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.
Why?
Morgana Lefay Lyrics
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Why? Taken away and gone forever cry I will always remember you
If I could turn back time and make a new tomorrow lost in memories I cry
These tears are meant for you I'm crying over you
Why take away the life of an innocent child
A part of me will always be a part of you
Pain a broken heart, a darkened soul
The lyrics of Morgana Lefay's song "Why?" are an emotional outpouring of grief for the loss of a child, dedicated to Jens Roos, who passed away in 1986 at the age of eight. The singer is mourning the loss of this young life and expressing the pain and confusion that comes with such a tragic event. The first line asks the question "why?" in disbelief that such a cruel fate could happen. The singer admits that they will always remember the child, and if given the chance, they would turn back time to try and prevent this tragedy.
The chorus is a heart-wrenching cry of sorrow, with the singer saying they are crying over the lost child. They question why an innocent life would be taken away, unable to comprehend the reasons behind such a terrible event. The lyrics suggest that the child will forever be a part of the singer, and the pain of the loss will always be a part of them.
The final line of the chorus acknowledges that life must go on, despite the darkest times. It's a message of hope and resilience in the face of tragedy, though the pain and heartbreak of losing a child will never fully disappear. "Why?" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the universal experience of grief and loss, particularly the loss of a child.
Line by Line Meaning
Why? Taken away and gone forever cry I will always remember you
The singer is expressing their grief and sadness over the loss of someone dear to them, and promising to always remember them.
If I could turn back time and make a new tomorrow lost in memories I cry
The singer wishes they could go back in time to prevent the loss of their loved one, and is overwhelmed with memories and sadness.
These tears are meant for you I'm crying over you
The singer is crying for their loved one specifically, and the tears are a symbol of their deep emotions and connection.
Why take away the life of an innocent child
The singer is questioning the injustice of the loss of a young and innocent life, and feeling powerless and angry about it.
A part of me will always be a part of you
The singer feels a permanent connection to their loved one and is acknowledging that a part of them will always be with the person they lost.
Pain a broken heart, a darkened soul
The singer is expressing how deeply they are hurting from the loss, and how it has affected their emotional wellbeing and outlook on life.
But life must go on even though the darkest time
The singer is recognizing that life goes on, despite the pain and darkness they are feeling, and encouraging themselves (and perhaps the listener) to find hope and strength to continue on.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RAS KASSA ALEXANDER, SIRACH TENDAI CHARLES
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IronItabashi
One of the best metal songs ever.
Dimitris Ambient
one of the best metal.ballads of all time
Neo Valis
I know there soft music is so amazing,they could make a whole album of kind of music,and I'd buy it.
M H
*their
Dermani Mirel
All this album is mega
Dimitris Ambient
Never get bored of it.especialy the end!!!
Commissar Mitch
Some metal band:
"We have the best rock ballad"
Morgana Lefay:
"Hold my beer"
Kontext
I knew the boy they are singing about. My friend from my childhood. R.I.P
André Antonio Alves
perfect quality for this beautiful song! thanx, fella!!
Patrick Jansson
Of what ive heard this was a song that was made in the last moment, when they lost someone.