Eternity Void appeared with the likes of Type O Negative, Morbid Angel, Krisiun, Deicide, Cradle of Filth, Goatwhore, The Black Dahlia Murder, Cattle Decapitation, Exodus, Nile, Hate Eternal, Mastodon, As I Lay Dying, and more.
The Void have gone on hiatus since 2007. Evan has resurfaced with a new metal duo, Sadgiqacea.
Eternity Void released two discs in their time:
Torrents Of Devastation (2005)
To Conjure Black Circles (2005)
Roses
Eternity Void Lyrics
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You have me now I am your creation malformed
Rusting away evermore
Absence of light takes my feet
Pushing them down, bending knees
The rights decide and I am still
I face the wall, I am still
Beg me please beg me please on bended knees
I will kill you
Meet me in my dreams tonight I will wait for you
Beneath autumn leaves, drenched in moonlight surrounded by fog
So romantic, this masquerade dancing with strangers
Were friends with the entire world
I remember life I remember joy
A time when friends surrounded me
Sinking fast into the cold water I am ashamed
The first stanza of Eternity Void's song "Roses" paints a picture of someone who is willingly making themselves a fool, dressing up in a costume, in order to please another person. The second line reveals that the person they are trying to impress has now "created" them to be malformed, or flawed in some way. The last line of the stanza "Rusting away evermore" suggests that the person has been stuck in this pattern for a while and is slowly deteriorating.
The second stanza continues this theme of being stuck, but this time it's in a more metaphorical sense. The lack of light takes their feet and pushes them down, making them bend their knees. This imagery is powerful in that it suggests they are being held back by something they have no control over. The third line "The rights decide and I am still" is a possible reference to societal or cultural norms that the person feels they have to adhere to. The last two lines "I face the wall, I am still" reinforce the idea of being stagnant and unable to move forward.
The third stanza is where things take a dark turn. The lyrics "Beg me please beg me please on bended knees, I will kill you" are shocking, and suggest that despite the person feeling stuck and powerless in their own life, they still have some kind of power over others. It's left up to interpretation as to whether they are speaking to a specific person in this moment or if they are speaking more generally about their own desire for control.
The fourth and final stanza seems to be a sort of escape. The singer invites someone to "meet me in my dreams tonight" and describes a peaceful and romantic scene. The imagery is calming, and contrasts sharply with the rest of the song which has been so heavy and oppressive. The last line suggests that the entire song has been a sort of confession, with the singer feeling ashamed about the life they used to have but can no longer access.
Line by Line Meaning
Playing the fool in your basement I dress up a costume
I pretend to be someone I'm not and act like a clown just to be accepted by you, my creator.
You have me now I am your creation malformed
You have twisted me into something I'm not with your control and I am malformed as a result.
Rusting away evermore
I am slowly deteriorating away due to your manipulative ways.
Absence of light takes my feet
I am stagnant and stuck due to not being able to see a way out of my current situation.
Pushing them down, bending knees
My once strong will is now being forced down, leaving me in a submissive position.
The rights decide and I am still
I am paralyzed by rules and authority figures, and am unable to take action.
I face the wall, I am still
I am stuck, unable to move or change my situation no matter how hard I try.
Beg me please beg me please on bended knees
You want me to beg for your approval so badly that you are willing to bring me to my knees in submission.
I will kill you
You have pushed me to my breaking point and I am filled with rage and the desire for revenge.
Meet me in my dreams tonight I will wait for you
Despite everything, I still long for a connection with you and am hoping to find it in my dreams.
Beneath autumn leaves, drenched in moonlight surrounded by fog
I long for a romantic and mysterious escape from reality in order to find solace.
So romantic, this masquerade dancing with strangers
Even in my darkest moments, I find beauty in the idea of putting on a mask and being free to dance with anyone without judgement or expectations.
Were friends with the entire world
Desperate for connection, I find myself longing to be friends with everyone around me, even if they are strangers.
I remember life I remember joy
I hold onto memories of a happier time in my life when I had joy, friendship, and love.
A time when friends surrounded me
I long for the past when I had loving and supportive friends around me.
Sinking fast into the cold water I am ashamed
I feel like I am drowning in my despair and am filled with shame and regret for ending up in this situation.
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