Damage's lineup with… Read Full Bio ↴Originating from 2 Swedish metal bands ,1986 formed
Damage's lineup with 85' former Sepher Jezirah vocalist, replacing the second guitarist, the band changed their name to "Morgana Lefay" before releasing a self-financed album named "Symphony Of The Damned" in 1989 with glowing reviews and responses. The second release dubbed "Rumours Of Rain" in 1991 was a demo tape of convincing quality, which got them a contract at the Black Mark label, in 1993 releasing "Knowing Just As I" album , echoing worldwide, followed by a european tour.After another second guitarist replacement, a third 1995 "Sanctified" album is released. Taking a festival like European tour with, Tad Morose, Memento Mori & Cemetery, and another one with Gamma Ray later that year. Releasing 1996 "Maleficium" & 1997 compilation "Fata Morgana", changing their name to Lefay for legal reasons concerning a dispute with the label; signing for Noise Records and releasing the 1998 "The Seventh Seal" & 1999/2000 concept "...---..."(SOS) albums.
Ending the contract with Noise Records, followed by long pause, made the band to reactivate themselves, taking the full name "Morgana Lefay" , returning to the former label Black Mark and releasing the 2005 album "Grand Materia", followed by 2007 "Aberrations Of The Mind".
Often neglected for their mid to slow paced brooding heavy metal, yet a not unjustified approach to songwriting in the same power/heavy metal genre of cliche's. Everything about this band puts them ahead of their time, symphony involved approach in the early days when it wasn't a trend driven addition to the already high quality music, especially the trash tinged riffs, savoring an abandoned genre and not crossing it but rather blending & and putting it to good use again.Although having a musical identity of their own, they don't get avoided by the genre-labeling scientists, Charles Rytkönen's dramatic and sometimes haunting vocals get often compared to Jon Oliva's but in a positive way.
Cold World
Morgana Lefay Lyrics
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Preparing for war to keep the peace intact
White lies, politics and dirt
Thrown in our eyes
And where do we stand
And what are we thinking of
When so much is wrong
Why do we not care
Opinions and words of the fools who seek to rule
Shaved heads, lunatics with flags
Marching the streets
Oh, where are we now
And what are we going to
Is the world so insane
Are we doomed to lose
I will speak my mind if I so want to
This cold world sucks have we all gone crazy
When religion decays
Bullshit will save the faith, praise the lord
Brainwash, talk in tounges to god
Who'll never appear
Where will we be
And what will the future hold
We're listening to fools
And play by their rules
I will speak my mind if I so want to
This cold world sucks have we all gone crazy
The song "Cold World" by Morgana Lefay is a commentary on the state of the world and the people who inhabit it. The lyrics describe a world that is cold and harsh, a place where people prepare for war in order to maintain peace. The world is filled with white lies, politics, and dirt, which are thrown in the eyes of the people, blinding them to the truth. The song questions where people stand and what they are thinking when so much is wrong. Despite all the problems, people do not seem to care, and the world is filled with segregation and hate. The opinions and words of the fools who seek to rule are highlighted, with their lunatics and flags marching through the streets.
The lyrics also criticize the decay of religion, with bullsh*t being used to save the faith, and brainwashing and talking in tongues to a god who never appears. The song questions where people will be in the future and what it will hold. The world is being listened to by fools, and people are playing by their rules. The lyrics implore people to speak their minds if they want to, emphasizing the fact that the cold world sucks, and that everyone has gone crazy.
Overall, the song "Cold World" is a powerful commentary on the state of the world and the people who inhabit it. It highlights the many problems in today's society while also urging people to speak up and make a difference.
Line by Line Meaning
What a cold world we rule
We live in a harsh and unforgiving world that we are in charge of.
Preparing for war to keep the peace intact
We are getting ready for conflict in order to maintain the illusion of peace.
White lies, politics and dirt
Government officials use deceitful tactics and dirty deals to enact their policies.
Thrown in our eyes
We are blinded by propaganda and lies.
And where do we stand
We are unsure of our current position or state of being.
And what are we thinking of
We are uncertain of our own thoughts or goals.
When so much is wrong
There are countless problems that need to be addressed.
Why do we not care
We seem to lack empathy or concern for others.
Segregation and hate
Divisive attitudes and discriminatory behavior are commonplace.
Opinions and words of the fools who seek to rule
The leaders who spout ignorant or misguided beliefs are the ones who hold power.
Shaved heads, lunatics with flags
We see extremists who are willing to resort to violence and use symbols to represent their views.
Marching the streets
These extremists are active and vocal, taking to the streets to promote their ideology.
Oh, where are we now
We are lost and uncertain of our place in this world.
And what are we going to
We have no solid plan or direction for the future.
Is the world so insane
Our reality is so abnormal and dysfunctional that it seems insane.
Are we doomed to lose
We may be heading towards a negative outcome with no hope for improvement.
I will speak my mind if I so want to
I will express my opinions freely and openly if I choose to do so.
This cold world sucks have we all gone crazy
This world is an unpleasant and intolerable place to live in and we may be collectively losing our minds as a result.
When religion decays
When religious beliefs break down or lose their hold on people,
Bullshit will save the faith, praise the lord
People will cling to nonsense in order to keep the illusion of their faith alive.
Brainwash, talk in tounges to god
People may be programmed or indoctrinated to believe in an incomprehensible or nonsensical idea of God.
Who'll never appear
This concept of God will never reveal itself in reality.
Where will we be
We're unsure of where we will end up in the future, given our current course of action.
And what will the future hold
We have no idea of what the future may bring, given our current state of confusion and uncertainty.
We're listening to fools
We are following and taking guidance from individuals who lack wisdom or common sense.
And play by their rules
We are blindly following others without creating our own path or way of thinking.
I will speak my mind if I so want to
Just like before, I will take my own decision about expressing myself, no matter the cost.
This cold world sucks have we all gone crazy
Repeating once again, this world is not for us and we may be losing our minds trying to accept it.
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