The band bowed in with the 1997 mini album 'Interior Fire' issued as a private pressing. This would be followed up by the full length album 'Immortal Sun' released in January 1999 on the Iron Glory label.
'Behind The Mask' followed with 'Ferrum', produced by Achim Köhler, arriving in January 2002.
Masquerade
Destillery Lyrics
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Another time look up to the renegade
Despise the bastard exclude or isolate
Wake up and lift your masquerade
Welcome to the ball of thousand faces
Welcome to the world of the prejudiced
Your present-day it's never too late
To the end of the millennium
Seek refuge with safety
Your contempt doesn't follow me
To a star with dignity
Present an example of impartiality
Us living in a kingdom with lack of concern
Gore the harm of human kind
Satan governs you beside
These lyrics suggest a call to action, encouraging listeners to remove their masks and challenge societal norms. The idea is that there are those who are marginalized, slandered and left out, and those who are seen as renegades or outsiders, but those individuals should be embraced and their voices should be amplified. The lyrics emphasize the importance of waking up and abandoning the facade of the masquerade.
The song speaks about the ball of a thousand faces, which implies that people are used to wearing masks in order to fit in or hide their true selves, which ultimately leads to prejudice and intolerance. The lyrics suggest that it is never too late to change, to throw off the masks and show oneself as they really are. There is a sense of urgency and responsibility in these lyrics, as though the singer is urging people to act before it is too late.
Overall, Masquerade conveys the message that society needs to stop hiding behind masks and start being true to themselves, embracing diversity and showing empathy towards those who may be victims of prejudice and isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
Another heart days perforates the slander
Yet another day of hurtful rumors and lies affect someone's heart
Another time look up to the renegade
Once again, people are drawn to those who go against the norm
Despise the bastard exclude or isolate
Society shuns and alienates those who don't fit their standards
Wake up and lift your masquerade
Stop hiding behind your mask and reveal your true self
Welcome to the ball of thousand faces
You've entered a world where people put on masks and hide their true selves
Welcome to the world of the prejudiced
You've come into a society where discrimination and bias is prevalent
Your present-day it's never too late
No matter where you are in life, it's never too late for change
Woke up and lift your masquerade
Wake up and reveal your true self
To the end of the millennium
Until the end of time
Seek refuge with safety
Find safety and comfort in a secure place
Your contempt doesn't follow me
I won't let your hate affect me
To a star with dignity
To a place where I can shine bright and be respected
Present an example of impartiality
Demonstrate fairness and unbiased behavior
Us living in a kingdom with lack of concern
We live in a society that doesn't care about its people
Gore the harm of human kind
Expose the damage that humans do to each other
Satan governs you beside
You are being controlled by evil influences
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.