1. Graveyard is a … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist known as Graveyard:
1. Graveyard is a hard rock band from Gothenburg, Sweden.
Joakim Nilsson, Rikard Edlund (both formerly of Norrsken), Axel Sjöberg, and Truls Mörck formed Graveyard in 2006. When Norrsken disbanded in 2000, guitarist Magnus Pelander went on to form doomy folk metal act Witchcraft and Nilsson and Edlund joined Albatros, a growly blues rock band whose lineup also included Sjöberg on drums. Initially they considered Albatros a hobby project, but after five years the members began taking their music more seriously and had grown dissatisfied with the direction their sound had taken. When Albatros broke up, Nilsson and Edlund decided that for their next venture, they would head back towards their roots as musicians and songwriters. Nilsson explains, “I am a singer, but in Albatross I only played guitar. Rikard played guitar but he is a bass player. We also wanted a more straightforward [rock] sound.”
Together with Sjöberg and guitarist/singer Truls Mörck they began practicing as Graveyard. Upon their initial formation, Graveyard quickly recorded a two track demo, played a total of three shows, and began planning for a full-length album with Swedish boutique label, Transubstans Records. In the meantime, they posted a demo of some of their material on MySpace. Songs from the band's Myspace caught the ear of Tony Presedo, founder of TeePee Records. Their self-titled debut album was recorded by Don Ahlsterberg and released in early 2008. On the recording sessions' completion, Truls Mörck was replaced by guitarist Jonatan Ramm. The debut album received generally good reviews. Graveyard performed at the 2008's South by Southwest Music Festival.
Graveyard was featured on Rolling Stone Magazine's Fricke's Picks for their first ever US gig at SXSW.[4] After SXSW, Graveyard toured with label mates Witch. In the Fall of 2008 Graveyard toured with Witchcraft and then Clutch. In 2009 they toured with the rock band CKY. Graveyard released their second album in spring of 2011.
2. Graveyard is also a melodic stoner rock/metal band from Vilnius, Lithuania. The band was formed in 2005 by five young like-minded guys. Later, the rhythm guitarist Artas left the band. Graveyard made a break when due to disagreements their vocalist Donatas Gailiušis also left the band. In the late spring of 2008 the band got back with a new vocalist and are ready to rock the stage again. The current members are: Simonas Palevičius (vocals), Marius Palivonas (guitar), Vaidotas Segenis (drums) and Martynas Samulevičius (bass guitar).
3. Furthermore, Graveyard is an Old School Death Metal band formed in 2007 near Barcelona, Spain, based on the roots of classic Death Metal Bands like Grave, Death or Dismember. In 2007 they released their first Demo CD "Into the Mausoleum". During 2009 they also released two split records together with Terrorist and Deathevokation. In September 1st 2010 they realeased their first full lengtht album called "One with the Dead". Official website: www.graveyardofdoom.com/
4. A Japanese power electronics project which released several cassettes starting in 1985. They played a style similar to early Whitehouse.
5. Serbian Heavy, Thrash Metal band from Kruševac.The band was formed in February of 2009. Graveyard won a rock&roll marathon in Kruševac, where they had beaten their competition of almost 20 bands, and the reward helped them as a part of the recording budget. They recorded 5 songs for their EP "The Black Knight". In June of 2010, they won the "Sumadijski Demo Fest" in Kragujevac, Their song "Glory" was released on a compilation album for Serbian metal magazine "Nocturne", and in August they took second place in "Battle Of the Bands" competition in Lazarevac. The band is currently promoting their music by playing shows and festivals over Serbia, and are preparing their first full length album.
The Siren
Graveyard Lyrics
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rowing through the swamp
They threw me off,
into the lake of alligators
Eyes were glowing in the dark
and fear was in the air
As the beasts were closing in,
panic struck my mind
yes, I was swimming through the mud
and a thousand flamingos led my way
Riding to the feast
where I was gonna meet my doom
Tonight a demon came into my head,
alright,
and tried to choke me in my sleep
Tonight a demon came into my head,
oh ho,
and tried to choke me in my sleep
I thought it was a feast of friends,
but Lord, they proved me wrong
What seemed to be my rescue
turned out to be a trap
Suddenly I was alone
inside the demon's house
He climbed the walls with blood and murder going through his eyes
And I couldn't escape
and every move I made was wrong
Tonight a demon came into my head,
alright,
and tried to choke me in my sleep
Tonight a demon came into my head,
and tried to choke me in my sleep
In the shape of skins of Sirens,
he seduced me with his song
Tried to choke me, and leave me in my sleep
Don't wake me up before the demon takes my soul
Fear and anger made my face
turn white as snow
My blood turned cold as ice,
my legs begun to shake
There was no way
I was gonna let the demon win
In the darkest hour,
my woman brought me back to life
She heard my screams,
she woke me from my dream
But I've still got the demon,
trapped inside my head
Tonight a demon came into my head,
alright,
and tried to choke me in my dream
Tonight a demon came into my head,
oh,
and tried to choke me in my dream
I've still got the demon
trapped inside my head
she must be some siren
she is in my dream
The lyrics to Graveyard's "The Siren" tell the story of a man who is captured by slave traders and thrown into a swamp where alligators threaten to kill him. Although he manages to escape, the trauma follows him in his nightmares where he is choked by a demon in his sleep. The lyrics are poetic and symbolic, using metaphors to describe the man's journey through his fears and struggles. The line "and a thousand flamingos led my way" could represent hope or a guiding light, and the demon could be a symbol for the man's past or a deeper inner struggle.
The chorus of the song is haunting and powerful, with the repetition of "tonight a demon came into my head, and tried to choke me in my sleep" emphasizing the man's constant struggle to overcome his fears. The final lines reveal that the man's "woman" saved him from his dream, but the demon is still trapped inside his head, symbolizing that his struggles are not over, but he has the strength to fight them.
Overall, "The Siren" is a poignant and powerful song about overcoming one's fears and struggles. The use of metaphors and symbolism makes the lyrics relatable and universal, as we all face our own demons and must find the strength to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
I was captive of a slave boat,
rowing through the swamp
I was a prisoner on a boat, being forced to row through a murky, unpleasant swamp.
They threw me off,
into the lake of alligators
The people in charge of the boat threw me into a lake filled with dangerous alligators.
Eyes were glowing in the dark
and fear was in the air
I could see the glowing eyes of the alligators in the darkness, and I was filled with fear.
As the beasts were closing in,
panic struck my mind
As the alligators approached, I became even more frightened and panicked.
Swimming through the mud,
yes, I was swimming through the mud
and a thousand flamingos led my way
Riding to the feast
where I was gonna meet my doom
I swam through the mucky water, and saw a flock of flamingos. I followed them, thinking they would lead me to safety, but instead they led me to a dangerous gathering where I was doomed to suffer.
Tonight a demon came into my head,
alright,
and tried to choke me in my sleep
I had a nightmare in which a demon tried to suffocate me while I was sleeping.
I thought it was a feast of friends,
but Lord, they proved me wrong
What seemed to be my rescue
turned out to be a trap
Suddenly I was alone
inside the demon's house
I thought I was going to a happy gathering with friendly people, but it turned out to be a trap. I ended up all alone, trapped in a demon's house.
He climbed the walls with blood and murder going through his eyes
And I couldn't escape
and every move I made was wrong
The demon was violent and crazed, and I couldn't get away from him. Every time I tried to move, it seemed to only make things worse.
In the shape of skins of Sirens,
he seduced me with his song
Tried to choke me, and leave me in my sleep
Don't wake me up before the demon takes my soul
The demon transformed into the form of a Siren, using a beautiful song to lure me in and try to take my soul in my sleep.
Fear and anger made my face
turn white as snow
My blood turned cold as ice,
my legs begun to shake
I was overcome with fear and anger, causing me to turn pale and feel a chill down my spine. My legs trembled uncontrollably.
There was no way
I was gonna let the demon win
In the darkest hour,
my woman brought me back to life
She heard my screams,
she woke me from my dream
But I've still got the demon,
trapped inside my head
Despite feeling overwhelmed, I refused to let the demon win. The love of my life helped bring me back to reality, but the horror of the nightmare still lingered in my mind.
Tonight a demon came into my head,
alright,
and tried to choke me in my dream
Tonight a demon came into my head,
oh,
and tried to choke me in my dream
The demon returned in another nightmare, continuing to try to choke me while I slept.
I've still got the demon
trapped inside my head
she must be some siren
she is in my dream
The memory of the demon haunts me, and it feels like I'm trapped with it inside my own mind. It's as if the demon has taken on the form of a Siren, continuing to torment me in my dreams.
Contributed by John V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@qlavdiaraymi8992
I was a captive of a slave boat rowing through the swamp
They threw me off into the lake of alligators
Eyes were glowing in the dark and fear was in the air
As the beasts were closing in panic struck my mind
Swimming through the mud yes I was swimming through the mud
And a thousand flamingos led my way riding to the feast
Where I was gonna meet my doom
[Chorus]
Tonight a demon came into my head, alright
And tried to choke me in my sleep
Tonight a demon came into my head, oh ho
And tried to choke me in my sleep
[Verse 2]
I thought it was a feast of friends but Lord, they proved me wrong
What seemed to be my rescue, turned out to be a trap
Suddenly I was alone, inside the demon's house
He climbed the walls with blood and murder going thru his eyes
And I couldn't escape and every move I made was wrong
[Chorus]
Tonight a demon came into my head, alright
And tried to choke me in my sleep
Tonight a demon came into my head
And tried to choke me in my sleep
@TaylorBrisk
Graveyard, Radio Moscow, all them witches, slow season, and wolf people just absolutely have rock n roll on their backs. Radio stations can have their pop and trap. These bands are legendary and keep the soul in the music
@balarau3017
No, these people are the last true souls :))) maybe
@husseymangtv
Wolfmother?
@KenGroth-ts6ge
It's unfortunate that nobody really comes close to graveyard. Even more unfortunate is that graveyard can't be as big as black sabbath or iron maiden, even though they deserve it
@husseymangtv
@@KenGroth-ts6ge they don't deserve to be as big as black sabbath. I'm sorry. Sabbath and the evolution of music. The time, the Era. Nothing can be better than that band. They definitely deserve 10x as much support as they get
@savrils
Omg! Haven't heard it in ages..
2021 still here 🤘
@catflyhigh
2022
@shitchops
Hell yeh found this song almost 10 fucken years ago !!
@diddileedo
Best ever i've heard!!
I love blues and so on.. This is a Swedish group that plays something between all the elder music since -60's -70's .. Just LOVE it!!
@nathannall5754
Not only is the song phenomenal... but I work on an inpatient psych unit and this has become our theme song. I've lost count of how many times I've sat through different versions of this same tale. Most involve a demon coming into someone's head