While widely considered being metal, Lifelover combined several genres into their sound, citing black metal, post-punk, alternative rock and dark ambient. With depressive lyrics, musicianship and atmosphere the band are credited for being one of the most influential depressive black metal bands of all time.
In June, 2005 a demo titled Promo 2005 was recorded but was never officially released. The recording of their debut Pulver began in April, 2006. LR and 1853 were recruited to the band and the album was finished in May, 2006 and later released by Goatowarex in July of that same year.
During 2007, H. also joined the band and the sophomore Erotik was released by Total Holocaust Records in February, 2007. In April, 2008, LR left the band and in June, Fix and S joined as replacements. The band performed their first live-show at Harry B James in Stockholm on September 28th, 2008.
Lifelover completed the work on their third album, Konkurs in June, 2008. It was released on October 10th, 2008 by Avantgarde Music. After the release, Osmose Productions reissued both Pulver and Erotik on CD format in 2009. Erotik was reissued on January 21st, 2009 and Pulver on May 7th and thus Lifelover's popularity grew. In April, 2009 1853 and S left the band respectively. Later in August of that year, Non took the place of S as the band's full-time drummer.
Their fourth official effort, the MCD titled Dekadens was released on October 8th, 2009 through Osmose Productions. Shortly after Dekadens's release and a few shows in Germany in January, 2010 Non left the band and 1853 rejoined. In April of that year, Non rejoined the band. On February 14th, 2011 Lifelover released their fourth and final album Sjukdom.
On September 10th, 2011 the band reported through their official Facebook page that band member B had died the previous day, stating: "We are very sad to report that yesterday our bandmate and brother B has passed away. The concerts today and tomorrow are still to be performed, but in a different form in his honor. This information is valid and, in its extreme sadness, true. A final statement with further details is to come."
Their last live performance took place in Rotterdam on September 11th, 2011 after which that the band decided to split up for good.
Karma
Lifelover Lyrics
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med en alldeles för stor käft
som du använder till att slicka arslen
och snacka skit bakom andras ryggar
Efter att jag har hämnats klart
och skickat dig till akuten
kommer inte en djävel vilja ha dig
Du ber om förlåtelse på dina bara knän
men det är försent och du får ta ditt straff
Du bryter ihop och lipar som en hora
Dags att ångra ditt livs största misstag
Du gapar stort och ger min kniv en avsugning
och du gör det bra så att du inte skär dig
Allt du äger och har tillhör nu mig
Så går det när man djävlas med helt fel person
The lyrics to Lifelover's song Karma describe a person who talks behind others' backs and uses their words to suck up to those in power, all while lacking the courage to stand up for themselves. The singer of the song has sought revenge on this person, sending them to the hospital and ensuring nobody will want to be associated with them once their actions come to light. The song continues with the person begging for forgiveness, but the singer is unimpressed and reminds them that actions have consequences. The song ends with the singer taking everything that was once the other person's, leaving them with nothing.
This song highlights the concept of karma, where the consequences of a person's actions eventually catch up with them. It also shows the danger of underestimating someone, as the singer proves themselves to be more than capable of defending themselves. The lyrics are aggressive and confrontational, emphasizing the anger and frustration felt towards the person who caused harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Du är en ryggradslös liten Fitta
You are a spineless little cunt
med en alldeles för stor käft
with a way too big mouth
som du använder till att slicka arslen
that you use to lick asses
och snacka skit bakom andras ryggar
and talk shit behind people's backs
Efter att jag har hämnats klart
After I have finished my revenge
och skickat dig till akuten
and sent you to the emergency room
kommer inte en djävel vilja ha dig
not a single devil will want you
varken dina vänner eller föräldrar
not even your friends or parents
Du ber om förlåtelse på dina bara knän
You beg for forgiveness on your bare knees
men det är försent och du får ta ditt straff
but it's too late and you must take your punishment
Du bryter ihop och lipar som en hora
You break down and cry like a whore
Dags att ångra ditt livs största misstag
Time to regret your biggest mistake in life
Du gapar stort och ger min kniv en avsugning
You open wide and give my knife a blowjob
och du gör det bra så att du inte skär dig
and you do it well so that you don't cut yourself
Allt du äger och har tillhör nu mig
Everything you own and have now belongs to me
Så går det när man djävlas med helt fel person
That's what happens when you mess with the wrong person
Contributed by Evan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Al Bundy
it's quite sad when you realize this is the last song on their last album
england martinez
damn right bro! :(
Mirko Miccinilli
And piano plays like "this is the end"... so ironic..
Javier Kyson
I know it is kind of off topic but do anybody know a good site to watch newly released movies online ?
ludo
It has been 7 years when i listened this for the first time. time goes fast as fuck. I wish Jonas was alive
natsox
Its funny how lifelover got more heavier in their last albuns, and their last song of the last album being the heaviest of the band
MELONMOVIES
No worries, I tend to have a dislike towards many Slipknot fans as well, I agree with your stereotype of the annoying fans. However they were one of the bands that got me into metal and so I always have respect for them and still enjoy them. We should spend more time enjoying music rather than criticising...
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Slipknot,like korn are legends.
Ramiro Ares
Lo amo!
Esto me pasa por dejar mi cuenta abierta y dejar que otro forro toque y ponga cualquier cosa...
Me
Ramiro Ares rip