If you’ve ever wondered what a bloodthirsty immortal vampire thinks about when they’re not scaring the good folk of Transylvania or attempting to slay Buffy Summers, Edinburgh-based artist Alas de Liona may have the answer. It turns out that even creatures without a soul can craft a poetic line or two.
“My nightly drawings, my dear, they drain me, for I am frozen, in the darkness, for forever,” de Liona serenely sings.
‘For Forever’ is a confident blend of 80s pop, rock energy, and gothic allure. The singer-songwriter adopts a vampiric vocal style, leaning more towards angelic melancholy than dark menace. The threat, if anything, is left to the lyrics.
As our vampire croons: “I’ve got a craving, a sweet engraving, oh you have plagued me, and so I’ll carve you, on a moonstone,” the listener is left unsure whether they’re being seduced into a romantic tryst or a blood-soaked banquet. However, our guess leans more toward a light bite or two.
If this sounds familiar, then congratulations on your discerning musical taste. ‘For Forever’ originally debuted over a year ago. De Liona has now chosen the spookiest time of year to reintroduce the track to a fresh audience. Intriguingly, the artist has hinted that the song is part of a larger project dedicated to vampires.
While Alas has yet to reveal when this dark tribute to nocturnal creatures will emerge (presumably on an overcast day to suit the coffin dwellers), ‘For Forever’ serves as an intriguing teaser for what might come next.
The singer-songwriter delivers a tantalising piece of music that avoids leaning into predictable vampire clichés. In fact, it holds a surprisingly vibrant energy, steering clear of sounding like something straight out of The Exorcist. Lyrically, our vampire protagonist finds themselves immersed in existential ennui while plotting their next dinner date.
Overall, ‘For Forever’ is a delightful seasonal tune, perfect for those who prefer their vampire with a touch of soul—more Angel than Spike.