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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Keeper of the Flame
The Murder of My Sweet Lyrics
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Pay your tax
Pay the rent
Like a hamster goes round
Waiting for the 25th
But your mouth's never full
But there's a better life, better care
So ask yourself, is this it?
Maybe there's a better you out there
Carefully crawl back into your mind
Find your old self, make changes
These are the laws that we make
These are the hands held in chains
Must scream and shout
In order to light up the dark
These are the beds that we make
Burning like ash in a tray
Must scream and shout
To be the keeper of the flame
Careful now, Just a show
Nothing really tests you, no
No one cares if you make
All the money in the world
Carefully crawl back into your mind
Find your old self, make changes
These are the laws that we make
These are the hands held in chains
Must scream and shout
In order to light up the dark
These are the beds that we make
Burning like ash in a tray
Must scream and shout
To be the keeper of the flame
It's just a rhythm, that's all
Hold on, there's more
Barely withstanding the rage
Hold on, cool down in rain
These are steps being brave
To be the keeper of the flame
Just be the keeper of the flame
Hold on to the keeper of the flame
Forever the keeper of the flame
These are the laws that we make
These are the hands held in chains
Must scream and shout
In order to light up the dark
These are the beds that we make
Burning like ash in a tray
Must scream and shout
To be the keeper of the flame
These are the laws that we make
These are the hands held in chains
These are the beds that we make
Burning like ash in a tray
Must scream and shout
To be the keeper of the flame
The keeper of the flame
The keeper of the flame
Hold on to the keeper of the flame
Forever the keeper of the flame
The keeper of the flame
The keeper of the flame
The lyrics to "Keeper of the Flame" by The Murder of My Sweet convey a sense of frustration and dissatisfaction with a mundane and unfulfilling life. The opening lines suggest the monotonous cycle of work and responsibilities, comparing it to a hamster running in a wheel. The mention of paying taxes and rent emphasizes the burdensome nature of these obligations. However, the lyrics also hint at the possibility of a better life, urging the listener to consider if this is all there is and suggesting that there may be a "better you" out there.
The chorus emphasizes the need to break free from the chains of conformity and mediocrity. It suggests that in order to bring light to the darkness and to truly live, one must scream and shout, metaphorically expressing the importance of asserting oneself and challenging the status quo.
The second verse continues to criticize the superficiality of society, where making money is valued more than personal growth or happiness. The call to "carefully crawl back into your mind" implies the need for introspection and self-reflection, as well as the courage to make necessary changes.
Overall, "Keeper of the Flame" encourages listeners to question their current circumstances, strive for personal growth and fulfillment, and challenge societal expectations in order to truly live a meaningful life.
Line by Line Meaning
Keeper of the flame
The person who holds the responsibility for preserving and protecting something valuable
Pay your tax
Fulfill your obligations and responsibilities
Pay the rent
Meet your financial obligations
Like a hamster goes round
Engaged in a repetitive and mundane routine
Waiting for the 25th
Waiting for a specific day to receive financial resources
But your mouth's never full
Never satisfied or fulfilled
But there's a better life, better care
There is the potential for a more fulfilling and content life
Choose it well, you get only one life
Make wise choices because life is limited
So ask yourself, is this it?
Question whether the current situation is truly fulfilling
Maybe there's a better you out there
There could be a version of yourself that is happier and more satisfied
Carefully crawl back into your mind
Reflect deeply on your thoughts and emotions
Find your old self, make changes
Rediscover your true self and make necessary adjustments
These are the laws that we make
These are the rules and regulations we create
These are the hands held in chains
These are the people who are restricted or oppressed
Must scream and shout
Necessity to express oneself with passion and conviction
In order to light up the dark
To bring hope and positivity in difficult times
These are the beds that we make
These are the consequences of our actions
Burning like ash in a tray
Being destroyed and reduced to nothing
Careful now, Just a show
Be cautious, it's merely a pretense
Nothing really tests you, no
There are no real challenges or obstacles
No one cares if you make
Nobody truly cares about your achievements
All the money in the world
Regardless of your wealth
It's just a rhythm, that's all
Life is just a repetitive cycle
Hold on, there's more
Stay strong, there are additional challenges
Barely withstanding the rage
Hardly enduring intense anger
Hold on, cool down in rain
Remain patient and find solace in a difficult situation
These are steps being brave
These are actions of courage
Just be the keeper of the flame
Simply embrace the responsibility of protecting something valuable
Hold on to the keeper of the flame
Stay committed to preserving what is precious
Forever the keeper of the flame
For eternity, be the guardian of something valuable
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Written by: Daniel Flores, Angelica Rylin
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