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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I Dare You
The Murder of My Sweet Lyrics
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A little person in this big, big world who thinks he's got it planned?
Just take a second, try to read between the lines
Have you ever wandered off this static line?
Well, do you listen to your heart or to your mind?
Poor judgment seeds the crime
Where no one else would search for fear of trying
I fought the cold,
When no one dared to speak unless their told
I had to know
It's easier to walk the given road but I want more
I dare you to let go
Are you some one who needs to have it all and measure wealth in things?
A greedy millionaier who thinks his only pleasure lies in sin?
Just take a second, try to read between the lines
Have you ever wandered off this static line?
Well, do you listen to your heart or to your mind?
Poor judgement seeds the crime
Cause I found gold,
Where no one else would search for fear of trying
I fought the cold,
When no one dared to speak unless their told
I had to know
It's easier to walk the given road but I want more
I dare you to let go
Dare to live like no tomorrow
Dare to lead on, don't just follow
Where only eagles dare to fly
Do we outgrow our curious minds?
So stop the hour glass
Freeze all the space and time
Can't change the past but you have learned
You can not change, you can not change the past, you can not change
You can not change, you can not change the past
[Chorus repeat]
The lyrics of The Murder of My Sweet's song I Dare You are an invitation to challenge oneself and step outside of the bounds of the safe and predictable. The opening lines question if the listener is someone who always needs to have control and never doubts their plans, or someone who measures their wealth in material possessions and sinful pleasures. The lyrics encourage the listener to take a moment to read between the lines and consider if they are truly living in alignment with their heart's desires or just following the static line.
The chorus speaks of the rewards of daring to step outside of the norm and take a risk. The lines "Cause I found gold, Where no one else would search for fear of trying" and "It's easier to walk the given road but I want more, I dare you to let go" convey the message that great rewards can be found by daring to explore beyond what is expected or comfortable. The lyrics acknowledge that taking such risks is not easy and can even be painful, but ultimately it is what leads to growth and discovery.
The song's bridge poses deep questions about the nature of growth and whether we outgrow our curious minds as we age. The lyrics call for seizing the moment and embracing life fully, instead of only following the path laid out for us. The final line encourages learning from the past but not being held captive by it.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you some one who needs to have control and never work in doubt?
Are you someone who requires complete control and cannot tolerate uncertainty?
A little person in this big, big world who thinks he's got it planned?
Are you someone who is overconfident and has a plan despite your insignificance in the vastness of the world?
Just take a second, try to read between the lines
Pause and reflect, look for hidden meanings and motives
Have you ever wandered off this static line?
Have you ever strayed from the safe and predictable path?
Well, do you listen to your heart or to your mind?
Do you follow your feelings or your rational thoughts?
Poor judgment seeds the crime
Bad decisions lead to bad outcomes
Cause I found gold,
I discovered something valuable
Where no one else would search for fear of trying
In a place or situation where others would not venture for fear of failing or getting hurt
I fought the cold,
I persevered despite the difficult and uncomfortable circumstances
When no one dared to speak unless their told
In a situation where people are afraid to speak up unless they are given permission or instruction
I had to know
I had to find out the truth, regardless of the consequences
It's easier to walk the given road but I want more
It's simpler to follow the established path, but I desire something greater
I dare you to let go
I challenge you to release your grip and take a risk
Are you some one who needs to have it all and measure wealth in things?
Do you require material possessions to feel complete and define success?
A greedy millionaier who thinks his only pleasure lies in sin?
Are you someone who is wealthy but derives satisfaction from immoral or unethical behavior?
Dare to live like no tomorrow
Have the courage to live each day as if it were your last
Dare to lead on, don't just follow
Take charge and make your own decisions, don't just conform to others' expectations
Where only eagles dare to fly
In a place or situation that is challenging or risky, where only the boldest individuals dare to venture
Do we outgrow our curious minds?
As we age, do we lose our sense of curiosity and wonder?
So stop the hour glass
Pause time, slow down the passage of time
Freeze all the space and time
Bring everything to a standstill, so that nothing changes
Can't change the past but you have learned
The past cannot be changed, but lessons can be gleaned from it
You can not change, you can not change the past, you can not change
The past cannot be altered, no matter how much we wish it could be different
Chorus repeat
Repeat the chorus
Writer(s): daniel flores, angelica rylin
Contributed by Zoe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.