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
Vanished
Moonlight Agony Lyrics
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Now I am finally there
This is the moment of truth
Blood from their veins on my arms
Taste of their fear in my mouth
All preparations are done
This is the time when the fruits
Of my work will reveal themselves
Where are you, childs o'mine?
Why is the world still the same
Nothing, yet something has changed
I'm human of flesh and of bones
A god am I not, just a man
Have I been fooled to believe
I had powers beyond my reach,
It cannot be that way.
The night has transformed into day
Awareness ascending to life
The darkness is fading away
The shadows are falling behind me
[Chorus:]
Vanished is my dark companion
I'm free from his will and imprisonment
Gone now is my shallow sanity
Vanished half my soul
[CHORUS]
Vanished is my dark companion
I'm free from his will and imprisonment
Gone now is my shallow sanity
Vanished half my soul
All was in vain, all was air
A fiction, but real in my mind
What monster have lived inside me?
How could I let this beast come loose.
How can I repay the victims
That suffered my lunacy,
Please tell me how shall I?
Is there a price for all crimes?
A sentence for every sin?
I see only one path ahead
From ashes and into the fire
[Chorus:]
Vanished is my dark companion
I'm free from his will and imprisonment
Gone now is my shallow sanity
Vanished half my soul
Nothing can ever redeem my deeds
There is no way for absolution
Only one way to reach peace of mind
Vanished is my soul
The lyrics of Vanished by Moonlight Agony are open to a variety of interpretations, but one possible narrative is that of a person who has been planning something terrible, perhaps a violent act, and has now finally committed it. The first stanza describes their physical state after the act, with blood on their arms and the taste of fear in their mouth. The second stanza is more introspective, with the singer questioning the reality of their 'powers', and wondering whether they have truly been deceived into committing the act. There is a sense of confusion, as if the world around them has changed but they don't understand how or why.
The chorus marks a shift in tone, with the singer celebrating their freedom from their "dark companion" and the "shallow sanity" that led them to commit the act. However, this newfound freedom is bittersweet, as they realize that nothing can ever redeem their deeds and there is no way to achieve absolution. The final lines suggest that the only path forward is to face the consequences of their actions and hope to find peace of mind.
Overall, the song explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the after-effects of violence. The singer's journey from planning to committing the act and finally grappling with the aftermath is a harrowing one, but there is a sense of hope in their eventual recognition of the gravity of their actions and their desire to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I am finally there
I have reached the moment of truth, where everything I have worked towards is about to come to fruition.
This is the moment of truth
This is the crucial point that I have been working towards.
Blood from their veins on my arms
I have taken their lives and my hands are stained with their blood.
Taste of their fear in my mouth
I have caused them immense terror, which I have savored.
All preparations are done
I am ready to proceed with my plan.
Conversion is ready to start
My transformation is about to take place, and there is no turning back.
This is the time when the fruits
My hard work and efforts will soon pay off.
Of my work will reveal themselves
The results of my actions will be seen and known by all.
Where are you, childs o'mine?
I am wondering where my victims are now that I have taken their lives.
Why is the world still the same
Despite my actions, the world has not changed in any significant way.
Nothing, yet something has changed
Although nothing seems different on the surface, something has fundamentally shifted within me.
I'm human of flesh and of bones
I am a mortal human being made of flesh and bone, with limits and vulnerabilities.
A god am I not, just a man
I am not a deity with omnipotence and omniscience, but merely a flawed and fallible human being.
Have I been fooled to believe
I am questioning whether I was delusional to believe that I had extraordinary powers beyond my capability.
I had powers beyond my reach,
I may have overestimated my abilities and mistakenly thought I had more control than I actually did.
It cannot be that way.
I cannot accept that my perception of myself and my abilities was a mere illusion.
The night has transformed into day
A new understanding has emerged and I am seeing things in a different light.
Awareness ascending to life
My consciousness is expanding and I am becoming more aware of myself and the world around me.
The darkness is fading away
The negative aspects of my personality and actions are gradually disappearing.
The shadows are falling behind me
The inner demons that tormented me are no longer haunting me.
Vanished is my dark companion
The dark side of my personality has disappeared and is no longer influencing my thoughts and behaviors.
I'm free from his will and imprisonment
I am liberated from the oppressive influence of my darker self and the crimes I committed.
Gone now is my shallow sanity
I am no longer clinging to my delusions or justifications for my actions.
Vanished half my soul
I have lost a significant part of my being through my past actions.
All was in vain, all was air
Everything I did was ultimately meaningless and futile.
A fiction, but real in my mind
My delusions and fantasies felt real to me, but they were ultimately false.
What monster have lived inside me?
I am grappling with the realization that I had a darker side to my personality that I was unaware of or denied.
How could I let this beast come loose.
I am questioning how I was unable to control or restrain my darker impulses.
How can I repay the victims
I am seeking a way to make amends and atone for the harm I have caused others.
That suffered my lunacy,
I am acknowledging that my actions were irrational and insane.
Please tell me how shall I?
I am asking for guidance or advice on how to make things right.
Is there a price for all crimes?
I am wondering if there is a way to fully make up for the harm I have caused and if any punishment could be sufficient.
A sentence for every sin?
I am questioning whether there is any way to balance out the harm I have caused with appropriate punishment or consequences.
I see only one path ahead
I am recognizing that there is only one option or course of action available to me.
From ashes and into the fire
I must face the consequences of my actions head-on, no matter how painful or destructive they may be.
Nothing can ever redeem my deeds
No matter what I do, I can never undo the harm I have caused or make up for what was lost.
There is no way for absolution
There is no clear or easy path for me to forgive myself or be forgiven by others.
Only one way to reach peace of mind
I can only find peace and acceptance by reckoning with my past actions and making a sincere effort to improve myself and make amends.
Vanished is my soul
I have lost a part of myself permanently through my past actions and the consequences thereof.
Contributed by Tristan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.