The Blood Divine was a British metal band with progressive rock and gothic … Read Full Bio ↴The Blood Divine was a British metal band with progressive rock and gothic influences and was founded by Paul Allender and brothers Paul and Benjamin Ryan after the three left Cradle of Filth during the recording of the Vempire (or Dark Faerytales in Phallustein) EP. They were soon joined by ousted Anathema singer Darren White, as well as drummer William A. 'W.A.S.' Sarginson and bassist Steve Maloney.

The band released Awaken through Peaceville Records in 1996. Allender left during the recording of the band's follow up album, Mystica, released in 1997, again through Peaceville Records. Benjamin Ryan quit the band some time in April 1998, and by May, the rest of the unit folded shop and the band fell to ashes.

In 2002, Peaceville released The Blood Divine compilation album Rise Pantheon Dreams. The tracklist included songs from both Awaken and Mystica, as well as two previously-unreleased tracks ("Revolt" and "Forever Belongs"), a live version of "Aureole", and a live cover of The Osmonds' "Crazy Horses".

Allender later rejoined Cradle of Filth. Sarginson briefly joined Cradle of Filth before the band settled in with Swedish drummer Adrian Erlandsson.

Oceans Rise
The Blood Divine Lyrics

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The sun goes down
I close my eyes again
Thoughts collide, then entwine
I'm still searching

...And with the day's dying light
The divine will arise

...And with the day's dying light
The oceans rise

...And with the day's dying light.

Overall Meaning

The Blood Divine's "Oceans Rise" is a deeply emotional song that uses poetic and symbolic imagery to express the human struggle to find meaning and purpose in life. The opening lyrics, "The sun goes down, I close my eyes again, thoughts collide, then entwine, I'm still searching," create a sense of introspection and contemplation. The singer is grappling with existential questions and seeking answers to the mysteries of the universe.

The second stanza brings in a spiritual element, as the singer suggests that there is a divine force that will arise at the end of the day. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for hope or redemption, or it could refer to a more literal belief in a higher power. The final line of the stanza, "And with the day's dying light, the oceans rise," is a beautiful and enigmatic image. It could be seen as an indication of the natural ebb and flow of life, or a symbol of the overwhelming and uncontrollable nature of the world around us.

Overall, "Oceans Rise" is a powerful meditation on the nature of existence, and the search for something greater than ourselves. The lyrics are a perfect complement to the haunting and ethereal music of The Blood Divine, creating a truly immersive and unforgettable listening experience.

Line by Line Meaning

The sun goes down
As the day comes to a close and the sun disappears from the sky

I close my eyes again
I shut my eyes once more, as if to escape from the reality of my thoughts

Thoughts collide, then entwine
My numerous thoughts clash against each other before eventually merging together

I'm still searching
Despite all of my contemplation, I am still struggling to find my true purpose or meaning in life

...And with the day's dying light
At the very moment when the sunsets and darkness begins to fall

The divine will arise
Something sacred or spiritual will make its presence known

...And with the day's dying light
As the day comes to a close and the sun begins to disappear from the sky

The oceans rise
The waters of the sea start to surge and swell, perhaps symbolizing a sense of tumult or chaos

...And with the day's dying light.
Once again emphasizing that this is all happening during the sunset, at the end of the day

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