1) An italian Black Metal b… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands called Imago Mortis:
1) An italian Black Metal band.
2) Imago Mortis' is a brazilian band which music style, entitled Heavy-Doom-Phylosophy, is highly inspired by death and existencial philosophy. The whole concept starts from the perception that comprehending men's mortality is the key to a meaningful life.
In it's music, that thematic is approached not only with a personal vision, but also with elements from philosophy, mythology, art and religion.
Members are: Alex Voorhees (vocals), André Delacroix (drums), Rafael Bianzeno (guitar), Dennis Pombo (guitar), Bruno Coe (bass), Charles Souza (keyboards).
INSOMNIA
Imago Mortis Lyrics
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[Me:]
To sleep
To die... that's all
No more
To sleep
Perchance to dream
I shall no longer close my eyes until it's dawn
To see how lifetime dreams may die when light is gone
No bitter sadness blurs my sight, tears I'll refrain
Now is the winter of my pain: it was all in vain
This night I woke up from some tragic, dazed dream
To which I, forceless, could resist but never win
Poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage
The lights are off, the crowd is gone,
The show now wants to die of age
I shall keep my eyes awake
I shall keep my eyes awake
I shall be strong
Carry on
Keep my eyes awake
I shall no longer close my eyes until it's done
To see how lifetime dreams may die with flesh and bones
Good bye old dreams, good night sunlight, tears I'll refrain
I need no reasons for my pain: it was all insane
The lyrics of Imago Mortis’s song Insomnia depict the singer’s inability to sleep due to a myriad of existential contemplations, such as the transience of life and dashed dreams. The opening line, “Darkest night finds me cold and awake in my deserted room,” sets the stage for a metaphorical representation of the singer’s mental state. The singer states that sleep and death, both inevitable ends to existence, are interchangeable to him or her. The line “Perchance to dream” is an allusion to Hamlet, who contemplates death in a similar fashion.
The second stanza presents a bleak picture of the singer’s view on life. He or she has given up on dreaming and is resigned to face grim reality with open eyes. The lines “Now is the winter of my pain: it was all in vain,” allude to a speech given by Richard III, where he speaks of his failures and regrets. The third stanza features the singer waking up from a dream that has left him or her feeling defeated. The line “The show now wants to die of age” can be interpreted as a nod to Shakespeare’s famous monologue from As You Like It. The singer states that he or she will be strong and carry on despite the pain.
Overall, Insomnia is a bleak yet powerful song that captures the struggle of trying to find peace in a world full of uncertainties and disappointment.
Line by Line Meaning
Darkest night finds me cold and awake in my deserted room.
I am alone in my room, unable to sleep due to the darkness that surrounds me.
To sleep
To die... that's all
No more
I wish to sleep so deeply that I pass away and never wake up again.
Perchance to dream
Perhaps in death, there is a chance for me to dream.
I shall no longer close my eyes until it's dawn
To see how lifetime dreams may die when light is gone
No bitter sadness blurs my sight, tears I'll refrain
Now is the winter of my pain: it was all in vain
I will stay awake and witness how my dreams disappear when the light of hope disappears. I will not cry, even though I feel immense pain, as I realize that my efforts were in vain.
This night I woke up from some tragic, dazed dream
To which I, forceless, could resist but never win
Poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage
The lights are off, the crowd is gone,
The show now wants to die of age
I woke up from a nightmare, feeling powerless to escape it. I am like an actor on a stage, whose time has passed, and the audience has left. The show is over, and it is time for me to die.
I shall keep my eyes awake
I shall keep my eyes awake
I shall be strong
Carry on
Keep my eyes awake
I will stay awake, be strong, and continue to endure my pain.
I shall no longer close my eyes until it's done
To see how lifetime dreams may die with flesh and bones
Good bye old dreams, good night sunlight, tears I'll refrain
I need no reasons for my pain: it was all insane
I will keep my eyes open until my life is over and witness how my dreams die with my body. I say goodbye to my old dreams, goodnight to the sunlight, and will not cry as I realize my pain has no rational explanation.
Contributed by Liliana H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Lemommy
Esta banda é, sem dúvida nenhuma, referência para muita gente. E VIDA - THE PLAY OF CHANGE - é um clássico que deve ser respeitado. Segue aqui um grande abraço aos músicos que tornaram esta grande obra realidade: Alex Voohess, Alex Guimarães, Fábio Lopes, Fabricio Barreto, André Delacroix.
@marcellefloriano5454
arrasou!! Dumal( apelido divertdissimo, Alex) cade voce e Fabricio,Fabio todo mundo?
@ImagoMortis
Estamos onde deveríamos estar: fazendo música ;)
@misticseb
Fiz uma resenha sobre esse álbum, sem palavras, uma obra de arte!!!
@luisfelipematias6691
Crlh que solo!! Ganhei o cd do meu primo, e ouvi tanto que ele ficou fino! Tamanha a técnica e a qualidade dos musicos. Simplesmente foda!
@gromins
Pode crer quem falou do album! Um dos melhores que eu já ouvi na vida!
@Marrarj
Virei fã número 1 desde quanto os assisti no "Woodstock Macaé" em 1998. Banda magnífica!
@gfinetti
Banda de nível altíssimo!!!
@mateusmargonari2057
Alex canta MT.amo essa música.
@ImagoMortis
O único ponto a desejar é a pronúncia no Inglês, que melhorou consideravelmente no último CD. O vozeirão é o mesmo.