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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Finding Closure
The Murder of My Sweet Lyrics
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Finding closure
Is it a myth?
Can't be closer
To my own demise
I feel stronger
Feeling the mood
But what can I do?
It all falls on you
Now the end is near
And the afterthought
Must recap the cost of reckoning
There's no aspirin that can fix my head
It's killing me
I'm getting closer
To finding closure
I'm finally paying my dues
It's getting closer
To my exposure
Every step I'm taking
Takes me back to you
Every step I'm taking
Opens the old wound
Rise up, diamond
You are no stone
Rough-cut, broken
No one getting through
Day grows darker
Soon a new dawn
Moonlight brighter
Tow shadows they rule
This one is for you
Bridge chorus
Ahh ahhh
I may not the person that I used to be
I may or may not have gone on a killing spree
The thing is, they deserved it
It's not my fault
It's in my blood
Like daughter like dad
That's how it's supposed to be
Though I take a final step
There's regret in my attempt
One more time then I am free
But will I ever truly be, be free?
There's no aspirin that can fix my head
It's killing me
Chorus
The old wound
I'm done
This makes no sense
Following your steps
No more killing
No more, I quit
Chorus
It's not worth it
I'm done
You coward, I knew you couldn't do it
Now, I am done
The lyrics of "Finding Closure" by The Murder of My Sweet delve into themes of self-reflection, inner turmoil, and ultimately seeking redemption. The opening lines question the concept of finding closure, pondering whether it's achievable or just a myth. The singer feels a sense of impending doom and acknowledges their own impending demise, yet also expresses a feeling of strength and purpose despite the challenges they face. The lyrics suggest a sense of responsibility and a struggle to come to terms with one's actions.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the consequences of their past actions, recognizing the toll that their behavior has taken on them. They feel the weight of their decisions and seek to make amends, acknowledging that they are getting closer to finding closure and facing the consequences of their actions. The repetition of the phrase "finding closure" underscores the singer's journey towards self-realization and accountability.
The bridge of the song introduces a more personal and introspective tone, with the singer grappling with their identity and the dark impulses within them. They hint at a past filled with violence and regret, acknowledging a cycle of destructive behavior that they now seek to break free from. The lyrics convey a sense of inner conflict and the struggle to overcome one's inherent nature in order to find true freedom and peace.
In the final verses, the singer confronts their inner demons and declares their intent to move on from their past actions. They express a sense of finality and closure, declaring that they are done with the cycle of violence and regret. The haunting repetition of "It's killing me" underscores the emotional and psychological toll of their past actions, while also hinting at a newfound resolve to break free from their destructive patterns. The song concludes with a sense of catharsis and closure, as the singer acknowledges their past mistakes and embraces a new beginning free from the shadows of their past.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Angelica Rylin, Daniel Flores
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