Recently Desultory has reformed in June of 2009 and has signed a 2 record deal with Pulverized Records.
Winter
Desultory Lyrics
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And reveal to me
The harmony that long was lost
It sets my spirits free
At last I feel, I feel at ease
The winter cold just grants me peace
The bitter cold is here
A dismal life appear
I live while others die
Softly caressed by silence
And by the darkest night
I make my way through shadows
Into the dying light
The pain inside, it withers away
The silence is here, it leads me astray
In the cold dead winter
My mind is free
In the grip of silence
Life is burning in me
At last I feel, I feel at ease
The winter cold just grants me peace
The bitter cold is here
Light dies, I hear you cry
A dismal life appear
I live while others die
I live while others die
The song "Winter" by Desultory speaks of finding solace in the harshness of winter. The cold is seen not as a hindrance but as something that cleanses the soul and reveals a lost harmony. The singer's spirits are set free and they at last feel at ease. Despite the bitterness and sadness of winter, the singer is strangely comforted by it, finding peace in the silence and the dying light. This song is a reflection on how winter can often bring a sense of clarity and perspective that is difficult to find in other seasons.
The repeated line, "I live while others die," is a reminder of the stark contrast between the singer's internal experience and the external world. The cold and the darkness are both threats to life, yet the singer feels their life truly beginning in this season. This sentiment speaks to the idea that sometimes we must face our own darkness and endure difficult circumstances to realize our own strength and vitality.
Overall, "Winter" is a contemplative and introspective song that explores the paradoxical nature of the season. It speaks to the power of stillness and solitude to bring about profound change and transformation within ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
The cold cleanses my soul
The cold weather purifies my inner being.
And reveal to me
And makes me see.
The harmony that long was lost
The balance I've been searching for.
It sets my spirits free
It liberates my emotions.
At last I feel, I feel at ease
Finally, I am calm and content.
The winter cold just grants me peace
The winter season fulfills my need for solitude.
The bitter cold is here
The harsh weather is present.
Light dies, I hear you cry
The fading light and sounds of distress are evident.
A dismal life appear
A depressing existence surfaces.
I live while others die
I am alive as others face death.
Softly caressed by silence
Shrouded in tranquility.
And by the darkest night
Furthermore, during the darkest hours.
I make my way through shadows
I progress through obscurity.
Into the dying light
Towards the fading radiance.
The pain inside, it withers away
The internal torment dissipates.
The silence is here, it leads me astray
The silence of the night misguides me.
In the cold dead winter
During the lifeless winter season.
My mind is free
My thoughts are unencumbered.
In the grip of silence
Entangled in quietness.
Life is burning in me
Still, my vitality endures.
Contributed by Bailey D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Orgg Black Metal
One of the greatest death metal bands EVER. Underestimated. Bitterness is a masterpiece.
filthakhilfilth
Correct
Hugo Roque
Just love this song for the last 20 years. Great feeling, melancholy and power. Also a good album, “Bitterness”. I miss those times...
Hugo Roque
Lahtysz “sweet tragedy” what a hymn!
Harmonica 69
Just love this love song.
Niklas MX
What a band and all their albums are great! Desultory was for sure one of the best Swedish death metal band of all times! I am so glad that I saw them live as well, great memories! Thanks DESULTORY!
Марк Тулин
Desultory and Gates of Ishtar. Have been listening to them always. The best and underestimated
abrahamparish
Listened to Bitterness so much on my bike ride to and from high school smoking a joint. Life was so simple back then.
francesco lenzi
I've been listening to "Bitterness" since I was 14 .... now I'm going for 39; honor to the death bands that are gone.
Genaro Marquez Llanos
Escuché hace 25 años esta joya de canción, sigue sonando igual de poderosa. Bandaza los Desultory