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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I Am In Love With Myself
Tiamat Lyrics
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It is cold but I ain't mistaking
Proud like Mary to be here again
To be here now with my very best friend
Merry go round I'm in love with the waking
And when I disappear
Into the night and out of the fear
I am king Lear
Having a love affair
With myself
I rule if you follow
I spit if you swallow
You've been dealt the cards but there's nothing at stake
What is it worth when your limbs begin to shake
King of black hearts in the parliament
A skinny white boy for president
Triumph at hand but still nothing at stake
Tiamat's song "I Am In Love With Myself" is a dark and introspective exploration of self-love and self-obsession. The opening lines "I am in love with the waking / It is cold but I ain't mistaking" set the tone for the song, with the singer proclaiming their love for being alive and present in the moment, even if it is a struggle. Though the language may seem simple, the repetition of the phrase "Merry go round I'm in love with the waking" creates a hypnotic effect, suggesting that the singer may be trapped in a cycle of self-love and self-destruction.
The second verse reveals a darker side to the singer's obsession with themselves. They describe disappearing into the night and becoming a hunter, with references to Shakespeare's King Lear. The line "Having a love affair / With myself" suggests that the singer's obsession with themselves goes beyond mere vanity and borders on the pathological. The lines "I rule if you follow / I spit if you swallow" suggest that they believe themselves to be a leader, but one who is cruel and dismissive of others.
The final verse explores the ultimate emptiness of self-love when there is nothing at stake. The lines "You've been dealt the cards but there's nothing at stake / What is it worth when your limbs begin to shake" suggest that the singer's obsession with themselves has left them empty and alone. The reference to a "skinny white boy for president" suggests that the singer may be disillusioned with the current state of the world, and instead retreats into a self-obsessed fantasy.
Line by Line Meaning
I am in love with the waking
I am fond of the moments when I'm waking up from sleep
It is cold but I ain't mistaking
Despite feeling the cold, I am aware of my feelings
Proud like Mary to be here again
I feel good and proud to be back here once again
To be here now with my very best friend
I am pleased to be present here with my closest companion
Merry go round I'm in love with the waking
I'm currently head over heels in love with the awakenings
And when I disappear
Whenever I vanish
Into the night and out of the fear
Into the darkness where there's no reason to be afraid
Hunting with sword and spear
I am out searching for adventures
I am king Lear
I feel like royalty
Having a love affair
I am romantically involved
With myself
With nobody else but just me
I rule if you follow
If you follow me, I have control over your life
I spit if you swallow
I will verbally abuse upon acceptance without hesitation
You've been dealt the cards but there's nothing at stake
You got lucky, but there's no consequence to your good fortune
What is it worth when your limbs begin to shake
What is the point of having something that makes you feel scared or nervous
King of black hearts in the parliament
Like a ruler with an evil spirit, residing in the political world
A skinny white boy for president
A young, thin, Caucasian male taking the leading political position
Triumph at hand but still nothing at stake
Though victory seems assured, the reward is negligible
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Alexandru Popovici
***LYRICS**
I am in love with the waking
It is cold but I ain't mistaking
Proud like Mary to be here again
To be here now with my very best friend
Merry go round I'm in love with the waking
And when I disappear
Into the night and out of the fear
Hunting with sword and spear
I am king Lear
Having a love affair
With myself
I rule if you follow
I spit if you swallow
You've been dealt the cards but there's nothing at stake
What is it worth when your limbs begin to shake
King of black hearts in the parliament
A skinny white boy for president
Triumph at hand but still nothing at stake
Read more: Tiamat - I Am In Love With Myself Lyrics | MetroLyrics
Beautynight Foxy
I am in love with the waking
It is cold but I ain't mistaking
Proud like Mary to be here again
To be here now with my very best friend
Merry go round I'm in love with the waking
And when I disappear
Into the night and out of the fear
Hunting with sword and spear
I am king Lear
Having a love affair
With myself
I rule if you follow
I spit if you swallow
You've been dealt the cards but there's nothing at stake
What is it worth when your limbs begin to shake
King of black hearts in the parliament
A skinny white boy for president
Triumph at hand but still nothing at stake
Campânula
I am in love with the waking
It is cold but I ain't mistaking
Proud like Mary to be here again
To be here now with my very best friend
Merry go round I'm in love with the waking
And when I disappear
Into the night and out of the fear
Hunting with sword and spear
I am king Lear
Having a love affair
With myself
I rule if you follow
I spit if you swallow
I am in love with myself
You've been dealt the cards but there's nothing at stake
What is it worth when your limbs begin to shake
King of black hearts in the parliament
A skinny white boy for president
Triumph at hand but still nothing at stake
Alexandru Popovici
***LYRICS**
I am in love with the waking
It is cold but I ain't mistaking
Proud like Mary to be here again
To be here now with my very best friend
Merry go round I'm in love with the waking
And when I disappear
Into the night and out of the fear
Hunting with sword and spear
I am king Lear
Having a love affair
With myself
I rule if you follow
I spit if you swallow
You've been dealt the cards but there's nothing at stake
What is it worth when your limbs begin to shake
King of black hearts in the parliament
A skinny white boy for president
Triumph at hand but still nothing at stake
Read more: Tiamat - I Am In Love With Myself Lyrics | MetroLyrics
Alexandra-Constanta Dudu
Great, great song. Makes me feel good about myself.
Марина Рысенко
Отличное исполнение! Красивый голос и музыка!
Ishak Latipi Mastan
Love it!
Elif Ergl
🔥🔥🔥 love it
Beautynight Foxy
I am in love with the waking
It is cold but I ain't mistaking
Proud like Mary to be here again
To be here now with my very best friend
Merry go round I'm in love with the waking
And when I disappear
Into the night and out of the fear
Hunting with sword and spear
I am king Lear
Having a love affair
With myself
I rule if you follow
I spit if you swallow
You've been dealt the cards but there's nothing at stake
What is it worth when your limbs begin to shake
King of black hearts in the parliament
A skinny white boy for president
Triumph at hand but still nothing at stake
Marci Hunter
Great song. One of my Tiamat's favorite. Well,i must admin,Do you dream of me is on the 1st place,Second Too far gone ..Good job!
Lúcio Ferreira
Wait, no! There's Six Shooter...
ThrashPowerMetalGuy
My favorite song by Tiamat next to Carry Your Cross.
The Gentleman With the Mustache
I absolutely love that song!!!