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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Killing Time
Lullacry Lyrics

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Death, dance of death
Down on one knee
I, Fistful of anger
Witch hunt in me

Pain, masked with grin
Many years to come
Hate in the name of love

Time makes you numb

Hear you screaming, see you crawling
Killing time

Fear, in your eyes
I canÂ´t see a thing
Truth means nothing
Horror I bring

Pain, masked with grin
Many years to come
Hate in the name of love
Time makes you numb

Hear you screaming. see you crawling
Killing time

Fistful of anger, makes me stronger
Killing time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lullacry's song Killing Time depicts a sense of anger, hatred and pain. The first stanza refers to the feeling of being defeated and powerless, as the singer is down on one knee and being hunted like a witch. The second stanza describes how one can mask their pain and suffering with a fake smile, but that doesn't change the fact that time makes people numb to the atrocities they experience. The chorus of 'Hear you screaming, see you crawling, Killing time' portrays a sense of inevitable doom and helplessness, as the singer seems to have control over the situation.

The third stanza highlights that even in the face of fear, the singer remains unmoved and still filled with anger. The truth means nothing to them, as they continue to bring horror to their surroundings. The final chorus of 'Fistful of anger, makes me stronger, Killing time' shows that the singer now sees their anger as a strength, giving them power to go on and deal with the pain and hatred they feel.

Overall, the lyrics of Killing Time narrates the feelings of hopelessness, anger and pain, that comes with being subjected to oppression, violence and injustice.

Line by Line Meaning

Death, dance of death
The inevitability of death and the way it can feel like a morbid dance.

Down on one knee
Submitting to a higher power or force, possibly death.

I, Fistful of anger
The singer is consumed with anger, feeling like they are holding onto it tightly in their fist.

Witch hunt in me
A feeling of being unfairly targeted or hunted down.

Pain, masked with grin
Hiding inner turmoil behind a false smile or facade of happiness.

Many years to come
This pain will last for a long time, possibly indefinitely.

Hate in the name of love
Justifying hatred or anger due to feelings of love or loyalty.

Time makes you numb
Over time, the depth of pain or emotion fades, causing a numbing effect.

Hear you screaming, see you crawling
The artist is witnessing the suffering of others, likely caused by them or the world they live in.

Killing time
The act of enduring or perpetrating suffering, possibly just to pass the time.

Fear, in your eyes
The singer is observing the fear in someone's eyes, possibly someone they are inflicting suffering upon.

I can't see a thing
The artist's own feelings and motivations have blinded them to the truth.

Truth means nothing
The value of truth is diminished, possibly due to the singer's own deceit or denial.

Horror I bring
The singer is responsible for causing horror and trauma in others.

Fistful of anger, makes me stronger
The singer's anger empowers them, making them feel strong and capable.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANSSI MIKAEL JOHANNES KIPPO, JUKKA MARKUS ANTTONI OUTINEN, KIMMO MATIAS HILTUNEN, SAMI ANTERO LEPPIKANGAS, SAULI ILMARI KIVILAHTI, TANJA MAARET LAINIO

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