Devouring Famine
Deathspell Omega Lyrics
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And devouring famine restores the new order
By contamination and incubation
Unity restored in imperious necessity
What a vertigo under the vault of the crimson sky!
L'exclusion inconcevable d'une seule ame serait un danger pour l'Harmonie
Éternelle.
I am an accomplice and my disheveled laughter's and moans
Are of the same essence as the fervor of a Saint
It is senseless to fight against this infinite stream
Behind this threshold life exhausts itself, loses itself
Rejoice, for tonight it is an eerie birth that we celebrate!
And with dusk, as shadows slowly recover the land
The most extreme solitude drapes the shoulders
Of a distant silhouette bearing a glacial emptiness
Laden like a luminous storm in which sun and lightening are prolonged
A wound through which, hastening from all points of the universe
Desolation spreads in chaotic convulsions
The lyrics of "Devouring Famine" by Deathspell Omega describe the devastating effects of famine and the chaos it brings. The song uses vivid and graphic language to portray the extreme isolation, desperation, and destruction that is felt during such times. The first stanza suggests that famine has a power of its own that is almost uncontrollable, restoring order through the contamination and incubation of individuals. The sense of urgency is palpable, with the need for unity and survival taking precedence over everything else. The final line in this stanza, in French, translates to "The inconceivable exclusion of a single soul would be a danger to Eternal Harmony," emphasizing the importance of solidarity.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to the breathing of that which in sick delectation
Observe and pay attention to the act of breathing of that which takes pleasure in an unhealthy manner.
And devouring famine restores the new order
A famine that devours and destroys everything in its path heralds a new order.
By contamination and incubation
Through the spread and multiplication of harmful substances.
Unity restored in imperious necessity
Restoring unity in a commanding and urgent manner.
What a vertigo under the vault of the crimson sky!
The sensation of dizziness under the red sky above is overwhelming.
L'exclusion inconcevable d'une seule ame serait un danger pour l'Harmonie Eternelle.
The unimaginable exclusion of a single soul would be a danger to Eternal Harmony.
I am an accomplice and my disheveled laughter's and moans
I am a partaker in this act, and my laughter and moans are disordered and unkempt.
Are of the same essence as the fervor of a Saint
They share the same essence as the passion and intensity of a holy person.
It is senseless to fight against this infinite stream
It is futile to resist against an ever-flowing and eternal stream.
Behind this threshold life exhausts itself, loses itself
Beyond this point, life becomes depleted and loses itself.
Rejoice, for tonight it is an eerie birth that we celebrate!
Be happy and celebrate, for tonight we mark a strange and unusual beginning.
And with dusk, as shadows slowly recover the land
As night falls and shadows creep over the land in a gradual manner.
The most extreme solitude drapes the shoulders
Complete and utter loneliness envelops and covers the shoulders.
Of a distant silhouette bearing a glacial emptiness
A far-off figure carries a cold and empty feeling.
Laden like a luminous storm in which sun and lightening are prolonged
Weighed down, as a bright and violent storm where the sun and lightning continue for an extended period.
A wound through which, hastening from all points of the universe
A wound from which a quick-moving destruction spreads from all areas of existence.
Desolation spreads in chaotic convulsions
A feeling of complete emptiness and abandonment spreads uncontrollably in a tumultuous manner.
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