Sanctifica started up in 1996, playing old school death metal. After about … Read Full Bio ↴Sanctifica started up in 1996, playing old school death metal. After about a year the sound evolved towards black metal. A keyboard player was added to the band, and in 1998 the first demo tape was released: "In the bleak midwinter". They soon landed a record deal and in the year 2000 the debut album "Spirit of Purity" was released. After this the musical direction changed, becoming more progressive and incorporating more clean vocals. In 2002, "Negative B" was released. This was a very different album, and probably very misunderstood. After a short tour in Finland in the fall of 2002, the band decided to call it quits, due to the restrictions caused by being labelled a black metal band and also due to the geographical distance between the band members.

Members:
Hubertus Liljegren, guitar and vocals, 1996-2002
Daniel Thelin, drums, 1996-2002
Jonathan Jansson, bass, 1996-2002
Henrik Georgsson, guitar, 1998-2002
Aron Engberg, keys, 1998-2002
David Seiving, vocals, 2002
Alexander Orest, bass, 1996, keys, 1997-1998

Landscape
Sanctifica Lyrics

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(Lyrics by Hubertus)

Cold winds are blowing in the forest of the
north. The night is black, like an essence of
the calm. Embrace my soul, eternal Master.

The stars are your creation. And the
moonlight that shine in my face. Blessed is

the nature that gives me strength.

Autumn leaves falls like a preparation for the
winter. The trees are quiet in its rest. The
quilt of the winter covers the landscape as
your power embrace our hearts.

Even if the cold tries to drown me you will
still remain.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sanctifica's "Landscape" depict the beauty and power of nature and the sense of comfort and strength it can provide. The opening lines paint a picture of a dark night in the forest of the north, with cold winds blowing. However, instead of fear or discomfort, the singer feels a sense of peace and connection with the eternal Master, asking to have their soul embraced. This connection with nature is further evidenced by the lyrics that attribute the stars and moonlight to the Master, and describe the blessed power that comes from nature.

The following stanza describes the changing of seasons and the preparation for winter, with autumn leaves falling and the trees resting. However, this restfulness is not one of death or abandonment, as evidenced by the description of the winter quilt covering the landscape and the power of the Master embracing hearts. The final stanza shows the singer's unwavering trust and faith in the Master's enduring presence, even in the midst of difficulties such as cold winters.

Overall, the lyrics of "Landscape" are a testament to the beauty and power of nature, and the comfort and strength it can provide to those who connect with it. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always a source of light and warmth that can be found in the eternal Master and the natural world.

Line by Line Meaning

Cold winds are blowing in the forest of the north.
Frigid gusts of wind sweep through the northern woodland.

The night is black, like an essence of the calm.
The darkness is deep and tranquil.

Embrace my soul, eternal Master.
The singer calls to their deity to envelop their spirit.

The stars are your creation. And the moonlight that shine in my face.
The heavens are crafted by the divine, and their light illuminates the singer's visage.

Blessed is the nature that gives me strength.
The natural world endows the singer with fortitude.

Autumn leaves falls like a preparation for the winter.
The shedding of leaves heralds the coming of wintry months.

The trees are quiet in its rest.
As they enter dormancy, trees are silent.

The quilt of the winter covers the landscape as your power embrace our hearts.
As winter descends, the influence of the deity is palpable and envelops the singer.

Even if the cold tries to drown me you will still remain.
Despite the chilling conditions, the singer's deity is everpresent.

Contributed by Lily M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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