From the sharp shooter blast and commencing sonic assault of “National Amnesia” to the scornfully anthemic chorus of “Televangelist”, Twelve Tribes reemerges from their Dayton, Ohio homestead with a newfound intensity and a greater sense of urgency. Their distinctive brand of hardcore is thoughtfully driven, but this time Twelve Tribes marches into the square waving their flag of opposition—turning their organic sound into an all out public execution.
Twelve Tribes followed the release of their Ferret Records debut, 2004’s The Rebirth Of Tragedy, with relentless touring. They shared the stage over the past 3 years with bands like Lamb Of God, Killswitch Engage, Soulfly, Machine Head, Zao and It Dies Today. It was the tour overseas in 2005 with Killswitch Engage (which sold out every venue before the bands stepped foot on European soil) that set the band up for what would be a very successful year across the pond. Twelve Tribes returned overseas two more times with 36 Crazyfists and then with their label mates Every Time I Die and A Life Once Lost.
Now in 2006, the band is already hitting the road in the US and plan to call the UK and Europe their second home over the next two years promoting the October 3rd release of Midwest Pandemic, produced by Andreas Magnusson (The Black Dahlia Murder, Scarlet)
As Ghosts Are Given to Me
Twelve Tribes Lyrics
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dance in her scent in the smell of neurotic ghouls she's panting to
the gods that kill her tossing turning my my so calm though the sky
is falling living in the morning's dawn while dying when the
evening's gone and drool apologies as we fuck goodbye i apologize
under plummeting skies such insecurity is pleasing to me while
dying and wishing this away stomach's pulled tighter lay strangled
in this skin of ours unlock the killer unto beautiful pain beauty in
beneath your fingertips and pleasure and flight deep bleeding yet
willing to dress my blood in a demon's soft verse my lips filtering
her fears such a sweet hallucinogen* i shut my eyes and your
somehow closer to me the sky is falling but i'm still here she
couldn't speak let alone breathe have you ever.. oh but at the
same time who showed you this eidolon this blaspheme of an
arcane ego i know you i am swallowing your pain i have licked your
sweat and i am living again one last thing the beginning of a
delusion grows thicker and more hateful and the further it goes it
becomes harder then pounding and the pain it shows beneath the
burns and the bruises and even below the passion and the
heartbeats they crash louder and it echoes into the oceans of
insides carved helpless and hollow and it came to her in a dream
and she's hit by the sky as ghosts are given to me
The lyrics of Twelve Tribes's song "As Ghosts Are Given to Me" are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. The song seems to explore themes of madness, obsession, pain, and desire. It paints a dark and haunting picture of a troubled relationship or connection between two individuals.
The opening line, "psychotic whispering take me i'm yours once of a madman's last dance," suggests a sense of surrender to madness and a willingness to engage in a destructive dance. The next lines hint at the intoxicating allure of this person, whose scent and presence evoke thoughts of neurotic ghouls and a panting desire for the gods that may bring harm.
The lyrics describe a juxtaposition of calmness amidst chaos, living in the morning's light but dying when the evening comes. There is an apology and a sense of insecurity tied to the act of parting ways, engaging in a destructive relationship. The singer finds pleasure in this insecurity and indulges in the pain it brings.
The imagery of stomach's tightening and being strangled in this "skin of ours" suggests a feeling of suffocation and entrapment within the relationship. There is a desire for the release of pain, described as beauty in the simplicity of pain. The lyrics mention secrets kept beneath fingertips and the idea of pleasure and flight intertwined with bleeding and dressing one's blood in a demon's soft verse.
As the song progresses, there is a mention of shutting one's eyes and feeling closer to the other person, despite the sky falling. The other person is described as unable to speak or breathe, adding to the sense of suffocation and restraint within the relationship.
The lyrics mention an eidolon, which can be interpreted as a phantom or a ghostly presence, further emphasizing the haunting nature of the connection between the two individuals. The song culminates in a scene of delusion, hatred, pain, burns, and bruises, portraying a dark and destructive journey.
Overall, "As Ghosts Are Given to Me" is a complex song that delves into the depths of a troubled relationship, exploring themes of madness, pain, desire, obsession, and the destructive nature of such connections.
Line by Line Meaning
psychotic whispering take me i'm yours once of a madman's last dance
In a state of madness, I am beckoning to be taken, surrendering myself to the chaotic whispers and embracing the exhilarating madness.
in her scent in the smell of neurotic ghouls she's panting to the gods that kill her
I find myself captivated by her intoxicating presence, engulfed by the essence of unsettling spirits, and she longs for the gods who bring both pleasure and destruction.
tossing turning my my so calm though the sky is falling
In the midst of chaos, I remain strangely composed, unaffected by the impending disaster surrounding me.
living in the morning's dawn while dying when the evening's gone
Existing in the calmness of the morning, only to experience a slow decay and gradual demise as the night falls.
and drool apologies as we fuck goodbye i apologize under plummeting skies
Amidst our passionate farewell, I express remorseful words while witnessing the descent of the crashing, tumultuous heavens.
such insecurity is pleasing to me while dying and wishing this away
I find perverse satisfaction in embracing insecurity and vulnerability, even as I yearn for the end of this torment.
stomach's pulled tighter lay strangled in this skin of ours
A sense of unease grows within me, feeling constrained and suffocated within our shared existence.
unlock the killer unto beautiful pain beauty in pains simplicity
Release the inner torment that brings both pleasure and pain, acknowledging the beauty found within the simplicity of suffering.
give into me giving to me these fifteen secrets kept beneath your fingertips
Surrender yourself completely to me, as I uncover the hidden mysteries held within your touch and embrace.
and pleasure and flight deep bleeding yet willing to dress my blood in a demon's soft verse
Indulging in both pleasure and escapism, experiencing profound emotional pain while willingly allowing my essence to be embraced by a dark and haunting entity.
my lips filtering her fears such a sweet hallucinogen
As I kiss her, my words and touch provide solace, acting as a captivating, intoxicating escape from her fears.
i shut my eyes and your somehow closer to me the sky is falling but i'm still here
Closing my eyes, I sense an ethereal closeness to you, despite the raging chaos and imminent disaster. I remain present and unaffected.
she couldn't speak let alone breathe have you ever.. oh but at the same time
She was rendered speechless and breathless, struggling to fully articulate her emotions. Have you ever experienced such conflicting sensations?
who showed you this eidolon this blaspheme of an arcane ego
Who influenced and exposed you to this illusory and sacrilegious manifestation of a mysterious and self-centered identity?
i know you i am swallowing your pain i have licked your sweat and i am living again
I have a deep understanding of your essence, willingly embracing and internalizing your suffering. I have intimately tasted your essence and, through that, I find renewed life.
one last thing the beginning of a delusion grows thicker and more hateful
As a final thought, the inception of a distorted perception intensifies, becoming increasingly bitter and hateful.
and the further it goes it becomes harder then pounding and the pain it shows
As this delusion progresses, it becomes increasingly oppressive, manifesting as relentless pounding and visibly showcasing the pain inflicted.
beneath the burns and the bruises and even below the passion and the heartbeats they crash louder
Beyond the physical and emotional wounds, and even surpassing the intensity of passion and heartbeat, the crashing sounds of pain grow louder.
and it echoes into the oceans of insides carved helpless and hollow
The echoes of this pain reverberate throughout the vast depths of our inner beings, leaving us feeling powerless and empty.
and it came to her in a dream and she's hit by the sky as ghosts are given to me
The realization came to her in a dream, and she feels the impact of the fallen sky, just as I receive apparitions in the form of haunting spirits.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHARLES ANDREW CORPUS, ADAM JACKSON
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