The project was established in 2002 and changed several times the music style from drum'n'bass to Industrial and Psychadelic. Initial successes celebrated Meyer in June 2007 with the song "Angel scabbed" which served as the soundtrack to the independent film "Die at Dawn".
Rising
Devil-M Lyrics
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Like the winds of change, rising up in the air
Moving forward not away, looking backwards everyday
Breaking habits, losing ties
Like a whirlwind in disguise
Fade, fading away
Shades, the shadows of care
Like the echo of your footsteps, rising up in the air
Focus looking in, the reflections hit again
Take, takes me away
Free, the door if I dare
Like the sound of opportunity, rising up in the air
In a fathomless haze, walk together through this maze
Through the twists of life entwined and the whirlwind of the mind
Years, years melt away
Waves, of colors so rare
Shades, the shadows of care
Fly, no fear to impair
With the winds of change, rising up in the air
The lyrics to Devil-M's song Rising convey a sense of teenage angst and the power of music as a form of solace and escape. The opening lines speak to the desperation and inner turmoil of a 12-year-old who finds comfort and release through rock and roll music. This sentiment is further emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "Rock and roll" throughout the verse. The chorus, with its repeated phrase "Lemuria rising," adds a mystical and enigmatic dimension to the song.
The second verse seems to take on a more sinister tone, with the reference to filmmaker Kenneth Anger and the statement "I put a curse on you." The name Lois is mentioned, and it is unclear who or what this refers to. The following line, "This is for you," suggests that the curse is directed at Lois, but the reason for this remains a mystery. The term "Virginia Wolfe," mentioned later in the verse, may be a reference to the writer Virginia Woolf, alluding to the singer's desire for literary and creative greatness.
Overall, the lyrics of Rising combine elements of youthful rebellion, occultism, and artistic aspiration in a way that is both evocative and intriguing.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish you coulda been a fly on the wall
I wish you could have observed me when I was 12 years old and crying over my homework
When I was 12 years old
At the age of 12
Crying over my homework
I was upset and crying while doing my homework
I woulda slit my wrist if it wasn't for
I might have resorted to self-harm if it weren't for
Rock and roll
the music genre that helped me through tough times
In the spirit of Kenneth Anger
following the style of Kenneth Anger (American filmmaker and author)
I put a curse on you
I am directing negative energy towards you
Lois, baby
directing the curse towards someone called Lois
This is for you
the curse is aimed at you specifically
I think I'll call you
I am considering calling you
Virginia Wolfe
a name I am considering calling you
I'd rather be a dandy
I prefer to present myself in an extravagant and flamboyant way
Then another boring girl
instead of being like other typical, uninteresting girls
With an acoustic guitar
referring to a stereotypical image of a girl with an acoustic guitar
Lemuria rising
a reference to the mythological lost continent of Lemuria that is believed by some to have sunk into the Pacific Ocean and is associated with spiritualism and alternative culture
Lemuria rises
the idea of Lemuria rising again
In the spirit of Eddie Spaghetti
influenced by the style of Eddie Spaghetti (frontman of the band Supersuckers)
We do what we do
this is simply what we do as musicians
I put a curse on you
I am directing negative energy towards you
This for you
the curse is aimed at you specifically
I put a curse
I am directing negative energy towards you
I put a curse on you
I am directing negative energy towards you
I put a curse on you
I am directing negative energy towards you
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Written by: Paul Grove
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