Lullacry was a melodic metal band with goth influences that hails from Hels… Read Full Bio ↴Lullacry was a melodic metal band with goth influences that hails from Helsinki, Finland. The band recorded their first demo (named 'Weeper's Aeon') in 1998 and in a short time they had enough of a following to safely attempt a full-length album - 'Sweet Desire' - recorded in 1999, which later got the attention of Spinefarm Records and led to a professional contract. Their career truly began progressing after the release of the album 'Be My God' - from 2001 - which was issued as they went on a joint tour with the power metal band Edguy.

However, vocalist Tanya Kemppainen quit the band in 2002, leaving Lullacry without its main element. Many female singers applied for the post, but the then unknown Tanja Lainio ultimately stepped in and brought her lightly bitter contralto vocals along with her. Their following release was entitled Crucify My Heart. The single Don't Touch The Flame taken from this album included a cover of the Nine Inch Nails track ''Head Like A Hole''.

Prior to the record of a new full album the EP 'Fire Within' was released including alternative versions of two of the bands classics tracks, a W.A.S.P. cover, and two new tracks.

In June 2005 the band announced the completion of their fourth album entitled 'Vol. 4' which was released in September of that year and was proceeded by the single ''Stranger In You'' released in July and including a Kiss cover. After a long hiatus, Lullacry released their fifth studio album 'Where Angels Fear' in 2012.

They announced a split in 2014 following three farewell shows.

The Band:
Tanja Lainio - Vocals
Sami Vauhkonen - Lead Guitar
Sauli Kivilahti - Guitar
Kimmo ''Heavy'' Hiltunen - Bass
Jukka Outinen - Drums

Former member:
Tanya Kemppainen - Vocals

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Heart of Darkness
Lullacry Lyrics

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Black clouds fill my mind
I can't cope with this
I wrote my name in dust
No shelter in sight
Still hoping it would last
Only my pride died
Please save me from this heart of darkness
Please save me

From the heart of darkness
No more shadows
Not even shades of grey
I wrote my name in dust
No shelter in sight
Still hoping int would last
Only my pride died
Please save me from this heart of darkness
Please save me from my darkest hour

I gave everything I had to give
Please save me from the heart of darkness

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lullacry's song Heart of Darkness reflects the singer's feeling of desperation and hopelessness. The song depicts a person's struggle with inner turmoil and depression. The opening lines, "Black clouds fill my mind, I can't cope with this" express the mental state of the person, as they find it hard to deal with the darkness within them. The singer is unable to find any comfort or safety around them as they are surrounded by the metaphorical darkness. They have written their name in dust, implying that they have lost their identity and are now just a shadow of their past self.

The chorus of the song, "Please save me from this heart of darkness, Please save me, From the heart of darkness" reveals the plea of the singer for help. They are seeking someone's intervention to help them overcome their emotional turmoil. The lyrics, "No more shadows, Not even shades of grey" indicates that the singer is tired of living in the darkness and wants to come out of it. They have given their all to overcome it, as the line "I gave everything I had to give" suggests.

Overall, the Heart of Darkness is a song that conveys a sense of despair and need for help in the face of darkness and depression.

Line by Line Meaning

Black clouds fill my mind
My mind is consumed by darkness and negativity

I can't cope with this
I am unable to handle or deal with this situation

I wrote my name in dust
I feel like my identity and accomplishments are fleeting and insignificant

No shelter in sight
I feel isolated and alone, without any support or protection

Still hoping it would last
Despite all these negative feelings, I'm still holding onto the hope that things will get better

Only my pride died
Although I may have lost everything else, I still have my sense of identity and self-worth

Please save me from this heart of darkness
I am in desperate need of help and support to overcome this overwhelming negativity

Please save me
This is a plea for someone to rescue me from my despair

From the heart of darkness
This darkness is all-consuming and is at the center of my being

No more shadows
I want to be free of the things that are holding me back and keeping me in darkness

Not even shades of grey
I don't want any ambiguity or uncertainty - I want clarity and light in my life

Please save me from my darkest hour
This is the lowest point in my life and I need help to get through it

I gave everything I had to give
I put my all into something but it still wasn't enough to bring light into my life

Please save me from the heart of darkness
This is a repetition of the earlier plea, emphasizing how important it is for someone to help me overcome this darkness

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JUKKA MARKUS ANTTONI OUTINEN, KIMMO MATIAS HILTUNEN, KIMMO TEUVO ANTERO AROLUOMA, SAMI ANTERO LEPPIKANGAS, SAULI ILMARI KIVILAHTI, TANJA MAARET LAINIO

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