Solitude
Candlemass
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I'm sitting here alone in darkness Waiting to be free, Lonely and forlorn I am crying I long for my time to come Death means just life Please let me die in solitude Hate is my only friend Pain is my father Torment is delight to me Death is my sanctuary I seek it with pleasure Please let me die in solitude... Receive my sacrifice My lifeblood is exhausted! No one gave love and understanding Hear these words, Vilifiers and pretenders Please let me die in solitude Earth to earth Ashes to ashes Dust to dust Earth to earth Ashes to ashes Dust to dust... Sitting here alone in darkness Waiting to be free, Lonely and forlorn I am crying I long for my time to come Death means just life Please let me die in solitude Earth to earth Ashes to ashes Dust to dust Earth to earth Ashes to ashes Dust to dust Earth to earth Ashes to ashes Dust to dust Earth to earth Ashes to ashes Dust to dust And please let me die in solitude...
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Written by: LEIF EDLING
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Solitude" is a song by Candlemass, a Swedish doom metal band. Doom metal is a genre that is distinguished by its heavy, slow rhythms and dark, brooding lyrics.
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Album Details"Solitude" is a track from the band's debut full-length album, "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus". This album, which was released in 1986, gained Candlemass a strong following in the underground metal scene.
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Vocalist Contribution"Solitude" features the vocals of Johan Längqvist, who was technically not a member of the band when the album was recorded but returned as the band's vocalist three decades later in 2018.
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Innovation in SoundAlong with other tracks in the album, the song "Solitude" helped to pioneer the genre of epic doom, featuring complex song structures, heavy guitar, and mournful lyrics.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "Solitude" deal with themes of loneliness, sorrow, and despair. This is typical of the doom metal genre, which often explores dark and melancholic themes.
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PopularityToday, "Solitude" is one of Candlemass' most popular songs and a mainstay of their live performances.
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Music VideoA music video for "Solitude" was released in 2007, over two decades after the song's original release.
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ReceptionThe song is considered a classic in the doom metal genre. Fans and critics alike typically appreciate the track's atmospheric guitar work and haunting vocals.
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Cover Versions"Solitude" has been covered by numerous bands over the years, demonstrating its influence and popularity in the metal community.
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CompositionThe song has a running time of exactly 5:38 minutes. This relatively long running time is characteristic of the epic doom metal style that Candlemass helped to pioneer.
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Instrumentation"Solitude" is known for its heavy guitar riffs, slow rhythms and melodic, mournful lyrics, characteristics that have defined the band's unique sound. Their music often features intricate solos and a heavy reliance on bass and drums to create a sense of depth and heaviness.
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