The idea of forming my ”own” band started somewhere
in Spring `02. I was… Read Full Bio ↴The idea of forming my ”own” band started somewhere
in Spring `02. I was helping one of my friend to get
his musical career back to its course and I offered him
a song I made to the Burning Point ( but I guess that
the other guys in BP didn`t share my enthusiasm towards
that song so it was kind of “left“ over...).
Back then I was in the middle of the Feeding the Flames
recording sessions so I kind of “forgot “ the whole thing
and the next time I saw my friend he told that they had
enough songs of their own already so...
the song was “left” over again...
that poor thing was Temples of Gold.

Then it hit me , there was not going to be the third time...
I contacted one my friend who was the guitar player in
one of my hometown bands and we started demoing couple of
my songs…But suddenly he had his handfull of other “projects”
so that one died right there...

Totally frustrated of that situation I finally called
Tapsa and Jussi in the end of the year `02.
After about 5 rehearsals we had something like
12 “new “ songs...
The word new is used very cautiously here because few of
these songs I`ve made years ago...
But I have “modernized” or “ up to date”
them a little bit so they sound very new,
even to me! Finally in Spring `03 we had our first
demo cd ready ( called , Ghosts in the Castle)
and I started sending it all over the world.
After a few negotiations of some of the record labels
we decided to make a record deal with Sound Riot Records,
I guess that mainly because they share the
same enthusiasm towards our music as we did...

So here we are!!!

" Pete Ahonen - Ghost Machinery "

Sentenced To Life
Ghost Machinery Lyrics

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Counting hours to the time to be free
Strength in numbers I have this kingdom to keep

Reign in hell or be a servant in heaven
To me it's so crystal clear

This world is build upon the secrets and lies
No need to pray, my blood is cold

My blood is cold as ice

My power justifies me to rule
Final hour for the heroic fool

Reign in hell or be a servant in heaven
To me it's so crystal clear

This world is build upon the secrets and lies
No need to pray, my blood is cold
My blood is cold as ice

Reign in hell or be a servant in heaven
To me it's so crystal clear

This world is build upon the secrets and lies
No need to pray, my blood is cold

This world is build upon the secrets and lies

No need to pray, my blood is cold
My blood is cold as ice

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ghost Machinery's song "Sentenced to Life" depict a person who has been sentenced to a life of servitude, but they maintain their strength by counting the hours until they can be free. They are also aware of their power to rule and justify their actions, even at the cost of others. The recurring line "Reign in hell or be a servant in heaven" suggests their willingness to maintain control at all costs.

The next lines "This world is built upon secrets and lies / No need to pray, my blood is cold / My blood is cold as ice" further emphasize the fact that the world is not fair and honest, and that the singer is hardened to it. The line "Final hour for the heroic fool" suggests that the singer sees others who fight for a more just world as naive.

Overall, the lyrics are a reflection on power dynamics and the moral compromises that come with ruling, as well as the mentality of those who strive for and enjoy control.

Line by Line Meaning

Counting hours to the time to be free
Anticipating the moment of liberation from bondage

Strength in numbers I have this kingdom to keep
I am powerful with my army to maintain my regime

Reign in hell or be a servant in heaven
Being a ruler with autonomy is preferable to serving another in paradise

To me it's so crystal clear
I have no doubt about my convictions

This world is built upon secrets and lies
Deception and concealment are foundations of society

No need to pray, my blood is cold
I am unfeeling and indifferent to divine intervention

My power justifies me to rule
My authority is validated through my might

Final hour for the heroic fool
The end is near for those who foolishly resist me