Memory Garden was formed in december 1992 in Kumla, Sweden. They began thei… Read Full Bio ↴Memory Garden was formed in december 1992 in Kumla, Sweden. They began their carrier with some demo and EP releases which woke the interest of the small Swedish label Heathendoom Music. They then got the chance to release a MCD called "Forever" in 1995 and their first full-length album entitled "Tides" in 1996. Both CD´s were very well received among the buying public and Memory Garden got excellent reviews in magazines all over Europe. Excellent guitar harmonies and the classic clean vocals of Stefan Berglund are the outstanding trademarks of this highly talented outfit. Soon after the release of "Tides" Memory Garden were contacted & signed by Metal Blade Records making way for Memory Garden to have their music exposed to a wider audience. Their next effort, the full-length album "Verdict Of Posterity", was released in 1998. Leaving the famous Studio Fredman behind Memory Garden decided to record "Verdict Of Posterity" at XTC Studios together with producer Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate) handeling the production duties.
Memory Garden followed up their first Metal Blade release with shows around Scandinavia and some summer festivals including the mighty "Wacken Open Air" in Germany during the summer of 1999. Having spent the fall of 1999 and the beginning of 2000 writing new material for their upcoming release, Memory Garden entered their own studio "Annoying Sound Factory" in Febuary with Mike Wead once again in the producer chair. Some of the recording was also done in Mike´s own studio, Miseria Recording.The result of their work is the ten song masterpiece that you now hold in your hands called "Mirage". This time Memory Garden have taken their music back to their roots and made an even heavier and darker album than "Verdict Of Posterity". Combining both bone crushing riffs with catchy melodies and layered with beautiful harmonies, the guys have once again made the Memory Garden spirit come alive.

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Genesis
Memory Garden Lyrics

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I'm the ruler of time
And I'm the creator of life
Because I am the dominator and faith
Condemned by me thou who are immortal
Lights of life, darkness of death
I am your judge
The emperor - a king

I am the ruler of everything

I paint the world with dreams and illusions
You are my puppet on a string so fragile
I watch and demand
The emperor - a king

I will be eternal
When you've been dead and gone
I fool a new believer
A new dimension to your life

I am the ruler of everything
The master of all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Memory Garden's song Genesis are an exposition of the singer's belief in their superiority and dominance over time, life and death. The opening lines "I'm the ruler of time, and I'm the creator of life" establish the singer's omniscient power, which they believe grants them the authority to judge the fate of those who are immortal. The next few lines establish the binary existence of life and death, and the singer's claim to be the judge who oversees the existence and non-existence of all living beings.

The lines "I paint the world with dreams and illusions, you are my puppet on a string so fragile" suggest the singer's propensity for grandeur, and their belief that they control the lives of those around them, regardless of their volition or choices. The singer is portrayed as an emperor or king, someone who demands devotion and worship from those around them. The chorus "I am the ruler of everything, the master of all" reiterates the singer's grandeur and the extent of their power.

In summary, the song 'Genesis' is an exploration of power, the grandeur that comes with unimaginable power, and the ease with which one can fall into the trap of believing one is above all else.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm the ruler of time
I have control over time and its course

And I'm the creator of life
I have the power to create and give life

Because I am the dominator and faith
I am the one who dominates all and controls fate

Condemned by me thou who are immortal
I have the power to condemn even those who are immortal

Lights of life, darkness of death
I am the one who decides the fate of life and death

I am your judge
I am the one who judges and decides the outcome

The emperor - a king
I hold the highest position of power and authority

I am the ruler of everything
I have absolute control over everything

I paint the world with dreams and illusions
I have the power to create and manipulate reality and perception

You are my puppet on a string so fragile
You are completely controlled by me, vulnerable to my manipulation

I watch and demand
I observe everything and enforce my will