Biography:
Initially, the band played straightforward black metal under the name Treblinka. After having recorded the album Sumerian Cry in 1989, vocalist/guitarist Johan Edlund and bassist Jörgen Thullberg parted ways with the other two founding members, and subsequently changed the name to Tiamat. The Sumerian Cry album, as recorded by Treblinka, was released as Tiamat's debut album in June 1990.
After the debut, Edlund's leadership would modify the band's style with influences ranging from Mercyful Fate, Candlemass, Pink Floyd and King Crimson, with Sumerian lyrical themes. German guitarist Waldemar Sorychta would produce and contribute instrumentation to many of the band's albums, as well as those by Tiamat's own tour and labelmates, including Moonspell, Rotting Christ, Lacuna Coil and Samael.
1994's critically acclaimed Wildhoney mixed raw vocals, slow guitar riffs and synthesizer sounds which sounded different from other extreme metal bands active at that time. An almost continuous forty-minute piece of music, Wildhoney was considered to be a landmark release within the progressive/doom metal genres and would lead to the band's appearances at the Dynamo and Wacken Open Air metal festivals in 1995. The group would play a second gig at Dynamo two years later.
Upon the release of A Deeper Kind of Slumber (1997), Edlund relocated from Sweden to Germany and declared himself the only permanent member of the band; all albums that would follow would cement the band into a more gothic rock sound, quite different from the extreme music they did in the years before, with recent albums showing a The Sisters of Mercy influence.
The band signed to Nuclear Blast Records in June 2007. Tiamat released their new album Amanethes April 18, 2008.
Lineup:
Johan Edlund - vocals, guitar (Treblinka, Expulsion, LucyFire, Dark Age, Ayreon)
Anders Iwers - bass (Desecrator, Ceremonial Oath, In Flames, Cemetary, Mercury Tide)
Lars Skjöld - drums (Jupiter Society)
Thomas Wyreson - guitar
Former members:
Andreas Holmberg - drums (Expulsion)
Stefan Lagergren - guitar (River's Edge, Expulsion, Mr Death, Treblinka, Judge And Jury, Tranquility)
Jörgen Thullberg - bass (Expulsion, Mr Death, Treblinka)
Niklas Ekstrand - drums (Face Down)
Kenneth Roos - keyboards
Johnny Hagel - bass (Sundown, Sorcerer)
Magnus Sahlgren - guitar (Celeborn, Dismember, Lake of Tears)
P.A. Danielsson - keyboards (Veni Domine)
Thomas Petersson - guitar
Fredrik Ĺkesson - guitar (Southpaw, Talisman, Krux, John Norum, Arch Enemy, Sabbtail, Opeth, Shock Tilt)
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Divided
Tiamat Lyrics
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The wedding trumpets are dead
Replaced by a static noise
So loud that I can't hear my own voice
Will those signs lead me out of here
Well, just take me somewhere
To the planes where angels sing
Trough the chime and the clattering
For what it's worth the truth might hurt you
There is a little you can do
When shadows fall I will desert you
Then that's what you will do
For what it's worth the truth might hurt you
And with a tear of morning dew
My temples born anew
Lead me inside
Lead me inside
Lead me inside out of the cold
Let me inside
Feel me inside
When the seed is sown
Our love's dead by dawn
And as the day begins
The sun is soothing my skin
And I am divided
I am divided
For love
I have to say
That all of this time
I waited for someone like you
Your are my dream
Your are my dream
Your are my dream
The lyrics of Tiamat's song "Divided" showcase the pain, confusion, and uncertainty of a failed relationship. The opening lines of the song indicate that the singer's marriage has ended badly, and now the wedding trumpets have become mere static noise. The singer is in search of a way out of this situation, somewhere they can hear the angels sing and escape from the chaos.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that the truth might hurt them and that there may be little they can do to change the situation. The phrase "when shadows fall, I will desert you" seems to suggest that the singer has lost faith in their partner and is contemplating leaving them altogether.
The song then takes a somber turn as the singer pleads to be led inside and out of the cold. They want to be felt and loved once again, but the reality is that their love is now "dead by dawn." By the end of the song, the singer admits that they have waited for someone like their partner for a long time and they were their dream, but unfortunately, in the end, they were divided.
Line by Line Meaning
The marriage has gone to my head
I am overwhelmed by the weight of my marriage and its effects on me.
The wedding trumpets are dead
The excitement and fanfare of the wedding is over and gone.
Replaced by a static noise
The joy from the wedding has been replaced by chaos and confusion.
So loud that I can't hear my own voice
The chaos is causing me to lose my sense of self and identity.
Will those signs lead me out of here
I am looking for a way out, a sign that will guide me to a better place.
Well, just take me somewhere
I am desperate to escape, wherever that may be.
To the planes where angels sing
I long to find solace and peace in a spiritual or heavenly place.
Trough the chime and the clattering
Amidst the chaos, I am searching for a way to find peace.
For what it's worth the truth might hurt you
I have a painful truth to share, and I am hesitant to reveal it.
There is a little you can do
Despite your efforts, there is little that can be done to avoid the truth.
When shadows fall I will desert you
In difficult times, I may not be able to stay by your side.
Then that's what you will do
You will be forced to accept my departure.
And with a tear of morning dew
Though the truth may be painful, it may also bring renewal and growth.
My temples born anew
I may experience a rebirth or renewal in my life.
Lead me inside
I am seeking someone to guide me to safety.
Lead me inside out of the cold
I am looking for a way to escape the harsh realities of life and find warmth and comfort.
Let me inside
I need someone to show me love and compassion.
Feel me inside
I need to feel heard and understood by those around me.
When the seed is sown
Once this difficult time is over and things begin to grow again.
Our love's dead by dawn
Our love may not survive the struggles we are facing.
And as the day begins
Each new day brings new hope and possibility.
The sun is soothing my skin
The warmth of the sun brings comfort and healing to my soul.
And I am divided
I am torn between my experiences and my hopes.
I am divided
I struggle to find balance and harmony in my life.
For love
All of this pain and strife is for the sake of love, which makes it all worth it.
I have to say
I must express how I truly feel.
That all of this time
After all we have been through.
I waited for someone like you
I have been longing for someone like you to help guide me through this difficult time.
Your are my dream
You are the embodiment of my dreams and hopes for the future.
Your are my dream
Your presence in my life makes everything feel possible and worthwhile.
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