After releasing the demo EP Enter the Realm (1989) and signing to Century Media Records, the band released two full-length studio albums – Iced Earth (1990) and Night of the Stormrider (1991) – before taking a two-year hiatus from 1992 to 1994, after which the band returned with new lead vocalist Matt Barlow. Iced Earth went on to release four studio albums with him in over half a decade: Burnt Offerings (1995), The Dark Saga (1996), Something Wicked This Way Comes (1998) and Horror Show (2001).
After Horror Show, Barlow quit the band and joined the police force, while Iced Earth continued on with Tim "Ripper" Owens, formerly of Judas Priest, on vocals. With Owens, the band released two studio albums (2004's The Glorious Burden and 2007's Framing Armageddon: Something Wicked Part 1). In late 2007, Barlow rejoined the band, and they recorded one more album with him: The Crucible of Man: Something Wicked Part 2 (2008). In 2011, Barlow once again left Iced Earth, and was replaced by Into Eternity frontman Stu Block. Dystopia, Block's first album with the group, was released that October; the album received a positive response, while some critics called it one of Iced Earth's best albums. The group recorded two more albums with Block: Plagues of Babylon (2014) and Incorruptible (2017).
Before arriving at their current lineup, Iced Earth has had numerous line-up changes, with founder Jon Schaffer as the only founding member remaining. As of 2021, there have been over thirty musicians in and out of Iced Earth since its formation in 1984.
The band is composed solely of Schaffer and drummer Brent Smedley, with all other band members having departed following Schaffer's January 2021 arrest by the FBI for his involvement in the Capitol riots. Schaffer is in FBI custody on felony charges, which has generated new publicity for Iced Earth and has resulted in the band being dropped from their longtime label Century Media.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iced_Earth
Studio albums
Iced Earth (1990)
Night of the Stormrider (1991)
Burnt Offerings (1995)
The Dark Saga (1996)
Something Wicked This Way Comes (1998)
Horror Show (2001)
The Glorious Burden (2004)
Framing Armageddon: Something Wicked Part 1 (2007)
The Crucible of Man: Something Wicked Part 2 (2008)
Dystopia (2011)
Plagues of Babylon (2014)
Incorruptible (2017)
A Narrative Soundscape (2022)
Melancholy
Iced Earth Lyrics
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Come back another day
For years I've tried to teach
But their eyes are empty
Empty too I have become
For them I must die
A sad and troubled race
An ungrateful troubled place
I see the sadness in their eyes
Melancholy in their cries
Devoid of all the passion
The human spirit cannot die
Look at the pain around me
This is what I cry for
Look at the pain around me
This is what I'll die for
Make the sadness go away
Come back another day
The things I've said and done
Don't matter to anyone
But still, you push me to see
Something, I can never be
Why am I their shattered king?
I don't mean anything
I see the sadness in their eyes
Melancholy in their cries
Devoid of all the passion
The human spirit cannot die
Look at the pain around me
This is what I cry for
Look at the pain around me
This is what I'll die for
I see the sadness in their eyes
Melancholy in their cries
Devoid of all the passion
The human spirit cannot die
Look at the pain around me
This is what I cry for
Look at the pain around me
This is what I'll die for
I see the sadness in their eyes (make the sadness go away)
Melancholy in their cries
Devoid of all the passion
The human spirit cannot die
Look at the pain around me
This is what I cry for
Look at the pain around me
This is what I'll die for
The song "Melancholy" by Iced Earth is a reflection on the sadness and disillusionment that the artist sees in society. The lyrics articulate a struggle to understand and connect with a world that seems to have lost its humanity. The artist cries out for the sadness to go away, but acknowledges that it may be a perpetual condition of the human condition. The artist feels compelled to try to make sense of the pain and suffering they see around them, and perhaps to even sacrifice themselves for it. They question their own role in this world, and express a sense of loneliness and isolation despite their attempts to make a difference.
The repetition of the phrase "make the sadness go away" reinforces the sense of desperation that runs throughout the song. The artist seems to be imploring some higher power to take away the pain, but also acknowledges that this may be impossible. The line "a sad and troubled race, an ungrateful troubled place" encapsulates the artist's view of humanity as fundamentally flawed but also potentially redeemable. The chorus, with its powerful vocals and driving rhythm, underscores the urgency and intensity of the artist's message.
Line by Line Meaning
Make the sadness go away
The singer wishes to eliminate the sadness from the world and have a happier place instead.
Come back another day
The singer wishes the sadness to go away but realizes it's not an instant solution and maybe one day it will fade.
For years I've tried to teach
The singer has been attempting to educate and make people aware of the problems that need fixing.
But their eyes are empty
Despite the attempts to educate people, no difference has been seen in their empty expressions, and they still lack understanding and empathy towards the issues.
Empty too I have become
The artist feels defeated, and that their attempts to create a positive change have been fruitless, resulting in their own sense of emptiness.
For them I must die
The singer's frustration and unhappiness have reached a point where they feel like sacrificing themselves is necessary for the betterment of other people.
A sad and troubled race
The singer perceives people as having problems that go deeper than what meets the eye, resulting in a race of people who are sad and troubled.
An ungrateful troubled place
The artist perceives the world as an ungrateful place that doesn't seem to care about the problems that are prominent and causing suffering.
I see the sadness in their eyes
The artist observes and empathizes with the people and their unhappiness that can be seen in their eyes.
Melancholy in their cries
The artist hears the sorrowful cries of people and can sense the melancholic tone in them.
Devoid of all the passion
The singer feels like people have lost the capability of feeling strong emotions, such as passion, resulting in a sense of numbness.
The human spirit cannot die
Despite all the suffering people go through, the human spirit remains unbreakable and indestructible.
Look at the pain around me
The singer points out to the pain and suffering in the world.
This is what I cry for
The singer expresses that this pain is the reason for their sorrow and tears.
But still, you push me to see
The singer feels like someone is forcing them to continue looking for a solution even when they're tired of trying.
Something, I can never be
The artist realizes that they may not be the person who can fix the world's problems, and everything they've tried so far has not worked.
Why am I their shattered king?
The artist is confused as to why they're in this position of trying to fix the world's problems, as it's become a burden that's slowly breaking them apart.
I don't mean anything
The singer feels like their existence is irrelevant, as nothing they've done has created a positive change in the world.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: JON SCHAFFER
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@mmofashir
Make the sadness go away
Come back another day
For years I've tried to teach
But their eyes are empty
Empty, too, I have become
For them I must die
A sad and troubled race
An ungrateful troubled place
I see the sadness in their eyes
Melancholy in their cries
Devoid of all the passion
The human spirit cannot die
Look at the pain around me
This is what I cry for
Look at the pain around me
This is what I'll die for
Make the sadness go away
Come back another day
The things I've said and done
Don't matter to anyone
But still, you push me to see
something I can never be
Why am I their shattered king
I don't mean anything
I see the sadness in their eyes
Melancholy in their cries
Devoid of all the passion
The human spirit cannot die
Look at the pain around me
This is what I cry for
Look at the pain around me
This is what I'll die for
SUPER SONG
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@187jacktheripper
In the metal world if you mention Iced Earth everyone goes, oh shit yeah they kick ass, but it's as if they forgot about them and you reminded them how awesome they were. They're one of those bands that everyone likes and respects, but never gained the popularity of an Iron Maiden or a Metallica. Truth be told, Iced Earth is one of the greatest metal bands of all time. they are real, authentic, classic metal and deserve to be mentioned amongst the gods of metal.
@nektorhond
187jacktheripper They were, are and will be my favorites of all time. No1. I went to a concert of them even with Ripper Owens.
@anzelovx5263
187jacktheripperthis is very truly .. Metallica and maiden just had better producers and management .. thats why ...
but they are gods .. true metal feel
@alexdriftersupraman
187jacktheripper I love them Their music and their lyrics are epic...<3
@arafel1776
+187jacktheripper i agree
@ivansalas6454
+alexdriftersupraman if you want to hear something epic listen Dragonforce
@johnnyfuckingmetalplaylist1489
Regardless of what Jon Schaffer did or not did ...... Iced Earth truly truly is an extremely awesome crushing heavy-power metal band n shall 4ever remain that way.
I am absolutely honored to say i AM a huge ICED EARTH fan from Pittsburgh Pa USA
@KittycatKye
I agree! Just because the artist goes out and does something horrible, that doesn't automatically mean the music is horrible.
@johnnyfuckingmetalplaylist1489
@@KittycatKye thank you