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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Violently Peaceful
The Murder of My Sweet Lyrics
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Making headlines what a thrill
Oh take a pill
In reality you are just as messed up as a lunatic
Sustained, insane
Be honest with me hand on heart
Before it's going to tear you apart
Will you go too far?
In the corner of my eye
Invading private lives
A penny for your pity thoughts
Always two steps behind
In the corner of my eye
Ther's a flash in the night
Smiling happy for the lens
Will you sleep well tonight?
You swore you'd never sell your soul
How could you make a choice so poor?
Kiss me violently peaceful
Selling out, an easy sin
Until the devil comes collecting in
Ashamed you'll pay
Be honest with me hand on heart
Before it's going to tear you apart
Will it ever be enough?
Will you go too far?
In the corner of my eye
Invading private lives
A penny for your pity thoughts
Always two steps behind
In the corner of my eye
Ther's a flash in the night
Smiling happy for the lens
Will you sleep well tonight?
You swore you'd never sell your soul
How could you make a choice so poor?
Kiss me violently peaceful
Show me
Tell me what you want to see
Tease me
Tell me what you want to read
Bring me headlines
Tell me sweet lies
Show me
Everything you haven't seen
Tease me
The cover or the centrefold
Bring me headlines
Tell me sweet lies
Kiss me violently peaceful
Violently peaceful
Will you sleep well tonight?
In the corner of my eye
Invading private lives
A penny for your pity thoughts
Always two steps behind
In the corner of my eye
Ther's a flash in the night
Smiling happy for the lens
Will you sleep well tonight?
You swore you'd never sell your soul
How could you make a choice so poor?
Kiss me violently peaceful
The Murder of My Sweet's song "Violently Peaceful" is a critique on the entertainment industry and how people would do anything to make it big. The first verse talks about faking ways to pay the bills and making headlines which is a thrilling experience. It's ironic that the lyrics say to take a pill when the entertainment industry often utilizes drugs to cope with the pressures of fame. The song then goes on to state how those in the industry are just as messed up as a lunatic, sustained and insane. This highlights the darker side of the industry which isn't always glamorized.
The chorus asks the person to be honest before it tears them apart. It's a question of whether it will be enough, and whether they will go too far. It's a call to consider the impact of their actions and the consequences of the choices they make. The second verse then continues to talk about how the entertainment industry invades private lives, with a flash in the night, smiling for the lens. It's calling out the paparazzi and how they manipulate people’s lives for money. The juxtaposition of 'violently peaceful' in the title describes the destructive nature of the industry while at the same time appearing to be innocent and harmless. The song then ends by asking how anyone could make such a poor choice to sell their soul to fame and fortune.
Line by Line Meaning
Faking ways to pay the bills
Struggling to make ends meet, resorting to pretense and deception to make money
Making headlines what a thrill
Addicted to fame and the attention it brings
Oh take a pill
An ironic suggestion, implying that medication cannot fix the underlying issues
In reality you are just as messed up as a lunatic
Despite pretending to have it all together, you are as unstable as a crazy person
Sustained, insane
The madness continues and persists
Be honest with me hand on heart
A call for sincerity, urging you to speak truthfully from the depths of your being
Before it's going to tear you apart
If you keep hiding behind lies, it will ultimately destroy you
Will it ever be enough?
Are you content with the life you've chosen, or do you constantly crave more?
Will you go too far?
Are you willing to cross moral boundaries and sacrifice your integrity to get ahead?
In the corner of my eye
Something that catches your peripheral vision
Invading private lives
Delving into the personal affairs of others without permission
A penny for your pity thoughts
Your judgmental opinions are worthless
Always two steps behind
You are trailing and lagging behind, unable to keep up with others
There's a flash in the night
A fleeting moment of excitement or sensation
Smiling happy for the lens
Posing and pretending to be happy for the sake of a camera or audience
You swore you'd never sell your soul
You pledged to maintain your personal values and beliefs, yet have betrayed them
How could you make a choice so poor?
Disappointed and confused by your decisions
Kiss me violently peaceful
A juxtaposition of aggression and serenity, representing the dichotomy of your inner state
Selling out, an easy sin
It is tempting and effortless to compromise your principles and give in to external pressures
Until the devil comes collecting in
There are negative consequences to your actions, but you won't see them until it's too late
Ashamed you'll pay
Feeling guilty and paying the price for your mistakes
Show me
An urging to reveal something
Tell me what you want to see
What do you desire and expect to witness?
Tease me
Entice and tempt me towards something
Tell me what you want to read
What do you want to hear, learn or believe?
Bring me headlines
Provide sensational news and events to grab attention
Tell me sweet lies
Flatter me with false compliments and assurances
Everything you haven't seen
Experiences and sights you have yet to encounter
The cover or the centrefold
Choosing between the superficial and the substantive
Kiss me violently peaceful
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
Will you sleep well tonight?
Asking if your conscience will allow you to rest easily
Contributed by Ella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.