During the next two years, Dismal Euphony released two full-length albums, Soria Moria Slott and Autumn Leaves - The Rebellion of Tides. The latter included the song Splendid Horror, which is more industrial-like, as well as a 'hidden' part at the end of that track.
In 1998, both vocalist Linn Achre Tveit and keyboardist Elin Overskott (who died of an heroin overdose in 2004) left the band. They were replaced by Anja Natasha (vocals) and Svenn-Aksel Henriksen (keyboards).
With the new line-up, the band recorderd and released the album All Little Devils and the EP Lady Ablaze. Dismal Euphony's last full-length Python Zero saw the light of day in 2001. After that, the band split up.
Days Of Sodom
Dismal Euphony Lyrics
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Bone from bone, sigh to sigh
In all dying there is a certain beauty
To travel the seas of temptation
And the velvet skies of pain
Sodomize the sacred
in the velvet skies of pain
We march towards the twilight
In apocalypse and pain
Never to see the light of day again
And when the birds of burning flesh return
Ye shall arise from the ashes,
as Gods, and burn and burn...
The song "Days of Sodom" by Dismal Euphony is a dark and sinister portrayal of the suffering and destruction caused by the human condition. The lyrics describe a world that is ruled by pain and temptation, where the beauty of death and destruction is seen as something to be desired. The first two lines of the song, "Come alone, horrid eyes/Bone from bone, sigh to sigh" sets the tone for the rest of the song, indicating the solitary and despairing imagery that will follow.
The second stanza of the song describes the "velvet skies of pain" and how the sacred is being sodomized in this darkness. The use of "velvet skies" and "sacred" juxtaposes the dark imagery of pain and sodomy with beautiful and holy imagery, creating a sense of confusion and tension. The following line, "Lightning the fuse of death" continues this theme of destruction and chaos.
The final stanza is a culmination of the themes of pain and destruction, as the lyrics describe marching towards the "twilight" in apocalypse and pain, never to see the light of day again. The mention of the "birds of burning flesh" returning adds to the apocalyptic imagery and the sense of impending doom. The final line of the song, "Ye shall arise from the ashes, as Gods, and burn and burn..." suggests that there is a cycle of destruction and rebirth, with the end result being the ultimate destruction of everything.
Line by Line Meaning
Come alone, horrid eyes
Arrive by yourself, with a frightening and unpleasant look in your eyes
Bone from bone, sigh to sigh
The joining of two beings in a physical and emotional way, with each breath matching the other
In all dying there is a certain beauty
There is something aesthetically pleasing or admirable in the process of death
To travel the seas of temptation
To journey through a path of alluring but dangerous desires
And the velvet skies of pain
Referring to the dark and smooth night sky, where the agony and hurtful experiences reside
Sodomize the sacred
Defile or corrupt something that is regarded as holy or pure
in the velvet skies of pain
In the dark, calm sky that holds hurt and suffering
Lightning the fuse of death
Triggering or igniting the beginning of an inevitable death
We march towards the twilight
We move forward towards the end of the day, indicating an approaching darkness or death
In apocalypse and pain
In a situation of complete disaster and great discomfort
Never to see the light of day again
To never experience freedom or happiness again
And when the birds of burning flesh return
Referring to a dark and ominous omen or warning
Ye shall arise from the ashes, as Gods, and burn and burn...
After experiencing destruction and chaos, you will rise again as a powerful being, seeking retribution with a burning passion that will not cease
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KRISTOFFER VOLD
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