death metal. Their lyrics … Read Full Bio ↴To Dust usually define their music as melodic
death metal. Their lyrics are almost always in English, however one song from the debut album “State of Nothing”, that was released earlier 2012, had one song with Swedish lyrics. That song has gotten a lot of praise from close friends and fans of the band which has led to more lyrics written in Swedish. The debut album was recorded and mixed in “Studio Bengt” in central Lund.
The band has many different sources of influence; Entombed, Opeth, Soilwork, Dark Tranquililty, The Haunted, At the Gates and early In Flames have all had a significant impact.
It all began as a few friends trying to make music together when they were about 15. Everyone except Fredrik went to the same school when they were younger and are even born in the same year, 1987. Members still in the band since then are Emil and Daniel, who were in the same class back then. Emil’s contribution to the band was, and still is, his riff-composing and songwriting. Daniel writes the lyrics . Sakis joined the band first of the other current members, as a guitarist. Andreas and Jens were in a parallel class and played together in another band. They however could not find a strong enough candidate to hold the microphone and hence their band was disbanded after a long period of searching. These two bands competed for years and pushed the members to be as good and innovative as possible.
Fredrik’s story differs a bit from the others. The band had struggled with a temporary solution for a few years when they decided to search social forums after a person with a unique skillset. They got contacted by a guy two years younger who happened to have just the right talent and after a short audition he became a member.
Andreas joined the band 2009 as a replacement to the former drummer, a friend of Emil, Daniel and Sakis. The band needed somebody who could keep a steady beat and keep time to help the band progress. They found a technical and motivated drummer who did just that. At this time the band became more driven and started playing more live shows.
When To Dust’s previous bass player left because of his newborn son, the obvious solution was to once again unite Andreas with his friend and former band member, Jens. This time wielding a bass instead of a guitar, a transition Jens had been working on for a few years. The two competing bands from the early days had now become united.
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To dust Lyrics
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Unseen forces waging war for possession of your sight
Allowing walls to crumble leaving armor to decay
The enemy you once engaged steals vital time away
O children how could you ignore your slowly rotting soul
A carnal mind will bring you death sin will take it's toll
From certain death you came to life accepting saving grace
Hand already to the plow gaze back at what you've lost
Withdraw yourself from servanthood reconsidering the cost
Pride infests your spirit love of money rooting deep
Ignore convictions dying plea now say goodbye morality
Looking for the answers that you once held in your hand
Watch your treasures crumble like a kingdom in the sand
Father time extracts his dues they're getting hard to pay
And even so you turn your back and walk farther away
Why this apostasy for you know your days are few
You know whatsoever you sow will be reaped back to you
Turn back unto the Lord for in Him is life alone
Abandoning the truth you've known is death and it makes no sense at all
In the verse, "The cold of winter now resides where fires once burned bright," To Dust signifies how a lifetime of warmth, love, and happiness could be replaced with a bitter and cold atmosphere. And in the following line, the term "unseen forces" refers to opposing factors that try to take over an individual's perception, judgment, and way of life. This idea is further emphasized in the second line when the enemy is "stealing vital time away."
In the chorus, the lyrics urge the children to treat their soul carefully and avoid a sinful lifestyle that might result in destruction. While "carnal mind will bring you death," "saving grace" will offer protection, and the "seed was sown on stony ground" reminds people of the importance of the foundation of their beliefs, which can have a lasting impact on their lives.
Lastly, the ending of the verse discusses the consequences of abandoning the truth, which makes no sense at all. The loss of morality, values, and inner peace could lead to a feeling of emptiness and lack of purpose, making it vital for people to return to God and the truth, which is the key to life.
Line by Line Meaning
The cold of winter now resides where fires once burned bright
The warmth and comfort that once existed has now faded away, and is replaced by bleakness and coldness.
Unseen forces waging war for possession of your sight
There are hidden influences working to take control of your mind and vision.
Allowing walls to crumble leaving armor to decay
Your defenses are falling apart, leaving you vulnerable and unguarded.
The enemy you once engaged steals vital time away
Your adversary is taking away precious moments of your life that you can never get back.
O children how could you ignore your slowly rotting soul
You are neglecting the decay of your inner self, and its eventual demise.
A carnal mind will bring you death sin will take it's toll
The pursuit of pleasure and earthly desires will ultimately lead to your own destruction.
From certain death you came to life accepting saving grace
You were saved from inevitable death by accepting God's forgiveness and mercy.
The seed was sown on stony ground you now spit in Savior's face
Despite once accepting the truth, you have now turned away from it and rejected it completely.
Hand already to the plow gaze back at what you've lost
You have already begun your work, but you must look back and reflect on what you have given up.
Withdraw yourself from servanthood reconsidering the cost
You must reevaluate the sacrifice and dedication required of you to serve a higher purpose.
Pride infests your spirit love of money rooting deep
Your arrogance and greed have taken hold of your heart and mind.
Ignore convictions dying plea now say goodbye morality
You are intentionally disregarding your conscience, and making a final farewell to all principles of righteousness.
Looking for the answers that you once held in your hand
You are seeking guidance and enlightenment that you once had, but have since lost.
Watch your treasures crumble like a kingdom in the sand
Your possessions and riches will eventually fade away and mean nothing in the end.
Father time extracts his dues they're getting hard to pay
The passage of time is catching up and taking its toll on you.
And even so you turn your back and walk farther away
Despite the warning signs and consequences, you are still consciously moving further away from the path of righteousness.
Why this apostasy for you know your days are few
Even though you are aware of the brief and impermanent nature of life, you are still choosing to abandon what is right.
You know whatsoever you sow will be reaped back to you
Your actions will eventually come back to you as consequences, either good or bad.
Turn back unto the Lord for in Him is life alone
The only way to find true purpose and fulfillment is by returning to God.
Abandoning the truth you've known is death and it makes no sense at all
Turning away from the wisdom and guidance you have previously known will inevitably lead to destruction and is illogical.
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