Imperia has released 4 albums: The Ancient Dance of Qetesh (2004), The Queen of Light (2007), Secret Passion (2011) and Tears of Silence (2015).
Line up:
Helena Iren Michaelsen - Vocals and choirs
Steve Wolz - Drums
John Stam - Guitars
Gerry Verstreken - Bass
Jan "Örkki" Yrlund- Guitars
Audun Gronnestad - Orchestrations
In 2005 Helena started a new band: Angel.
SUICIDE
Imperia Lyrics
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Make me fall in the dark tunnel
Like a carroussel, carroussel
When someone is laying cold
In the grave while everyone else
They are smiling around me
So fucking crazy
Suicide
It must be heaven to me
Suicide
Let me fall into your relief
I'm not good for any at all
Broke the mirror on the wall
Cut myself to feel allright
I smear my own blood in the face
Watch the big disgrace
Covered with my own pain
It drives me crazy
So fucking crazy
Suicide
It must be heaven to me
Suicide
Let me fall into your relief
My wings embrace the sky
Demons are the only thing
Left behind with a grin
Demon takes the angel's breath
To an end in silence
The angel cries tears in blood
As they disappear into the sky
It drives me crazy
So fucking crazy
Suicide
It must be heaven to me
Suicide
Let me fall into your relief
The lyrics to Imperia's Suicide depict someone who is struggling with mental illness and contemplating suicide as a means of escape. The opening lines "all the pictures in my head, make me fall in the dark tunnel" illustrate the overwhelming feeling of being trapped in their own thoughts and emotions without any way to escape. The repetitive image of a "carousel" highlights the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of despair and hopelessness.
The second verse describes feeling alone and isolated despite being surrounded by people who seem happy. The idea of someone "laying cold in the grave" while others around them are joyful, can be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling emotionally dead despite being alive. The chorus expresses a desire to end the pain and find relief through suicide, as the singer feels that death may be the only way to escape the agony that they are experiencing.
The third verse suggests a sense of self-harm as an attempt to feel something, even if it's pain. The line "covered with my own pain" illustrates this point as they try to get a sense of control in their life. The final verse paints a picture of the singer becoming a demon and losing their angelic qualities, as they become consumed with their suffering. The idea that "demons are the only thing left behind with a grin" can be seen as a metaphor for how mental illness can change someone, leaving them unrecognizable.
Line by Line Meaning
All the pictures in my head
The thoughts in my mind are overwhelming and daunting
Make me fall in the dark tunnel
They lead me down a path of despair and hopelessness
Like a carroussel, carroussel
Round and round I go, unable to break free from these thoughts
When someone is laying cold
When someone is dead
In the grave while everyone else
Surrounds me, happy and alive
They are smiling around me
While I feel trapped in my own thoughts
It drives me crazy
The overwhelming sadness makes me lose touch with reality
So fucking crazy
The feelings are intense and uncontrollable
Suicide
Death seems like the only way out of the pain and suffering
It must be heaven to me
Death seems like a form of relief and paradise
Let me fall into your relief
I want to escape from my pain through death
I'm not good for any at all
I feel worthless and unimportant
Broke the mirror on the wall
I can't bear the sight of myself
Cut myself to feel allright
Self-harm is the only way to feel something other than emptiness
I smear my own blood in the face
I see my own pain and suffering as a way of expressing myself
Watch the big disgrace
But I'm ashamed of myself for feeling this way
Covered with my own pain
I am burdened by my own suffering
My wings embrace the sky
I long to escape from this world and fly free
Demons are the only thing
The darkness within me is all I see now
Left behind with a grin
The demons revel in my pain and sorrow
Demon takes the angel's breath
My inner demons consume me completely
To an end in silence
I die alone, in silence
The angel cries tears in blood
My suffering is intense and heart-wrenching
As they disappear into the sky
My soul is finally freed from this torment
Contributed by Jasmine M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Griefshire16
I loved this song,its the best ive heard so far from Secret Passion"!! The heaviest and most agressive!!! Plus her voice is so crazy and operatic on this 1!!
Alan Alanis
I love Helena's voice on this one! Whole album is amazing overall! :)
SanctusWT
Awesome *_* her voice is sooo...crazy XD Love it! *_*
missheavymetal1
Helena is one of the best female singers, she sings with passion every time.
Terpsihora1986
Love her voice!!!!
Ju Wish
What an underated band <3
mc23243
just found this band and they are awesome
Beatriz Fernandes
i love helena so so <3
Tony Pony
Imperia on MFVF Wieze 2013 , was great show yeah!!!
Gustavo Yan
very cool