The band's current and former line-up has consisted of many musicians from progenital Gothenburg melodic death metal bands; Kristian Wåhlin, Johan Osterberg, and Alf Svensson were in Grotesque (a predecessor of At the Gates, who Alf would eventually join); and Daniel Svensson briefly played drums with the group before going on to major success with In Flames.
The band's most recent release was The Green Goddess (2001). Various sources differ as to band's status. However, Hans Nilsson's full-time involvement with Dimension Zero and Wåhlin's extensive contributions as an album cover artist and musician for other Scandinavian-area extreme metal bands may be attributable to the long period of no activity.
Cannula
Diabolique Lyrics
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Your beautiful hands all over my soul
I try to forget but you are so whole
Like a star of heaven you shine alone
If I could only hear yo say perhaps, my name
My world would never ever be the same
If I could only see you eyes, smell your dark chestnut hair
Until I can hardly see, I feel that you're here
You drive the needle you shoot up my soul
You drive the needle in a world of gold
You drive the needle
I'm washing away but the pain still shows
I'm hurting inside but the pain still grows
The memory of you makes my day feel old
A long time ago I was too cold
Call your coroners girl, I'd die for your smile
If need could be reasoned with emotions would die
But I see through the darkness, a light to my eyes
You are the spiritfire on an earth of ice
You drive the needle you shoot up my soul
You drive the needle in a world of gold
You drive the needle you shoot up soul
These lyrics are from the song Cannula by Diabolique. The song speaks about a toxic relationship in which the singer is addicted to their partner who is both physically and emotionally suffocating. The lyrics describe the hold that this person has on the singer, stating that they "strangle me so gently I choke on your hold" and acknowledging "I'm hurting inside but the pain still grows". Despite the obvious pain caused by this relationship the singer is unable to let go due to the intense emotional attachment they feel, indicating "you are the spiritfire on an earth of ice" and "I'd die for your smile".
The use of the metaphor of "driving the needle" represents the addictive nature of the relationship, as in addiction there is pleasure and pain. The needle serves as a tool that can provide relief, but also can be the cause of the pain. The line "you shoot up my soul" is also a reference to injecting drugs, further emphasizing the idea of addiction. The use of the line "Call your coroners girl" suggests that the singer is aware that this relationship is ultimately dangerous and potentially lethal but is still unable to let go of their partner.
* Interesting facts:
1. Diabolique is a gothic metal band from Belgium and their music often contains dark themes.
2. The song was released in 1997 on the album Wedding the Grotesque.
3. The song was originally written in Dutch, but was later translated to English for release in the UK and US.
4. The band has had various lineup changes but has remained active since their formation in 1995.
5. The name Diabolique comes from the French word for "diabolical".
6. The band's debut album was produced by the famous metal producer Colin Richardson.
7. The band has shared stages with other well-known metal bands such as Cradle of Filth and Dimmu Borgir.
8. The song's title "Cannula" refers to a thin tube that is inserted into a vein in order to administer drugs or fluids into the body.
9. The song has been praised for its heavy guitars and atmospheric sound.
10. The band has released several other albums since their debut, with their most recent being in 2017.
Chords are not known at this time.
Line by Line Meaning
You strangle me so gently I choke on your hold
You hold me so tight, I struggle to breathe, but it feels like a sweet agony that I want to experience.
Your beautiful hands all over my soul
You have touched me in a way that has reached the deepest parts of myself, leaving me exposed and vulnerable.
I try to forget but you are so whole
I attempt to erase you from my mind, but you have become such a significant part of me, that it seems impossible to do so.
Like a star of heaven you shine alone
You are brilliant and radiant, but you stand out by yourself, capturing my attention in such an extraordinary way.
If I could only hear yo say perhaps, my name
Hearing you say my name could transform my entire world, making everything instantly better.
My world would never ever be the same
The sound of your voice calling my name would change my life completely, and forever.
If I could only see you eyes, smell your dark chestnut hair
If I could be in your presence, and experience the smell, sight or the touch of you, it would be a dream come to life.
Until I can hardly see, I feel that you're here
My intense desire for you consumes me, leaving me feeling as though you are with me, even when you aren't.
You drive the needle you shoot up my soul
You take control of me, and inject your essence into everything within me.
You drive the needle in a world of gold
You take the ordinary and transform it into something incredible, making everything feel like it is of immense value.
I'm washing away but the pain still shows
Although time has passed, the hurt and damage you have caused me are still evident and visible.
I'm hurting inside but the pain still grows
My suffering continues to intensify, and I can't seem to shake off the demons you have planted within me.
The memory of you makes my day feel old
I'm haunted by the things we once had, and my heart aches for the happiness we shared that seems so far away now.
A long time ago I was too cold
I used to be emotionally detached and uninvolved, protecting myself from love because of the fear of being hurt.
Call your coroners girl, I'd die for your smile
Your smile has the power to make me sacrifice anything, and I would go to any lengths to see that magical grin upon your face again.
If need could be reasoned with emotions would die
If it were possible to think rationally about my feelings, I might not be as deeply in love with you as I am.
But I see through the darkness, a light to my eyes
In the midst of pain and darkness, I see a glimmer of hope that makes all the suffering somewhat bearable.
You are the spiritfire on an earth of ice
You ignite my soul with warmth and passion, in a world that seems to be cold and lifeless.
You drive the needle you shoot up soul
You have an incredible influence on me, and your very existence consumes my being.
Contributed by Samantha J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wendel Chaves
This song is a masterpiece to say the least... it expressed the love I feel for a certain someone so accurately sometimes I think it was made for me...
Eduardo Redux
Definitly one of my BEST goth rock bands ever!!
Jones Burnside
My favorite song off this album! Thanks for posting! \,,/
danbretas
You strangle me so gently I choke on your hold
Your beautiful hands all over my soul
I try to forget but you are so whole
Like a star of heaven you shine alone
If I could only hear yo say perhaps, my name
My world would never ever be the same
If I could only see you eyes, smell your dark chestnut hair
Until I can hardly see, I feel that you're here
You drive the needle you shoot up my soul
You drive the needle in a world of gold
You drive the needle
I'm washing away but the pain still shows
I'm hurting inside but the pain still grows
The memory of you makes my day feel old
A long time ago I was too cold
Call your coroners girl, I'd die for your smile
If need could be reasoned with emotions would die
But I see through the darkness, a light to my eyes
You are the spiritfire on an earth of ice
You drive the needle you shoot up my soul
You drive the needle in a world of gold
You drive the needle you shoot up soul
Manmeet Singh
Top notch
Antonio Di Lucia
nice artwork