Current (last known) Line-up:
Johannes Nyberg - Vocals & Keyboards
John Nyberg - Guitar
Niclas Karlsson - Guitar
Mattias Asplund - Bass
Mikael Hornqvist - Drums
Unleashed
Zonata Lyrics
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He's planning the end for mankind
His eyes are ablaze with fury,
Venomous gaze is scorching us all
Feeling the stench of the carnage,
Sanctuary is wiped out and lost
The beast will announce it's arrival,
The seas start to boil
Dreams of freedom perish and die
Sewing the seeds of death and decay
Soaring up to the sky, demonic vultures fly
Unleashed at last he is stalking the earth,
Spreading chaos and dismay
The sky is darkening slowly
As he draws forth over the plains
Corroding our hearts with his hatred,
Barren and dead lies the ground
Where he has been
His sign will be seen on his chosen
Fire will fall from the sky
Black is the veil of destruction
The lamb lies dead, the grail is no more
Dreams of freedom perish and die
Sewing the seeds of death and decay
Soaring up to the sky, demonic vultures fly
Unleashed at last he is stalking the earth,
Spreading chaos and dismay
Soaring up to the sky, demonic vultures fly
Unleashed at last he is stalking the earth,
Spreading chaos and dismay
Beware of the gaze of the serpent,
The evil can lead you astray
Feeling the blow of the trumpets,
The sky will fall down and life will decline
Dreams of freedom perish and die
Sewing the seeds of death and decay
Soaring up to the sky, demonic vultures fly
Unleashed at last he is stalking the earth,
Spreading chaos and dismay
The song "Unleashed" by Zonata tackles the theme of an impending apocalypse brought about by an evil entity that has been living in silence for a very long time. The lyrics paint the picture of a beast with venomous eyes, filled with fury, that has plans to annihilate humanity. The song warns of the destruction he brings, of how he obliterates life, and of the chaos and dismay that is spread in his wake. The mood of the song is sinister, and the words are meant to evoke fear and trepidation, making it a piece that stands out for its apocalyptic and dystopian imagery.
The second part of the song speaks of the signs of the evil to come, as the sky darkens slowly and the beast draws forth over the plains. His hatred corrodes our hearts, leaving behind only barren dead ground where he has been. And his chosen people are forewarned of the fire and destruction he brings. The lamb is dead, and the grail is no more alluding to the message of the approaching end.
The overarching theme of the song is that of a warning to humanity of the consequences of negligence and apathy towards their actions towards each other and the world around them. The song calls for an awakening and a need to take responsibility for their actions before it's too late and the apocalypse is unleashed.
Line by Line Meaning
Living in silence for eons,
The antagonist has existed quietly for a very long time.
He's planning the end for mankind
The antagonist is preparing to destroy humanity.
His eyes are ablaze with fury,
The antagonist is furious.
Venomous gaze is scorching us all
The antagonist's dangerous look is affecting everyone.
Feeling the stench of the carnage,
There is a horrible smell caused by the destruction.
Sanctuary is wiped out and lost
A place of safety has been destroyed completely.
The beast will announce it's arrival,
The antagonist will make its presence known.
The moon turns bloodred,
The celestial body in the night sky changes color.
The seas start to boil
The oceans are becoming extremely hot.
Dreams of freedom perish and die
The possibility of being free no longer exists.
Sewing the seeds of death and decay
This entity is planting the seeds of destruction.
Soaring up to the sky, demonic vultures fly
Evil creatures are soaring and flying in the air.
Unleashed at last he is stalking the earth,
The antagonist is no longer held back and is actively pursuing destruction.
Spreading chaos and dismay
The antagonistic presence is causing havoc and panic.
The sky is darkening slowly
The sky is becoming dimmer over time.
As he draws forth over the plains
The antagonist is approaching the area.
Corroding our hearts with his hatred,
The antagonist is poisoning people with its malicious intent.
Barren and dead lies the ground
The land is now totally infertile and devoid of life.
Where he has been
The area where the antagonist has been is affected.
His sign will be seen on his chosen
The antagonist's mark will be visible on those it has selected.
Fire will fall from the sky
There will be a rain of flames from above.
Black is the veil of destruction
A covering of darkness exists due to the destruction.
The lamb lies dead, the grail is no more
Innocence and hope no longer exist.
Beware of the gaze of the serpent,
Be cautious of the antagonist's dangerous stare.
The evil can lead you astray
The antagonist's wickedness can mislead and harm someone.
Feeling the blow of the trumpets,
The sound of trumpets is being felt.
The sky will fall down and life will decline
Life will deteriorate as the sky collapses.
Soaring up to the sky, demonic vultures fly
Evil creatures are soaring and flying in the air.
Unleashed at last he is stalking the earth,
The antagonist is no longer held back and is actively pursuing destruction.
Spreading chaos and dismay
The antagonistic presence is causing havoc and panic.
Contributed by Arianna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Niclas Karlsson
Soon it's ten years ago I recorded this song but it's almost twelve years ago I wrote it! Thanks for sharing!