Trademarks include concept albums focusing on social, environmental, philosophical, and emotional issues as well as songs that incorporate complex rhythms and time changes but retain flowing melodies.
The band was formed by Gildenlöw in 1984 under the name Reality. The band used to participate in many music contests in their homeland of Sweden. The first EP, Hereafter, was recorded in 1996 under the monicker Pain of Salvation, which has been the name of the band since 1991. The Lineup of the band was the same for their first official full length album, Entropia(1997).
After the departure of Daniel Magdic for continuing disagreements with the others over committing to the increasing demands of the band, the band recorded One Hour By The Concrete Lake(1999), a concept album about the issues of nuclear power/waste, disposition of indigenous peoples,industry and human discovery. The band began to receive more attention from critics and magazines all around the world. In 1999 they also played at the famous ProgPower festival in The Netherlands.
Their third and most famous album, The Perfect Element I was released in 2000 and received a great response from the crowd and critics, making them the second most famous Progressive Metal band over the world: a success confirmed by their fourth album, Remedy Lane (2002), a semi-autobiographical album written by Daniel Gildenlöw about loss, love, and life.
2004 saw the release of two different albums, an acoustic live show recorded at Eskilstuna called 12:5 where the band played most of their old famous songs rearranged, and the epic concept album about the origin of humanity and God called BE: It was the first album to divide the fan base in opinion, due to its musically experimental and philosophical nature; and perhaps also its lack of cohesive progressive metal pieces.
BE album was also released in a special DVD edition called BE: The Original Stage Production (2005). With a live CD recorded during the 2003 presentation of the album and a DVD rappresentation from the same dates.
On 21 February 2006, Kristoffer Gildenlöw was asked to leave the band due to him not being able to attend rehearsals, since he lived in Holland and the band lived in Sweden. Kristoffer has a solo album planned for the future, as well as a side project called Dial.
The new album, Scarsick, was released on January 22, 2007. It is more band oriented than BE, with Daniel Gildenlöw playing bass in the studio. Recent interviews with Daniel have revealed that Scarsick is, in fact, the second part of The Perfect Element, confirming the speculation of many fans.
A European tour to support the new album has been announced (it started February 17, 2007). The band will be playing with Simon Andersson, a new replacement bassist on this tour. On the 10th of March, after the Copenhagen show, Simon Andersson was welcomed into Pain of Salvation as a full member. The band issued this message on their website:
He (Simon Andersson) did an outstanding job on the tour and we are looking forward to the coming years with great anticipation. Since his girlfriend is a huge Pain of Salvation fan, we happily expect to see this decision put a little silver lining on their sex life as well, since she can now all of a sudden go to bed with a member of the band :-) Congratulations Simon, and welcome to the family!
In May 2007 it was announced that drummer Johan Langell had decided to leave the band to spend more time with his family.
For Progressive Nation 2009 Tour the band took a new bass guitar player - Per Schelander.
According to their website, there is a new EP "Linoleum" due in November 2009, while a double album "Road Salt", consisting of two parts (Ivory and Ebony) is recorded and to be released in 2010, 2011.
Current lineup:
Daniel Gildenlöw – vocals, guitar
Johan Hallgren – lead guitar, backing vocals
Léo Margarit - drums
Gustaf Hielm - bass guitar, double bass, vocals (1992–1994, 2011–present)
Daniel "D2" Karlsson – keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
Former members:
Daniel Magdic – guitar, backing vocals
Kristoffer Gildenlöw – bass guitar, double bass, backing vocals
Johan Langell – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Magnus Johansson - bass guitar (1990)
Joakim Strandberg - bass guitar (1984–1990)
Mikael Pettersson - drums (1984–1990)
Fredrik Hermansson – keyboards
Simon Andersson - bass guitar, backing vocals (2007-2008)
Per Schelander - bass guitar, backing vocals
Ragnar Zolberg - guitar, vocals, mandolin
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Pain of Salvation Lyrics
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WALK WITH ME! There are worlds to see!
Listen to me now - You. Listen to me now - You.
Do my words mean more to hear when I am standing here?
On a stage like all your silly idols do!
Open up your eyes - all. Let your walls and grins fall.
Would you reach for something new, if the crowds were reaching too?
Your hate is but a worn-out lover, sick and sear.
"RAPE ME AGAIN!" you beg in pain, dear friend
"but hey - just don't stop!The stillness makes me scared"
Listen to my plain words.
That's all you'll get from me: Words.
The rest is up to you; would you dare to let me through?
Are you brave enough to leave me in control?
...you're all afraid...
I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid of you!
I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid anymore - I am a shipwrecked swept ashore.
Life won't wash away your sins.
Life can't wash away your guilt.
Life will only make your conscience...wilt!
[daniel gildenlæw]
[daniel magdic]
Somewhere a child just died; yet another victim for man's endless strife.
World could be better than this! There are so many ways to live (leave) a
Life...
Would you claim you live yours...right? Right?! NO!
TAKE A STAND! World is in your hand!
I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid of you!
I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid of you!
We're just the same me and you.
The same me and you. (Walk with me!)
...I see myself in you...
2. WELCOme tO enTROpIA!
[music: daniel gildenlæw]
The song "!" by Pain of Salvation is a call for people to open their eyes, leave behind their old, familiar patterns of thought and behavior, and take responsibility for creating a better world. The singer, Daniel Gildenlæw, urges his listeners to "walk with [him]" and explore the vast and varied possibilities that life offers beyond the limited scope of their current experiences. He challenges them to question their own motivations and to consider whether they would still seek the same things if they weren't conditioned to desire what others around them desire. Gildenlæw addresses his audience as individuals, rather than as members of a group, and emphasizes that he is not a distant, untouchable idol, but a person like them, with his own flaws and doubts.
While the tone of the song might be read as confrontational or critical, it is ultimately a message of hope and encouragement. Gildenlæw asserts that people have the power to change their own lives and the world around them, if they are willing to be brave and take a stand. He recognizes that this is not an easy task, and that life can be full of challenges, setbacks, and suffering. However, he rejects the idea that these hardships are inevitable, or that they justify cruelty, violence, or hatred. He affirms that even though "life can't wash away your guilt," people can choose to acknowledge their mistakes, learn from them, and do better.
Overall, the song suggests that there is no limit to what humanity can achieve if people work together and strive for a world that is more compassionate, just, and joyful.
Line by Line Meaning
WALK WITH ME! There are worlds to see!
Join me on this journey through life as there are endless possibilities and experiences to be had.
Listen to me now - You. Listen to me now - You.
Pay attention to my words, I am addressing you specifically.
Do my words mean more to hear when I am standing here?
Do you value my words more when they come from me standing on a stage like your idols?
On a stage like all your silly idols do!
I am only on a stage because society has placed fame and celebrity on a pedestal.
Open up your eyes - all. Let your walls and grins fall.
Be vulnerable and open-minded to new perspectives and ideas.
Would you reach for something new, if the crowds were reaching too?
Do you conform to societal norms or have the bravery to chase your own unique path?
Are you close enough to taste their tears at all?
Either feel empathy towards others or unable to truly comprehend their struggles.
Your hate is but a worn-out lover, sick and sear.
Your hate has become a repetitive habit that is no longer effective or fulfilling.
"RAPE ME AGAIN!" you beg in pain, dear friend
"but hey - just don't stop!The stillness makes me scared"
A metaphor for being desensitized and addicted to pain, but still needing it to feel alive and/or in control.
Listen to my plain words.
My message is simple and straightforward, but it is up to you to interpret and apply it in your life.
That's all you'll get from me: Words.
I can only offer you my message, it is up to you to fully understand and act on it.
The rest is up to you; would you dare to let me through?
You have the power to accept or reject my message, it is up to you to choose your path.
Are you brave enough to leave me in control?
Will you have the courage to let my words guide you, even if it means leaving your comfort zone?
...you're all afraid...
As humans, we are all afraid of the unknown and have our own insecurities.
I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid of you!
I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid anymore - I am a shipwrecked swept ashore.
I am not afraid of the unknown or even death, as I have already experienced my own personal turmoil and suffering that has shaped me.
Life won't wash away your sins.
Life's challenges and experiences will not absolve you of your past mistakes and regrets.
Life can't wash away your guilt.
No matter how much your life may change, you will always carry your past guilt and emotional baggage with you.
Life will only make your conscience...wilt!
Life's challenges can weigh heavily on your conscience, causing it to weaken or wither away.
Somewhere a child just died; yet another victim for man's endless strife.
A reminder of the tragedy and injustice that exists in the world, despite our best efforts.
World could be better than this! There are so many ways to live (leave) a
Life...
The world can be a better place, and it is up to us to find creative and effective solutions to improve it.
Would you claim you live yours...right? Right?! NO!
TAKE A STAND! World is in your hand!
It is easy to simply exist in the world, but living a meaningful life requires taking a proactive stance and contributing towards positive change.
We're just the same me and you.
The same me and you. (Walk with me!)
...I see myself in you...
Despite our differences, we all share the same human experience and can connect on a deep level if we choose to.
2. WELCOme tO enTROpIA!
Introduction to a new chapter in the album, expanding on themes of chaos, disorder, and humanity's role in the universe.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA/AMCOS
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iLAHE UMUD
LYRİCS:
I still smell of sweat
Still the scent of my giving in
Tried to feel regret
But I wanted to stay on my skin
I still fantasize
Close my eyes to the wrong again
Still those "fuck me" eyes
As I'm licking the palm of my hand
How the hell am I supposed to keep myself
When you are so damn far away
And everything feels meaningless
And I am not mine
How the hell am I supposed to keep myself
When you are so damn far away
And everything feels meaningless
And I am not mine
I still smell of sex
Still her taste on my fingertips
Try to feel remorse
But it's hard with her wet on my lips
How the hell am I supposed to keep myself
When you are so damn far away
And everything feels meaningless
And I am not mine
How the hell am I supposed to keep myself
When you are so damn far away…
Muhammad Hafizi
I still smell of sweat
Still the scent of my giving in
Tried to feel regret
But I wanted to stay on my skin
I still fantasize
Close my eyes to the wrong again
Still those "fuck me" eyes
As I'm licking the palm of my hand
How the hell am I supposed to keep myself
When you are so damn far away
And everything feels meaningless
And I am not mine
How the hell am I supposed to keep myself
When you are so damn far away
And everything feels meaningless
And I am not mine
I still smell of sex
Still her taste on my fingertips
Try to feel remorse
But it's hard with her wet on my lips
How the hell am I supposed to keep myself
When you are so damn far away
And everything feels meaningless
And I am not mine
How the hell am I supposed to keep myself
When you are so damn far away
And all I do seems meaningless
And I am not mine
I need something of my own
Something with a locked door
A room just for me alone
Something that... I... can control
I need something of my own
I need something cutting to the bone
I need something that is mine
If that must be guilt then fine (How the hell)
I wanted something nice and fine
This guilt is a hole but it's mine
I wanted something nice
This guilt is a hole but it's mine
Pete Primis
Lyrics:
I still smell of sweat
Still the scent of my giving in
Tried to feel regret
But I wanted to stay on my skin
I still fantasize
Close my eyes to the wrong again
Still those "fuck me" eyes
As I'm licking the palm of my hand
How the hell am I supposed to keep myself
When you are so damn far away
And everything feels meaningless
And I am not mine
How the hell am I supposed to keep myself
When you are so damn far away
And everything feels meaningless
And I am not mine
I still smell of sex
Still her taste on my fingertips
Try to feel remorse
But it's hard with her wet on my lips
How the hell am I supposed to keep myself
When you are so damn far away
And everything feels meaningless
And I am not mine
How the hell am I supposed to keep myself
When you are so damn far away
And everything feels meaningless
And I am not mine
I need something of my own
Something with a locked door
A room just for me alone
Something that... I... can control
I need something of my own
I need something cutting to the bone
I need something that is mine
If that must be guilt then fine (How the hell)
I wanted something nice and fine
This guilt is a hole but it's mine
I wanted something nice
This guilt is a hole but it's mine
Witold Nawrocki
LYRICS
Wciąż pachnę potem ciągle woń mojej
przegranej próbowałem poczuć żal ale chciałem pozostać na mojej skórze.
Ciągle fantazjuję Znowu zamykam oczy na zło wciąż te zdziwione twarze
jakbym się lizał po rękach. Jak do diabła powinienem się zachować kiedy
jesteś tak cholernie daleko a wszystko wydaje się bez znaczenia a ja to
nie ja. Wciąż pachnę seksem Ciągle jej smak na opuszkach palców Próbuję
poczuć skruchę ale to trudne kiedy jej wilgoć jest na moich ustach.
potrzebuję czegoś tylko dla siebie zamkniętych drzwi. pokoju samotności
czegoś co mogę kontrolować potrzebuję czegoś tylko dla siebie
przeszywającego do szpiku kości co jest tylko moje Jeśli to ma być wina
to dobrze Chcę czegoś w sam raz Ta wina jest grobem, ale jest moja Chcę
czegoś w sam raz wina to grób, a on jest mój.
Caio Biagiotto
I still smell of sweat
still the scent of my giving in
tried to feel regret
but I wanted to stay on my skin.
I still fantasize
Close my eyes to the wrong again
still those "fuck me" eyes
as I'm licking the palm of my hand.
How the hell am I supposed to keep myself
when you are so damn far away
and everything feels meaningless and I am not mine.
I still smell of sex
still her taste on my fingertips
Try to feel remorse
But it's hard with her wet on my lips.
I need something of my own
something with a locked door.
A room just for me alone
something that I can control.
I need something of my own
I need something cutting to the bone
I need something that is mine
If that must be guilt then fine.
I wanted something nice and fine
this guilt is a hole but it's mine.
I wanted something nice
this guilt is a hole but it's mine.
Nas Pre
Pain of Salvation are criminally underrated!
Miyamoto Kojiro
It's sad how some masterpiece songs don't have that much views and bad songs have 10x more views
Rob Williamson
this is how this bloody music industry works, unfortunately!
snooker1982 _
This is the "Mainstream". Sad enough
😉
The Cable
@snooker1982 _ "One must make sure that which does not fit the system is pruned out"
snooker1982 _
@The Cable nicely said.. you're that right
Arn.Mann.
Thats almost to true man
Iraklis Moschonas
My girlfriend put this song yesterday for me to hear and now it got stuck in my head!! Absolutely amazing and haunting!!
Paulo Rocha
Essa música tem uma vibe unica!
FODAAA
um salve do Brasil
Cícero Fernandes
E nós