They released their second album "Silent Waters" in April, 2007. This time they have moved into a heavier, progressive sound.
Current line-up:
David Akesson - Vocals
Karl "Kalle" Landin - Guitars
Rikard "Peson" Petersson - Rhythm Guitars
Christer "Zigge" Pedersen - Bass (Dragonland, Nightshade (Swe))
Martin Mellström - Synthesizers
Robert Willstedt - Drums (Dragonland)
Former/past member(s)
Vocals:
Simon Hermansson
Chitral "Chity" Somapala (Red Circuit, Court Jester (Ger), Ivanhoe (Ger), Avalon (Ger), Domain (Ger), Firewind, Powerworld, Civilization One, David Shankle Group, Final Chapter (Guest))
Guitars:
Andreas Lindvall
Christian Carlsson
Bass:
Christofer Starnefalk
Drums:
Jimmy Elmgren
Additional notes
Formerly known as Thorin and Moonlight Sonata.
Discography:
Dust Demo, 2001
Moonlight Agony, Demo, 2001
Echos of a Nightmare, Demo, 2002
Echoes Of A Nightmare, Full-length, 2004
Silent Waters, Full-length, 2007
Icy Plains
Moonlight Agony Lyrics
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Blue eyes entangled me, but not any more
A light had faded, the chill burns to the core
Just cause I killed you doesn't mean I don't care
Somehow your burden was to heavy to bear
And the shadows of our lives will fade away
[Chorus:]
On icy plains, we'll walk
With bloodstains on our hands
The gate is closed, and there is no turning back
Killed you at nightfall with the moon on the rise
On darkened paths, I've got my blood turned to ice
Righteous was I, no guilt here to find
Vanish from me vile man, your time's running out
[Chorus:]
Over sea and land
On icy plains, we'll walk
With bloodstains on our hands
The gate is closed, and there is no turning back
I have now lost the only one, I am helpless now
I have now closed the only door, out of insanity
I search for a salvation, to rescue my mind
Evade all of damnation, but nothing do I find
I feel that I'm losing my powers, they're fading away
This magnificant world of ours,
I'll try to blast it's sorry ass to hell.
The lyrics to Moonlight Agony's song Icy Plains tell a story of regret, guilt and remorse. The song starts off with the singer describing how their blue-eyed lover once enchanted them, but now something has changed, and the relationship has deteriorated. The singer then reveals that they killed their lover, but this does not mean that they did not care about them. There is a sense of ambivalence and complexity to the singer's feelings towards their actions. They acknowledge the guilt of their act but also mention how their lover's burden had grown too heavy to bear. It seems like the singer felt justified in the killing, stating that they were righteous and without guilt.
The chorus introduces the imagery of icy plains with bloodstains on their hands. It is a stark reminder of the singer's actions, and how they cannot escape the consequences of what they have done. The gate is closed, and there is no turning back, possibly indicating that the singer has crossed a moral and karmic threshold, and there is no way to undo or escape from their past. The next verse is reflective, with the singer acknowledging that they have lost the only one that mattered to them and that they are now helpless. They have closed the only door out of insanity, suggesting that they feel trapped with their thoughts, emotions and actions.
In the final lines of the song, there is a sense of desperation as the singer searches for salvation and to evade damnation but finds nothing. They feel like they are losing their powers, and there is a desire to destroy the world. It is a bleak and dark ending, with the singer seemingly consumed by their guilt and remorse.
Overall, the song's lyrics speak to the complexities of human nature, morality, and the consequences of our choices. It questions the justifications and rationalizations that we use to justify our actions and the long-lasting effects they can have.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue eyes entangled me, but not any more
I used to be taken by your blue eyes, but not anymore
A light had faded, the chill burns to the core
Something changed, and now there's a coldness within me that won't go away
Just cause I killed you doesn't mean I don't care
I may have ended your life, but you still mattered to me
Somehow your burden was to heavy to bear
Whatever pain or issues you were dealing with were too much for me to handle
And the shadows of our lives will fade away
The memories of what we had will eventually fade
On icy plains, we'll walk
We're going to journey forward through the cold and unforgiving terrain
With bloodstains on our hands
We carry the weight of what we've done on our conscience
The gate is closed, and there is no turning back
We've moved past the point of no return
Killed you at nightfall with the moon on the rise
I ended your life as the sun was setting and the moon was coming up
On darkened paths, I've got my blood turned to ice
As I journey forward in this dark and uncertain path, I've become numb to everything
Righteous was I, no guilt here to find
I feel justified in what I did and don't feel any guilt about it
Vanish from me vile man, your time's running out
The person I killed was harmful, and now their time is up
Over sea and land
Our journey takes us across vast stretches of water and land
I have now lost the only one, I am helpless now
Losing you has left me feeling powerless and alone
I have now closed the only door, out of insanity
I've shut off any potential escape from my own unstable mental state
I search for a salvation, to rescue my mind
I'm looking for something to free me from the grip of my own thoughts
Evade all of damnation, but nothing do I find
Despite my efforts to avoid eternal punishment, I can't seem to find a way out
I feel that I'm losing my powers, they're fading away
My own strength and ability to cope are diminishing
This magnificent world of ours, I'll try to blast its sorry ass to hell.
I will unleash my anger and destroy everything around me, even if it's beautiful or precious
Contributed by Cole I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.