1. Combining modern dark rock sou… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one The Shroud:
1. Combining modern dark rock sounds with a neo-pagan slant, the Shroud weaves an irresistible spell. First manifesting on Halloween of 1991, they have been enchanting listeners ever since.
In addition to four releases of their own, the Shroud have appeared on numerous compilations and tribute albums, a video compilation, and in books on the gothic underground.
The Shroud consists of five unique and accomplished musicians. The combination of their talents creates an aural landscape filled with changeable moods and mysterious imagery. They reflect our world like rippling water -- forever shifting, a dark and soft edged picture that leaves more to the imagination than to the senses.
2. Southern California Hardcore band with short songs clocking in around the 1:30 minute mark.
Formed in late 2009/Early 2010 and comprising members of many previous & current local bands; they have just recorded their debut demo (as of April '10).
More information and music can be found at: http://www.myspace.com/theshroud666
Caged Bird
The Shroud Lyrics
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Bought with fancies in the night
Life more precious than honor holds
Sold with legends, promises and fantasy
Change of seasons chain the heart
Woven spellweb light and dark
Shifting shadows across the sand
Jade and silver overhead
Orchids crushed upon your bed
Your thoughts may wander freely
And the caged bird sings so sweetly...
Cunning instincts worked by day
Cross the oath taken in rage
Talents twisted and mystic found
Dance in circles clouding vision with their wings
Hearbeat holds beads of time
Wide eyed waiting in the mind
Vision holding the future key
Crowning glory trickery and all for love
Jade and silver overhead
Orchids crushed upon your bed
Your thoughts may wander freely
And the caged bird sings so sweetly...
The lyrics to The Shroud's song "Caged Bird" are shrouded in mystery and open to interpretation, but they seem to describe the idea of being trapped or confined, whether it be physically or emotionally. The image of a caged bird is used as a metaphor for this feeling of imprisonment. The verses describe various forms of confinement, from being sold into a life you don't want to being ensnared by cunning instincts. The chorus suggests that even though you may be trapped, your thoughts and emotions can still soar and find freedom in places where your body cannot go. The intertwining of light and dark, hope and despair, is captured in the shifting shadows across the sand and the falling scales of serpent laughter counting the days.
The lines "bought with fancies in the night" and "sold with legends, promises and fantasy" suggest that we can sometimes be lured into situations that seem too good to be true, only to realize too late that we are trapped. The lines "crowning glory trickery and all for love" suggest that we can be fooled by our own desires and end up sacrificing our own freedom for the sake of another's love or approval. The song seems to be a cautionary tale, urging us to be vigilant against our own desires and the promises of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunrise blooms orchid bright
The start of a new day brings beauty and hope
Bought with fancies in the night
But that hope is often based on unrealistic dreams
Life more precious than honor holds
Despite that, life is still more valuable than principles
Sold with legends, promises and fantasy
And it can be easily manipulated with stories and false hope
Change of seasons chain the heart
The passing of time can be emotionally difficult
Woven spellweb light and dark
This experience can be both enchanting and dangerous
Shifting shadows across the sand
Uncertainty constantly looms and transforms
Falling scales of serpent laughter count the days
There may be those who find joy in others' struggles and pain
Jade and silver overhead
A reference to the beauty and mystery of the night sky
Orchids crushed upon your bed
But the reality can be heartbreaking and profound
Your thoughts may wander freely
Even though you may feel trapped in your situation
And the caged bird sings so sweetly...
There can still be beauty and hope, even in difficult circumstances
Cunning instincts worked by day
Sometimes, people will do whatever it takes to survive
Cross the oath taken in rage
Even if it means breaking promises made in anger
Talents twisted and mystic found
People may use their skills for good or ill purposes
Dance in circles clouding vision with their wings
Sometimes, this can be difficult to see or understand
Hearbeat holds beads of time
The passage of time is sometimes physically and emotionally felt
Wide eyed waiting in the mind
Anticipation and anxiety can be overwhelming
Vision holding the future key
But it's important to hold onto hope and aspirations for the future
Crowning glory trickery and all for love
Even if the reasons for someone's actions are not entirely pure or honest, they may still be motivated by love
Contributed by Blake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Sunrise blooms orchid bright
Bought with fancies in the night
Life more precious than honor holds
Sold with legends, promises and fantasy
Change of seasons chain the heart
Woven spellweb light and dark
Shifting shadows across the sand
Falling scales of serpent laughter count the days
Jade and silver overhead
Orchids crushed upon your bed
Your thoughts may wander freely
And the caged bird sings so sweetly...
Cunning instincts worked by day
Cross the oath taken in rage
Talents twisted and mystic found
Dance in circles clouding vision with their wings
Hearbeat holds beads of time
Wide eyed waiting in the mind
Vision holding the future key
Crowning glory trickery and all for love
Jade and silver overhead
Orchids crushed upon your bed
Your thoughts may wander freely
And the caged bird sings so sweetly...
Alonso Emilio Castillo Flores
The shroud is an excelent band. Apart from the heavenly voice and the through and through goth guitar, the bass is usually cool in its own line.
Phinix
Amazing melodies, beautiful voice, incredible memories. This song is part of my soul!
marvin mendez
I love this song so much. Thanks for the upload.
Attack Helicopter Cat
<3
Domo Von Imperium
SWEET GOD CHRIST I LIVE A FEW MILES AWAY
Multithreaded Games
lol, from where???
mark Bours
Sweet little Fresno girl