Wakeford founded Sol Invictus in order to pursue his own musical ideas. He was an original member of Crisis and Death In June with Douglas P.. He formed Sol Invictus in 1987, working with Ian Read and Karl Blake. He has been the sole constant of the group, as it continues to bring forth new forms and conceptions.
Wakeford has described Sol Invictus as a "cabaret band from Hell for the fin-de-siècle" and has referred to his work as folk noir. He has said the name "comes from a pre-Christian Rome-based cult. Many of its trappings were taken over by the church. The name means 'the unconquered (or victorious) sun', and it was brought back by the legionnaires returning from Persia. The sun has always been an important symbol and as the cult of Sol Invictus nearly defeated Christianity at one point it seemed a good name to use. I also love the sound of Latin. "
Sol Invictus' imagery and lyrical content, especially initially, was strongly influenced by an antipathy for the modern world and materialism. The band also had considerable interest in Heathen and Mithraist themes, often reflecting an explicit antipathy to Christianity. Wakeford has written from a melancholic position of doomed Romanticism, which laments the loss of beauty, love, and Culture. He sees Americanism as a scourge upon Europe, as expressed with pitch-black humour in his song, "Death of the West" from the album of the same name.
In 2007 Tony Wakeford started working with Israeli producer and musician 'M'. The German label Prophecy will release a new Sol Invictus studio album, 'The Cruelest Month' in 2010.
Do not mix it up with the German band Soul_Invictus!
Believe Me
Sol Invictus Lyrics
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And for our crimes there be damnation
The blood of the past, it does bathe us
The fingers point to blame and claim us
[Chorus]
And without love, we are lost
Believe me, we are lost
Believe me, we are dust
Without love, we lose our souls
And mine had left long ago
The gods above and the gods below
Believe me, believe me
A child is skating on the ice
Like a child playing with a knife
The gods above and the gods below
Playing chess for her soul
[Chorus]
With tears of sorrow, and tears of rage
They lower her into the grave
The gods above and the gods below
Playing catch with her soul
The song "Believe Me" by Sol Invictus reflects on the consequences of humanity's actions that have led to the creation of a field of spears and the fear of damnation. The lyrics suggest that the blood of the past continues to bathe us and we continue to point fingers of blame to claim our innocence. The chorus highlights the importance of love in our lives, without which we are lost and reduced to dust. The absence of love can also lead us to lose our souls, as the singer believes that his soul left him long ago.
The gods above and the gods below feature prominently in the song, suggesting that we are constantly being watched and judged by a higher power. In the second verse, a child is playing on the ice like a child playing with a knife, suggesting the dangers of our actions and decisions. The gods above and below are playing chess for her soul, indicating that our fates may be predetermined by a higher power.
The final chorus emphasizes the serious nature of the loss of love, as tears of sorrow and rage are shed for the child who has been lowered into the grave. The gods above and below continue to play catch with her soul, symbolizing the eternal nature of the consequences of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Field of spears: Our creation
Our world is built on the foundation of conflict and violence.
And for our crimes there be damnation
We must pay the price for the harm we have caused.
The blood of the past, it does bathe us
The legacy of our ancestors, including their mistakes and triumphs, shapes who we are.
The fingers point to blame and claim us
Others judge and hold us accountable for our actions, whether we agree with their judgment or not.
And without love, we are lost
Love is essential for us to feel connected, joyful, and fulfilled.
Believe me, we are lost
It's a fact, not just an opinion, that we are adrift and purposeless without love.
Without love, we are dust
Love adds color, vitality, and meaning to our existence, and without it, we are dull and lifeless.
Believe me, we are dust
Again, this is an irrefutable truth, not just a matter of personal preference or interpretation.
Without love, we lose our souls
Our souls, our essential selves, require love to thrive and survive.
And mine had left long ago
The singer has experienced a loss of their soul, possibly due to a lack of love or other factors.
The gods above and the gods below
This phrase refers to higher powers, whether divine or metaphorical, that have a say in our fate and actions.
Believe me, believe me
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the singer's conviction that love and loss are universal, undeniable experiences.
A child is skating on the ice
This verse introduces a specific scenario, a child's innocent play.
Like a child playing with a knife
The metaphor suggests that the child's play is simultaneously dangerous and exhilarating, much like the choices we make in life.
Playing chess for her soul
The higher powers are depicted as playing a game with the girl's destiny and essence.
With tears of sorrow, and tears of rage
The mourners experience a mixture of emotions, including grief and anger.
They lower her into the grave
The girl represents a life lost, forever silenced and gone.
Playing catch with her soul
The image of the higher powers tossing the girl's soul back and forth suggests a lack of reverence and compassion for her humanity.
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Written by: GARY DALE PUCKETT
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Field of spears: Our creation
And for our crimes there be damnation
The blood of the past, it does bathe us
The fingers point to blame and claim us
And without love, we are lost
Believe me, we are lost
Without love, we are dust
Believe me, we are dust
Without love, we lose our souls
And mine had left long ago
The gods above and the gods below
Believe me, believe me
A child is skating on the ice
Like a child playing with a knife
The gods above and the gods below
Playing chess for her soul
(chorus)
With tears of sorrow, and tears of rage
They lower her into the grave
The gods above and the gods below
Playing catch with her soul
:3
@grono0
We are lost.
@foxcat7453
I love this song!
@P36dqiit
Ouvia muito Sol Invictus em 2005. Essa letra em especial me marcou, e o que me deixa perplexo é como eu esqueci o que eu era conforme o tempo passou.
@prophecyBC
gracias
@ayverfilms10
Field of spears: Our creation
And for our crimes there be damnation
The blood of the past, it does bathe us
The fingers point to blame and claim us
And without love, we are lost
Believe me, we are lost
Without love, we are dust
Believe me, we are dust
Without love, we lose our souls
And mine had left long ago
The gods above and the gods below
Believe me, believe me
A child is skating on the ice
Like a child playing with a knife
The gods above and the gods below
Playing chess for her soul
(chorus)
With tears of sorrow, and tears of rage
They lower her into the grave
The gods above and the gods below
Playing catch with her soul
:3
@Jenrockerlml
Jois Arantes Thank you.
@zzlucaszz6059
LVST
@SapkaliAkif
The chorus reminds me of a famous song but can't remember which one.
@annikaholland
believe me
@DirtySanchez943
Im dead then...