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.
The Secrecy
Morifade Lyrics
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We're moving on
To a place where we don't know
All lives will end
For the good and for the fool
Life's turning on
To pass by what's growing old
Where we'll rise beyond our fall
(PRE CHORUS)
Ivory mirrors in great halls
Will reflect our fate and guide the fall
Into nothingness, heaven or hell?
The day will come
When it's time to reach the gate
Enter the great halls
Where the mirrors seals our fate
PRE CHORUS
(CHORUS)
It's a secret…
Will remain till the end
It's a secret…
Where our souls will transcend
It's a secret…
Will remain till the end
Then the answers will be told
To where in afterlife we're hold
Listen my friend
The fate lies in your hands
Will seal thy destiny
Don't know when…
It's all in secrecy
CHORUS
The lyrics to Morifade's "The Secrecy" explore the idea of moving on to an unknown place where all lives will eventually end, for both the good and the foolish. Life is shown as turning onward while everything else grows old and forgotten. It is said that we do not know where we will rise beyond our fall, creating a sense of uncertainty about what comes next. The song then goes on to describe the ivory mirrors in great halls, which will reflect our fate and guide our fall into nothingness, heaven, or hell. The day will come when it is time to reach the gate and enter into those great halls, where our fate will be sealed by those very mirrors.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "it's a secret," which will remain until the end. It speaks of our souls transcending into another realm, but no one can know for sure where we will go until the answers are finally revealed. The song advises the listener that fate lies within their own hands and that they will seal their destiny, but no one knows when it will happen. It's all in secrecy.
The theme of "The Secrecy" is centered around the unknown qualities of the afterlife and the uncertain fate that awaits us all. We have no idea where we will end up when we pass from this world, making it all a big secret. The song is a cautionary tale, reminding listeners to be prepared for what comes next.
Line by Line Meaning
We're moving on
We are progressing towards something unknown
To a place where we don't know
We are headed to a destination that we are unaware of
All lives will end
Life is finite and will eventually cease to exist
For the good and for the fool
It does not matter if you are good or foolish, death will come upon all
Life's turning on
Life is always moving forward, never stopping
To pass by what's growing old
As life progresses, it leaves behind what has aged and grows past it
What we don't know is
We are ignorant of what's to come
Where we'll rise beyond our fall
We do not know what will rise from our failures
Ivory mirrors in great halls
Reflective ivory surfaces within grand buildings
Will reflect our fate and guide the fall
Our destiny will be reflected and influence our downfall
Into nothingness, heaven or hell?
Our fate may lead us towards emptiness, paradise, or damnation
The day will come
There will be a time in the future
When it's time to reach the gate
It will be time to approach the entryway
Enter the great halls
We will go into large rooms
Where the mirrors seals our fate
The reflective surfaces will dictate our destiny
It's a secret…
There is a mystery we do not know of
Will remain till the end
This secret will continue until past the end
Where our souls will transcend
Where our spirits will go beyond this life
Then the answers will be told
Eventually, we shall learn the truth
To where in afterlife we're hold
To where we shall be kept in the afterlife
Listen my friend
Hey there, listen up
The fate lies in your hands
Your destiny is under your control
Will seal thy destiny
Will determine what you shall become
Don't know when…
We do not possess knowledge about the timing
It's all in secrecy
Everything is concealed from us
Contributed by Nathaniel A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.