singer has been keeping quiet about their pain and experiences for a long time. It could also represent a wider message about the way marginalized communities are often silenced, and the long-term effects of that silence.
Line by Line Meaning
there is no justice
Despite the idea of justice, true justice doesn't exist.
there is no excuse
No explanation can justify or excuse the lack of justice.
adapted to the moor
Being accustomed to the harsh and unforgiving environment makes us stronger.
terror is my pain
The constant fear and anxiety is an anguish that I suffer from.
trapped and confined?
I´m proud of my own!
Even though I may feel trapped, I am proud of my individuality and uniqueness.
we don´t need any deception
we don´t require threat
We do not need dishonesty or intimidation to achieve our goals.
remuneratió pro acta injúria
Compensation for a wrongful act.
we don´t need any pretender
don´t require leeches
We don't need fake people or those who only take from us without giving back.
with malevolent prattle
and malodorous tirade
With harmful and unpleasant words, actions, or behavior.
there is no justice
there is no escape
under seal of secrecy
all the years rounded
has silence reigns
Even if we try to keep things secret, silence doesn't bring justice or freedom as the years go by.
Contributed by Camden J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kenh.1244
epic.
@abreannabananna389
I just ripped a tuft of hair out of my head. orsm!