"The Wicked" refers to at least two different bands:
1.) A Hardrock Band… Read Full Bio ↴"The Wicked" refers to at least two different bands:
1.) A Hardrock Band from Graz / Austria (current release: "Age of Attitude")

2.) A Melodic Black / Industrial Metal Band from Uusimaa / Finland:
The meeting of the two deranged individuals Necrotron and Lucius M.K. was not foreseen by any prophecy. The next millennium saw the release of their eponymous demo, and incidents labelled as alcohol-related mishaps enabled Lucius to enlist the drummer Meggadeath.

Although no other label had shown whatever interest in releasing their art than Spikefarm (the poor bastards didnt know what they were getting into) the mindless trio set forth to create a monster, I mean an album. Resurrected by chain lightning at a distant corner of the country, their debuting effort For Theirs Is the Flesh saw the blight of the day in 2002.

Getting many praises as well as curses the band continued to enthrall the unexpecting metal audience throughout the world. Small covens took as their sacred mission to spread the epiphany which is The Wicked. No-one could know who was an astute follower of their wicked ways, and vile accusations were thrown at neighbors, friends - kith and kin alike. Perceiving this dire situation Lucius M.K. once more gathered his fellow conspirators, and in their secret headquarters it was agreed that another album was needed to strengthen the loyal masses.

Bending musical boundaries has never been the focal point of The Wicked, albeit at the same time it has been a natural pathway for them. Skimming through various musical categories but not settling on any single one of them, this band has instead sapped some of their essence into whatever depths that melt and blend and ultimately spawn forth a second album by The Wicked. Hard to follow? As is the music, they say. Let us try a different approach then:

Take one portion of a horror movie. Nay, lets say two. Add a mixture Danny Elfmanisque composition, and a tad of the spirit of Tim Burton. Indulge in a bowl of death metal with a blackish aftertaste, and mix in with some industrial elements. Add in some occasional bombastic orchestrations and decorate with a fair share of lunacy. Stir with a wooden spoon and serve with lemon. We do recommend starting with a small dosage.

"...For Theirs Is The Flesh", I'm convinced is what Danny Elfman would sound like if he were into extreme metal. Seriously, the disc would fit very well interlaced with a Tim Burton movie." -M. Morton / Unrestrained

Vacation
The Wicked Lyrics

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I needed my freedom
These days are different
I'm going, I'm going, I'm going back in time
We are falling, we are falling from star
Where was I when you needed me the most?

I fall trough the earth
By your side, by your side

You are hiding somewhere,
Inside my heart and I don't know why
I'm crying, I'm crying, I'm crying you always said goodbye
I am home, I am home for a little while
The road is maybe too long but I need to hold on It's a permanent vacation

I fall trough the earth
By your side, by your side

There is nothing in the way
But I feel so far away

There is nothing in the way
But I feel so far away

Overall Meaning

The Wicked's song Vacation is a fascinating and mysterious piece of music that is open to interpretation. On one hand, it seems to deal with themes of heartbreak and longing, with lyrics like "Where was I when you needed me the most?" and "I'm crying, I'm crying, I'm crying you always said goodbye." There is a sense of regret and frustration, as if the singer has missed out on something important or lost a valuable relationship. At the same time, there is a feeling of hopefulness and determination, as if the singer is willing to go back in time and make things right, or at least find some kind of redemption.

Musically, the song is both soothing and haunting, with a slow, steady beat that is offset by electronic and acoustic elements. The vocals are tender and mournful, lending the lyrics an emotional weight that is hard to ignore. As the song progresses, there is a sense of journeying or wandering, as if the singer is searching for something that they have lost or trying to escape from something that is holding them back. Whatever the meaning behind the lyrics, there is no denying that Vacation is a powerful and evocative song that will linger in your mind long after it has ended.

Line by Line Meaning

I needed my freedom
I needed to escape and have some time to myself

These days are different
Things have changed and I feel like I need to rediscover who I am

I'm going, I'm going, I'm going back in time
I want to revisit the past and remember who I used to be

We are falling, we are falling from star
We are losing our spark and falling apart

Where was I when you needed me the most?
I regret not being there for you when you needed me the most

I fall trough the earth
I feel like I'm sinking and losing my grip on reality

By your side, by your side
I wish you were here with me to help me through this

You are hiding somewhere,
You are still a part of me and I can't let go

Inside my heart and I don't know why
I can't explain why I still feel so strongly about you

I'm crying, I'm crying, I'm crying you always said goodbye
I can't stop thinking about all the times we said goodbye and how hard it was

I am home, I am home for a little while
I'm back at the place where I grew up, but it doesn't feel like home anymore

The road is maybe too long but I need to hold on It's a permanent vacation
The journey ahead may be difficult, but I need to stay strong and keep moving forward

There is nothing in the way
There are no physical obstacles blocking me from achieving my goals

But I feel so far away
But emotionally, I feel disconnected and lost

There is nothing in the way
There are still no physical obstacles blocking me from achieving my goals

But I feel so far away
But emotionally, I still feel disconnected and lost

Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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