Fiction
Icon of Coil · Serenity Is The Devil [2000]
Like my soul, the flame fades out to death
Never to consist of anything at all
Penetration the fiction says goodbye
My former self, why I had to die
Never to resist from anything at all
Diet of nothing keeps me out of time
But in the meantime I will try
Do consider, erase the pictures in my mind
Expect nothing, make it clean,
Everlasting, like it's never been
Do consider, erase the struggle in my mind
We cannot follow this path no more
You'll be the first to know I'm gone
We cannot follow this path no more
...and now I'm gone.
Pure enjoyment, fill it up with lust, splintered doors
Fades out to dust, can you hear me? are you around?
We don't need to live forever, let's make it tomorrow is better
Can you hear me? Do you even understand?
We cannot follow this path no more
You'll be the first to know I'm gone
We cannot follow this path no more
We cannot follow this path no more
You'll be the first to know I'm gone
We cannot follow this path no more
...and now I'm gone.
We cannot follow this path no more
Fiction
Fiction stands as a defining track from Icon of Coil's 2000 album Serenity Is The Devil, capturing the band's signature blend of darkwave and industrial electronica. The recording showcases the group's ability to weave melancholic melodies with driving, mechanical rhythms, a sound that would become central to their identity. This era marked a period of significant artistic refinement, moving away from earlier experimentalism toward a more polished, atmospheric production style. The song reflects the thematic preoccupations found throughout the album, exploring the tension between human emotion and artificial constructs. As part of a cohesive body of work, Fiction demonstrates the band's mastery of synthesizer textures and rhythmic precision. It remains a staple for fans of the genre, illustrating the enduring appeal of their unique sonic landscape during the turn of the millennium.