Tiamat is a metal band that formed in Täby, Sweden in 1988. Their music has… Read Full Bio ↴Tiamat is a metal band that formed in Täby, Sweden in 1988. Their music has been the subject of debate, utilizing subgenres like death metal, doom metal, progressive and gothic, but more recently they have focused on what has been described as atmospheric gothic metal with ethnic, psychedelic and experimental elements.

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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Kaleidoscope
Tiamat Lyrics

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[Music: Edlund]

Overall Meaning

[Lyrics: Edlund]

This little life of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little life of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little life of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine

Our lives are like a kaleidoscope, constantly changing and shifting. In Tiamat's song "Kaleidoscope," the lyrics seem to be acknowledging the beauty of life's many different colors and patterns, as well as the importance of letting our own unique light shine through. The repetition of the line "This little life of mine, I'm gonna let it shine" reinforces the message that each individual life is special and should be embraced and celebrated.

There is also a sense of positivity and hopefulness in the lyrics, as if the singer is determined to make the most of their time on earth and leave a legacy that others will remember. The use of the word "little" might seem diminutive, but in fact it highlights the idea that even the smallest and seemingly most insignificant life can have a big impact.

Overall, "Kaleidoscope" is a song that celebrates the beauty and diversity of human existence, while also urging listeners to embrace their own individuality and let their light shine bright.

Line by Line Meaning

As I stand on this hill and feel the wind
Standing on this hill and feeling the wind makes me feel free and alive.

It takes me away to a place I've not been
The wind takes me to a place I've never been, both physically and emotionally.

It's a new day, it's a new dawn, it's a new life
Today is a new beginning, a chance to start over and live a different life.

And I'm feeling good
I'm happy and content with where I am right now.

And everything that's gone before
Everything that happened before this moment is now in the past and doesn't matter anymore.

Only served to bring me to this place
All the things that happened before brought me here, to this moment and this place.

And I'm right where I belong
I'm in the right place at the right time, doing exactly what I'm meant to do.

All my fears and doubts fade away
My fears and doubts no longer have control over me, they are fading away and losing their power.

And I feel like I could take on the world
I feel strong and capable, like nothing can stop me from achieving my goals.

It's a kaleidoscope of color and light
Life is a beautiful mix of different colors and emotions, constantly changing and evolving like a kaleidoscope.

And it's shining so bright
Life is shining bright and full of possibilities, making me feel hopeful and happy.

It's a brand new day filled with brand new things
Today is a new day filled with new experiences, opportunities, and challenges.

And I'm spreading my wings
I'm ready to take on new challenges and explore new opportunities, spreading my wings and flying towards my dreams.

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