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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Please Don't Wait Up
The Murder of My Sweet Lyrics
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I was a mess
When you came to me
I thought impossible,
It's like a fairy tale
I'm taught to fight
It felt unnatural
To be so chill with you
This happiness is cruel
Inside my mind I was going insane
But on the outside I felt calm, no pain
Please don't wait up
Please don't wait up
I leave the light, it's on for you
But really it's for me, oh
Please don't wait up
Please don't stay up
I leave the light, it glows for you
But really it's for me
To find my way home
Drunk on this love
I still had a job
It broke my heart when I
Had to be late again
Wish I could tell you
What I do when you're asleep
So no, I can't
I need you to be pure
My haven and my cure
Bridge chorus
Under the bed, there a box with bullets
Above the shower, there's a gun, I use it
We live a lie, you don't know me, it's appalling
It's my fault, for leading you on
This will end once I am done with
All the loose ends with this corpse
In time for some dinner and dance
Chorus
Leave me alone
The lyrics to "Please Don't Wait Up" by The Murder of My Sweet are a poignant exploration of inner turmoil and deception within a relationship. The singer, feeling like a mess when their partner came into their life, initially struggled to believe in the possibility of happiness - viewing it as something akin to a fairy tale. Despite being taught to fight and put up walls, they found it unnatural to be so at peace with their partner, highlighting the unexpected nature of finding solace in someone else.
As the internal turmoil and conflicting emotions escalate, the singer confesses to feeling like they are losing their mind on the inside, while wearing a facade of calmness and painlessness on the outside. The repetition of the plea "Please don't wait up" serves as a desperate request for understanding and acceptance, even as the brightness of happiness feels cruel and unreal to them.
The juxtaposition of leaving the light on for their partner, yet revealing that it's actually for themselves to find their way home, hints at a deeper struggle with self-reliance and the fear of vulnerability. The lyrics delve into the complexities of being in love while feeling the weight of responsibilities and secrets that threaten to unravel the facade of happiness and stability.
The bridge introduces a darker twist, with references to hidden weapons and a sense of impending violence or betrayal within the relationship. The admission of living a lie and the self-blame for leading their partner on adds a layer of complexity to the singer's character, hinting at a deeper conflict and a looming sense of guilt.
Ultimately, the chorus's plea to be left alone echoes the singer's inner turmoil and the desire to escape from the facade and the dark secrets they carry. The song's haunting lyrics and emotional depth capture the internal struggle of maintaining appearances while battling inner demons, creating a compelling narrative that delves into complex emotions and the complexities of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Please, don't wait up
I don't want you to expect me to come home
I was a mess when you came to me
I was in a bad place emotionally when you entered my life
I thought impossible, it's like a fairy tale
I never thought I could be happy, it felt like a dream
I'm taught to fight, put up a wall
I've been conditioned to be defensive and distant
It felt unnatural to be so chill with you
It was strange to feel comfortable and relaxed around you
This happiness is cruel
I don't know how to handle feeling happy
Inside my mind I was going insane, but on the outside I felt calm, no pain
Internally, I was struggling, but externally, I tried to appear composed
I leave the light, it's on for you, but really it's for me, oh
I pretend to leave the light on for you, but it's really for my own comfort
Please don't wait up, please don't stay up
I'm warning you not to expect me to come home
I leave the light, it glows for you, but really it's for me, to find my way home
I leave the light on to guide myself back, not for you
Drunk on this love, I still had a job
Despite being consumed by love, I still had responsibilities
Wish I could tell you what I do when you're asleep
I wish I could share my secrets with you
My haven and my cure
You are my safe place and the one who heals me
Under the bed, there a box with bullets
I hide dangerous secrets out of sight
This will end once I am done with all the loose ends with this corpse
Everything will be over once I finish dealing with this dead body
In time for some dinner and dance
I will be ready to enjoy a meal and celebration
Leave me alone
I want to be left in peace
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Angelica Rylin, Daniel Flores
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