Formed in Osnabrück, Germany, in 1995, releasing their first demo Unearthed Arcana in the same year, finally venting their boundless creative force and obsessive will with Stronghold of the Inviolables (2001) and De Musica Mundana (2002). In 2004, Secrets of the Moon signed a contract with Lupus Lounge and endeavour to afflict deep wounds to the world with their sinister manifest Carved in Stigmata Wounds.
Released the album Antithesis on September 15th 2006, the latest album Privilegivm being released on 28th September 2009, being one of their best efforts so far, voted album of the month and black metal album of the year 2009 by various metal webzines.
The current lineup includes sG on vocals and guitar, Ar on guitar (since January 2010, after performing over 60 shows with the band as a live session member) and T. Thelemnar/Thrawn on drums. Daevas (bass & vocals) left the band in late 2007. LSK (aka Hellsukkubus) of Antaeus, Hell Militia, Love Lies Bleeding and Vorkreist was officially introduced as the new bass player in April 2008, though she had already played live with the band on their tour.
In 2022 the Band announced they would no longer continue the Band and split up. Members of the Band continue in various side project such as crone. Their Social media platforms per Date have been permanently deleted.
Their official website is http://www.secretsofthemoon.org
Confessions
Secrets of the Moon Lyrics
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I ate from the white doves
and yearned for Megiddo in excelsis
I feel that I breathe
I feel that he breathes
I feel that I breathe
yet I’m punished
he is punished
yet I’m punished
kick me down the stairs
he is punished
god wears black today
while he steps out in the world
to carry the stillborn to the shore
and I strengthen him to throw us into the fire
his glint is a phenomenon
eat your children cause they are yours
to see what they saw
to remember darkness
they are not what you wanted them to be
they are not what you wanted them to be
today I drank the piss
the fruits of wisdom
and touched the children of the cross
I helped them up to let them fall
again
I was - did you see the star fall
aiwass - did you see the star fall
The lyrics of "Confessions" by Secrets of the Moon are cryptic and enigmatic, creating a dark and haunting atmosphere that leaves much to interpretation. The song starts with the line "today I washed my hands in ashes," which could be a reference to Judas Iscariot, who washed his hands to symbolize his guilt after betraying Jesus. The next line, "I ate from the white doves," could be seen as a symbol of purity and innocence, which is then followed by a reference to the Battle of Megiddo, an ancient battle where good triumphed over evil, which could be interpreted as a desire for redemption and salvation. The repetition of "I feel that I breathe, I feel that he breathes" might suggest a connection between the singer's identity and God, as they share the same breath.
The imagery in the song is bleak and unsettling, with references to punishment and violence. The line "kick me down the stairs, he is punished" could be interpreted as a commentary on the injustice in the world, where the innocent suffer while the guilty go free. The line "god wears black today, while he steps out in the world" could suggest a sense of mourning or grief, as if God is mourning the loss of purity and goodness in the world. The final verse of the song is particularly disturbing, with references to drinking urine and harming children. The line "eat your children cause they are yours" could be interpreted as a reference to the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac, where Abraham was asked by God to sacrifice his son Isaac. The repetition of "they are not what you wanted them to be" suggests a sense of disappointment or betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
today I washed my hands in ashes
I engaged in a deeply introspective and transformative act
I ate from the white doves
I sought to find spiritual purity and enlightenment
and yearned for Megiddo in excelsis
I desired to experience a great spiritual battle or confrontation
I feel that I breathe
I am alive and conscious of my existence
I feel that he breathes
I am aware of the presence of a higher power or deity
yet I’m punished
I experience suffering or consequences for my actions
he is punished
The higher power or deity also experiences suffering or consequences
kick me down the stairs
I am willing to endure physical harm or punishment
he is punished
The suffering and punishment is shared between me and the higher power
god wears black today
The higher power is mourning or experiencing sorrow
while he steps out in the world
The higher power is actively participating in the world
to carry the stillborn to the shore
The higher power is tasked with guiding souls to their final destination
and I strengthen him to throw us into the fire
I am willing to take risks and push the boundaries of my spiritual journey, even if it may result in destruction
his glint is a phenomenon
The higher power's presence is powerful and awe-inspiring
eat your children cause they are yours
Face the consequences of your actions and take responsibility
to see what they saw
Understand the perspectives and experiences of others
to remember darkness
Acknowledge and confront the difficulties and struggles of life
they are not what you wanted them to be
Accept that others may have a different path or destiny than what you envisioned for them
today I drank the piss
I experienced something that was unpleasant or degrading
the fruits of wisdom
Despite the negativity, I gained knowledge and insight
and touched the children of the cross
I interacted with members of a religious community
I helped them up to let them fall again
I offered support and guidance, but ultimately allowed them to make their own choices and face their own consequences
I was - did you see the star fall
I am undergoing a transformative experience and questioning my own beliefs and values
aiwass - did you see the star fall
Addressing or appealing to a higher power or deity by name
Contributed by Nolan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.