„Enslaved“ is about enormous regret and agonising feelings of guilt about a decision based on pure selfishness. This emotional overload is reflected in a fast but smooth change between classic prog elements, a modern touch and Jasmin’s powerful voice. From balladesque interplays, heavy riffing and a catchy chorus to virtuous prog infernos and an anthemic finale, „Enslaved“ has it all.
lyrics
I’ve been a slave for too long
I’m begging, begging,
Please, take it out of me,
end this misery,
I would rather be ...
Echoing screams screech out
of the deepest depths of the darkness.
Can’t take my eyes of the burning flesh –
feverish, hellish nightmares
Nightmares
I’ve been a slave for too long
I’m begging, begging,
Please, take it out of me,
end this misery,
I would rather be ...
I’ve been a slave for too long.
Lifeless,
merciless,
draining the life out of me,
And yet again,
CHAOS IS ALL I SEE!
The world is transparent,
only I am opaque.
The world is indifferent,
only I’m awake.
The world is diseased,
we are a mistake.
I can’t undo my deeds, the evil
There is, the cries,
the lies, the monsters we are.
I’ve been a slave for too long
I’m begging, begging,
Please, take it out of me,
end this misery,
I would rather be ...
I’ve been a slave for too long.
I live to reveal the conspiracy,
The ultimate stigma.
I know my act will bring clarity,
Enlightenment to the oppressed,
the unaware, the ones without a voice.
I’ve been a slave for too long
I’m begging, begging,
Please, take it out of me,
end this misery,
I would rather be ...
I’ve been a slave for too long
I’m begging, begging,
Please, take it out of me,
end this misery,
I would rather be ...
I’ve been a slave for too long.
credits
released June 4, 2021
Line Up:
Jasmin Baggenstos - vocals
Roberto Barlocci - guitars
Carlo Beltrame - keys
Thomas Spögler - bass
Marc Friedrich - drums
Music and lyrics by Atomic Symphony
Mixed by Tommy Vetterli at New Sound Studio
Mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studio
Artwork by Gustavo Sazes
Vocals, drums and guitars recorded by Tommy Vetterli
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