Floor collaborated with Waldemar Sorychta (Grip Inc. and Enemy of the Sun) and After Forever colleague Joost van den Broek (keyboards and arrangements) to write their debut album, ReVamp, which was released in May 2010 by Nuclear Blast Records. They also colaborated with the drummer Koen Herfst (I Chaos, Xenobia and Dew-Scented). ReVamp's debut album studio lineup consisted of Floor Jansen (singer and songwriter), Joost van den Broek (keyboards, songwriting and production), Waldemar Sorychta (guitars, bass, songwriting and produtcion) and Koen Herfst (drums).
Floor announced that they were on hiatus in 2015, due to her commitments with Nightwish. She has said that she is unsure if the band will ever return.
Official Website: www.revampmusic.com
In Sickness 'Till Death Do Us Part: Disdain
ReVamp Lyrics
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Feel contempt and betrayed
I am losing myself, my disdain takes control
Being useless is the worst, I can't do shit!
Seeing your pain
It kills me
Useless I stand on the side
I would take your pain if I could
Is it God or the world, is there someone to blame?
Is it fate or bad luck, who is failing you now?
Infuriating how I'm forced to remain calm
Seeing your pain
It kills me
Losing you now, I'm provoked
Useless I stand on the side
I would take your pain if I could
Your pain became like hell to me
Your death; sad way to set you free
Disdained, disdianed
Disdained, disdianed...
Aggravation before acceptance
Scorn and hatred; a natural defence
Deepest misery before salvation
Godless suffering before redemption
Now my nightmare's proclaimed
I've found no-one to blame
It's a cruel twist of life
Yet my rage can't be bound
Exasperating how trivial we really are
Seeing your pain
It kills me
Losing you now, I'm provoked
Useless I stand on the side
I would take your pain if I could
Seeing your pain
It kills me
Losing you now, I'm provoked
Useless I stand on the side
I would take your pain if I could
The lyrics to "In Sickness 'Till Death Do Us Part: Disdain" by ReVamp touch on themes of frustration, helplessness, and anger in the face of a loved one's illness or death. The singer of the song is grappling with their own feelings of inadequacy and uselessness, unable to ease or fix the pain of their loved one, and seeking someone or something to blame for the suffering that they are witnessing. They are torn between a deep desire to help and the knowledge that there is little they can do to change the situation.
The lyrics are also marked by a sense of contradiction and paradox. The singer feels both contempt and love for the person they are addressing, and expresses a desire to take their pain away even as they acknowledge that death may be the only release from it. They also question the role of fate or a higher power in the situation, wondering if there is anyone or anything to blame for the suffering they are witnessing, and ultimately accepting that there may not be a clear answer.
Line by Line Meaning
I need someone to blame!
Feeling contempt and betrayed, I must find a scapegoat for my pain and anger.
Feel contempt and betrayed
Experiencing strong feelings of disappointment and betrayal.
I am losing myself, my disdain takes control
My negative feelings are overwhelming me and I feel like I'm losing my sense of self.
Being useless is the worst, I can't do shit!
Feeling helpless and powerless is the most terrible feeling.
Seeing your pain
Observing the agony that you're going through.
It kills me
It is emotionally overwhelming and painful for me to witness your suffering.
Losing you now, I'm provoked
The thought of losing you is provoking strong reactions in me.
Useless I stand on the side
Feeling helpless and unable to make any meaningful contribution to the situation.
I would take your pain if I could
If it were possible, I would shoulder your pain and suffering so that you don't have to bear it alone.
Is it God or the world, is there someone to blame?
Trying to identify a cause or an entity responsible for the painful situation that you're in.
Is it fate or bad luck, who is failing you now?
Wondering whether your misfortune is the result of predestination or random chance, and who may be responsible for it.
Infuriating how I'm forced to remain calm
Feeling angry and frustrated at having to keep my emotions in check in a difficult situation.
Your pain became like hell to me
Your suffering has become almost unbearable for me to witness.
Your death; sad way to set you free
Although your death would release you from your pain, it is still a tragic and sorrowful outcome.
Disdained, disdianed
Feeling intense disdain and contempt for the situation and the forces that brought it about.
Aggravation before acceptance
Experiencing frustration and annoyance before coming to terms with a difficult reality.
Scorn and hatred; a natural defence
Feeling defensive and hostile towards the things that are causing us pain, as a natural response.
Deepest misery before salvation
Reaching the depths of misery before finding a way out and experiencing redemption.
Godless suffering before redemption
Experiencing intense pain and hardship before finding a way to overcome it, without relying on any divine intervention.
Now my nightmare's proclaimed
My worst fears have come true and I'm now living in a nightmare-like situation.
I've found no-one to blame
I've realized that there is no one person or entity that can be held responsible for the situation that we're in.
It's a cruel twist of life
The situation that we're in is an unfortunate and unexpected turn of events that seems unfair and cruel.
Yet my rage can't be bound
Despite trying to suppress my anger, I find myself feeling furious and unable to control it.
Exasperating how trivial we really are
Feeling frustrated and disillusioned at how insignificant human beings can be in the face of difficult circumstances.
Contributed by Charlotte H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.