Sven and Norman also co-founded Zeraphine in 2000. Sven has a solo project, Solar Fake, as well.
Resurrection
Dreadful Shadows Lyrics
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and by the torments of damnation
I raise you and I command thy
Ghost of the deceased, to answer my call
and to follow these holy ceremonies
that thy will not be distressed by eternal torture
Praise, Praise
So I demand, so I command thy.
The lyrics of Dreadful Shadows' song Resurrection speak of a powerful invocation of the dead to rise from their eternal slumber: "By the Holy Resurrection and by the torments of damnation, I raise you and I command thy Ghost of the deceased, to answer my call." The singer is invoking the powers of the supernatural in order to bring back the dead, and the dark imagery of "torments of damnation" hints at the sorcerous and dangerous nature of the ritual. The lyrics continue with an appeal to the spirits to follow "these holy ceremonies" so that they "will not be distressed by eternal torture". The singer seems to be attempting to offer the dead some kind of solace or salvation, even as they are forced to return to the world of the living.
The lyrics of Resurrection are fascinating for their evocation of the mystical and arcane. The song conveys a sense of darkness and foreboding, as though the singer is playing with forces that are beyond human comprehension. The idea of resurrecting the dead has long been a staple of myth and legend, and the lyrics of Resurrection tap into these deep and powerful archetypes. At the same time, the song has a deeply personal dimension: the singer seems to be invoking this dark magic in order to keep someone close to them from experiencing "eternal torture." The result is a song that is both cryptic and emotionally resonant, a testament to the enduring power of gothic rock.
Line by Line Meaning
By the Holy Resurrection
I swear by the sacred act of Jesus's resurrection
and by the torments of damnation
and by the intense pain and suffering of hell
I raise you and I command thy
I summon and order you
Ghost of the deceased, to answer my call
spirit of the dead, to respond to my summons
and to follow these holy ceremonies
and participate in these sacred rituals
that thy will not be distressed by eternal torture
so that you will not suffer eternal torment
Praise, Praise
Honor and glorify
So I demand, so I command thy.
Thus I insist, thus I decree.
Contributed by Isaac D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.