Having formed in 1989 in Finspång, Sweden, Edge of Sanity asserted themselves as a solid death-metal outfit with their debut release "Nothing But Death Remains", but their second release "Unorthodox", with tracks like "Enigma" and "When All Is Said", showed them branching out from some of the genre's conventions. "The Spectral Sorrows", "Until Eternity Ends", and "Purgatory Afterglow" continued the trend, so that by the release of 1996's "Crimson" they were recording full-on progressive metal. "Crimson" was a 40-minute concept album consisting entirely of one track, concerning a post-apocalyptic future in which mankind had lost the ability to breed. After one more album, 1997's "Infernal", guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Dan Swanö left the band, and his departure is generally associated with a decline in quality in the band's material. Swanö was replaced by Robban Karlsson, the vocalist of Pan.Thy.Monium (a side project in which Swanö was also involved), but after one more album, the same year's "Cryptic", the band split up.
In 2003, Swanö reconvened the outfit as a one-man band (with several session musicians, however) and recorded a sequel to "Crimson", naturally entitled "Crimson II". Immediately after, he re-dissolved the project, and it has been silent since.
Bleed
Edge of Sanity Lyrics
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I am the new messiah, new fucking sin!
I'm more brutal.
The true heart in me goes
How would you like to choke on your own blood, motherfucker
So feel the piercing pain, pain!
As I explore your thoughts
I give you damaged emotion,
I give you agony unknown,
I am the purest form of evil I kicked Satan off his throne,
Look into my blackened eyes, get on your knees,
I am a dark old demon obey!! obey....
So feel the piercing pain, pain!
As I explore your thoughts
And as I rape your mind even your subconscious will leave,
So feel the piercing pain as I destroy you motherfucker,
And as I rape your mind even your subconscious will bleed
The lyrics of Edge of Sanity's song "Bleed" are violent and disturbing, portraying a character who assumes the role of a new messiah, a pure form of evil. The singer takes satisfaction in inflicting pain on others, going as far as to ask them if they'd like to choke on their own blood. The imagery suggested by the lyrics is graphic and unsettling; the singer seems to relish in their ability to damage others' emotions and cause agony.
The lyrics could be interpreted in several ways. One reading could be that the singer represents the worst aspects of humanity, embodying the darkness that resides in everyone. Another possibility is that the singer is a representation of mental illness, with the violent fantasies and desires being a manifestation of a disturbed psyche.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of control asserted by the singer, who revels in the power they have over others. There is a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological pain that the singer inflicts, suggesting a sadistic pleasure in causing suffering. The use of the word "rape" adds to this sense of violation, with the singer taking ownership of their victims' minds and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Greetings from chosen of the dark again.
Introducing oneself as a messenger of darkness.
I am the new messiah, new fucking sin!
Boasting about being more powerful and evil than anyone before.
I'm more brutal.
Highlighting one's level of brutality and cruelty.
The true heart in me goes
Revealing that there is a darker side hiding within.
How would you like to choke on your own blood, motherfucker
Threatening to take control and cause harm to others.
So feel the piercing pain, pain!
Emphasizing the pain and suffering that will be inflicted.
As I explore your thoughts
Claiming to be able to read and manipulate others' minds.
And as I rape your mind even your subconscious will bleed.
Describing the extent to which one's psyche will be violated and damaged.
I give you damaged emotion,
Promising to cause deep emotional harm.
I give you agony unknown,
Threatening to cause unbearable pain and torture.
I am the purest form of evil I kicked Satan off his throne,
Declaring oneself to be the ultimate personification of evil, surpassing even the devil.
Look into my blackened eyes, get on your knees,
Demanding submission and obedience to one's power.
I am a dark old demon obey!! obey....
Insisting on being recognized as an all-powerful demon.
And as I rape your mind even your subconscious will leave,
Further describing the damage and destruction that will be inflicted.
So feel the piercing pain as I destroy you motherfucker,
Reiterating the pain and suffering that will be inflicted upon the victim.
And as I rape your mind even your subconscious will bleed
Ending with a final warning of the extreme damage to come.
Contributed by Alyssa J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.