Frontwoman and gothic icon Lahannya became first known as a solo artist with the release of her debut EP “Drowning”, drawing comparisons to the likes of Throwing Muses and Cocteau Twins. She soon became a sought-after guest vocalist, appearing on releases by Soman, Combichrist, Greenhaus and more recently ASP to name but a few.
In 2005 Lahannya began her collaboration with Lutz Demmler with whom she recorded her debut album “Shotgun Reality”, an unconventional marriage of alternative rock and dark electro. Lutz also became part of the live line-up, which was completed with the addition of Belle on drums and Chris Milden on guitar. The glamorous Anglo-German quartet have been touring extensively ever since with artists such as Emilie Autumn, ASP and Moon Kana.
In spring 2008 Lahannya released their follow-up EP “Welcome To The Underground”, which marked the beginning of a new era for the band: not only had their sound evolved into industrial rock infused with plenty of metal attitude, thematically it introduced the world of the Underground, a haven for misfits and nonconformists ostracised from the surveillance society that rules with an iron fist overground.
This brave new Britain and its opposition from the Underground will continue to be the setting for Lahannya’s second album “Defiance”, which is going to be the band’s darkest and most aggressive sounding release to date. “Defiance” will be released in October 2009 on Kabuki.
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Cocoon
Lahannya Lyrics
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Lost and afraid of the darkness in my hands
Searching forgiveness in your eyes
Knowing it will be forever denied
(Pre-)
Once cold and torn
Wrapped in my cocoon
()
No need to embrace
The truth you don't want to face
I've made my escape
Eventhough I'm too paralyzed
To start again and instinctised
By feel no pain
Hypnotized can't run away
I'm much too terrified to escape
Inside my shell I no longer hurt
Invisible I can not be disturbed
Within these walls no one's able to judge
No matter what, I cannot be touched
(Pre-)
Once cold and torn
Wrapped in my cocoon
I feel safe and warm
()X3
No need to embrace
The truth you don't want to face
I've made my escape
Eventhough I'm too paralyzed
To start again and instictised
By feel no pain
Hypnotized can't run away
I'm much too terrified to escape
The song "Cocoon" by Lahannya tells the story of someone who feels lost and afraid in the dark. They seek forgiveness from someone and look into their eyes, realizing that it will never be granted. The singer then goes on to describe how they have wrapped themselves in a cocoon, feeling safe and warm, but unable to face the truth that they don't want to confront. They have escaped from the pain and judgment of the outside world and created a sense of safety within themselves. However, they are also paralyzed and hypnotized by their own emotions, unable to escape their self-imposed prison.
The lyrics of "Cocoon" suggest themes of isolation, avoidance, and a desire for safety. The singer's struggle to face reality and their own fears seems to be the driving force behind their actions. The cocoon represents the safe space in which they have hidden themselves, but also symbolizes their inability to face the truth outside of it. They have become so paralyzed by their own emotions that they are unable to move forward or escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Left behind in the dark
Feeling abandoned and isolated
Lost and afraid of the darkness in my hands
Overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty
Searching forgiveness in your eyes
Desperately seeking absolution and understanding from someone else
Knowing it will be forever denied
Realizing that forgiveness will never be granted, leaving the artist feeling hopeless
Once cold and torn
A reflection on past struggles and hardships
Wrapped in my cocoon
The singer has retreated into a safe space to protect themselves from further pain
I feel safe and warm
Finding comfort in isolation despite being alone
No need to embrace
Not seeking physical or emotional connection with others
The truth you don't want to face
Avoiding reality and the problems that come with it
I've made my escape
Retreating from reality and society in order to feel safe
Even though I'm too paralyzed
Feeling trapped and immobilized by fear and trauma
To start again and instinctised
Unable to move forward or respond to the world around them in a healthy way
By feel no pain
Numbing themselves to avoid feeling any more hurt
Hypnotized can't run away
Feeling stuck and unable to escape their unhealthy coping mechanisms
I'm much too terrified to escape
Too scared to break free from their protective shell and face the outside world
Contributed by Olivia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rose mack
love the voice !!!!
Luke Sales
💍
Damien N
excellent! reminds me more of the Shotgun Reality record. can't wait to hear more from you guys. any live dates or other videos planned?
Lilith
What a beautiful vocalist <3
Laura Cowell
Just read the description... I love Slimes!!! Best club night ever!! Great video, and love the fact the lyrics reflect so well with the riots last year. Xx
Vanesa Danisova
I love your voice and your music ! Its great !
zhisko chen
Beautiful song, beautiful heart-breaking Lahannya
Kitsuné Shadow
I'm loving it!! Do I detect some footage from the London riots? Can't wait to see you live in Glasgow again!
Jukka Planespotting
Beautifull !!!
Patrick SilverRose
Beautiful music. I know it must've taken her hours to put them micro-braids in!