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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Kill Your Darlings
The Murder of My Sweet Lyrics
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In this dirt
I saw seeds intended to grow old
But the rain keeps pouring down
Though it hurts
There's a reason for this damn parade
I better hurry, now it's dark
Oh here come the saints
Saves the day again
It's impossible to blame
Cause the shadows have no name
It drives me crazy
I made a bed of roses in your name
I'm lost without hope
It was supposed to be the Novocain
I'm on my last rope
I found a better way of evening the pain
Just kill your darlings
If these walls, they could speak
What sort of terrible things would they say and make you cry
In return
There should be a worthy penalty
Forged by those who were deceived
Bridge chorus
I better get dressed, I'm getting in tuned
I'm high on the buzz, I better resume
It's hard to let go, so kill your darlings
Bridge chorus
Kill your darlings
Kill your darlings
The song "Kill Your Darlings" by The Murder of My Sweet delves into themes of letting go of attachment, coping with pain, and the struggle to move on from a difficult situation. The title itself, "Kill Your Darlings," suggests the act of letting go of cherished ideas or possessions for the sake of growth or progress.
The opening verse describes a sense of frustration and disappointment as the singer observes potential growth being hindered by external factors, most likely symbolized by rain. Despite the pain and obstacles, there is a sense of urgency to keep moving forward before it's too late. The mention of a "damn parade" may hint at the superficiality or forced nature of certain situations that the singer is forced to confront.
The second verse introduces the idea of seeking salvation or redemption from external sources, possibly from "saints" who swoop in to save the day. However, the singer recognizes the futility of assigning blame, as the shadows being referenced have no concrete identity. This internal conflict drives the singer to a point of frustration and confusion, as seen in the line "It drives me crazy."
The chorus and subsequent verses explore the idea of confronting painful truths or confronting deception head-on. The walls that metaphorically surround the singer hold secrets that could potentially be damaging or hurtful if revealed. There is a call for accountability and consequences for those responsible for causing harm or leading others astray.
The repeated plea to "Kill your darlings" could be interpreted as a metaphorical command to let go of cherished illusions or attachments that no longer serve a purpose or hold you back. It's a call to make tough decisions and release emotional baggage in order to move forward and find a sense of closure or resolution. Overall, the song portrays a sense of inner turmoil, desperation, and ultimately a push towards liberation and self-awareness.
Line by Line Meaning
In this dirt
In this difficult situation
I saw seeds intended to grow old
I saw potential for a long-lasting connection
But the rain keeps pouring down
But obstacles keep coming
Though it hurts
Even though it's painful
There's a reason for this damn parade
There's a purpose to this troublesome situation
I better hurry, now it's dark
I need to act quickly before it's too late
Oh here come the saints
Here comes help or salvation
Saves the day again
Saving the situation once more
It's impossible to blame
Can't assign fault
Cause the shadows have no name
Because the true source of trouble is unclear
It drives me crazy
It's maddening
I made a bed of roses in your name
I created a beautiful situation for you
I'm lost without hope
I feel hopeless
It was supposed to be the Novocain
It was meant to numb the pain
I'm on my last rope
I'm at my breaking point
I found a better way of evening the pain
I discovered a way to balance out the suffering
Just kill your darlings
Let go of what is holding you back
If these walls, they could speak
If the walls could talk
What sort of terrible things would they say and make you cry
What painful truths would they reveal
In return
In exchange
There should be a worthy penalty
There should be a fair consequence
Forged by those who were deceived
Decided upon by those who were misled
I better get dressed, I'm getting in tuned
I need to prepare myself, get focused
I'm high on the buzz, I better resume
I'm excited and ready to continue
It's hard to let go, so kill your darlings
It's difficult to move on, but necessary
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Angelica Rylin, Daniel Flores
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@MusicFan-vv3fc
Musically and vocally absolutely brilliant - this formation is so wonderful and unique. I'm looking forward to the album👍👌👏👏👏👍👍
@suetruett3812
I'm liking this a whole lot.. great voice and lyrics.. this is gonna be a great one...everything works together..
@theodorekail985
Minds Eye part 2!! Excellent 🤘🏻 Very much looking forward to this record...well done!!
@cookiea1728
Awesome
@lasaymer
bonito
@meverockolisand8076
Angelica is Amazing!!!!
@tapanim6576
Excellent song.
@miguelfilipe9321
Awsome, excellent song i love it so much,lyrics and all components ,u guys rock
@MetalMaven
Cool single!
@astrali-sidereusnuncius8636
fucking wonderful song! i'm pretty sure the upcoming album will be one of my favorite this year! 🇧🇷