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.
Mellow Are the Reverberations
Phlebotomized Lyrics
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For a goodnight's sleep
The bible closes, safely tucked
Nice and cosy under white sheets
Eyelids fall and shut
Soon to reach fantasy
Capture the angel's hand
She placed her hand in mine
Simply indoctrinated
Pre serenity
Let this heavenly warmth forever... be!!!
Mellow are the reverberations - a jewel of impeccable grace
Mellow are the reverberations - a stroke of the finest lace
Mellow are the reverberations - nature happily hums it's tune
Mellow are the reverberations - the sunnier the weather...
The greater the joy... the greater the joy!!!
The great waterfall bows over the caves
Seemingly ruthless (yet a) pleasing immensity
Beneath the flowing water, beyond the cracks
The hopeful drops drip a certain melody
The angel's curiosity lurks her nearer
Towards he, who'd been deserted
A harmless-looking character waiting
For his prayers to be answered
No grab my hand... inhabitant of dark holes
Come outside... you no longer have to doll
I broke the spell... the landscapes for you to see
Enjoy your life... forever to be... free!!!
A reprobative locality... black is all that I can see
A reprobative locality... A cave-dweller one was meant to be
A reprobative locality... emptiness simply devoured me
No one can see me
I'm nothing but I'm happy
The exit I'm still searching
But I don't know where I'm going now
(repeat 5 & 6 & 7)
A harmless-looking character astonished
To see his prayers had been answered
(repeat 9)
The lyrics of Phlebotomized's "Mellow Are the Reverberations" are open to interpretation and can be interpreted as a narrative of a person's journey towards finding peace and happiness. The opening lines of the song speak of a person preparing to sleep and finding comfort in religious traditions. The lyrics suggest that the person is trying to reach a state of fantasy, where he or she can find solace from the world's chaos. The reference to an angel's hand captures the idea of guidance and protection from a higher power. The person seeks to find this heavenly warmth to be at peace with himself or herself.
As the song progresses, the narrative shifts. The reference to the great waterfall and caves suggests a sense of adventure and discovery that the person is experiencing. The imagery of the cave-dweller adds to this impression, evoking the sense of going deeper into oneself to find meaning and insight. The lyrics suggest that the person is being led by an angel and is discovering a new sense of hope and freedom.
Towards the end of the song, the narrative becomes more fragmented, and the lyrics suggest a person finding happiness in solitude. The reference to the "exit" and the "searching" can be interpreted as an ongoing journey towards finding the inner peace that one is looking for. The song ends with the reference to prayers being answered, suggesting that the person has found happiness and peace through a deeper connection with oneself and the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
Make the sign of the cross
Perform a symbol of religious reverence
For a goodnight's sleep
In the hopes of achieving sound rest
The bible closes, safely tucked
After religious reading and contemplation, the book is put away
Nice and cosy under white sheets
Comfortably warm and relaxed in bed
Eyelids fall and shut
The eyes close and rest starts to set in
Soon to reach fantasy
On the brink of slipping into a dream state
Capture the angel's hand
Mentally grasp the hand of a divine being
To flow towards blissful ecstasy
To be carried towards a state of pure joy
She placed her hand in mine
A heavenly entity touches the artist
Simply indoctrinated
Easily taught or instructed in a certain belief
Pre serenity
A state of calm and peacefulness
Let this heavenly warmth forever... be!!!
May this divine feeling last indefinitely
Mellow are the reverberations - a jewel of impeccable grace
The peaceful vibrations are a flawless gem
Mellow are the reverberations - a stroke of the finest lace
The calming reverberations are like delicate lacework
Mellow are the reverberations - nature happily hums it's tune
The gentle vibrations meld harmoniously with the sounds of nature
Mellow are the reverberations - the sunnier the weather...
The higher the spirits and the greater the joy
Mellow are the reverberations - the greater the joy... the greater the joy!!!
The more happiness, the better and more profound the sensation
The great waterfall bows over the caves
A magnificent waterfall towers over underground caverns
Seemingly ruthless (yet a) pleasing immensity
Despite its ominous appearance, it exudes an imposing beauty
Beneath the flowing water, beyond the cracks
Deeper than the surface of the waterfall, outside of visible crevices
The hopeful drops drip a certain melody
The falling water seems to produce an optimistic harmony
The angel's curiosity lurks her nearer
The divine being is drawn closer by interest and intrigue
Towards he, who'd been deserted
In the direction of someone who has been left alone
A harmless-looking character waiting
An unassuming individual patiently anticipates something
For his prayers to be answered
Asking for a wish to be fulfilled
No grab my hand... inhabitant of dark holes
Take my hand...dweller of shadowy spaces
Come outside... you no longer have to doll
Leave your confines... you no longer need to hide
I broke the spell... the landscapes for you to see
I stopped the enchantment...discover the vistas that await
Enjoy your life... forever to be... free!!!
Experience your existence...always liberated
A reprobative locality... black is all that I can see
A harsh environment...where darkness surrounds
A reprobative locality... A cave-dweller one was meant to be
A bleak place...a hermit's intended dwelling
A reprobative locality... emptiness simply devoured me
A desolate location...free of joy or fulfillment
No one can see me
I am invisible
I'm nothing but I'm happy
I may be insignificant, but I still feel content
The exit I'm still searching
I'm still seeking an escape
But I don't know where I'm going now
I'm lost in my journey
A harmless-looking character astonished
An unassuming individual surprised and amazed
To see his prayers had been answered
To realize his desires had been fulfilled
Contributed by Zachary V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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