1) Hexenhaus was a swedish speed/… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists by the name:
1) Hexenhaus was a swedish speed/thrash metal band from Solna, featuring Mercyful Fate and King Diamond guitarist Mike Wead (a.k.a. Mikael Vikström).
2) Hexenhaus was an 80's Finnish post-punk/deathrock band, active 1983-1987. Band will appeal to fans of Musta Paraati, Silmat, and Kuudes Tunti.
1984 7" single Ikiyö/Katacombi
3) Hexenhaus (Sweden) did not exactly split up after Awakening, they morphed into Memento Mori, and then back into Hexenhaus. Most of the songs on Memento Mori's debut were written for a then new Hexenhaus record.
From the Cradle to the Grave
Hexenhaus Lyrics
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Innocent and pure
Lullabies and fairytales
In a world, obscure
Seen from the cradle
So simple it must seen
Easy come, easy go
FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE
Hangin' on to faith, enslaved
26 years later
A young man full of sin
Unemployed and sick and tired
Of whistling down the wind
A situation
Self inflicted, yet self contained
And the needle temptes
Knowing life has gone down the drain
FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE
Hangin' on to hope, enslaved
FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE
Living a lie, just like a slave
Life has made me realize, it's lost
Then as a old man
When death is closing in
Looking back
All I'll see is misery and sin
Trapped in this wheelchair
Shivering with fear
Deeds of dementia
The grave is all too near
FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE
Lived my life just like a slave
FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE
Misery until the ende
The lyrics to Hexenhaus's song "From the Cradle to the Grave" describe the journey of a person from infancy to old age, and how life can take unexpected turns. The first stanza paints a picture of a baby, innocent and pure, being lulled by lullabies and fairytales in an obscure world. The second stanza fast forwards 26 years later, where a young man has fallen into a life of sin and unemployment, that he believes is self-inflicted and self-contained. The needle calls out to him, and he feels as though life has gone down the drain. The chorus speaks to the idea that from the moment of birth to the moment of passing, one must cling to faith and hope, as they can become enslaved to the challenges and difficulties that arise throughout life.
The final stanza describes the old man, facing death while looking back on a life of misery and sin, trapped in a wheelchair and shivering in fear. The deeds of his past haunt him as the grave becomes nearer. The song is a somber reflection on the inevitability of life, the choices we make, and how they can shape our lives from birth to death.
Line by Line Meaning
A baby, blue eyed
A newborn with bright blue eyes
Innocent and pure
Completely free from sin and corruption
Lullabies and fairytales
Traditional songs and stories that lull a child to sleep
In a world, obscure
In an unclear, complicated world
Seen from the cradle
Viewed from infancy
So simple it must seem
Appears incredibly straightforward
Easy come, easy go
Success or wealth that is quickly gained, can also be lost just as easily
Just like a wishful dream
Feels like a hopeful but unrealistic wish
FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE
A lifelong journey from birth to death
Hangin' on to faith, enslaved
Being trapped by a belief system or religion
26 years later
After nearly three decades have passed
A young man full of sin
A man consumed by wickedness
Unemployed and sick and tired
Without a job and completely fed up
Of whistling down the wind
Wasting time on unproductive activities
A situation
A difficult circumstance
Self inflicted, yet self contained
Brought on by one's own actions, but unable to escape its effects
And the needle temptes
The allure of drugs is appealing
Knowing life has gone down the drain
Realizing one's life is in ruins
Hangin' on to hope, enslaved
Being chained to a sense of optimism
Living a lie, just like a slave
Being forced to live a falsehood
Life has made me realize, it's lost
Understanding that life is meaningless
Then as a old man
In old age
When death is closing in
When the end of life is rapidly approaching
Looking back
Reflecting on past experiences
All I'll see is misery and sin
Only pain and wickedness will be remembered
Trapped in this wheelchair
Stuck in a wheelchair unable to move freely
Shivering with fear
Trembling with terror
Deeds of dementia
Evidence of mental decline
The grave is all too near
Death is rapidly approaching
Lived my life just like a slave
Existence controlled by others
Misery until the end
Suffering until death
Contributed by Aiden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.