Their musical style incorporates elements from electro-industrial, futurepop, synthpop, darkwave and ambient electro, with voices provided by both male and female vocalists.
Since the 90's, they have released extensively via their own label, Minuswelt Musikfabrik, developing stylish soundscapes mixed with lyrics drawn from Judeo-Christian mythology and fantasy. The band is currently based in the Black Forest area, in Southern Germany.
Forbidden Fruit
In Strict Confidence Lyrics
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But the sweetest touch of all, is the serpent kiss
And she whispers in your ear, try my fruit of lust
I'm the Queen of ecstasy, in god we cannot trust
Taste forbidden fruit
The sweetest sin of all
And so hard they fall
Sleep with snakesand you become a victim of the dark
For the mistress of the devil, loves to break a heart
Now its the time to pay the price, painfull is the cost
In the Dawn of innocence, your paradise is lost
Taste forbidden fruit
The sweetest sin of all
Oh, so hard they come
And so hard they fall
The song Forbidden Fruit by In Strict Confidence paints a vivid picture of temptation, indulgence, and the consequences that follow. The lyrics depict a garden of delight where angels dream in peace, yet the most tantalizing touch of all is the serpent's kiss. The serpent, personifying the devil, whispers in the ear of the listener to try the fruit of lust, claiming to be the queen of ecstasy. The phrase "in god we cannot trust" captures the irony of the situation, as the listener is urged to indulge in a sin that goes against religious teachings.
The chorus of the song, "Taste forbidden fruit, the sweetest sin of all, oh, so hard they come, and so hard they fall" reinforces the message of indulgence and its consequences. The imagery of sleeping with snakes and becoming a victim of the dark highlights the danger of giving in to temptation. The mistress of the devil, depicted as a heartbreaker, delights in causing pain and anguish to those who fall for her charm.
As the song draws to a close, the lyrics declare that it is time to pay the price, and the cost is painful. The dawn of innocence is lost, and paradise is no more. The song is a warning about the allure of sin and the consequences that follow, emphasizing that no matter how sweet the fruit may seem, it is always better to resist temptation.
Line by Line Meaning
In the garden of delight, angels dreaming bliss
The garden of delight is a place where angels dream about happiness and joy.
But the sweetest touch of all, is the serpent kiss
Although everything in the garden is supposed to be pure and innocent, the serpent's kiss is still the most tempting.
And she whispers in your ear, try my fruit of lust
The serpent whispers seductively, tempting you to try the fruit of lust.
I'm the Queen of ecstasy, in god we cannot trust
The serpent claims to be the queen of ecstasy and promotes disbelief in God.
Taste forbidden fruit
Indulge in temptation.
The sweetest sin of all
The most delightful of sins.
Oh, so hard they come
Sinful desires can be difficult to resist.
And so hard they fall
If you give in to temptation, the consequences can be severe.
Sleep with snakesand you become a victim of the dark
If you associate with evil, you will become a victim of its influence.
For the mistress of the devil, loves to break a heart
The devil's mistress enjoys causing harm and emotional pain.
Now its the time to pay the price, painfull is the cost
If you give in to temptation, you may have to pay a painful price.
In the Dawn of innocence, your paradise is lost
Once you have given in to temptation, you can never go back to your innocent and idealistic state.
Contributed by James O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Camilo Hoyos
This video has 100% in all aspects of art: Musically, Graphically and Theatrically. Not to mention the makeup concept in harmony with the scenery. I enjoyed this video excessively.
Vi
This was my very first eargasm back when i was like 16 :> Still sending shivers down my spine
Chagrin
My love of ISC came from a total gamble. I was not familiar with them or their music, but one day I walked into an indie record store and I saw what I NOW know to be the limited edition of Exile Paradise. I shelled out the 60 bucks for it, and I couldn't be happier. Been a hardcore fan every since.
NytemareQueen
Wow, this is so different from the stuff you usually hear these days. So ethereal. I love it; I'm so glad my friend sent me this video.
PIEKNE WSPOMNIENIA
Super Gratuluje i Zycze Duzo Sukcesow . Pozdrawiam - Roman
KietKatharsis
It's a great song and a really artistic clip! love it!
RJ Jones
My favorite artist ever. I wish they had done more videos for the songs off of this album though.
ambercatgoddess
I love this song.I roleplay a family in a certain game and this is a very good example of how we are.
Talitha Ferraz
Muito lindo!!!
Hellektronic
A very great song, presented by an excellent project, and a very artistic video to accompany.