Isle Of Eternal Despair (Upon The Boiling Sea III)
3 Inches Of Blood · Advance And Vanquish
everywhere on shore theres trasure all around
bury deep the horded loot far down below
no man or god will ever take away the plunder
he will find a cave to hide away the gold
doomed to a desert isle
all of the riches in his hands
no living thing around
but he will never leave the cave
alone with bounty gold
something compels him to stay
heaven or hell, time will tell
the captain thinks what will come of this
if this is the end, the gold must die with me
delving underground, to his dismay
the captain finds a curse
the isle of eternal despair, to spend eternity alone
the isle of eternal despair, with gold beyond his dreams
what a sight thats sitting right before his eyes
anceint spoils of the pirates of the past
skeletons are sheathed in gold by candlelight
hunger sets buts he will guard the jewels forever
now hes punished by the gods
forever pondering his greed
but hes doomed to eternal life
as a golden skeleton
the isle of eternal despair, doomed as his flesh begins to rot
the isle of eternal despair, knowing he'll never really die
as he decays into living, golden bones
eyes open watching for the rest of his life
Isle Of Eternal Despair (Upon The Boiling Sea III)
This track stands as a defining piece of 3 Inches Of Blood's early work, appearing on the 2003 album *Advance And Vanquish*. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of melodic death metal and progressive structures, characterized by intricate guitar interplay and atmospheric vocal delivery. Titled as part of the 'Upon The Boiling Sea' trilogy, it reflects the group's penchant for epic, narrative-driven compositions that often explore themes of fantasy and existential dread. Released during a pivotal era for the band, the recording showcases their technical proficiency and evolving songwriting approach, cementing their reputation within the progressive death metal scene. The track remains a notable example of the band's ability to balance aggression with melodic sensibility, influencing subsequent releases in their discography.