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.
Lost Within a Shade
Morifade Lyrics
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Is this the way you want to live?
Is this the life you wanted?
Learning ways to fly
Sometimes too high to come down
You're pushing limits day by day
You'll push until you're flying
Burn them for a while
Tell me why?
(PRE CHORUS)
You've built your own world
(Built of Cocaine)
To burn thy senses day by day
In a wasteland
Made by your own hands
You've built your own world
(Raised for a slave)
You will be dying if you can't
Stop this madness
It's up to you - It's your decay...
(CHORUS)
In Imaginarium
Where lives will fade
In Imaginarium
You're lost within a shade
Is this the way you want to live?
A slave beneath addiction
Realize and face insight
Before it's too late
PRE CHORUS - CHORUS
The lyrics of Morifade's song Lost Within a Shade depict the dangers of addiction, specifically drug addiction. The opening line "Is this the way you want to live? Is this the life you wanted?" are questions directed towards the person who is struggling with addiction. The lyrics then detail the allure of addiction, the feeling of being high and soaring above all the struggles and hardships of life. However, it is followed by the warning that this momentary high will eventually lead to the decay of the person's life.
The lyrics also highlight that addiction is a self-built prison, created by one's own hands, metaphorically represented as a wasteland. The line "In a wasteland made by your own hands" showcases the fact that addiction is a personal choice, where someone knowingly creates their own destruction. The refrain of "In Imaginarium, where lives will fade, You're lost within a shade" is the summation of the lyrics, meaning that addiction will lead you down a path of destruction, a life that is a mere illusion of being alive, where one is ultimately lost in their own shadow.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this the way you want to live?
Are you satisfied with the way you are living?
Is this the life you wanted?
Are you living the life you envisioned for yourself?
Learning ways to fly
Exploring new experiences and ways of living
Sometimes too high to come down
Occasionally indulging in behaviors that are difficult to control
You're pushing limits day by day
Continually testing boundaries and taking risks
You'll push until you're flying
You will continue to strive until you reach your desired state
Burn thy senses
Overstimulating your senses for temporary pleasure
Burn them for a while
Indulging in excessive behaviors for a short period of time
Tell me why?
Why are you engaging in these behaviors?
You've built your own world
You have created a reality for yourself
(Built of Cocaine)
That revolves around the use of cocaine
To burn thy senses day by day
To continually exaggerate your senses for pleasure
In a wasteland
In a desolate and unproductive environment
Made by your own hands
You created this environment and are responsible
You've built your own world
Your addictive tendencies have created a new reality
(Raised for a slave)
One that relies heavily on your addictive behaviors and habits
You will be dying if you can't
Your addiction will lead to your downfall if not addressed
Stop this madness
You must put an end to this harmful cycle
It's up to you - It's your decay...
Only you can take the necessary steps to overcome addiction and avoid a grim outcome
In Imaginarium
In the realm of imagination
Where lives will fade
Where people's lives are diminished or destroyed
In Imaginarium
In the confines of addictive behavior
You're lost within a shade
You are trapped and consumed by addiction
A slave beneath addiction
You are subservient to your addiction
Realize and face insight
Acknowledge the truth and face the reality of your addiction
Before it's too late
Make changes before it's too late to avoid negative consequences
Contributed by Gabriel G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.