Seventh Angel is a thrash/doom metal band from Netherton, UK, that formed i… Read Full Bio ↴Seventh Angel is a thrash/doom metal band from Netherton, UK, that formed in 1987. Their first two releases, The Torment (1990), and Lament for the Weary (1991) were distributed through the label "Music for Nations" making them label mates with bands such as Metallica, Megadeth, and Slayer, and were considered by many at the time to be one best metal acts in the United Kingdom. They were one of the few bands to combine elements of doom and thrash metal. The band headlined the Metal Meltdown festival in 1990, played concerts in Germany and Holland, and they were featured in both Channel 4 and BBC TV for several live performances of their Greenbelt festival concerts.

Seventh Angel disbanded in 1992 then announced their reforming on May 23, 2008, followed by the release of their third album, The Dust Of Years in 2009, in which the band progressed from Christian to more neutral lyrics, and included notable death metal influences to their sound, influenced by other projects of Ian Arkley's such as the death/doom bands My Silent Wake and Ashen Mortality.

Current members:
* Ian Arkley: Vocals, Guitars (Century Sleeper, My Silent Wake, The Other Window, ex-Ashen Mortality, ex-Paramæcium)
* Mark Broomhead - Bass (Firefly, ex-Exhoria, ex-Detritus)
* Andrew "Tank" Thompson - Drums (My Silent Wake, ex-Freekspert, ex-Sukmunki)
* Simon Bibby - Vocals, Guitars (Thy Listless Heart,Firefly, ex-Exhoria ,ex-Amaranth)

Dark Shadows
Seventh Angel Lyrics

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Never will I leave you nor will I forsake you
This is what you promised
Even though I wander running all the time
You have always loved me

DARK SHADOWS

Never thought I'd see the day, these dark shadows stripped away

Rising ever higher, from oppression, taken to another place

CHORUS;DARK SHADOWS;

Forgiveness, and to fear, numbness taken from my mind
Finding a new potential, inspiration, finding fullness through Christ

CHORUS; DARK SHADOWS

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Seventh Angel's song Dark Shadows are deep and thought-provoking. The song speaks about finding hope and forgiveness in the love of Christ. The verse "Never will I leave you nor will I forsake you" is a message of comfort and reassurance, a promise of unconditional love by God. The lines "Even though I wander running all the time, you have always loved me" describe the journey of a person who has strayed from the path of righteousness and yet feels the enduring love of God in their life.

The chorus "Dark Shadows" represents the challenges and struggles of life that can lead one astray. The lines "Never thought I'd see the day, these dark shadows stripped away, rising ever higher from oppression, taken to another place" depict a journey of transformation, where the singer sheds their doubts and fears and emerges stronger and more enlightened. The lyrics convey a message of hope and redemption, that no matter how lost one might feel, there is always the possibility of finding light and salvation.

Line by Line Meaning

Never will I leave you nor will I forsake you
You promised to always be with me and not abandon me

Even though I wander running all the time
Although I feel lost and constantly on the move

You have always loved me
You have always cared for me and shown me love

Never thought I'd see the day, these dark shadows stripped away
I never thought I'd be free from the troubles that haunt me

Rising ever higher, from oppression, taken to another place
I am climbing to new heights, away from the weight of my struggles

Forgiveness, and to fear, numbness taken from my mind
I have been forgiven and my fear and numbness have been removed

Finding a new potential, inspiration, finding fullness through Christ
I have discovered new potential and inspiration through my faith in Christ

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