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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Memento
The Murder of My Sweet Lyrics
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It's not right, I shouldn't wear a halo
Was riding high, on top of my momentum
it's my own fault, my ambition's dead
No heart, no sail
Was getting tough, to predict the winds
Now the hour's late
It shouldn't be waiting in the wings
No I should prevent the tide
Shouldn't play cards with fate, she always wins
Perhaps there's no other way
My memento astray
It's what it is
But I don't wanna let go
I'm still so young
My life had such potential
I couldn't fail, lady luck was kind
But still I'm here
Was getting hard to pretend I was
Someone else
It shouldn't be waiting in the wings
No I should prevent the tide
Shouldn't play cards with fate, she always wins
It's easy to say I live the dream
Like a hangover justified
Should have taken care of me instead of them
Perhaps there's no other way
My memento astray, astray
There's hope now world
The change of seasons came
Maybe these words
Will echo in your head
It shouldn't be waiting in the wings
No I should prevent the tide
Shouldn't play cards with fate, she always wins
It's easy to say I live the dream
Like a hangover justified
Should have taken care of me instead of them
Perhaps there's no other way
My memento astray
It's not fair
But I guess I've earned this halo
The lyrics of "Memento" by The Murder of My Sweet depict a sense of regret and self-reflection. The singer acknowledges that they had been riding high on their own success and ambition, but now realize that they have lost their drive and passion. They blame themselves for their own downfall, believing that their lack of heart and direction made it difficult to navigate the challenges they faced. The lyrics express a longing for their former self, someone who had a promising future and believed they couldn't fail. However, they find themselves in a position where they are pretending to be someone else and feeling trapped. Despite their regrets, they are unable to let go of their past and their dreams, even though they believe they may have earned their current state.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of internal conflict, as the singer comes to terms with their mistakes and the consequences they now face. They recognize that playing with fate and expecting to always win is a flawed mindset. The lyrics also touch upon the idea of taking care of oneself instead of prioritizing others, implying that the singer neglected their own needs and desires in favor of others' expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not right, I shouldn't wear a halo
It's unjust, I shouldn't pretend to be virtuous
Was riding high, on top of my momentum
I was succeeding, filled with confidence
it's my own fault, my ambition's dead
I am to blame, my eagerness has faded
No heart, no sail
I lack passion and direction
Was getting tough, to predict the winds
It was becoming difficult to foresee the future
Now the hour's late
Time is running out
It shouldn't be waiting in the wings
It shouldn't be anticipated but ignored
No I should prevent the tide
Actually, I should resist the inevitable change
Shouldn't play cards with fate, she always wins
I shouldn't take risks, as destiny always prevails
Perhaps there's no other way
Maybe there is no alternative
My memento astray
My memory or memento has gone astray
It's what it is
This is the reality
But I don't wanna let go
However, I don't want to give up
I'm still so young
I am still full of potential
My life had such potential
My existence held great possibilities
I couldn't fail, lady luck was kind
I believed I couldn't lose, fortune favored me
But still I'm here
But despite that, I find myself in this situation
Was getting hard to pretend I was
It was becoming difficult to act like
Someone else
A different person
It's easy to say I live the dream
It's simple to claim I am living the perfect life
Like a hangover justified
Similar to a valid aftermath
Should have taken care of me instead of them
I should have prioritized myself instead of others
There's hope now world
The world now has a reason to be optimistic
The change of seasons came
The transition of seasons has occurred
Maybe these words
Perhaps these words
Will echo in your head
Will resonate in your mind
It's not fair
It is unjust
But I guess I've earned this halo
However, I suppose I deserve this false image of righteousness
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Flores, Angelica Rylin
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