The origin of the name of the band is related on their website. The tongue-in-cheek back-story recounts a historically questionable ancestral story beginning in 16th century Sweden. Supposedly, ancestors of the band members performed orchestral works in defiance of the ruling church at the time (possibly in reference to the newly installed protestant Lutheran national church, in power during the mid and late 16th century). The orchestra was forced to go into hiding, performing in secret, with the assistance of oppressed peasants during the era. After years of performing for the pleasure of these peasants, the story claims that the church put a bounty on the performers' lives, and that this bounty was so high that the orchestra knew they would soon be captured, and thus chose to play a spectacular final show before becoming martyred to the church.
While this account is historically unsupported it does provide a backdrop to DSO's eclectic musical style
Members[*]Daniel Håkansson – guitars, vocals (since 2003)
[*]Pontus Mantefors – guitars, effects, vocals (since 2003)
[*]Andy Johansson – bass,vocals (since 2003)
[*]Johannes Bergion – cello, vocals (since 2003)
[*]Martin Isaksson – trumpet, vocals (since 2009)
[*]Daniel Hedin – trombone, vocals (since 2009)
[*]Johan Norbäck – drums (since 2012)
[*]Kristin Evegård – vocals (since 2014)
Former Members[*]Andreas Halvardsson – drums (2003–2010)
[*]Petter Karlsson – drums (2010-2012)
[*]Annlouice Loegdlund – vocals (2003-2014)
A Rancid Romance
Diablo Swing Orchestra Lyrics
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Eyes never seem to care
Now there's a silence piercing through us
Your gaze elude, a promise seems to soothe for a while
But then you're off into your own mind
Now put aside what's been and all we've seen
Let go of all that's dear to me
How could I know, or see without it
It never shows, but it's one for all and each to their own
What once was ours is now estranged and gone
And breathing side by side, could never find
The peace of mind we now deserve
Liar, cheater, bastard child
Broken promise, love died
Traitor, heartless filth of a man
All broke down when you ran
We mourn the weak, but never let them see
We never speak of those who hurt us
Don't show the world the reason why we bleed once again
Fragile words from a fragile mind
In spite of me, of you, I'll grow
And now our time has come to us at last
Liar, cheater, bastard child
Broken promise, love died
Traitor, selfish greedy hag
All broke down when you ran
Liar, cheater, bastard child
Broken promise, love died
Traitor, selfish greedy hag
Liar, cheater, bastard child
Broken promise, love died
Traitor, heartless filth of a man
All broke down when you ran
In "A Rancid Romance" by Diablo Swing Orchestra, the singer is expressing their disappointment and anger towards their partner who is emotionally unavailable. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that their partner is never present and doesn't seem to care. There is a silence between them as their partner's gaze avoids them, but makes empty promises that temporarily soothe the singer's pain. However, their partner quickly goes back into their own world, leaving the singer feeling neglected and abandoned. The singer then urges their partner to let go of what they once had together because it is all gone.
The chorus is an outburst of anger and frustration towards their partner who is a liar, cheater, bastard child, broken promise, traitor, heartless filth of a man, and a selfish greedy hag. They feel betrayed and hurt by their partner's actions and want to express their feelings to the world. However, the singer also acknowledges that they often hide their pain and don't speak up about the people who hurt them. Despite their partner's betrayal, the singer is determined to grow and move on from this toxic relationship.
Overall, "A Rancid Romance" is a powerful and emotional song about the pain of being in a relationship with someone who is emotionally unavailable and ultimately betrays your trust. The lyrics are raw and insightful, showing the complexity of human emotions in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You're never there
You're always absent
Eyes never seem to care
Your eyes don't show any emotion
Now there's a silence piercing through us
We're in a tense, uncomfortable silence
Your gaze elude, a promise seems to soothe for a while
You avoid eye contact, but offer temporary comfort through empty promises
But then you're off into your own mind
You get lost in your own thoughts and wander away
Now put aside what's been and all we've seen
Forget our past experiences and history together
Let go of all that's dear to me
Abandon everything that I hold precious
How would I know, they're words you never spoke
I couldn't possibly know, since you never told me
How could I know, or see without it
I can't see or understand something that hasn't been shared with me
It never shows, but it's one for all and each to their own
It isn't visible, but everyone has their own way of handling it
What once was ours is now estranged and gone
Our past connection is now lost and separated
And breathing side by side, could never find
Even when together physically, we couldn't connect emotionally
The peace of mind we now deserve
The calmness and tranquility we're entitled to
Liar, cheater, bastard child
Insults hurled at you, suggesting dishonesty, infidelity, and illegitimacy
Broken promise, love died
You broke your promise and killed our love
Traitor, heartless filth of a man
You're a traitor and a cruel, insensible person
All broke down when you ran
Everything fell apart when you left
We mourn the weak, but never let them see
We grieve inwardly for the vulnerable, but don't expose it
We never speak of those who hurt us
We don't talk about those who have caused us pain
Don't show the world the reason why we bleed once again
Don't exhibit the cause of our current emotional injury
Fragile words from a fragile mind
The words we say are delicate and come from a vulnerable mind
In spite of me, of you, I'll grow
Despite both of us, I'll become better and stronger
And now our time has come to us at last
Our time for change and new beginnings is finally here
Traitor, selfish greedy hag
More insults aimed at you, calling you a traitor, selfish, and greedy
Contributed by Micah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.