The band has performed a lot live over the years, at festivals, clubs and other events and even performed live on Swedish national radio.
The line-up :
Magnus Karlsson [sadomachine] - Vocals, programming, lyrics Anders Gyllensten [goldenstone] - Guitar Tobias Eng [D.O.G.] - Guitar Viktor Eng [evilstein] - Bass
Divine
Violent Work of Art Lyrics
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it makes me wonder why, life's such a sacrifice.
Can't you see I'll never be the one you wanted me to.
I'll never be divine
And as I turn to stone, so cold.
It's getting hard to see, what you want me to be.
Illuminating me, why can't you leave me be.
Never asked for you to nail me up upon your cross.
I'll never be divine
And as I turn to stone, so cold.
I'll never get it right, right?
Another lie so true, for you.
Tormented mind so stained, in pain.
Can't you see I'll never be the one you wanted me to.
Never asked for you to nail me up upon your cross.
The lyrics of "Divine" by Violent Work of Art tell a story of someone who feels trapped and misunderstood. The opening line "Another day gone by, beneath a blood red sky" sets a dark and melancholic tone, indicating that the singer feels trapped and hopeless. The lyrics continue to express a feeling of sacrifice, with the line "it makes me wonder why, life's such a sacrifice." This suggests that life has become burdensome, and the singer is questioning the purpose of it all.
The line "Can't you see I'll never be the one you wanted me to" implies that the singer has tried to conform to another's expectations but has failed, and they are facing rejection as a result. This leads to feelings of isolation and despair, as evidenced by the repeated line "I'll never be divine." The line "And as I turn to stone, so cold" suggests that the singer is becoming numb and disengaged.
The final lines "Never asked for you to nail me up upon your cross" suggest that the singer feels victimized by someone else's expectations or demands. Throughout the song, there is a sense of frustration and alienation from others, as the singer struggles to find their own identity and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day gone by, beneath a blood red sky, it makes me wonder why, life's such a sacrifice.
Reflecting on the passing day, with a bloody sky overhead, questioning why life always seems to require us to give up so much.
Can't you see I'll never be the one you wanted me to.
Expressing frustration at the unattainable expectations placed upon oneself.
I'll never be divine
Admitting that one is not perfect or god-like.
And as I turn to stone, so cold.
Feeling numb or emotionally dead inside.
I'll never get it right, right?
Doubting one's ability to ever meet those expectations or succeed.
It's getting hard to see, what you want me to be. Illuminating me, why can't you leave me be.
Struggling to understand or fulfill someone else's desires, while also wishing for space and freedom.
Never asked for you to nail me up upon your cross.
Rejecting the idea of being someone else's scapegoat or victim.
Another lie so true, for you. Tormented mind so stained, in pain.
Feeling trapped in a cycle of falsehoods, causing mental anguish and suffering.
Contributed by Zachary J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.