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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Tin Soldiers
The Murder of My Sweet Lyrics
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It's alright, it's ok
You will live another day
It's gone far, far enough
This submission
Turn around, ask yourself
You were right to commit to this mission
A part of me is wired to just ignore this reign
A glass half full that fools me to enjoy the pain
It's gone far, far enough
But it ends here
We raise the flag for change
Commence the cleansing game
Don't desert your mind
til you've walked the line
It's your dirt, you clean it up
No good standing still
Like tin soldiers will
Brace yourself it's time for war
Time to raise the flag
In control I must be
Or else there is hell to pay
I come home, shattered dreams
Do the dishes
It's so far, just a spark
I can almost make a flame
Just like shame
It appears out of thin air
We raise the flag for change
Commence the cleansing game
Don't desert your mind
til you've walked the line
It's your dirt, you clean it up
No good standing still
Like tin soldiers will
Brace yourself it's time for war
Time to raise the flag
I met myself in my dreams
I told her how to breathe
Slow does it, slow does it
A small step for mankind
But a big step for the woman in me
Please move, please move
You know it's your end
The old mentality has been condemned
It's my time
It's our time now
Don't desert your mind
til you've walked the line
It's your dirt, you clean it up
No good standing still
Like tin soldiers will
Brace yourself it's time for war
Time to raise the flag
It's alright, it's ok
You will live another day
It's gone far, far enough
But it ends here
The lyrics of "Tin Soldiers" by The Murder of My Sweet explore themes of personal empowerment, liberation, and the need for change. The song begins by acknowledging that it's alright and okay to continue living and moving forward despite past struggles. It emphasizes that the submission to negative circumstances has gone far enough and it's time to turn around and question if this is truly how one wants to live.
There is a recognition that a part of oneself is programmed to ignore or overlook the reign of negativity. It's likened to a glass that is half full, fooling one into enjoying the pain. However, the song asserts that it's gone far enough and it ends here. The lyrics call for raising the flag for change and commencing the cleansing game, symbolizing the beginning of a transformative process.
The second verse suggests that in order to be in control and avoid negative consequences, one must take responsibility and clean up their own messes. The comparison to "tin soldiers" implies that it is futile to stand still and do nothing, like a lifeless toy soldier. Instead, it's time to brace oneself for war against the negative forces and raise the flag of personal empowerment.
The bridge of the song introduces the idea of meeting oneself in dreams and instructing oneself on how to breathe. This signifies a journey towards self-discovery and nurturing the growth and development of one's own identity. The lyrics emphasize that it's time for a shift in mentality and that it's the individual's time, as well as the collective's time, for change.
Overall, "Tin Soldiers" is a call for personal empowerment, active engagement, and the rejection of submission to negativity. It urges individuals to take control of their own lives and embrace change for a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Tin soldiers
We are like tin soldiers, easily manipulated and controlled.
It's alright, it's ok
Everything seems fine, but deep down there's a sense of unease.
You will live another day
Despite the challenges, there is hope for a better future.
It's gone far, far enough
The situation has reached a point of no return.
This submission
The act of surrendering or accepting defeat.
Turn around, ask yourself
Take a moment for self-reflection and introspection.
Is this how you live, pretend
Questioning the authenticity of one's lifestyle and behavior.
You were right to commit to this mission
Justifying the decision to undertake a challenging task.
A part of me is wired to just ignore this reign
A personal inclination to disregard oppressive authority.
A glass half full that fools me to enjoy the pain
Optimistically viewing a difficult situation, even though it causes suffering.
But it ends here
The situation or cycle of oppression comes to an end now.
We raise the flag for change
Showing unity and determination in demanding transformation.
Commence the cleansing game
Beginning the process of purification and renewal.
Don't desert your mind
Don't give up on your thoughts, beliefs, or convictions.
til you've walked the line
Continue striving until you have adhered to your principles.
It's your dirt, you clean it up
Take responsibility for your own mistakes and rectify them.
No good standing still
Stagnation leads to no progress or improvement.
Like tin soldiers will
Similar to how tin soldiers follow orders without questioning.
Brace yourself it's time for war
Prepare mentally and emotionally for a battle or conflict.
Time to raise the flag
Now is the moment to raise awareness and fight for change.
I met myself in my dreams
In a subconscious state, I encountered my true self.
I told her how to breathe
I provided guidance and advice to my inner self.
Slow does it, slow does it
Take things slowly and steadily.
A small step for mankind
An incremental progress toward a better world.
But a big step for the woman in me
A significant advancement for my personal growth and empowerment.
Please move, please move
Urging for progress and change to occur.
You know it's your end
Realizing that the old way of thinking or behaving needs to come to an end.
The old mentality has been condemned
Rejecting outdated ways of thinking or belief systems.
It's my time
It's a moment of empowerment and self-realization.
It's our time now
It's a time for collective progress and change.
But it ends here
This is the definitive conclusion to the current situation.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Flores, Angelica Rylin
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