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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Fireflower
Tiamat Lyrics
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You're drowning but so was the first born son
I'll soak you in fire, fill your black holes
And free your soul
Always cold outside
And it's freezing inside
Into the fire we ride
A shortcut out of the white
Until we're stitched to the night
Our faith our light
You're standing still but spinning around the sun
You're flying with your feet still on the ground
You're pray in this world, it's eating you
And that's what I'll do
The chorus of Tiamat's song Fireflower reveals some of its themes of pain, renewal and liberation. "You're only but so is the desolate one / You're drowning but so was the first born son / I'll soak you in fire, fill your black holes / And free your soul." The lines suggest that everyone, including the most miserable or deserted person like the first-born son, has to suffer in life. However, the lyricist promises to soak the listener with fire and fill up the empty spaces, giving hope of liberation and rebirth. The words may signify coming to terms with one's struggles and acceptance of doomed mistakes, but still seeking the chance to restart and pursue happiness as fire renews the soil.
The song verse describes a relentless life atmosphere of a cold outside world and inner turmoil. "Always cold outside / And it's freezing inside / Into the fire we ride," the singer sings about life, suggesting that it brings pain and offers no escape from suffering. However, the song offers a symbol of escape, a shortcut out of the misery, "Until we're stitched to the night / Our faith, our light," that is, while we go through these trying times, our faith in life and light in the darkness, whatever it may be, gives hope to the suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
You're only but so is the desolate one
You might think you are unique, but even the loneliest person has similar experiences to you.
You're drowning but so was the first born son
You are struggling, but even the first-born son in the Bible story had to struggle to survive.
I'll soak you in fire, fill your black holes
I'll help you overcome your problems and fill the emptiness in your life.
And free your soul
I'll help you be free from whatever is holding you back.
Always cold outside
The world can seem harsh and unforgiving.
And it's freezing inside
Your emotions can be just as cold and unfeeling as the world around you.
Into the fire we ride
We are ready to face our problems head-on.
A shortcut out of the white
We want to escape the monotony of everyday life.
Until we're stitched to the night
We will continue until we find what we are looking for, even if it takes all night.
Our faith our light
We rely on our convictions to guide us through life.
You're standing still but spinning around the sun
You might feel like you're not making progress but life is always moving forward.
You're flying with your feet still on the ground
You can truly experience life even if you’re not taking physical risks.
You're pray in this world, it's eating you
Life can be overwhelming and it feels like the world is against you.
And that's what I'll do
I will help you face your struggles and overcome them.
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@GothicJuliaD
=) This one and "the return of the son of nothing" are my favorite!!! Love Tiamat ^^
@mukmewx
This might be my favorite Tiamat song
@Dimmu666ist
My favorite song of the album
@ermuhambetcalmenov8104
Love this song
@diamondmisantropo9087
Altas lembranças
@fomalhaut86
Thanks for uploading, I've waited a long period of time to be able to listen to that song again. :)
@gozdezeppeli3045
tiamat'in en guzel sarkisi olabilir muazzam bir parca
@ElohAraphel
isn't it weird how it ends so suddenly? i always thought it was a problem with my "CD", then i downloaded the album, it did the same, i thought i was cursed
@winstrol33
κομματάρα,πολύ καλός δίσκος!
@yesenialopera9086
😍😍😍