The name Salvia Palth was used for the album "melanchole", released in 2013 when Daniel was only 15 years old. The artist name is a wordplay on the poet Sylvia Plath. Plath's introspective poetry often delved into her mental state and referenced significant moments in her life, which aligns with the thematic elements present in Johann's work.
Following the release of the album "Melanchole" as Salvia Palth, the project seemingly went on hiatus. In 2016, Daniel Johann transitioned from the moniker Salvia Palth to Adore, 1996. His musical direction appears to have shifted under this new alias, exploring electronic and hip hop genres in albums such as "World Anti-God Freedom X" released under Adore, 1996.
After the abandonment of the project, Salvia Palth has since garnered a large fanbase since being featured on the Spotify playlist "*end credits", leaving Salvia Palth with over 4,5 million monthly listeners as of July 2023.
post traumatic all-night-long
Salvia Palth Lyrics
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we're having a party
i don't see you all the time
all the time
post-traumatic all-night-long
til we can't sleep
nodded off long snowand i don't know
nobody knows
i'm this cold
it's nobody's party, don't know why
we're having a party
i don't see you all the time
all the time
post-traumatic all-night-long
til we can't sleep
nodded off long snow
and i don't know
nobody knows
i'm this cold
it's nobody's party, don't know why
we're having a party
i don't see you all the time
all the time
The lyrics of Salvia Palth's "post traumatic all-night-long" depict a confusing and detached atmosphere of a party happening without any particular reason or joy. The singer seems to be disconnected from the party and the people around them, as they say "I don't see you all the time" implying a lack of close relationships or emotional attachments. The repetition of "it's nobody's party" emphasizes the emptiness and pointlessness of the gathering.
The title "post traumatic all-night-long" suggests that the singer is using the party as a way to escape from their traumatic experiences, and in doing so they stay up all night until they can't sleep. The line "nodded off long snow" could suggest drug use either as a way to cope with trauma or to amplify the detachment the singer is feeling. The line "and I don't know, nobody knows" implies a sense of isolation in the singer's struggles, which is accentuated by the starkness of the final phrase "I'm this cold."
Overall, the song seems to be an introspective exploration of the ways people cope with trauma and loneliness, and highlights the ways in which those coping mechanisms can further isolate us from those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
it's nobody's party, don't know why
This gathering does not belong to any specific individual or group, and the reason for it is unknown.
we're having a party
Nevertheless, we are participating in this celebratory event.
i don't see you all the time
I do not have regular interactions with the people present at this party.
all the time
Throughout my daily routine and interactions with others.
post-traumatic all-night-long
This is an experience of reliving prior traumatic events throughout the duration of the night.
til we can't sleep
This experience continues until we are unable to rest or sleep.
nodded off long snow
There has been a prolonged period of time without consciousness or awareness, akin to being in a state of suspended animation or 'nodding off.'
and i don't know
I am not sure about the events that have led up to this moment, due to the emotional distress from my past traumatic experiences.
nobody knows
No one around me has an understanding of the depth and extent of the trauma that I have been through.
i'm this cold
These experiences have left me feeling emotionally and physically cold, distant and detached from those around me.
Contributed by Gabriella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.