With a crew composed of 7 different beings, the atmosphere sometimes takes the form of symphonic proportion by its sound diversity and arrangements. Their vocal performance range from one extreme to the other as they alternate between glorious choirs; inhuman screams of deep, high, mid-growl and delirious intensity; theatrical narrations and clean/sober sections strewn with bewitching feminine singing pleasures.
Current members:
Syriak (ex-Magister Dixit) – vocals, guitar (1996-2015 )
Artagoth – vocals, guitar (1996-2015 )
ChaotH – bass guitar (2001-2015 )
Leïlindel – vocals (2001-2015 )
Landryx – drums (2004-2015 )
Blaise Borboën-Léonard – violin (2007-2015 )
Previous members:
Exod – keyboards, sampling (1997- 2009 )
Le Bateleur – violin (1997-2006)
Elda – vocals (1997-2001)
Zircon – bass guitar (1996-2001)
Merzenya – keyboards (1997-2001)
Dasnos – drums (2003)
Anthony Trujillo – drums (2002)
Official site: http://www.unexpect.com/
Words
Unexpect Lyrics
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Words bleed in delicious erratic motions
To waltz and lunge deeply onto the frail paper dungeons
With grace, spill their stealthy meaning
In a radical pattern of altered spinning
Words bleeding
A lunatic exorcism of impulsive literary stings
Words bleeding
Lucidity may well drown in abstract pondering
Following the so crucial anchor into the deepest Inner Ring
For magnificent moments flow uninvited
As benevolent spirits soaring
Just melt the armor
And taste the nectar divine
The expanded sensorial shelter
Of one's Inner Shrine
Corruption of a logic understanding
I stand naked on an insubstantial sun
Telling stories to diseased seraphs
Feeble from their linear addiction
'Cos memories and huge bipedal monsters
Don't agree with each other
A fusion so delicate
The nails entering lightly, further and further
The necessary why and what of a written autopsy
Disgust the fact that a fact is a fact
Hack the holy artifact so exact in its contract
Disincarnate, it is easier to discuss the optical lunar tree
Bad men, bad meaningless mean men
You should not be bothered when the soul is adrift
Seconds are precious
Feel them deeply
With grace, spill their stealthy meaning
In a radical pattern of altered spinning words
The song "Words" by Unexpect is a complex and poetic reflection on the power and meaning of language. The lyrics describe words as living entities that "bleed" onto the page in "delicious erratic motions," and the act of writing is compared to a "lunatic exorcism of impulsive literary stings." The words themselves are depicted as both beautiful and dangerous, capable of both corruption and divine inspiration.
The lyrics also touch on themes of inner personal exploration and transcendence, as the singer describes the experience of following the "crucial anchor" into the "deepest Inner Ring" of their own psyche. The song suggests that by delving into the complexity of language, one can unlock new levels of perception and understanding, and perhaps even connect with something higher and more profound.
Line by Line Meaning
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Beginning of the poem, no particular meaning attached
Words bleed in delicious erratic motions
The words are expressed and written passionately, almost as if they're 'bleeding' out
To waltz and lunge deeply onto the frail paper dungeons
The words are forcefully expressed on the paper, as if they're lunging and waltzing their way onto it
With grace, spill their stealthy meaning
Despite the erratic motions, the words are expressed with grace and intention to convey a message
In a radical pattern of altered spinning
The words appear to be put together in a unique and 'radical' way, almost as if they're spinning and changing form
A lunatic exorcism of impulsive literary stings
The writing process is compared to a 'lunatic exorcism' and the words are described as 'stings' - showing how writing can be cathartic and impulsive
Serving the untainted delight of devious cunnings
The words are meant to bring 'delight' while also being cunning and perhaps manipulative in message
Lucidity may well drown in abstract pondering
The clarity of message may be lost in the abstract and philosophical nature of the writing
Following the so crucial anchor into the deepest Inner Ring
The 'anchor' may represent a key message or theme in the poem, leading to the depths of the author's thoughts and emotions
For magnificent moments flow uninvited
Moments of inspiration and artistic expression may come spontaneously without warning
As benevolent spirits soaring
The moment of inspiration is compared to benevolent spirits 'soaring' - suggesting a beautiful and spiritual experience
Just melt the armor
The author may be suggesting that it's important to let down our defenses and be vulnerable in order to truly experience and create art
And taste the nectar divine
The beautiful and spiritual experience is compared to tasting divine nectar or ambrosia
The expanded sensorial shelter
The experience is described as a 'shelter' of sorts, expanding our senses and allowing us to go deeper within ourselves
Of one's Inner Shrine
The experience may be spiritual and meditative, tapping into the deepest parts of ourselves and our innermost thoughts
Corruption of a logic understanding
The logical understanding of the world may be corrupted or distorted in this state of artistic expression
I stand naked on an insubstantial sun
The author may be suggesting they feel exposed and vulnerable in this artistic state, as if standing on a fragile and insubstantial foundation
Telling stories to diseased seraphs
The audience for the author's work is depicted as 'diseased seraphs,' suggesting an audience in need of healing and spiritual nourishment
Feeble from their linear addiction
The audience is addicted to a linear way of thinking and needs the creative and spiritual nourishment the author's work provides
'Cos memories and huge bipedal monsters
The author shifts their focus to a new topic - memories and 'huge bipedal monsters' which may represent our internal struggles and fears
Don't agree with each other
Our memories and internal struggles may not be in alignment with one another, causing internal conflict
A fusion so delicate
The author acknowledges that finding a balance between these conflicting emotions and memories is a delicate process
The nails entering lightly, further and further
The conflict and struggle is depicted as nails that enter lightly into the mind, slowly digging in deeper and causing pain and internal chaos over time
The necessary why and what of a written autopsy
The author describes writing as a necessary autopsy of sorts, dissecting and examining our thoughts, emotions, and struggles
Disgust the fact that a fact is a fact
The author suggests that writing and artistic expression is not about stating simple facts but rather exploring the deeper truths and emotions within
Hack the holy artifact so exact in its contract
The author suggests that creative expression should not be limited by preconceived notions or rules - instead, it should be hacked and questioned in order to let deeper truths come through
Disincarnate, it is easier to discuss the optical lunar tree
The author may be suggesting that it's easier to discuss abstract and philosophical concepts rather than delving into our own emotions and struggles
Bad men, bad meaningless mean men
The author addresses men who are cruel or lacking in meaning or purpose
You should not be bothered when the soul is adrift
The author suggests that these negative men should not be bothered or affect our artistic expression when our soul is in a state of creative and spiritual exploration
Seconds are precious
The author emphasizes the importance of time and the fleeting nature of the creative moment
Feel them deeply
The author encourages us to embrace and feel the creative moments deeply, savoring their spiritual and artistic value
With grace, spill their stealthy meaning
The poem ends with a repetition of an earlier line, emphasizing the grace and intention with which the author writes to convey their message
In a radical pattern of altered spinning words
The words and message are conveyed in a unique and 'radical' manner, constantly shifting and spinning in meaning
Contributed by Noah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
♬ 𝔉𝔲𝔫𝔡. 𝔄𝔩𝔦𝔪𝔢𝔫𝔱𝔬 𝔡𝔬𝔰 𝔇𝔢𝔲𝔰𝔢𝔰 ♬
On the right,
Words bleed in delicious erratic motions
To waltz and lunge deeply onto the frail paper dungeons
With grace, spill their stealthy meaning
In a radical pattern of altered spinning
Words bleeding
A lunatic exorcism of impulsive literary stings
Serving the untainted delight of devious cunnings
Words bleeding
Lucidity may well drown in abstract pondering
Following the so crucial anchor into the deepest inner ring
For magnificent moments flow uninvited
As benevolent spirits soaring
Just melt the armor
And taste the nectar divine
The expanded sensorial shelter
Of one's inner shrine
Corruption of a logic understanding
I stand naked on an insubstantial sun
Telling stories to diseased seraphs
Feeble from their linear addiction
'cos memories and huge bipedal monsters
Don't agree with each other
A fusion so delicate
The nails entering lightly, further and further
The necessary why and what of a written autopsy
Disgust the fact that a fact is a fact
Hack the holy artifact so exact in its contract
Disincarnate, it is easier to discuss the optical lunar tree
Bad men, bad meaningless mean men
You should not be bothered when the soul is adrift
Seconds are precious
Feel them deeply
With grace, spill their stealthy meaning
In a radical pattern of altered spinning words
Unexpected Amy
Gosh, 10 years later and this song still gives me chills.
Miss Unexpect so much, they deserved major success.
ChaothBass
Much love to you
-ChaotH
♬ 𝔉𝔲𝔫𝔡. 𝔄𝔩𝔦𝔪𝔢𝔫𝔱𝔬 𝔡𝔬𝔰 𝔇𝔢𝔲𝔰𝔢𝔰 ♬
On the right,
Words bleed in delicious erratic motions
To waltz and lunge deeply onto the frail paper dungeons
With grace, spill their stealthy meaning
In a radical pattern of altered spinning
Words bleeding
A lunatic exorcism of impulsive literary stings
Serving the untainted delight of devious cunnings
Words bleeding
Lucidity may well drown in abstract pondering
Following the so crucial anchor into the deepest inner ring
For magnificent moments flow uninvited
As benevolent spirits soaring
Just melt the armor
And taste the nectar divine
The expanded sensorial shelter
Of one's inner shrine
Corruption of a logic understanding
I stand naked on an insubstantial sun
Telling stories to diseased seraphs
Feeble from their linear addiction
'cos memories and huge bipedal monsters
Don't agree with each other
A fusion so delicate
The nails entering lightly, further and further
The necessary why and what of a written autopsy
Disgust the fact that a fact is a fact
Hack the holy artifact so exact in its contract
Disincarnate, it is easier to discuss the optical lunar tree
Bad men, bad meaningless mean men
You should not be bothered when the soul is adrift
Seconds are precious
Feel them deeply
With grace, spill their stealthy meaning
In a radical pattern of altered spinning words
James Marshall
Why is this band so insanely good? it pretty much has every single element of musical goodness there is.
zhaDe
James Marshall "Insanely good" is the perfect description of their music
brett barreras
It's got fucking everything lol. Such a unique band damn
Austin In China
wow.....wow. i don't know what to say - it's hard to put into words what this makes me feel, but I'm incredibly moved by it
roberts126
Thanks for mentioning this album...been looking for something new to listen to relentlessly and I think this might be the album. Not sure how I've not heard of this band before.
Havok
Beautiful. I tear up when I hear it.
Tyler Fleming
I am literally spazzing out right now at just how FREAKING INCREDIBLE THIS MUSIC IS.