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!
In the Rain
Sol Invictus Lyrics
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As surely as the leaves change with the seasons
For love or money, or sometimes both
Let's hope this fire burns without smoke
In the garden, in the rain
You no longer loved him
I whispered your name
Swap knowing looks, the rules of the game
Cupid's leering; let the game begin
He shoots the arrow, and our lives spin
Poison flows through our viper hearts
Put down our knives and raise a glass
In the garden, in the rain
You no longer loved him
I whispered your name
In the garden, in the rain
Swap knowing looks, the rules of the game
Let the blinds hold in the night
Or let a candle be our moonlight
We whisper words, but are they true?
Let's be naive - me and you
In the garden, in the rain
You no longer loved him
I whispered your name
In the garden, in the rain
Swap knowing looks, the rules of the game
In the rain, by the tower door
Said we would love forever
We lied, of course
In the rain, by the tower door
We'd never betray each other
We did, of course
The lyrics to Sol Invictus's song "In the Rain" present a tale of deception and betrayal, highlighting the human tendency to stray from what is right or good for personal gain. The first verse acknowledges how humans often use the guise of reason or love to justify their dishonest actions. The reference to "cheating on our friends with rhyme and reason" suggests how we often put our own interests before those of even our closest allies. The line "let's hope this fire burns without smoke" is particularly intriguing, as it suggests that even when trying to avoid detection, we are still unable to fully conceal our deceitful actions.
The second verse describes a rendezvous in the garden, with the rain falling down around the two characters. One of them has fallen out of love with another person and whispers their lover's name. They share knowing looks, indicating that they are well aware of the illicit nature of their connection. The third verse introduces Cupid and his arrow, inferring that the two characters' love story was brought about unintentionally, as the result of the arrow's influence. However, it also introduces the idea that this love is tainted, as a "poison" flows through both of their "viper hearts." The final lines "put down our knives and raise a glass" can be interpreted in different ways - perhaps as a sign that they are ready to let go of conflict and embrace love, or as a call to celebrate the success of their deceitful schemes.
The fourth verse contrasts the previous events in the garden with a moment of introspection. They ask whether the words they whisper to each other are really true or just a result of their own naivety. The song returns to the garden in the final verse, where the two characters are caught in the rain again, but this time, by a tower door. They declare that they will love each other forever, but the audience already knows that they will not keep the promise, as they have already lied to one another.
Overall, Sol Invictus's "In the Rain" presents a haunting and poetic take on human nature, exploring the themes of love, betrayal, and the blurred lines between right and wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
We cheat on our friends with rhyme and reason
We deceive our friends for a purpose, just as naturally as leaves fall in autumn
As surely as the leaves change with the seasons
Referring to the stability of natural occurrences
For love or money, or sometimes both
Referring to the various motivations for our actions
Let's hope this fire burns without smoke
Expressing a hope that the things we do won't come back to harm us
In the garden, in the rain
Setting the scene for what is about to occur
You no longer loved him
The singer addresses someone who has fallen out of love
I whispered your name
The singer communicates in a quiet, intimate manner
Swap knowing looks, the rules of the game
Acknowledgement of the game being played between the artist and the person they address
Cupid's leering; let the game begin
Reference to the game being played as one of love
He shoots the arrow, and our lives spin
Reference to being struck by love and its impact on our lives
Poison flows through our viper hearts
Expression of the danger and pain of love
Put down our knives and raise a glass
Suggestion to abandon negativity and celebrate love
Let the blinds hold in the night
Suggestion to set the stage for intimacy
Or let a candle be our moonlight
Suggestion to create a romantic atmosphere
We whisper words, but are they true?
Acknowledgment of the potential for insincerity in romantic affairs
Let's be naive - me and you
Desire to overcome cynicism and enjoy love
In the rain, by the tower door
Another setting for the romantic encounter
Said we would love forever
Statement of commitment to love
We lied, of course
Acknowledgment of failing to fulfill that commitment
We'd never betray each other
Yet another commitment to maintaining the relationship
We did, of course
Acknowledgment of failing to maintain that commitment
Contributed by Isabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ich Will
"In the rain by the tower doors; we would never betray each other. We did of course." Guilt consumes me as it should you but I only tried to help you. I'm so sorry. Our enemies posed as friends. I'm not angry with you. A Bishop and a vile excuse of a human woman is to blame. Happy we are that we are not them. Their Order will not protect them forever. And, I'll be there. Waiting. Sol Invictus is the strangest band to write the soundtrack of my life yet it fits year after year. Thanks Sean.
Cordelia L.
sweet musique
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Sandra Kilgore
I heard Sol Invictus yrs ago, I even had a T-shirt. that said necropolis on it. I think they're rictus.
john rossini
great
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Nice
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Boogie!
sickeningTasteInMyTongue
sounds like Joy Division β‘
44 MAGNUM
it's mostly under influence of Roy Harper ,even the way he sings
cylmareall
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this is not a coincidence, thank you Satan