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)
Voodoo Mon Amour
Diablo Swing Orchestra Lyrics
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I'm broken as it is
Cannot stand or take the fall
Consider it as a bliss
Bewildered by your ego
Such savage since you smiled
When I can see your pins in me
Iron gifts come pouring down
Voodoo (mon amour)
Voodoo (mon amour)
Voodoo
Voodoo (cherie mon amour)
It's voodoo mon amour
Soaked in your breath now
We reek as mammals do
Reality emerges
And presents itself upon you
Like a petty piggy laughter
So empty and estranged
(Of each other, from one and another)
And iron gifts just keep pouring down
It's voodoo, mon amour
It's voodoo, mon amour
It's voodoo
It's voodoo, mon cherie, mon amour
It's voodoo, mon amour
It's voodoo, mon amour
It's voodoo
It's voodoo (cherie mon amour)
It's voodoo, mon amour
It's voodoo, mon amour
It's voodoo
It's voodoo, mon cherie, mon amour
The lyrics to Diablo Swing Orchestra's song Voodoo Mon Amour seem to be discussing a toxic and destructive relationship. The singer is asking their partner to "insert your needles elsewhere" and acknowledging that they are already "broken". Despite this, the partner seems to take pleasure in the singer's suffering, as evidenced by their "savage" smile. The imagery of the "pins" in the singer also alludes to a voodoo doll, which could symbolize the way the singer feels manipulated and controlled by their partner.
As the song continues, the relationship is further explored as being animalistic and devoid of genuine connection. The "petty piggy laughter" implies a sense of childishness or immaturity, and the repeated refrain of "voodoo mon amour" suggests a kind of spell or curse that has been cast upon the pair. The "iron gifts" that "come pouring down" could represent the pain and emotional damage inflicted upon the singer by their partner.
Overall, the lyrics to Voodoo Mon Amour seem to be highlighting the destructive nature of unhealthy relationships and the power dynamics that can be present within them. The use of voodoo imagery adds a mystical and almost supernatural element to the song, further emphasizing the sense of manipulation and control that the singer feels in their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Insert your needles elsewhere
Please stop hurting me
I'm broken as it is
I am already in pain and suffering
Cannot stand or take the fall
I am unable to bear any more damage or harm
Consider it as a bliss
Perhaps it's better this way
Bewildered by your ego
I am confused and astonished by your arrogance and self-importance
Such savage since you smiled
You have become so cruel since you started enjoying my suffering
When I can see your pins in me
I can see how deeply you have hurt and wounded me
Iron gifts come pouring down
You keep inflicting more and more pain upon me without mercy
Soaked in your breath now
I am suffocated by your presence and influence
We reek as mammals do
We stink and smell like animals
Reality emerges
The truth about our situation becomes evident
And presents itself upon you
You can no longer ignore or deny it
Like a petty piggy laughter
You are amused by something trivial
So empty and estranged
We have become distant and disconnected from each other
(Of each other, from one and another)
We are no longer close or connected in any way
And iron gifts just keep pouring down
The pain and suffering you inflict on me never stops
It's voodoo mon amour
Our relationship is like a curse or spell
It's voodoo cherie mon amour
Our love is like a dark and mysterious magic
It's voodoo
Our bond is both powerful and dangerous
It's voodoo, mon cherie, mon amour
Our love is full of passion, but also pain and suffering
Contributed by Mia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Criollo
D.S.O-Voodoo mon amour Lyrics:
Insert your needles elsewhere
I'm broken as it is
Cannot stand or take the fall
Consider it as a bliss
Bewildered by your ego
Such savage since you smiled
When I can see your pins in me
Iron gifts come pouring down
Pouring down
Mon amour?
Mon amour
Chéri mon amour
Soaked in your breath now
We reek as mammals do
Reality emerges
And presents itself upon you
Like a petty piggy laughter
So empty and estranged
Of each other, from one and another
And iron gift just keep pouring down
Pouring down
It's voodoo mon amour
It's voodoo mon amour
It's voodoo
It's voodoo
Mon chéri mon amour
It's voodoo mon amour
It's voodoo mon amour
It's voodoo
It's voodoo
Mon chéri mon amour
It's voodoo mon amour
It's voodoo mon amour
It's voodoo
It's voodoo
Mon chéri mon amour
Jaro van Duren
Me: "I'm in a metal band"
Friend: "what do you play?"
Me: "the fucking trumpet"
isaac P.R.
🤣🤣
Alejandro Emanuel Schär
JAJAJAJJA YEAAAAH
Steward of Autumn
Blackmore's night would like some recognition
Un necio
@Steward of Autumn Your flare has been noticed, the decent music taste chopper is on its way
Link Lannister
electric trumpet lml
CZsWorld
Just discovered this song -- I'm hooked. Can anyone recommend the best place to start listening to this band?
Zilch
5y later can you tell us now?
CZsWorld
@Zilch Haha I would start with this album, Pandora's Pinata. DSO has become one of my favorite bands.
Skelly
@CZsWorld Personally I think Sing Along Songs is the best place to start but thats just me.