Devilyn was founded in 1992 by "Bony" (rhythm guitar) and Marcin "Novy" Nowak (bass guitar). Under the name Cerebral Concussion they released their first demo, The Rule. In 1996 the name was turned to Devilyn and the first album Anger was recorded. In 1998 Devilyn went on a European tour with Cannibal Corpse and Krabathor. In the same year they recorded a new album, Reborn in Pain. In 2001, Artefact was released. After that, conflict between "Bony" and "Novy" resulted in Devilyn disbanding.
However, in 2005, Devilyn came together without "Novy" and released a new album entitled 11 or XI. Currently they are recording under the label, Conquer Records.
Studio albums
Anger (1996)
Reborn in Pain (1998)
Artefact (2001)
XI (2005)
Millenium
Devilyn Lyrics
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We are dying slowly in the sweet inactivity
unworthy of death's attention
- the only real otherness
rubbing against the aspects of life
leaving deathlike smell of millenium behind
on skeletons of empty existence
unsated of blood,
deceived of prophet's lies,
faithing vainly against time
executes reverencing insane deeds
to regain lost hours
soaked in blood of time
to glory of dead force.
Trailers of unstraight thoughts
leave for their immemorial hunts,
go through the dreams
don't know the limits of time.
Millenium like warriors
tread across the universe
leaving persistent trace of passage
and announcing arrival.
The lyrics to Devilyn's song Millenium explore the concept of time and its effect on human existence. The opening lines, "Time is cruel, it goes by slowly / We are dying slowly in the sweet inactivity" portray time as a slow and merciless force that we are all subject to, gradually decaying in stillness. The lyrics suggest that death is the only real differentiator between life and death, as it is the culmination of time's effect on us all. The line "unworthy of death's attention" presents a view of death as a realm of otherness, where the living are simply aspects of life that can still be rubbed against by the force of death.
The second verse delves into the theme of religion and the desperation some have to reverse time's effects, believing they can regain lost hours and glory through insane rituals. The lines "Pious crowd of twelve trumps, / unsated of blood, / deceived of prophet's lies, / faithing vainly against time" touch on these subjects, presenting a group of fanatical followers who have been deceived by a false prophet and are willing to spill blood to reclaim the time they feel was taken from them.
The final verse speaks to the timeless and uncontained nature of our thoughts and desires, represented by the line "Trailers of unstraight thoughts / leave for their immemorial hunts, / go through the dreams / don't know the limits of time." These ideas and longings exist beyond time, driving us forward like warriors across the universe, leaving a persistent trace of our passage and announcing our arrival. The lyrics ultimately present a bleak view of time and the human experience, highlighting the futility of our struggle against it and the inevitability of our decline.
Line by Line Meaning
Time is cruel, it goes by slowly
Time may seem slow, but it is merciless and continues to tick away.
We are dying slowly in the sweet inactivity
We are slowly wasting away in our comfortable inaction.
Unworthy of death's attention
We are not deserving of death's notice.
The only real otherness
Death is the only true different state of being.
Rubbing against the aspects of life
Death is always present and a contradiction to living.
Leaving deathlike smell of millenium behind
Death leaves a lasting scent that spans a millennium.
On skeletons of empty existence
Death's mark is left on those living purposelessly.
Pious crowd of twelve trumps,
A group of devout individuals, likely religious in nature.
Unsated of blood,
Never satiated with violence and bloodshed.
Deceived of prophet's lies,
Misguided by falsehoods from supposed religious leaders.
Faithing vainly against time
Believing in faith as a means to stop or slow the inevitable passing of time.
Executes reverencing insane deeds
Performing terrible and irrational actions in the name of their faith.
To regain lost hours
To attempt to make up for time believed to have been wasted.
Soaked in blood of time
Their actions leave a violent mark on their own timeline.
To glory of dead force.
To idolize and celebrate death's power and inevitability.
Trailers of unstraight thoughts
Those who think differently and unconventionally.
Leave for their immemorial hunts,
Go on journeys that are timeless and eternal.
Go through the dreams
Pass through the subconscious mind and explore the unknown.
Don't know the limits of time.
They are not bound by the confines of time and are free to explore beyond it.
Millenium like warriors
They are powerful, like warriors that have existed for centuries.
Tread across the universe
They explore the vast expanse of the universe.
Leaving persistent trace of passage
Their journey leaves a lasting impact on the universe, even after they are gone.
And announcing arrival.
Announcing their presence and existence to the universe.
Contributed by Hailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.