Originally, they were a death/grind band called Bacterial Cancer, then Bacterial Disease. They changed their name to Phlebotomized and their style around 1990.
They reunited in 2013 and Immense Intense Suspense & Skycontact has been reissued as a double album in 2014.
Dubbed Forswearer
Phlebotomized Lyrics
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Grievance... the cause of this
Life of lies... my happiness
Unlocking doors... with symbolic keys
Entering... an unknown entity
Swaying... between two worlds
Fantasy... (I'm) about to be swirled
Oh daydream... please lead me the way!!!
All I wish that I'll march
Eagerness messed up my mind
I'll try to get my act together
Leaving the past way far behind
I build my castles in the air (2x)
This is a tale of an unfledged utopia
Fantasies of being a figure of illustriousness
In actuality one lacks refinement
Perceiving mere remnants of utter worthlessness
Dubbed forswearer... outlook on life manifests it's self
Dubbed forswearer... I build my castles in the air
Dubbed forswearer... outlook on life manifests it's self
Dubbed forswearer... I build my castles in the air
(Repeat 2 + 6)
The song "Dubbed Forswearer" by Phlebotomized is a poetic depiction of a person who is struggling with their outlook on life. The lyrics suggest that the source of their grievance is the fact that they have been living a life of lies in pursuit of happiness. They feel like they have unlocked doors with symbolic keys and entered into an unknown entity, swaying between two worlds.
The person seems to be consumed by their fantasies where they lay upon the green grass and plead with their daydreams to lead them the way. They wish they could march forward eagerly, but their mind is messed up, and they need to get their act together to leave their past far behind. The chorus comes to repeat “Dubbed forswearer… outlook on life manifests it’s self I build my castles in the air” This suggests that the person is building their castles in the air, which means that they are building their dreams without any basis in reality.
The overall meaning of the song could suggest that the person is grappling with their perception of their self-worth, and they are finding it difficult to reconcile the reality of who they are with the illusions that they aim to fulfill. The song "Dubbed Forswearer" offers deep reflection, and it speaks to the challenges people can face when they find themselves building castles in the air.
Line by Line Meaning
Outlook on life manifests it's self
The way someone views life becomes evident in their actions and behavior
Grievance... the cause of this
Feeling of injustice or injury is the reason behind this situation
Life of lies... my happiness
Living deceitfully brings satisfaction to me
Unlocking doors... with symbolic keys
Using metaphorical means to open up new opportunities
Entering... an unknown entity
Venturing into a realm that is unfamiliar
Swaying... between two worlds
Torn between two different realities
Fantasy... (I'm) about to be swirled
Being caught up in a dreamlike state
Green, green grass... upon I lay
Finding solace and comfort in nature
Oh daydream... please lead me the way!!!
Asking a daydream to be a guide
All I wish that I'll march
I am determined to pursue my desires
Eagerness messed up my mind
My eagerness has caused confusion in my thoughts
I'll try to get my act together
I will attempt to become organized and focused
Leaving the past way far behind
Putting the past behind me and moving on
I build my castles in the air
My aspirations are unrealistic and impractical
This is a tale of an unfledged utopia
This story is about an immature and unrealistic ideal world
Fantasies of being a figure of illustriousness
Dreams of being a respected and admired person
In actuality one lacks refinement
But in reality, one lacks the necessary qualities to achieve that status
Perceiving mere remnants of utter worthlessness
Only seeing traces of complete worthlessness
Dubbed forswearer... outlook on life manifests it's self
I have been called a renouncer and my attitude towards life is evident
Dubbed forswearer... I build my castles in the air
I have been called a renouncer and my aspirations are unrealistic
Dubbed forswearer... outlook on life manifests it's self
I have been called a renouncer and my attitude towards life is evident
Dubbed forswearer... I build my castles in the air
I have been called a renouncer and my aspirations are unrealistic
(Repeat 2 + 6)
Repeating lines 2 and 6
Contributed by Addison L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@АртёмЖильцов-у5й
Шедевр!!
@totheboyelis
one of my fave death metal bands of ALL time. unique, beautiful & bizarre.
@closrod8856
Masterpiece.
@tarchalin
It's a pity that Cyber Music didn't promote Phlebotomized far better. Definetely the most underrated band ever, they should end up on the covers of all magazines, in radio's and TV's. I regret they didn't get recognition they'd deserved. Now they don't play anymore, which means we all lost the potentially great albums they could possibly release...
@disjoemem192
This is the best metal song ever, violin is just majestic, without doubt, for me, the best metal band around the world!
@jurgendebondt7341
GREAT MUSIC STILL!!!!!!
@thejigsawmurdersyou
Jesus this is a blast from the past..
@Shogun1289
love the album art. wonderful riffs and vocals all throughout. Truly wonderful stuff here, thanks for the upload!
@ivandelllano9903
Gollum on the album art!
@tarchalin
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!!!!!!!!!