The band released two more albums, Discouraged Ones (1998) and Tonight's Decision (1999), before settling into a stable quintet lineup for all of the 2000s. The band released four more albums with said lineup: Last Fair Deal Gone Down (2001), Viva Emptiness (2003), The Great Cold Distance (2006) and Night Is the New Day (2009), with the band slowly moving away from their metal sound while adding more progressive rock sounds to their work over time. While lineup changes started up again into the 2010s, Renkse and Nyström persisted, and the band continued on to release their ninth and tenth studio albums, Dead End Kings (2012) and The Fall of Hearts (2016). After touring in support of the album through 2017, the band entered a hiatus at the beginning of 2018. The band returned from their hiatus in February 2019, with their eleventh studio album, City Burials, released in April 2020 and twelfth studio album, Sky Void of Stars (2023).
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katatonia
Studio albums
Dance of December Souls (1993)
Brave Murder Day (1996)
Discouraged Ones (1998)
Tonight's Decision (1999)
Last Fair Deal Gone Down (2001)
Viva Emptiness (2003)
The Great Cold Distance (2006)
Night Is the New Day (2009)
Dead End Kings (2012)
The Fall of Hearts (2016)
City Burials (2020)
Sky Void of Stars (2023)
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Katatonia was a Polish death/thrash metal band. They released one demo, "It's Only a Dream", in 1993 before splitting up. See here: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Katatonia/55254
Deliberation
Katatonia Lyrics
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Visions come
In a sickroom bed
There's something left to learn
Pass them on
Let it show
Let the rich meet death
Confront your own concern
See us sleep behind the glass
Unaware of crime
Will you wake up before it is time
The red circle holds the only light
Break down my perspective
And notify everyone when the time is right
My mouth remains inactive
So when you let me in
You let me justify my own reward
You put your hands on me
And I learn the words I didn't know before
I am ice
I am clear
Let the world be cold
Our deliberation
Pass them on
Let it show
Let the words come slow
Your constant incantation
Repeating cycle of light, no light
There's nothing in the airspace
There's no one in the airspace
Repeating cycle of love, no love
The lyrics of Katatonia's song Deliberation are full of metaphorical language, presenting a thought-provoking message from start to finish. The opening lines set the tone for the song's reflective nature, with the repeated phrase "visions come" implying a sense of inevitability or even inevitability in the face of some kind of truth. The imagery of a "sickroom bed" is particularly impactful, suggesting a feeling of confinement or powerlessness in the face of larger forces at work.
As the song progresses, the lyrics touch on themes of mortality and self-reflection. The line "Let the rich meet death" seems to convey a sense of the ultimate equalizer, with death rendering all distinctions of wealth and power irrelevant. The lyrics also encourage listeners to confront their own concerns and fears, perhaps suggesting that only by facing these internal struggles head-on can we hope to find peace or clarity.
The verses culminate in an intense moment of introspection, with the singer reflecting on their own sense of identity and purpose. The line "my mouth remains inactive" seems to suggest a feeling of powerlessness, as if the singer is unable to convey their true thoughts or emotions. Yet, the song ultimately delivers a message of hope, with the repetition of "pass them on" and "let it show" suggesting that by sharing our experiences and inner truths, we can empower others to do the same.
Overall, the lyrics of Deliberation are richly layered and thought-provoking, inviting listeners to delve deeper into themes of mortality, self-reflection, and the power of shared experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Visions come
We are haunted by visions of the future and the past.
Visions come
These visions are repetitive and unrelenting, reminding us of what is to come.
In a sickroom bed
We are immobilized and helpless, unable to escape the visions we see.
There's something left to learn
The visions are meant to teach us something, to make us see the world in a new way.
Pass them on
Share the knowledge and insight gained from these visions with others.
Let it show
Don't be afraid to reveal what we have learned, even if it may be difficult or painful.
Let the rich meet death
Death is the ultimate equalizer, and it will come for us all regardless of wealth or status.
Confront your own concern
We must confront our fears and insecurities if we are to grow and learn from our experiences.
See us sleep behind the glass
We are insulated from the world, watching it pass by without truly experiencing it.
Unaware of crime
We are blind to the injustices and evils that exist in the world around us.
Will you wake up before it is time
Will we recognize the world for what it truly is before it's too late to change anything?
The red circle holds the only light
There is only one source of hope in a world filled with darkness and despair.
Break down my perspective
Challenge my beliefs and assumptions to help me gain a new understanding of the world.
And notify everyone when the time is right
Share this newfound perspective with others when they are ready to receive it.
My mouth remains inactive
I am unable to communicate my thoughts and feelings despite my desire to do so.
So when you let me in
Allowing others into our lives can help us better understand ourselves and the world around us.
You let me justify my own reward
Through this process of self-discovery, we can find meaning and purpose in our lives.
You put your hands on me
We need the support and guidance of others to help us through difficult times.
And I learn the words I didn't know before
Through our interactions with others, we can learn new perspectives and ways of seeing the world.
I am ice
We are cold and distant, disconnected from the world and others around us.
I am clear
Despite this distance, we have a clear understanding of the world and our place within it.
Let the world be cold
Embrace this coldness and detachment as a means of protecting ourselves from the pain and suffering of the world.
Our deliberation
Our careful and thoughtful consideration of the world and our place within it.
Pass them on
Share these contemplations and insights with others to help them navigate the world.
Let it show
Don't keep these insights hidden, but instead let them be visible to all.
Let the words come slow
Speak deliberately and thoughtfully, taking the time to choose the right words and express ourselves clearly.
Your constant incantation
The repetition of these contemplations and insights, reinforcing them in our minds and hearts.
Repeating cycle of light, no light
The cyclical nature of life, with moments of brightness and joy followed by moments of darkness and despair.
There's nothing in the airspace
We are alone in our contemplations, with no outside influence or guidance.
There's no one in the airspace
But even in our solitude, we can find meaning and purpose in our thoughts and experiences.
Repeating cycle of love, no love
The eternal struggle between love and hate, with moments of connection and empathy followed by moments of bitterness and anger.
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@metalfan6663
Visions come
Visions come
In a sickroom bed
There's something left to learn
Pass them on
Let it show
Let the rich meet death
Confront your own concern
See us sleep behind the glass
Unaware of crime
Will you wake up before it is time
The red circle holds the only light
Break down my perspective
And notify everyone when the time is right
My mouth remains inactive
So when you let me in
You let me justify my own reward
You put your hands on me
And I learn the words I didn't know before
I am ice
I am clear
Let the world be cold
Our deliberation
Pass them on
Let it show
Let the words come slow
Your constant incantation
Repeating cycle of light / no light
There's nothing in the airspace
There's no one in the airspace
Repeating cycle of love / no love
@PipocaVape
This is what it feels like trying to get out of depression and anxiety and you repeatedly fail. Love this song 🖤
@homevalueglass3809
If you cant beat it, join em
@humbertojimmy
A decade ago i was in such a state, losing the battle against a depression that was quickly becoming suicidal. It could have gone bad. Listening to this song actually gave me comfort back then, despite it being so bleak and melancholic. Started using opiates in hopes of death, and they actually cured me (go figure) when everything else failled. It was this combination of alternative music + alternative medication that rescued me from the claws of Hell.
@MethilOdin
Katatonia is among the bands, like Sentenced, which are underrated and deserve much more audience and attention.
@hassannajjar2508
They signed with napalm records before a week ago, with a huge tour in Europe... coming to netherlands on 17 February... by birthday... the nicest gift I ever had
@v.2053
@@hassannajjar2508 yes,south America too!
@the13thwarrior82
Katatonia, по крайней мере у нас в России довольно известна..Sentenced ,конечно менее известна,но тоже классная группа
@Zinetha
@@hassannajjar2508 I was in their concert this year, too! In Helsinki, Finland, in January. Second gig of the tour, one day after they released the new album. 😊 they were so great!
@Amirgharache
Exactly
@stefanitusim2296
Listening to this band seems to be the only cure for my depression now.