Then in early 1998, Christian had to be replaced due to the chemistry between him and the rest of the band. After getting a tip from a friend about a very talented singer Christian was replaced and Morifade found a new one in Stefan Petersson. During the writing process of the bands first album also Fredrik had to leave the band due personal issues. The band decided to record the album as a quartet.
The first full-length album “Possession of Power” was recorded in different sessions between June and August in 1999 at Wet Paint Studio in Norrköping, Sweden and released in November the same year. The press praised the album and it was given tremendously good reviews from all over the world. Some months after the release two new members were found in Fredrik Eriksson (ex- Tad Morose) and Adrian Kanebäck (ex- Nephenzy). With this line-up Morifade also began to gain a lot of gigs both in Sweden and Europe.
In the month of May 2000 the band entered the Los Angered Recording Studio with owner, engineer and producer Andy La Rocque (well-known from King Diamond). This time to record some songs for a new MCD entitled “Cast a Spell” and “Judas”, a cover song for a tribute to Helloween (The Keepers of Jericho Part I). After the recording several major problems began with their label and the band decided to leave immediately.
Besides the writing of new material for their second full-length album, Morifade was now in search for a new record label. Promo-CD’s was sent over the world and the band was in contact with many great labels. Finally the band decided to sign with Hammerheart Records (Now Karmageddon Media) in The Netherlands. During this time Adrian left the band in lack of interest and due to personal issues. The band soon found a replacement in Kim’s younger brother Robin Arnell.
In July 2001 the recording of the second full-length album “Imaginarium” started. Satisfied with result of the last MCD the band entered the Los Angered Recording Studio again. The recording was finished in August but due to some re-mixes of the album it wasn’t released before April 2002. Even this album got really good response from the world. With “Imaginarium”, Morifade was for the first time introduced to the Japanese audience. The company King Records released the album in Japan.
The recording of the new album DOMI<>NATION took place for the third time in Los Angered Recording studio, it started in January 2003 and ended with the mixing in April the same year. However, all vocals and choirs are recorded in a studio called Monogram Recordings in Stockholm. This album is heavier than any of the albums that Morifade have released before. It’s a concept album based on two novels, “1984” by George Orwell and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Briefly, the concept is about the surveillance society that we’re approaching more and more. DOMI<>NATION is released in January 2004. In mid 2004 Stefan decided to leave Morifade, he was soon replaced by Kristian Wallin.
Escape
Morifade Lyrics
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(Lyrics: H. Weimedal)
I'm haunted by shadows inside
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
The lunacy strikes from behind
Planting its roots inside your mind
(PRE CHORUS)
I feel so lame in my soul
From time to time it's hard to tame
Doing things I can't control
(CHORUS)
I am lost to insanity
When will I break free?
I'm running away from my life
Knowing the lunacy's thrown the dice
I'm loosing the knowledge of me
Why can't you see that I…
PRE CHORUS – CHORUS
Save me from insanity
Save me from myself
Breakable as it may seem
But trust me I have seen
The depths of hell
CHORUS
When will I break free?
Help me to escape!!!
The Morifade song "Escape" deals with the theme of insanity and internal struggle. The opening lines "I'm haunted by shadows inside, Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide" portray an individual who is battling inner demons that they cannot ignore or escape from. The "lunacy" that is mentioned in the song symbolizes the mental confusion and instability that the singer is experiencing. As the pre-chorus notes, there are times where the character feels strange and cannot control their behavior, which is disorienting and leaves them feeling "lost to insanity."
The chorus, which is repeated multiple times throughout the song, reflects the desire for the singer to break free from the insanity and confusion that they are struggling with: "When will I break free?" The repetition of this line suggests a sense of desperation and a longing for a release from mental torment. In the final lines of the song, the character pleads for help to escape their struggles, a final cry for help to overcome the challenges they face.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm haunted by shadows inside
I'm constantly tormented by negative thoughts and emotions which I can't escape.
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
There's no escape from my internal demons, no matter where I go or what I do.
The lunacy strikes from behind
My mental health issues sneak up on me when I least expect it and attack me.
Planting its roots inside your mind
My negative emotions and thoughts take hold and become deeply ingrained in my consciousness.
I feel so strange
I'm constantly experiencing a sense of unease and discomfort within myself.
I feel so lame in my soul
I feel weak and powerless on a soulful level due to my mental health issues.
From time to time it's hard to tame
Sometimes my mental health issues are harder to control than others and I feel completely overwhelmed.
Doing things I can't control
I act in ways that are beyond my conscious control due to my mental health issues.
I am lost to insanity
I feel completely consumed by my mental health issues and can't envision a way out.
When will I break free?
I'm desperate to find a way to escape my mental health issues and regain control of my life.
I'm running away from my life
My mental health issues are making me want to flee from my own existence.
Knowing the lunacy's thrown the dice
My mental health issues are unpredictable and I feel like I have no control over them.
I'm losing the knowledge of me
My mental health issues are causing me to lose my sense of self and I feel like I don't know who I am anymore.
Why can't you see that I…
I wish others could understand the extent of my mental health issues and the toll they're taking on me.
Save me from insanity
I need help to get a grip on my mental health issues and find a way back to mental stability.
Save me from myself
My mental health issues are causing me to feel like the enemy of myself and I need help to overcome that perception.
Breakable as it may seem
Despite feeling completely overwhelmed, I'm still holding on and trying to keep myself together as best I can.
But trust me I have seen
Even though my mental health issues are taking their toll, I have a deep understanding of the pain they're causing.
The depths of hell
My mental health issues have taken me on a journey through some of the darkest and most painful experiences imaginable.
Help me to escape!!!
I'm desperately reaching out for help to find a way to escape the torment of my own mind.
Contributed by Victoria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.