On February 14th, 2004, Dekoy released their first full-length album, REDUX - heartwerk - a 13 track CD Digipak featuring guest vocals from Kristy Venrick (The Azoic) and operatic treatments from Lygia Travesty (Temple of Misery).
They released their second full-length, Haunted on October 31st, 2006. A 12 track CD Digipak featuring choir treatments, again, from the amazing Lygia Travesty.
Conceptually, Haunted deals with issues of abandonment, loss, true regret and the ways inwhich these things so heavily factor into and affect the course of our lives, regardless of whether we choose to directly deal with them.
Salvation
Dekoy Lyrics
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We repeat our fathers as our souls are bleeding
We fight these wars to redeem ourselves
As our children die and our brothers starve
Is destiny a darkened knight
Or an infant angel taking flight
As the leaves turn color and
I pray for all mankind to save me
In a world of anger, lies, and hate
I keep looking for a sould to save
In the eyes of the brave
In the hearts of young
And the tears that I cry as I walk alone
Is destiny a darkened knight
Or an infant angel taking flight
As the leaves turn color and
The skies turn angry
I pray for all mankind to save me
In a perfect world in a time I've been to
I can see a place that I once did cherish
In a time of trust in a land of heart
There's a place for me to reclaim my soul
Is destiny a darkened knight
Or an infant angel taking flight
As the leaves turn color and
The skies turn angry
I pray for all mankind to save me
In the first verse of Dekoy's song Salvation, the singer questions whether people have truly changed over time, or if time has simply deceived us into thinking so. The second line refers to the idea that we often inherit our parents' habits and mistakes, and they can inflict damage upon us. The phrase "our souls are bleeding" implies that we carry this pain deep within us, which affects our actions and decisions. The singer reflects on the tragic irony of fighting wars in order to redeem ourselves, while our loved ones suffer and die.
The second verse continues with the theme of destiny and contrasts the image of a "darkened knight" with that of an "infant angel taking flight." The idea of destiny is further explored as the leaves change color and the skies turn angry, symbolizing the passage of time and the chaos of the world. The singer expresses a desperate plea for salvation, praying for all of mankind to help and save him. The final verse speaks to nostalgia for a simpler time and a more idealistic existence. The singer remembers a place and a time with trust and heart, where they could feel at peace and reclaim their soul.
Overall, the lyrics of Salvation offer a bleak yet hopeful view of the world, acknowledging the pain and injustice that exists while searching for a way to find redemption and save oneself. It touches on themes of intergenerational trauma, war, destiny, and nostalgia, all packaged in a moving and introspective package.
Line by Line Meaning
Have we changed so much or is time deceiving
Are we really different from our ancestors or is time tricking us into thinking that we have evolved?
We repeat our fathers as our souls are bleeding
We inherit the same wounds as our forefathers and continue their patterns of behavior.
We fight these wars to redeem ourselves
We engage in war as a means of salvation and redemption.
As our children die and our brothers starve
While we fight these wars, our loved ones suffer and die from the consequences.
Is destiny a darkened knight
Is our fate predetermined by darkness and despair?
Or an infant angel taking flight
Or do we have the potential for redemption and rebirth, much like an innocent child?
As the leaves turn color and
As the seasons change,
The skies turn angry
And the world becomes turbulent and hostile.
I pray for all mankind to save me
I plead for humanity to rescue me from the chaos and violence around me.
In a world of anger, lies, and hate
In a world full of negative emotions and deceit,
I keep looking for a soul to save
I seek a person or group that can bring salvation and hope to the world.
In the eyes of the brave
I seek courage and strength in those who are willing to stand up against injustice and oppression.
In the hearts of young
I find hope for the future in the hearts of the young and the innocent.
And the tears that I cry as I walk alone
As I wander through life, I grieve and mourn for the state of the world.
In a perfect world in a time I've been to
I have experienced a time and place where the world was once ideal and flawless.
I can see a place that I once did cherish
I remember a place that was once cherished and beloved to me.
In a time of trust in a land of heart
During a period of trust and compassion in a land that was full of heart and unity,
There's a place for me to reclaim my soul
I can return to that place and find redemption and renewal for my own soul.
I pray for all mankind to save me
I hope that all of humanity can come together to lift each other out of darkness and despair.
Contributed by Alexandra O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.