BloodRed Trance
Trail of Tears Lyrics


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I withdraw from my shelter of peaceful rest
to measure all gathered forces
in the spirit of raging contempt

I watch as my decadence gets shattered
and blown away into the cold seductive void
where all enemies fear to thread
Paralysed by the panoramic view
I prepare for the death trance
Observe the face of the fool
draped in hysteria

I reflect and take a trip inside my own head
Try to justify all the sins I commit
Now leave your life as you know it
and join in this state of mind
where visions burn so bright and high
Another throat is slit for its lies

Come with me and let's dive into the bloodred trance
Come with me and let's penetrate the normal climax
The silver bullets that hold their names are made ready for us
to use in case of disturbance
Of violation of this trance we share

The silver bullets that hold their names are no longer at our hands
They have been set out to cleanse and erase our terrible plague

I laugh as the sceptics are laid to waste
A rapture so profound and strong
has taken it's hold on me

Now let's join and celebrate their fall
Release yourself and follow
Let their failure become your joy

Never again shall I loose my perspective
Never again shall I fall for their lies
Never again shall I feel so rejected
I will spit at the face of betrayal

Take my hand

Release yourself from pain, agony, distorted views
and all will be well




The image of passivity is killed before you
An image of distinct sharpness will now rise before you

Overall Meaning

The song "BloodRed Trance" by Trail of Tears takes the listener on a journey of self-reflection, anger, and rebellion. The opening lines suggest a withdrawal from a peaceful state of mind to focus on the forces that have gathered around the persona. They are filled with rage and contempt, trying to justify the sins they have committed. The persona reflects on the face of the fool draped in hysteria and prepares for the "death trance" that follows. They go on to describe a state of mind where their visions burn bright and high, causing them to slit throats for lies. All of this is framed as a call to arms, an invitation to join them in the bloodred trance.


The rest of the song is a call for people to join the persona in their fight against societal norms that serve only to oppress them. The silver bullets in the lyrics represent a tool to use against those who try to disrupt the trance they have created. The song is a rallying cry to reject passivity and distorted views, urging people to reject societal expectations that restrict their freedom. The final lines suggest a new image of distinct sharpness will rise before them, promising a way out of the pain and agony caused by living within societal constraints.


Line by Line Meaning

I withdraw from my shelter of peaceful rest
I leave my safe place and prepare for battle


to measure all gathered forces
to assess my resources


in the spirit of raging contempt
with hatred and disgust


I watch as my decadence gets shattered
I see my own weakness exposed


and blown away into the cold seductive void
and disappear into oblivion


where all enemies fear to thread
a dangerous place where even foes avoid


Paralysed by the panoramic view
overwhelmed by the scene before me


I prepare for the death trance
I get ready for the brutal fight ahead


Observe the face of the fool
look at my enemy’s face


draped in hysteria
full of hysteria and panic


I reflect and take a trip inside my own head
I contemplate and examine my thoughts


Try to justify all the sins I commit
trying to rationalize my bad deeds


Now leave your life as you know it
abandon your current life


and join in this state of mind
and become part of this mental state


where visions burn so bright and high
where ideas are intense and vivid


Another throat is slit for its lies
another person is punished for their deceit


Come with me and let's dive into the bloodred trance
join me in this violent state


Come with me and let's penetrate the normal climax
together, let’s break the limits of what is considered normal


The silver bullets that hold their names are made ready for us
we’ve prepared the weapons for our enemies


to use in case of disturbance
to use if necessary


Of violation of this trance we share
if anyone breaks this shared state of mind


The silver bullets that hold their names are no longer at our hands
our weapons are gone


They have been set out to cleanse and erase our terrible plague
they’ve been taken away to deal with our destructive tendencies


I laugh as the sceptics are laid to waste
I enjoy seeing doubters fail


A rapture so profound and strong
a powerful feeling of ecstasy


has taken its hold on me
I’ve completely given in to it


Now let's join and celebrate their fall
let’s come together and cheer for their defeat


Release yourself and follow
let go and join this movement


Let their failure become your joy
take pleasure in their loss


Never again shall I lose my perspective
I won’t let myself lose sight of what’s important


Never again shall I fall for their lies
I won’t believe their deceitful words again


Never again shall I feel so rejected
I won’t let myself feel unwanted again


I will spit at the face of betrayal
I’ll defy those who betray me


Take my hand
join me


Release yourself from pain, agony, distorted views
free yourself from negativity and incorrect beliefs


and all will be well
things will be good


The image of passivity is killed before you
we reject complacency


An image of distinct sharpness will now rise before you
a clearer, sharper vision will replace it




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANK ROALD HAGEN, RONNY THORSEN, RUNAR HANSEN

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Comments from YouTube:

000Mental000

This song is incredible and this album deserves nothing less but a legendary status. But I guess it basically being a hidden gem is worth something too.

diamadtiel

Why the hell isn't this song more popular, this whole album is fukken amazing

angeldust23

I haven't listened (and many other tracks I'm revisiting from that era of my music-life) to this exactly half of my life; quite nostalgic. This cd is still as good as it was 14 years ago.

Griefshire16

Cathrine voice sounds beyond beautiful and awesome and ronny´s growls are just so epic!!!

kijkedwin

12 years later I can still enjoy this although I love faster drumming nowadays..

Wie Weet

Indeed as precious poster good memories on this wonderfull band. Seen live ar metalfest in Rotterdam somewhere in or around 2000 together with therion, after forever and orphanage great memories

Griefshire16

EPIC AND AWESOME!!!

Chantal Flores

It sounds like Dimmu Borgir or something like that but its awesome anyway!!! =D

Dark Soul

this is so fucking awesome!

Petr Dvořák

Now I remember on concert Triple "T"..Trail of tears, Tristania and Therion..Roxy (Prague)

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