1) Eldritch are an Ita… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with the name Eldritch:
1) Eldritch are an Italian progressive metal band who have been around since the early/mid 1990's. Their sound could be described as a blend of new metal with the technique and dynamics of the old-skool disciplines.
Having started out with a predominantly progressive sound - their 1998 "El Nino" release is considered essential listening to any rock/metal fan.
Not one to repeat themselves, their sound is fresh and evolves with each new release within the metal context, losing none of the heaviness.
2) Eldritch are a Japanese thrash metal band who have been around since the late 80's. They released their sole full-lenght album entitled "Blood Breed Calls My Name" in 1993.
Chalice Of Insanity
Eldritch Lyrics
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Sacrifices, ritual and homicides
Drinking animal blood with no sense of shame
'Till the bottom of the chalice will start to shine!
What's the meaning of this absurdity?
I can understand the feelings
Blood injected eyes growing high
I do comprehend the reasons
The insanity of their minds...
CHORUS
How can your state of mind be healthy and free
When even your best friends may attempt your life?!
How can you state of mind be healthy and free
When even your best friend can put you on a bier?!
I do comprehend the reasons
The insanity of their minds...
CHORUS
How can your state of mind be healthy and free
When even your best friends may attempt your life?!
How can you state of mind be healthy and free
When even your best friend can put you on a bier?!
The lyrics of Eldritch's song "Chalice of Insanity" depict a disturbing scene of individuals who engage in a form of behavior that is not only foolish and self-destructive but also dangerous to the point of being potentially lethal. The opening lines in the first stanza question why someone would "ruin" their life by acting recklessly and engaging in sacrificial rituals that involve animal sacrifices and even homicides. The mention of drinking animal blood with no shame and the line "till the bottom of the chalice will start to shine" suggests that this behavior is not just casual but involves deep obsession and a compulsion to continue, regardless of the consequences.
The second stanza reinforces the theme of obsession and enslavement by referring to "unspeakable secrets" that have resulted in the individuals becoming enslaved to their behavior. The singer seems to acknowledge that he understands the feelings and motivations that drive such behavior, even though he finds the whole situation absurd. The chorus reinforces the notion of danger, as the singer questions how anyone could be mentally healthy and free when even their best friends may attempt to take their life or put them on a bier, a type of stretcher used for carrying dead bodies.
Line by Line Meaning
Why ruining your life a acting foolish prayers?
Why would you waste your life by foolishly engaging in dangerous and sacrificial prayers?
Sacrifices, ritual and homicides
Performing sacrifices, rituals, and even murders as part of a twisted belief system
Drinking animal blood with no sense of shame
Drinking the blood of animals without any sense of guilt or shame
'Till the bottom of the chalice will start to shine!
Continuing to drink until the bottom of the chalice starts to gleam with the reflection of the dark deeds done
Unspeakable secrets that make you a slave
Being bound to unspeakable secrets that keep you enslaved to this twisted belief system
What's the meaning of this absurdity?
Questioning the purpose and reasoning behind this insanity and dangerous behavior
I can understand the feelings
Acknowledging the emotional connection and understanding of why someone might engage in these extreme acts
Blood injected eyes growing high
Eyes becoming bloodshot and wild, as the person becomes more intoxicated with this dangerous belief system
I do comprehend the reasons
Continuing to understand and grasp the reasons for their actions, even if they are irrational and dangerous
The insanity of their minds...
The disturbed and unbalanced state of mind of those who engage in these extreme practices
How can your state of mind be healthy and free
Asking how someone's mental state can be healthy and free when they are putting their life in danger and even their closest friends may try to harm them
When even your best friends may attempt your life?!
Highlighting the danger of this belief system, and how even those who were once close may turn on each other in this twisted world
When even your best friend can put you on a bier?!
Emphasizing that even the closest and most trusted friend could be responsible for your death in this dangerous, obsessive world
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