All of the music on the first two albums were written and performed by Nyström, with guest vocal appearances from longtime collaborator Dan Swanö. Swanö later became an integral part of the project, as co-writer and co-arranger, performer, engineer, mixer and producer on the 'Nightwork' and especially 'Death's Design' albums.
Diabolical Masquerade has released four full length albums: Ravendusk In My Heart (1996), The Phantom Lodge (1997), Nightwork (1998) and Death's Design (2001).
Since long journey from 1993, Diabolical Masquerade was laid to rest in September of 2004. But recently Anders Nyström stated that he is working on a new Diabolical Masquerade album and he is also looking for more members for live performances.
The Walk Of The Hunchbacked
Diabolical Masquerade Lyrics
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Shadows - Trapped in a Coffin of Death
Demons - Flying with Wings of the Night
Ravens - Lifting their Claws to the Sky
This is the Winter of an Eternal Season of Doom
I still Rule the Skylines beyond the Lunar Forestral Room
Empire of the Deathstarved Raging the Battle so Far
Sunless Days of Years
Sunburnt Eyes of all Fears
The lyrics of The Walk Of The Hunchbacked by Diabolical Masquerade are filled with dark and eerie imagery that paint a picture of a world consumed by death and despair. The first lines consist of real chantings, which adds to the ominous atmosphere of the song. The first verse introduces shadows trapped in a coffin of death, demons flying with wings of the night, and ravens lifting their claws to the sky. These three elements create an unmistakable sense of dread and suggest that evil forces are at play.
The second verse describes a winter that represents an eternal season of doom, implying that the darkness is unending. The singer states that they still rule the skylines beyond the lunar forestral room, which could mean that they are the one responsible for the death and destruction that surround them. The scrolls of ancient wisdom carved under fields of bloom suggest that there is knowledge to be gained from the destruction, but at a cost. The final line of the verse states that the empire of the deathstarved rages the battle so far, revealing that there is an ongoing conflict that remains unresolved.
The chorus provides a stark contrast to the verses, with the words "sunless days of years, sunburnt eyes of all fears." This repetition creates a sense of hopelessness and despair, emphasizing the oppressive and unrelenting nature of the darkness that the song describes. The overall theme of The Walk Of The Hunchbacked is that of a world consumed by evil and death, with little hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Shadows - Trapped in a Coffin of Death
A representation of darkness and despair, confined within the boundaries of death.
Demons - Flying with Wings of the Night
Conjured creatures of the night, embracing the darkness with a sense of freedom.
Ravens - Lifting their Claws to the Sky
Symbolic birds of death, exhibiting their loyalty to the higher powers.
This is the Winter of an Eternal Season of Doom
A metaphor for perpetual sorrow, with no hope for a better future.
I still Rule the Skylines beyond the Lunar Forestral Room
Retaining power over an isolated and desolate region, without any challenge or opposition.
Scrolls of Ancient Wisdom Carved under Fields of Bloom
Learning from the wisdom of the past, while surrounded by deceptive beauty.
Empire of the Deathstarved Raging the Battle so Far
A kingdom of the deprived, fighting fiercely for survival in a hostile environment.
Sunless Days of Years
A span of time without any light or hope, filled with darkness and misery.
Sunburnt Eyes of all Fears
Eyes tainted red with the scars of suffering, a consequence of being exposed to constant pain and torment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDERS NYSTROM
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