Enslavement of Beauty was formed in January 1995 by Ole Alexander Myrholt (vocals & lyrics) and Tony Eugene Tunheim (guitars & composing). The band spent the subsequent years composing and recording material and thereby developed their expression.
In the summer of 1998, Enslavement of Beauty recorded the demo CD "Devilry & Temptation" which gained them a deal with Head Not Found / Voices of Wonder.
This resulted in the 1999 release "Traces o' Red" which received very positive response. In November 2000, the beauticians headed back to the studio to record their second album, "Megalomania", accompanied by drummer Asgeir Mickelson (Borknagar/Spiral Architect) and bass player Hans-Aage Holmen.
Musically the band still sounds very melodic and deeply inspired by classical music but with a sharper metal edge and a truly hell-bent rock 'n' roll attitude. Lyrically Enslavement of Beauty is more direct approach but still highly influenced by the poetic beauty of Shakespeare and De Sade's works.
Impressions
Enslavement of Beauty Lyrics
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While the mountains rise tall in my view
My poisoned heart beats, crystal water's at my feet
As I hope to catch a glimpse of the swans
A sudden calm rise as I watch the blue skies
A soothing chill comes with the breeze
I lay down to rest while the sun sets in west
With an itch in my cold urban soul
As the forrest bestows peace upon the void
Possessed by dim light, desire sweeps the night
And the climax shines through bluebell mist
As I awake from sleep, desire still sweeps
And the echoes thunders from afar
Hours are plundered by the post orgasmic slumber
As the sun seeks shelter in the skies
The sky upholds the rush with a sudden strange blush
Passing oceans to reach these shores
The woods sing despair as ruins appear
Changing course, sailing into the sun
Exhausted by pleasure I cherish this treasure
I stand naked admiring the view
I behold the purple sky as the summerwinds cry
And the trees turn red beneath the sun
Entangled in sleep as the nightwind weeps
Dreaming from dusk 'til dawn
A grey day follows, but far from hollow
I awake to the voice of an angel
If I dream on tomorrow, I will know no sorrow
And if I do I'll just blame it on the rain
Leaving the beach in favour of the breach
Bounding stronger by every touch
The lyrics to Enslavement of Beauty's song Impressions describe the singer's experience of finding peace and beauty in nature. The song opens with the singer expressing a sense of awe at the beauty of their surroundings, as they look out at the mountains and crystal waters. The singer is struggling with a "poisoned heart," but finds comfort in the calmness and beauty around them. They lay down to rest and reflect on the hills and forest around them, feeling possessive of the experience and swept away by desire. As the night progresses, the beauty around them intensifies, with the purple sky, crying winds, and changing leaves painting a picture of tranquility.
The singer describes being caught up in a post-orgasmic slumber, losing track of time and space as they immerse themselves in the beauty of their surroundings. They feel a deep sense of pleasure and treasure the experience of standing naked and admiring the view. The lyrics are filled with imagery that evokes a sense of wonder and calmness, such as the "bluebell mist" and "soothing chill" of the breeze. The singer resolves to leave the experience feeling stronger and more grounded.
Overall, Impressions is a song that celebrates the beauty and power of nature to heal and restore. The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery that invites the listener to imagine themselves in the singer's shoes, experiencing the tranquility and awe of the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
Reaching heights at the shores, only dreamt of before
I am experiencing something I have never encountered before and it is as if I am reaching new heights.
While the mountains rise tall in my view
The mountains are towering high, and I can see them clearly.
My poisoned heart beats, crystal water's at my feet
Even though my heart is still troubled, the crystal waters at my feet are still beautiful.
As I hope to catch a glimpse of the swans
I am looking for a chance to see the swans.
A sudden calm rise as I watch the blue skies
All of a sudden, I feel peaceful while observing the blue sky.
A soothing chill comes with the breeze
The breeze gives me a calmed, soothing feeling.
I lay down to rest while the sun sets in west
As I rest, I can see the sun setting in the west.
With an itch in my cold urban soul
Despite my current state of calmness, I am still troubled internally.
I glance upon the hills, carpetbombed by thrills
The hills I can see are filled with excitement and are fascinating to me.
As the forrest bestows peace upon the void
The forest gives a feeling of peace and tranquility during the silence.
Possessed by dim light, desire sweeps the night
My desire intensifies as the night turns dark and dim.
And the climax shines through bluebell mist
Amidst the bluebell mist, I experience intense desire.
As I awake from sleep, desire still sweeps
Even after waking up, my desire still holds strong.
And the echoes thunders from afar
I can hear the echoes of the previous intensity from afar.
Hours are plundered by the post orgasmic slumber
After experiencing intensity, I am exhausted and sleep for hours.
As the sun seeks shelter in the skies
The sun is setting, seeking shelter in the skies.
The sky upholds the rush with a sudden strange blush
The sky creates an unexplained rush, making the moment feel unreal.
Passing oceans to reach these shores
I have travelled across oceans to reach these beautiful shores.
The woods sing despair as ruins appear
As ruins appear, the woods express a feeling of despair.
Changing course, sailing into the sun
I am changing my course and heading towards the sun.
Exhausted by pleasure I cherish this treasure
I am tired from the pleasure but still treasure the experience.
I stand naked admiring the view
Naked, I am admiring the beauty of the surroundings.
I behold the purple sky as the summerwinds cry
As the summer winds howl, I can see the beautiful purple sky.
And the trees turn red beneath the sun
The trees appear red when viewed under the sun.
Entangled in sleep as the nightwind weeps
As I drift off to sleep, I can hear the weeping nightwind.
Dreaming from dusk 'til dawn
I dream deeply throughout the night.
A grey day follows, but far from hollow
The day that follows is grey but it still isn't empty.
I awake to the voice of an angel
My awakening is accompanied by the sound of an angel's voice.
If I dream on tomorrow, I will know no sorrow
If I keep dreaming about tomorrow, I wouldn't feel any pain or regret.
And if I do I'll just blame it on the rain
If I do experience regret or pain, I can just blame it on the rain.
Leaving the beach in favour of the breach
I'm leaving the beach to head towards the breach.
Bounding stronger by every touch
I feel stronger and more enthusiastic from every touch.
Contributed by Jacob M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@musicaroo22
Great song! Thanks for uploading!
@DoomVideoVault
This is among one of my favorite EoB tracks. I love it.
@batman4ever666
thx 4 sharing!