The band's latest line-up includes bass player Joey Roxx and drummer Hanno Kerstan. In August 2017 the band announced new guitar player Evan K. Since 2001 the band has released 11 albums. Their 9th album War Brigade, released in 2016 with Massacre Records was up to that time the best selling album of the band, containing some of their best known songs like 'Metal Brigade', 'The Crucifix', 'Burning Out' and 'War Panzer'.
In January 2018 the band released Monuments Uncovered, an album containing metal covers of famous rock hits of the 70s and 80s like 'You Keep Me Hangin' On' (Kim Wilde/The Supremes), 'Shadow on the Wall' (Mike Oldfield), 'I'm Still Standing' (Elton John), 'Because the Night' (Patti Smith) etc.
In January 2020 Mystic Prophecy released its 11th album Metal Division. The album reached after few days of its release #20 in the German Charts and became a hit in the metal genre in iTunes Charts, in countries like Germany (#7), US (#23), Canada (#11), as well as an Amazon bestseller. The album release was accompanied with the singles and video clips Metal Division, Eye to Eye, Dracula and was followed by a tour.
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Studio albums
Vengeance (2001)
Regressus (2003)
Never-Ending (2004)
Savage Souls (2006)
Satanic Curses (2007)
Fireangel (2009)
Ravenlord (2011)
Killhammer (2013)
War Brigade (2016)
Monuments Uncovered (2018)
Metal Division (2020)
Paranoid
Mystic Prophecy Lyrics
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Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind
People think I'm insane because I am frowning all the time
All day long I think of things but nothing seems to satisfy
Think I'll lose my mind if I don't find something to pacify
Can you help me occupy my brain?
I need someone to show me the things in life that I can't find
I can't see the things that make true happiness, I must be blind
Make a joke and I will sigh and you will laugh and I will cry
Happiness I cannot feel and love to me is so unreal
And so as you hear these words telling you now of my state
I tell you to enjoy life I wish I could but it's too late
The lyrics to Mystic Prophecy's song Paranoid are actually a cover of the Black Sabbath classic of the same name. The song delves into the feelings of isolation and despair that can be experienced by someone with mental health issues. The first verse sets up the tone of the song by describing how the singer has ended his relationship because his partner couldn't help him deal with the struggles of his mind. The singer then communicates the sense of alienation he feels from others, who view him as insane because he is always frowning. The second verse contains a plea for help, as the singer searches for someone to help him find true happiness and meaning in life.
The chorus of "Can you help me occupy my brain?" serves as a call for someone to help distract him from his own thoughts. The final verse of the song is a bleak admission of his current state, as the singer acknowledges that he cannot experience happiness and that love feels unreal to him. The song ends on a somber note, as the singer encourages listeners to enjoy life because he cannot do the same. "Paranoid" is a powerful piece that highlights the struggle of dealing with mental illness and the impact it can have on one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind
I ended my relationship with my partner because they were unable to provide me with emotional support to tackle my mental health issues.
People think I'm insane because I am frowning all the time
Due to my constant frowning, people perceive me as a crazy individual with a disturbed mental state.
All day long I think of things but nothing seems to satisfy
Throughout the day, I keep thinking about various things, but I fail to derive any sense of contentment or fulfillment from it.
Think, I'll lose my mind if I don't find something to pacify
If I don't come across something that can calm me down, I fear I might completely lose my sanity.
Can you help me occupy my brain? Oh yeah
I need someone who can provide me with activities or tasks so that my mind stays occupied and I don't unravel.
I need someone to show me the things in life that I can't find
I require a person to enlighten me about the crucial elements of life that I am currently unaware of or failing to grasp.
I can't see the things that make true happiness, I must be blind
I am oblivious to the aspects that bring actual happiness in life, and it's making me feel quite lost and defeated.
Make a joke, and I will sigh, and you will laugh, and I will cry
Even if someone tells me a harmless joke, it doesn't bring me any joy or happiness. Instead, it makes me feel more sad and miserable.
Happiness I cannot feel and love to me is so unreal
I cannot experience any sense of happiness, and love seems like a concept that is beyond my understanding or grasp.
And so as you hear these words telling you now of my state
As you listen to me describe my current condition through these lyrics,
I tell you to enjoy life, I wish I could but it's too late
I suggest that you should cherish your life and make the most of it because I regret not doing so myself, and it's now too late for me to change anything.
Contributed by Camden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.