The music of Paralysed Age clearly has influences from the post-punk and the new wave era. Marked by this style, influenced by a lot of other genres, like folk and synthpop, Paralysed Age are searching for their own path to modern gothic wave, a sound with a morbid and melancholic character.
Their songs often deal with vampires, bats and other "creatures of the night". Descriptions of fears and nightmares, but also resumes of the night with dreams and hopes are the lyrical path of Paralysed Age. Also, the horror story-like songtexts contain sorrow with a touch of irony - as can also be seen with individuals such as Bram Stoker or Edgar Allan Poe. Edgar Allan Poe inspired much of the music by Paralysed Age.
On their album "Tragedia Nosferata" they were inspired by the Romanian symbolist poet, the "damned" George Bacovia, using one of his poems for one of their song-lyrics.
Members
* Michael Knust - vocals, guitars, keys, sampling
* Andrea Knust - bass, keys, vocals
Discography
* Maxi-CD "Bloodsucker", 1994 (Glasnost Records)
* CD "Nocturne", 1994 (Glasnost Records)
* CD "Empire of the Vampire", 1999 (Dancing Ferret Discs)
* CD "Into The Ice", 2002 (Dancing Ferret Discs)
* CD "Tragedia Nosferata", 2006 (Dancing Ferret Discs)
* Album "Intermezzo", 2019(Self-Released)
Self Control
Paralysed Age Lyrics
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City light painted girls
In the day nothing matters
It`s the night time that flatters
In the night no control
Through the wall something`s breaking
Wearing white as you`re walking
Down the street of my soul
You got me livin` only for the night
Before the morning comes
The story`s told
You take my selfcontrol
Another night, another day goes by
I never stop myself to wonder why
You help me to forget to play my role
You take my selfcontrol
I, I live among the creatures of the night
I haven`t got the will to try and fight
Against a new tomorrow
So I guess I`ll just believe it
That tomorrow never comes
A safe night I`m livintg in the forest
Of my dream
I know the night is not as it would seem
I must believe in something
So I`ll make myself believe it
That this night will never go
The lyrics of Paralysed Age's song Self Control describe the singer's attraction to the night, where they find solace in its darkness and freedom from the constraints of life during the day. The city at night is portrayed as a place of excitement and allure, where the neon lights shine upon the painted girls, offering a glimpse of a life free from societal expectations. However, this freedom comes with a price, as the darkness and lack of control make it easy to get lost in the moment, leaving the singer vulnerable and at the mercy of their desires.
The chorus is a plea to a lover or an external force that provides the singer with a sense of self-control, helping them navigate the darkness and find meaning in their existence. The singer acknowledges their helplessness and inability to resist the allure of the night, and instead chooses to embrace it and all its uncertainties. The last verse shows the singer retreating into their dreams, where they can create a world free from the constraints of reality and find comfort in the belief that there will always be another night.
Overall, the lyrics of Self Control paint a picture of a person who seeks refuge from the pressures of life in the darkness and chaos of the night, where they can find freedom and release. However, they also acknowledge the dangers that come with this freedom, and turn to someone or something outside themselves to help them navigate the night and find meaning in their existence.
Line by Line Meaning
On the night is my world
The singer's world comes alive at night and becomes the center of their existence.
City light painted girls
The women in the city at night are like works of art, mysterious and beautiful.
In the day nothing matters
The day feels empty and meaningless compared to the excitement of the night.
It`s the night time that flatters
The artist is drawn to the flattery and allure of the night.
In the night no control
The artist feels powerless in the face of the night and its temptations.
Through the wall something`s breaking
Something is breaking through the singer's defenses, tempting them further.
Wearing white as you`re walking
The person tempting the singer is pure and innocent-seeming, making their seduction even more dangerous.
Down the street of my soul
The artist feels like they are being tempted at the very center of their being, their soul.
You take my selfcontrol
The person tempting the artist takes away their ability to resist their allure and gives in to temptation.
You got me livin` only for the night
The artist's entire existence now revolves around the excitement and temptation of the night.
Before the morning comes
The singer is fully aware that their temptation and excitement will only last until the morning.
The story`s told
The artist knows that their story will end the same way it always does, with the morning taking away the thrill and temptation of the night.
Another night, another day goes by
The singer is caught in a cycle of temptation and disappointment, drawing them back to the night time and away from their boring, disappointing days.
I never stop myself to wonder why
The singer has stopped questioning their own motives and actions, instead going along with the temptation and allure of the night without resistance.
You help me to forget to play my role
The person tempting the singer takes away their sense of responsibility, leaving them free to indulge in temptation without a care for the consequences.
You take my selfcontrol
The artist is unable to resist temptation and gives in to the allure of the night, letting the other person be in charge of their actions.
I, I live among the creatures of the night
The artist sees themselves as one of the creatures of the night, drawn to temptation and danger like all the others in that world.
I haven`t got the will to try and fight
The singer no longer has the willpower to resist the temptation of the night and its allure.
Against a new tomorrow
The singer is afraid of the future and knows that each new day is a battle against their own temptation and nature.
So I guess I`ll just believe it
The artist has given up on fighting their own temptation and instead resolves to just accept it as an unchangeable part of their life.
That tomorrow never comes
The artist believes that the cycle of temptation and disappointment will last forever, with no hope of breaking free from it.
A safe night I`m living in the forest
The artist feels safe and secure in their world of temptation and danger, seeing it as a lush and vibrant forest.
Of my dream
The singer's world of temptation and danger is like a dream, a fantasy they never want to leave.
I know the night is not as it would seem
The artist is fully aware that the world of the night is not as idyllic and perfect as it appears, but still can't resist its allure and temptation.
I must believe in something
The singer knows they need to believe in something to give their life meaning and purpose, but they can't seem to find anything in their world of temptation and danger.
So I`ll make myself believe it
The singer resolves to create their own sense of belief and purpose, even if it's just a fantasy within their own head.
That this night will never go
Despite their awareness of the fleeting nature of every night, the singer clings to the hope that this one will never end, that they can remain in their world of temptation and danger forever.
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bianca
on The Grave Shall Be Forever
The grave shall be forever, two fallen flames, still glow on and on,
illumination, and a strange desire, a blossoms for lovers, a lost and the gone,
The grave, shall be forever, The odor ,of heaven again,
The grave, shall be forever ,again, the fate is upon us, the undead has come,
Facing the love, just now or never, my love still glows, to be silent, forever~
The grave, shall be forever, again, hostile and warm, Farewell to the pain,
The grave, shall be forever, The odor, of heaven again,
The grave, shall be forever, again, the fate is upon us, the undead has come,
The grave, shall be forever, two fallen flames, still glow on and on,
illumination, and a strange desire, a blossoms for lovers, a lost and the gone,
A lost and the gone,
A lost and the gone,
A lost, and the gone.............
01/03/2023