Catania based death-on-ten-legs HAUNTED, are recently gathered to come out … Read Full Bio ↴Catania based death-on-ten-legs HAUNTED, are recently gathered to come out in the wash with their sub-sabbathian disease.

These five banshees are set to release their first full-length LP “Haunted” via Twin Earth Records.

Haunted are:
Francesco Bauso: Guitars
Cristina Chimirri: Vocals
Valerio Cimino: Drums
Francesco Orlando: Guitars
Frank Tudisco: Bass

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Haunted Lyrics

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A last minute decision
Lay it all on the line
Glasspipe recollections of antichrist
The nominees all on fire

Cash money upfront
We're all part of the scam
Dead stars at the end of a rope

A fake miracle to behold

Life is bright!
It'll take out your eyes!
Burn these lies!
Cut away the ties!

Ninety-nine, ninety-nine knives
Ninety-nine knives inside
Ninety-nine, ninety-nine
Ninety-nine knives inside

Separate the symptoms
From the real disease
A pale ghostlike redition of consequence
The irony covers the crime

Re-enact the trauma
A safe pattern to fuse
Preteens giving head in the backroom
A family built on abuse

Life is bright!
It'll take out your eyes!
Burn these lies!
Cut away the ties!

Ninety-nine, ninety-nine knives
Ninety-nine knives inside
Ninety-nine, ninety-nine
Ninety-nine knives inside

No one gets out alive!

Ninety-nine, ninety-nine (ninety-nine)
Ninety-nine knives inside (ninety-nine)
Ninety-nine, ninety-nine

Ninety-nine hopeless fucking usless empty ways to die

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Haunted's song 99 seem to be alluding to a sense of hopelessness and despair in society. The opening lines "A last-minute decision, lay it all on the line" could be interpreted as someone feeling like they have hit a rock bottom and have nothing left to lose. The reference to "Glasspipe recollections of antichrist" could suggest drug addiction or a sense of being trapped in a destructive cycle. The next line "The nominees all on fire" could be seen as a reference to political corruption or people "burning" from societal pressures.

The song then takes on a more cynical tone with "Cash money upfront, we're all part of the scam" which could be alluding to the idea that we are all just pawns in a game that benefits those with power and money. The reference to "Dead stars at the end of a rope" could suggest those who have lost their path due to societal expectations. The line "A fake miracle to behold" could be interpreted as a critique of religion or political leaders who present themselves as saviors but ultimately fall short.

The chorus of the song "Life is bright, it'll take out your eyes, Burn these lies, cut away the ties" seems to suggest a call to action towards breaking free from societal norms and expectations. The repetition of "ninety-nine knives inside" could suggest the vast number of ways that life can be difficult and painful. The final line "ninety-nine hopeless fucking useless empty ways to die" could be interpreted as a commentary on the meaninglessness and futility of life in a corrupt society.

Line by Line Meaning

A last minute decision
Choosing to take a risk and do something impulsive

Lay it all on the line
Being completely honest and putting everything at stake

Glasspipe recollections of antichrist
Memories of drug use and rebellion against religion

The nominees all on fire
Everyone has something to prove and is competing with each other

Cash money upfront
Asking for payment before delivering goods or services

We're all part of the scam
Everyone is involved in some level of deceit or corruption

Dead stars at the end of a rope
Famous people who have fallen from grace and are on the verge of giving up

A fake miracle to behold
Something that seems amazing but is actually a hoax

Life is bright!
Life can be exciting and full of potential

It'll take out your eyes!
But it can also be dangerous and overwhelming

Burn these lies!
Rejecting false beliefs and standing up for the truth

Cut away the ties!
Breaking free from toxic relationships and influences

Ninety-nine, ninety-nine knives
An overwhelming number of ways to cause harm or be hurt

Ninety-nine knives inside
The potential for danger or self-harm that exists within us all

Separate the symptoms
Distinguishing between superficial problems and their underlying causes

From the real disease
Getting to the root of a serious issue

A pale ghostlike redition of consequence
A weakened and diluted version of what should be a serious outcome

The irony covers the crime
The absurdity of the situation masks the actual wrongdoing

Re-enact the trauma
Continuing to relive past pain and suffering

A safe pattern to fuse
Creating a coping mechanism that provides temporary relief but is ultimately harmful

Preteens giving head in the backroom
The cycle of abuse being passed down and repeated

A family built on abuse
A dysfunctional and unhealthy environment that perpetuates harm

No one gets out alive!
The inevitability of death and the harsh realities of life

Ninety-nine hopeless fucking usless empty ways to die
The overwhelming and depressing feeling of being trapped in a hopeless situation

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDERS MARTIN BJOERLER, JONAS FREDRIK BJOERLER, PATRIK JENSEN, PER MOELLER JENSEN, PETER WILHARD INGVAR DOLVING

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