1) A darkwave/gothic rock band from United Kingdo… Read Full Bio ↴Suspiria may refer to:
1) A darkwave/gothic rock band from United Kingdom (1993-1998).
2) A post-hardcore band from Japan.
3) A thrash metal/death metal band from France (Split-up).
4) A death metal/doom metal band from Germany (Split-up).
5) A death metal band from Illinois, United States (Split-up).
6) An alternative metal band from Vicenza, Italy (2003-present).
7) Mistagged Susperia.
8) A psytrance project from Lemesos, Cyprus.
9) A noise/techno project from Siberia .
1) Suspiria came out of the UK in the 90's and were one of the many second wave gothic rock acts that did well. With a mixture of old school gothic rock and modern electro elements the band managed to become slightly well known at the clubs. The songs 'Allegedly Dancefloor Tragedy' and 'Assassin Soul' were the two songs they were most known for.
Before the 90's wrapped up the band split apart and both members went in different directions. Matthew the vocalist supposedly went on to do his own drums and bass project and Mark went on to form Intra-Venus which never really went anywhere...
Discography:
1994 - Tragedy (EP)
1995 - The Great and Secret Show
1997 - Drama
1997 - Primitive Attentions
1998 - Dancefloor Tragedy: Best of
2) Suspiria is a Japanese avant-punk\post-hardcore band.
3) Suspiria was a trash metal/death metal band, formed in Marseille, France in 1987.
4) Suspiria was a death metal/doom metal band, formed in Stralsund, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
5) Suspiria was a death metal band, formed in Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States in 1990.
6) Suspiria is an alternative metal band, formed in Vicenza, Italy in 2003. They released a free EP, "EP 2007".
Official site: www.suspiria-it.com
7) Suspiria is NOT the same as Susperia, a Norwegian thrash metal group.
8) Suspiria is a Cyprus-based psytrance project with a number of releases under several internet labels, primarily in Europe. Official site: www.myspace.com/suspiriaproject
The Swine
Suspiria Lyrics
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AS I watch them
The swine, they are about you
Vying for your solitary pearls
And flowers
Upon the altar
They are the shakers running shows
They are about us
As I watch them
Pawing at you
How quickly they quiver
And a-tremble
Upon the altar
They are the shakers running shows
They are about us
Upon the altar
They are the shakers running shows
Oh, that's just what I'm told
It only takes a silken handkerchief
Amid the sackcloth
Oh, how they pin you to the wall
How they breathe their fetid breath
Upon you
She would turn away her head
But there are rough hewn hands
That rip her face
And words that are the coldest...
Deepest thrill of death
When death becomes a bullish creature
Down on their haunches
Bloody in their meat and merciless
Tonight they wish to dine upon
That double-backed beast
Upon the altar
They are the shakers running shows
They are about us
Upon the altar
They are the shakers running shows
Oh, that's just what I'm told
Upon the altar
They are the shakers running shows
Oh, that's just what I'm told
The lyrics of Suspiria's song "The Swine" are evocative and cryptic, with possible allusions to power dynamics, violence, and ritual sacrifice. The repeated phrase "Upon the altar/They are the shakers running shows" suggests a scene of either religious or sacrificial intent, with those in power controlling the situation. The imagery of "swine" vying for "solitary pearls and flowers" could represent those in power attempting to take something precious from the vulnerable. The singer of the song is "blind, constricted" and seemingly forced to watch as these events unfold, unable to intervene.
As the song progresses, the imagery becomes more violent and disturbing. The line "oh, how they pin you to the wall" suggests physical aggression and the use of power to dominate. There are references to rough hands tearing a face and a "bullish creature" suggesting an animalistic violence. The final lines of the song, "tonight they wish to dine upon/that double-backed beast" bring to mind a sacrificial feast, where those in power consume the thing they have sacrificed.
Overall, the song is a haunting examination of power, violence, and control, with the repeated phrase "Upon the altar/They are the shakers running shows" serving as a disturbing refrain.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm blind, constricted
I feel trapped and powerless
AS I watch them
As I observe them around me
The swine, they are about you
These corrupt people are fixated on you
Vying for your solitary pearls
They desire your unique qualities or possessions
And flowers
As well as any beauty you possess
Upon the altar
Within their shared culture or institution
They are the shakers running shows
They are the influential ones in control
They are about us
Their actions affect us all
Pawing at you
Groping and attempting to control you
How quickly they quiver
How easily they are moved emotionally or physically
And a-tremble
And shaking with excitement or fear
Oh, that's just what I'm told
Perhaps this information isn't 100% accurate
It only takes a silken handkerchief
A small, seemingly insignificant item could be dangerous
Amid the sackcloth
In contrast to the rougher, coarser materials around it
Oh, how they pin you to the wall
They corner and intimidate you
How they breathe their fetid breath
Their disgusting behavior and intentions are oppressive
Upon you
Directly targeting you
She would turn away her head
Someone would refuse to look at the situation
But there are rough hewn hands
Strong, unrefined hands that could cause harm
That rip her face
That inflicts violence on her
And words that are the coldest...
And completely unfeeling phrases
Deepest thrill of death
A morbid excitement in causing pain
When death becomes a bullish creature
When deadly actions become an unstoppable force
Down on their haunches
Getting into a crouched position to attack
Bloody in their meat and merciless
They will do whatever it takes to achieve their goal, including violence
Tonight they wish to dine upon
They see you as a meal to devour
That double-backed beast
That unique and intriguing feature they desire
Contributed by Taylor D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MatthewMcVeagh
Thank God someone's uploaded it again This was their best
@HaoXiaoXi
Great song!