During the summer of 2000, Mandragora Scream (Morgan Lacroix) finally became a group. Morgan Lacroix and Terry Horn started together their journey and between the years 2000 and 2001 they realized their first album "Fairy Tales From Hell's Caves" (released by Nuclear Blast). Fairy Tales is a trip into the Inferno, tormented by passion, anguish and madness, where, taking the place of Virgilio in the exhausted way through the boredom and marthyrdom in Dante's circles, there is an unusual vampire fairy.
In 2002 Mandragora Scream composed the second album "A Whisper of Dew" (released 10th February 2003 by Nuclear Blast). This concept album is based on a vampire story written by Julio Angel Olivares Merino. The CD is released together with the book.
The heart of the Group is centered on Morgan Lacroix - singer, musician and author of the Lyrics, and on Terry Horn - guitarist, composer, arranger and performer of all the music. Other unbelivably fascinating musicians in their style get together with them. Mat Stancioiu on drums&percussions, Jack Lowell Halleyn on keyboards.
Centered into the passion for the particular music, Mandragora Scream finally built up its stronghold. The Group devotes itself to the research of magic motives and ancient tales that accompany them in their journey towards the most bewitched lands, keeping as fixed purpose the passion and the aim of taking the listener inside always more ancient and chivalrous atmospheres.
Vlad
Mandragora Scream Lyrics
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. . . .Creepin' and dyin'
across sacrifice
you're greedy of grace,
your Jesus is a slave.
You'll rave in your creed.
My Lucifer's groan is alive.
I will promise you . . .
The lyrics to Mandragora Scream's song Vlad contain powerful and dark imagery that speaks to the theme of betrayal, sacrifice, and faith. The lines "Creepin' and dyin' across sacrifice" suggests an act of sacrifice that ultimately leads to death. The following line "you're greedy of grace, your Jesus is a slave" speaks to the idea that religion has become a means to an end, rather than a genuine pursuit of faith. The reference to Jesus being a slave suggests that the singer sees organized religion as a form of oppression.
In the next line, "You'll rave in your creed," the use of the word "rave" suggests a frenzied and irrational devotion to a creed that lacks true belief or faith. The singer contrasts this with their own faith in Lucifer, which they describe as "bleedin' faith reigning." This line speaks to the idea that true faith requires sacrifice and a willingness to suffer, which the singer believes their God embodies.
The chorus repeats the line "I will promise you," which suggests that the singer is offering the listener something that they desire or need. This could be interpreted as a promise of salvation, but given the themes of the song, it is more likely that the promise is something darker, such as power, wealth, or revenge.
Line by Line Meaning
Creepin' and dyin'
Slowly decaying and passing away
across sacrifice
Through acts of dedication and offering
you're greedy of grace
You desire forgiveness and favor excessively
your Jesus is a slave.
The savior figure you worship is subservient
You'll rave in your creed.
You will enthusiastically celebrate and express beliefs
My Lucifer's groan is alive.
My rebellious spirit's pain and frustration persists
My bleedin' faith reigns !
My steadfast belief and commitment prevails despite trials
I will promise you . . .
The artist assures the listener of their message
Contributed by James K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.