In the summer of 2009, Swede Nils Fjellström (Dark Funeral, In Battle, Aeon) was confirmed as the drummer and the drums were recorded in Strand Studio, Oslo, September 2009. The album recording continued through the end of 2009 and was completed in the first half of 2010. The recording line-up consists of Samoth on lead and rhythm guitar, Cosmo on lead and rhythm guitar, bass and vocals and Nils Fjellström on drums.
THE WRETCHED END can musically best be described as a "Deathrash", taking elements from both Death Metal and Thrash Metal. Many of the songs are quite groove orientated, and also offer a melodic side. Influences range from old-school to a more modern Death/Thrash metal sound.
Residing in Limbo
The Wretched End Lyrics
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Comfort for eternity against a small fee
This is rock solid trust in the self
Your life fit within a shelf
Forgotten or eternally doomed?
No one asked me where to be entombed
The song still remains the same
Fall of life
I'm putting my life up on a display
For everyone to view
Who the fuck invited you?
A goddamn easy way of getting through
A soul residing in limbo
Waiting an entrance to the morghe
Earthly tax micht settle the case
Might explain the ungodly haste
Would you join me for an evening in purgatory?
Excruciating and torrent, the pulse of death, fall of life
Self-imposed scorn being obligatory
Pleasure being on my side, this is where you can reside
Fall of life
A story with no end
The unfortunate tale of fall
Whoever spoke, whoever cited
A human wreckage being dead once and for all
Fall of Life
The song "Residing in Limbo" by The Wretched End is a dark and intense exploration of themes around the afterlife. The song takes a critical look at religious beliefs and suggests that placing blind faith in the concept of heaven or hell can be dangerous. The lyrics suggest that perhaps hell is not such a bad place to be, as it offers eternal comfort for a small fee. This implies that perhaps the concept of hell is just a way for religions to control people's behavior, by threatening them with eternal damnation if they don't obey certain rules.
The next few lines of the song suggest that the singer feels forgotten or doomed to an eternal existence in limbo, waiting for entrance to the morgue. The idea of being forgotten and left to wither away without an afterlife can be terrifying for some people, and this song captures that feeling of existential dread. The lines "This is the fall of life" are repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the cyclical nature of life and death.
The final verse of the song takes a more confrontational tone, with the singer challenging the listener to join them in purgatory. They suggest that pleasure can be found in the afterlife, but only if you are willing to embrace the darker aspects of existence. The idea that pleasure and pain can be intertwined is a common theme in metal music, and this song is no exception. The final line of the song, "A human wreckage being dead once and for all" is particularly impactful, as it suggests that even in death, one's existence can be defined by trauma and destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Hell's not a bad place to be
Being in hell is preferable as it offers the comfort of eternal peace with a small price.
Comfort for eternity against a small fee
For a small price, one can enjoy the comforts of hell for all eternity.
This is rock solid trust in the self
Having confidence in one's own abilities and beliefs is unwavering and unbreakable.
Your life fit within a shelf
Your life is insignificant and can be easily categorized or forgotten.
Forgotten or eternally doomed?
Will you be forgotten or condemned to an eternal existence?
No one asked me where to be entombed
No one asked for my opinion or choice of where to spend eternity.
The song still remains the same
The situation or outcome remains unchanged.
This is the fall of life
The decline or downfall of one's life.
I'm putting my life up on a display
I am showcasing my own life for others to observe or judge.
For everyone to view
For anyone to witness or scrutinize.
Who the fuck invited you?
Who gave you permission to be here or involved in my life?
A goddamn easy way of getting through
A simple or effortless solution to progress or succeed.
A soul residing in limbo
A spirit or essence in a state of uncertainty or indecision.
Waiting an entrance to the morghe
Anticipating an entrance to the afterlife.
Earthly tax might settle the case
The physical or material belongings left behind may impact the outcome or judgment of one's soul.
Might explain the ungodly haste
Could possibly elucidate the hurry or rush to get things done before death or afterlife.
Would you join me for an evening in purgatory?
Are you willing to accompany me to a temporary state of punishment or cleansing?
Excruciating and torrent, the pulse of death, fall of life
Agony and chaos, the intensity of dying, the end of life.
Self-imposed scorn being obligatory
Self-inflicted shame or ridicule as a necessity or requirement.
Pleasure being on my side, this is where you can reside
Satisfaction or enjoyment accompanying me, this is where you can live or exist.
A story with no end
A tale without a conclusive or definitive finish.
The unfortunate tale of fall
The devastating narrative of breakdown or defeat.
Whoever spoke, whoever cited
Whomever spoke or cited this story or idea.
A human wreckage being dead once and for all
A person left in ruins, now permanently and inevitably deceased.
Fall of Life
The decline or downfall of one's existence.
Contributed by Elena W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.