THE M… Read Full Bio ↴The Murder Of My Sweet is a Gothic Symphonic band from Sweden.
THE MURDER OF MY SWEET - A name inspired by the 1944 movie Murder, My Sweet. The path, beliefs and concept which the five members of the band share - the journey each of the members has endured finally led them to one another, building up to this point, to realizing common goals.
Formed by drummer, songwriter and producer Daniel Flores who after a few false starts of what was to become The Murder Of My Sweet just by coincidence came across the magnificent singer Angelica Rylin - well endowed with the right look, voice and talents, being exactly what Daniel was searching for. The rest of The Murder Of My Sweet’s line up was then rather easily recruited - guitarist Daniel Palmqvist, bass player Johan Niemann and keyboardist Andreas Lindahl all being mentally, creatively and spiritually the right combination to complete the perfect match.
The Murder Of My Sweet is simple yet stirring musical statement that expands the boundaries of what great music is all about. The band’s sound is rich in influence and yet distinctly unique. The lush melodic cinematic landscapes reflect the diversity of the five members own musical experiences. From Angelica’s soaring vocal melodies and sweeping choruses to the explosive layers of guitars from Palmqvist and the thrilling orchestratic keyboard arrangements painted by Andreas Lindahl backed by the bombastic and dynamic rhythms of Niemann and Flores. The resulting collaborations are a work both haunting and uplifting - fuelled by the curiosity of seeing where their burning ambitions will take them.
The material is mainly written by the wonder team Daniel and Angelica - but not without the inspiration spark and input from the other three members - with songs based on personal experiences, movies and books. The collection of material which has been selected for the bands debut album DIVANITY include all from dark subject matters to pure fiction. Kiss of Death takes a glimpse into the state of love where you give up your self for the desire to have or to do something that you know you should avoid while Bleed Me Dry describes the feeling of being different and wanting to go your own way in life. Follow The Rain is all about breaking a pattern from where you make the same mistakes over and over again into becoming a person with control of your life. The track Storms Of The Sea is a beautiful tale of a young woman on her quest around the world to seek her long lost lover and No Evil is the band’s encouragement to embrace the dark rather than being afraid of it.
The grand finale of the album is the larger than life and described by Rylin and Flores as The Murder Of My Sweet’s own “Bohemian Rhapsody” - a track call Death Of A Movie Star. A massive piece of music which will showcase The band’s dynamics with a sense of playfulness by switching from soft, rippling sounds and beats to limitless rage with beautiful melodies. Magnificent layers of voices shake hands with immeasurable capacity of energy.
The band’s aim is to create a distorted film noir vibe and experience - put the wonder, sadness, humor and sheer zest of life into their music tour de force. Playing it to the point where their drama explode - as the music and the words becomes the utmost expression of direct and ecstatic joy of pure being. The name DIVANITY is the bands own expression of diva, divine and vanity - all of them being essential ingredients in their debut album.
Mixed/produced by Flores and proudly mastered at Cutting Room by Swedish phenomenal sound engineer Mats Lindfors (Gorgoroth, Candlemass, Glenn Huges, Talisman), Divanity will be released by Frontiers Records in November 2009. The Murder Of My Sweet is highly excited to be working with such an experienced and talented label as Frontiers and feel extremely privileged to be band mates with bands such as Journey, Toto and Survivor to mention just a few.
Current lineup
Angelica Rylin - Vocals
Daniel Palmqvist - Guitar
Johan Niemann - Bass
Andreas Lindhal - Keyboards
Daniel Flores - Drums
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Fallen
The Murder of My Sweet Lyrics
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That I'm not perfect
I try, but fail, I'm stuck out here
Damn the wolves of fear
I hide my restless tears in shame
No one, can taste my hunger
When falling
I don't know hoe to mend my wings I'm falling
I've fallen from the sky
I dream of how it is to fly so high without fear
The weight is on my shoulders while I'm calling
I'm calling out your name
White butterfly
Has fallen
Fallen
Such tangled web
Sticky lace on led
In your command, but you
You don't want it!
So tired of fightinng this wind
I don't know hoe to mend my wings I'm falling
I've fallen from the sky
I dream of how it is to fly so high without fear
The weight is on my shoulders while I'm calling
I'm calling out your name
White butterfly
Has fallen
Fallen
The moon is out of worry
By feeling loved again
The shackles around my heart begin to melt away
I'm learning how to mend my wings, I'm learning how to reach the sky
No worries now
To fly around the world today
Oh I'm flying high
I'm rising
I don't know how to mend my wings I'm falling
I'm falling from the sky
I dream of how it is to fly high without fear
The weight is on my shoulders while I'm calling
I'm calling out your name
White butterfly has fallen, fallen, fallen
The lyrics of The Murder of My Sweet's song "Fallen" can be interpreted as the internal battle one goes through when they feel inadequate or as though they have failed in some way. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the confession that the singer is not perfect and is trying but failing. The next line, "I'm stuck out here," could be interpreted as feeling trapped or unable to move forward. The wolves of fear are mentioned, which could represent anxiety or self-doubt, and the singer is hiding their restless tears out of shame.
The chorus is where the singer expresses their desire to fly without fear, but they don't know how to mend their wings. They are calling out the name of someone they seem to have a deep connection with in the hopes of finding help. The second verse talks about being caught in a tangled web and being under someone's command, but the other person not wanting it. This could mean that the singer feels as though they are being controlled by someone they love or care about, but the other person doesn't realize it or doesn't want that kind of responsibility.
In the bridge, the moon is out of worry and the singer begins to feel loved again. The shackles around their heart begin to melt away, and they are learning how to mend their wings and reach the sky. The final chorus repeats the desire to fly without fear, but this time the singer has learned how to mend their wings and is rising.
Overall, the song speaks to the human desire to be free from fear and self-doubt and the hope that comes with finding love and support from others.
Line by Line Meaning
Tainted eyes confess
My eyes, which are corrupted or flawed, reveal the truth.
That I'm not perfect
I am flawed and imperfect.
I try, but fail, I'm stuck out here
I attempt to rise above my faults but fail and remain stuck here.
Damn the wolves of fear
I denounce the anxiety and dread that are holding me back.
I hide my restless tears in shame
I conceal my tears of frustration and disappointment because I am ashamed of them.
No one, can taste my hunger
Nobody can truly comprehend my ardent desire and fervor.
So hard to fight in this wind
My struggle is strenuous and challenging in the turbulent atmosphere.
When falling
As I fall.
I don't know how to mend my wings I'm falling
I am unable to repair my shattered spirit, and I am plunging downwards.
I've fallen from the sky
I have plummeted from the heavens.
I dream of how it is to fly high without fear
I imagine soaring to great heights without reservation or concern.
The weight is on my shoulders while I'm calling
I am burdened, and I am reaching out for assistance or support.
I'm calling out your name
I am summoning you to aid me through this ordeal.
White butterfly has fallen, fallen, fallen
I have failed fantastically, like a white butterfly, drifting to the earth.
Such tangled web
This situation is complicated and confusing.
Sticky lace on led
I am ensnared in a web, like a fly trapped on a sticky surface.
In your command, but you don't want it!
I am at your command, but you do not desire me!
So tired of fighting this wind
I have grown weary of combatting the tumultuous environment.
The moon is out of worry
The moon is calm, serene, and free of anxiety.
By feeling loved again
My heart is thawing as I experience affection once more.
The shackles around my heart begin to melt away
The figurative chains that have entrapped my heart for so long are beginning to dissolve.
I'm learning how to mend my wings, I'm learning how to reach the sky
I am discovering how to repair myself and ascend once more.
No worries now
I am carefree and comfortable.
To fly around the world today
I can travel across the globe today.
Oh I'm flying high
I am soaring, full of exultation and euphoria.
I'm rising
I am transcending my previous limitations and increasing in power and strength.
Writer(s): daniel flores, angelica rylin
Contributed by Elena C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.