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
Killing Time
Spiritual Beggars Lyrics
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Fumbling in the dark
Turning wheel of fate
Keeps spinning
I've seen ‘em come and go
Got the staying power
But I got nothing to show
How my life turned out to be
A rhyme without reason
A self fulfilling prophecy
Killing time
Don't know what I'm doing
Killing time
Searching for that something
Killing time…
Back on my knees again
Life's a losing game
This wheel of fate
Keeps on spinning
The lyrics to Spiritual Beggars's song Killing Time seem to describe the feeling of being stuck and directionless in life, despite trying one's best. The singer seems to be lost, crawling on their knees and fumbling in the dark, as they try to navigate their way through life. The turning wheel of fate is beyond their control and keeps on spinning, leaving them feeling helpless and unsure of what to do next. They have seen others come and go with the staying power, yet they have nothing to show for their efforts. Their life seems to have turned out to be a rhyme without reason, a self-fulfilling prophecy. They are killing time, not knowing what they're doing, but searching for that something that will give their life meaning.
The repetition of the phrase 'killing time' reinforces the sense of ennui and lethargy, as the singer feels like they are in a state of purgatory, waiting for something to happen but not knowing what that something is. The song captures the universal struggle of trying to find one's place in the world and make sense of the chaotic and often random events that shape our lives. The line "life's a losing game" reiterates the sense of hopelessness and despair, as the singer seems resigned to their fate, unable to see a way out of their predicament.
Line by Line Meaning
Crawling on my knees
Feeling helpless and defeated, with no other choice but to submit.
Fumbling in the dark
Trying to find my way out of the situation without any guidance or light.
Turning wheel of fate
Life is unpredictable and always changing, we never know what's going to happen next.
Keeps spinning
The cycle of life continues no matter what we do, and it's hard to keep up.
I've seen ‘em come and go
I have witnessed other people prosper and fail in their own ways.
Got the staying power
Despite my lack of success, I have kept fighting and persevering.
But I got nothing to show
Unfortunately, despite my hard work, I have no tangible results to display.
How my life turned out to be
Reflecting on the path my life has taken me.
A rhyme without reason
My life has been chaotic and unorganized, lacking any clear structure or purpose.
A self fulfilling prophecy
My negative mindset and lack of direction have led to me fulfilling those negative expectations.
Killing time
Engaging in mindless activities that don't make me productive or bring me happiness.
Don't know what I'm doing
Feeling uncertain about my life and purpose, leading to my lack of direction.
Searching for that something
Hoping to find purpose and fulfillment in something, even when I don't know what that something is.
Back on my knees again
Feeling defeated and hopeless again, having to start over.
Life's a losing game
Believing that the cycle of disappointment and negative experiences will continue perpetually.
This wheel of fate
Life will keep on changing, whether I am prepared for it or not.
Keeps on spinning
The cycle of life and its many changes are inevitable and continuous.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LUDWIG WITT, MICHAEL AMOTT
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