Spiritual Beggars are basically a reversion to true rock roots. Although this is no-way a retrogression of musical techniques. They offer intelligent and burnished pieces of euphony, that come across like a junkie of groove. In other words a musical drug, an addictive blend of severity and harmony.
Current lineup
Michael Amott (Arch Enemy, Carcass) - Guitars
Apollo Papathanasio (Firewind) - Vocals
Sharlee D'Angelo (Arch Enemy, Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Dismember) - Bass
Per Wiberg (Opeth) - Keyboards
Ludwig Witt (The Mushroom River band, Shining, Firebird) - Drums
Past members
Christian "Spice" Sjöstrand (The Mushroom River Band, Kayser, Spice and the RJ Band) - Vocals, Bass
Johnny Dordevic (Entombed) - Bass
Roger Nilsson (The Quill, Firebird) - Bass
Janne "JB" Christoffersson (Grand Magus) - Vocals
Blessed
Spiritual Beggars Lyrics
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I dig myself
Drinking washes the gray away
It kissed my brain
Smoking makes me catch my breath
I feel alone
Now I feel my inner self
Incarnation of Christ
Are the lungs of my soul
I can feel it
I can sense it
Hallelujah Bless my soul
Monday morning you enter hell
Not me I'm not a fool, no I'm not a whore
Haven't sold my soul
Monday morning I open a beer
And light a cigarr
Put my pen to paper and write I hate you all
The above lyrics are from Spiritual Beggars' song "Blessed". The song talks about how the singer uses substances like alcohol and cigarettes to escape from the mundane everyday life. The singer mentions that drinking washes the gray away and smoking makes them catch their breath. The use of such substances makes them feel alone in their thoughts. However, they recognize their inner self as an incarnation of Christ, and they feel connected to the universe and its lungs. The lyrics end with the singer talking about how they write their emotions on paper and express their hatred for the world around them.
The lyrics of "Blessed" can be interpreted in a few different ways. One interpretation could be that the singer is using drugs and alcohol to escape from the difficulties of their life, and they feel disconnected from the world around them. They also recognize their inner self, which could be seen as a metaphor for finding inner peace or spirituality. The reference to Christ could represent a symbol of hope and redemption for the singer.
On the other hand, the line "I hate you all" at the end of the song could be taken more literally, suggesting that the singer's use of substances is a result of their negative feelings towards people and the world at large. The singer may be struggling with feelings of anger and isolation, and the use of substances is a way to cope with those emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Loaded as the sun above
I am full of energy, just like the sun shining above
I dig myself
I am trying to connect with myself and find inner peace
Drinking washes the gray away
Drinking alcohol helps me forget my troubles and brings color back into my life
It kissed my brain
Alcohol has a positive effect on my brain and makes me feel better
Smoking makes me catch my breath
Smoking gives me a sense of excitement and makes me feel more alive
I feel alone
Despite these temporary pleasures, deep down I feel a sense of loneliness
Now I feel my inner self
I am starting to connect with my true inner self and it feels good
Incarnation of Christ
I feel like I have been transformed into a holy being, just like Christ
Now the lungs of the universe
I am part of the larger universe and feel a deep connection to it
Are the lungs of my soul
My soul is filled with the same energy that powers the entire universe
I can feel it
I can sense this connection and it feels real and powerful
I can sense it
I am fully aware of this deep spiritual connection I have discovered
Hallelujah Bless my soul
I am grateful for this spiritual awakening and feel blessed as a result
Monday morning you enter hell
The start of another work week feels like a descent into a dark and unhappy place
Not me I'm not a fool, no I'm not a whore
I refuse to fall into this trap and be used and abused by society
Haven't sold my soul
I have stayed true to myself and not let the world corrupt me
Monday morning I open a beer
I choose to start my week with a drink to help me cope
And light a cigarr
I also smoke to help me relax and feel more grounded
Put my pen to paper and write I hate you all
Despite everything, I am still angry and resentful towards society and the world around me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTIAN BO SJOSTRAND, LUDWIG JOHANNES WITT, MICHAEL AMOTT, PER JONAS WIBERG
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Muito bom \m/
spyrosnar
thanks for the high quality upload! may spiritual beggars bless you!!!