To/Die/For is a Finnish gothic metal band. The band began in early 1999, wh… Read Full Bio ↴To/Die/For is a Finnish gothic metal band. The band began in early 1999, when the musicians from the hard rock band Mary-Ann (which had existed since 1993) decided to change their musical style to gothic metal, modifying the band's name as well. In July of that year, after recording a self-financed EP entitled Deeper Sin, they signed a record deal with Spinefarm Records.

Their debut album - All Eternity - was released in Finland by the end of that year and the band then signed contracts with Nuclear Blast (for Europe) and Pony Canyon (for Japan). In 2000, the band toured Europe together with Dark Tranquillity, Sentenced and In Flames. Epilogue was released in 2001 and was followed by a tour with Lacrimosa.

The album Jaded was released in 2003 and in August of that year, vocalist Jarno Perätalo left the band. He assembled a new band named Tiaga, integrated by former members of To/Die/For. However, in 2004, Jarno Perätalo and the band Tiaga took the name To/Die/For for themselves, releasing the album IV in 2005.

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I close my eyes and I can see
something cold lives inside of me
how long must I live in this pain is it unforgiving
I think it is unforgiving

something cold is running in my veins
it is getting colder and colder day by day
and that fear it holds me in its arms

what is happening to me

I feel like I fall
deeper and deeper into the sea of sin
I never believed this could happen
I never believed this could happen to me

something has awaken this silence in me
it told me the things I never knew before
how long must I live in this pain
what is happening to me

I never believed that I could fall

Overall Meaning

so far and drown in this sea of sin
the darkness surrounds me
and I can't find a way to swim

The lyrics of Sea of Sin by To/Die/For depict a person who is struggling with their internal demons. The opening lines suggest a feeling of emptiness within the singer, as they describe "something cold" living inside of them. It is a feeling that seems to be worsening over time, leaving the singer questioning how long they can endure it. The repetition of the phrase "what is happening to me" further emphasizes the disorientation and sense of despair they feel.

As the lyrics progress, the singer describes feeling like they are drowning in a "sea of sin", an overwhelming force that they never believed could have such power over them. Despite this, there is also a sense of awakening within the singer. They describe a newfound clarity in their thoughts and feelings, even though it is coming at a great cost.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of struggle between light and dark, hope and despair. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that the sea of sin has won for now, as the singer is left feeling lost and unable to find their way out.

Line by Line Meaning

I close my eyes and I can see
I envision a dark presence within me

something cold lives inside of me
A chilling force exists within my soul

how long must I live in this pain is it unforgiving
Endless agony, is forgiveness impossible?

I think it is unforgiving
I suspect that hope may be lost

something cold is running in my veins
My blood is growing ever colder

it is getting colder and colder day by day
Each passing moment brings greater coldness

and that fear it holds me in its arms
I am held captive by my own terror

what is happening to me
I am losing control of myself

I feel like I fall
I am slipping into a dark abyss

deeper and deeper into the sea of sin
Descending further into a cesspool of wickedness

I never believed this could happen
I never expected this to be my fate