Several Deadsoul Tribe tracks, such as "Black Smoke and Mirrors" on A Murder of Crows and "Toy Rockets" on The January Tree feature Devon Graves on flute, an instrument he picked up largely due to his admiration for Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson.
The band's fifth studio album, A Lullaby for the Devil, was released on September 11, 2007.
On November 20, 2009, the band split up.
Discography
Deadsoul Tribe (2002)
A Murder of Crows (2003)
The January Tree (2004)
The Dead Word (2005)
A Lullaby for the Devil (2007)
The Messenger
Deadsoul Tribe Lyrics
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We'll travel on through the morning light
Leaving in sorrow
Carrying something that must get through
So many waiting
To hear the news that I have for you
Won't be relating
If I tell you I'm not afraid
I'd be lying to you
Peace from inside
That I'm trying to get to
The warmth of an infinite sun
Will be lighting my way
Let in the light
And the dark leaves you
I'm gonna let it be known
I'm gonna let it be shown
I'm gonna set it free
Come tomorrow
I'll be on my way
We're Grieving tomorrow
Leaving our home for the circus life
It has to mean something
Could never mean more than its sacrifice
So many wondering
Why we have come from so far away
Only to bring you something
Something already inside of you
The heart is the temple of feeling
The mind is the cage of the soul
The people are blind
That you follow behind
Leading you over the edge
And into the hole
Singing tomorrow
The unholy verse of this threnody
Ringing in sorrow
Bells of the new fallen sacrilege
We're bringing tomorrow
News of the world from a second sight
The pounding of hooves and black wings
Burden the beast of our own device
The lyrics of Deadsoul Tribe's song The Messenger describe an impending journey, with the singer leaving behind their current life to bring news to their destination. The lyrics suggest a mix of sadness and determination about this journey, with the singer acknowledging the weight of what they are carrying and the sacrifice they are making. The refrain of the song emphasizes the theme of departure and liberation, with the singer promising to "let it be known" and "set it free" before moving on to the unknown.
The lyrics also touch on themes of inner peace, personal sacrifice, and the dangers of attachment to tradition or accepted ways of thinking. The lines "the heart is the temple of feeling / the mind is the cage of the soul" suggest that our emotions, rather than our rational thoughts, are what truly connect us to others and the world around us, while the verses about the "unholy verse of this threnody" and "new fallen sacrilege" suggest that the singer is carrying a message that challenges beliefs or practices that the listener holds dear.
Overall, The Messenger is a song that speaks to the courage of taking a journey, both in a literal sense and also when it comes to seeking personal growth and self-discovery. Its lyrics encourage the listener to let go of fears and attachments and to seek out their own truth, even if it means challenging the beliefs of others.
Line by Line Meaning
We're leaving tomorrow
We are departing from here tomorrow.
We'll travel on through the morning light
Our journey will be in the early hours of the day.
Leaving in sorrow
We are departing with a heavy heart.
Carrying something that must get through
We'll bear something significant that needs to be delivered.
So many waiting
Many are anticipating our arrival.
To hear the news that I have for you
They are eager to know the information we have to share.
Won't be relating
However, it won't be new information to them.
Though it is something that you once knew
They have prior knowledge of it.
If I tell you I'm not afraid
I would be lying if I say I'm not scared.
I'd be lying to you
The truth is different from what I want to say.
Peace from inside
I am searching for inner calm.
That I'm trying to get to
I am making an effort to attain it.
The warmth of an infinite sun
I'm inspired by the never-ending warmth of the sun.
Will be lighting my way
It will show me the path to follow.
Let in the light
Allow positivity into your life.
And the dark leaves you
It will help drive away your sorrow and fears.
I'm gonna let it be known
I want to make my message clear.
I'm gonna let it be shown
I'm going to demonstrate what I mean.
I'm gonna set it free
I'm going to release my thoughts to the world.
Come tomorrow
The day after today.
I'll be on my way
I'll commence my journey then.
We're Grieving tomorrow
We'll experience sadness tomorrow.
Leaving our home for the circus life
We're departing for an unconventional lifestyle.
It has to mean something
This decision holds a deeper significance.
Could never mean more than its sacrifice
Nothing can exceed the value of what we're giving up.
So many wondering
Many are curious about our motives.
Why we have come from so far away
They are questioning our decision to come from a long distance.
Only to bring you something
We arrived here to deliver our message.
Something already inside of you
It's something you already possess within you.
The heart is the temple of feeling
Our emotions reside within our hearts.
The mind is the cage of the soul
The soul is confined by the limitations of our minds.
The people are blind
Many individuals are unaware of the truth.
That you follow behind
They blindly follow the crowd.
Leading you over the edge
Their influence may take you to the point of no return.
And into the hole
Their influence may lead to destruction.
Singing tomorrow
We will be expressing our message through music.
The unholy verse of this threnody
Our song is distressful and mournful.
Ringing in sorrow
Our song invokes feelings of sadness.
Bells of the new fallen sacrilege
The chimes represent a recent but unwanted change.
We're bringing tomorrow
We're bringing a unique perspective of the future.
News of the world from a second sight
We'll share what we've seen through our eyes.
The pounding of hooves and black wings
A symbol of an impending doom or disaster.
Burden the beast of our own device
We're responsible for creating and bearing our own negative consequences.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: JON ANDERSON, ALAN WHITE, STEVE JAMES HOWE, BILLY SHERWOOD, IGOR PETROVICH KHOROSHEV, CHRIS SQUIRE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
2112dim
Thanks for posting the song.DST is a very underrated band...Cheers!
bianconerokop
The riffs....my word!
David Aleksoski
their music is something you don't see every day, something I felt back when I first heard "tool"
panos panou
its only me still awake...with my headphones on and driving my mind to insanity..this music is so fuckin ....epic..
Dragonqueen71
yea i never quite understood why psychotic waltz never got into the mainstream in USA i think they pretty much blew away anything else in late 80s early 90s they are the shizot!!!
107 Southside
Hellas LOVES both Psychotic Waltz AND Dead Soul Tribe ! \m/
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KainShadow
My favorite.
Tetrahydrocannabinol TheHerbalCure
yes i am a huge psychotic waltz and DST fan =] i actually like psychotic waltz a tad better than before they made DST
Tommy Pedersen
ooooh yes and next.. Regret.