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Abschiedsbrief des Prometheus
Nargaroth Lyrics


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Seit Zeiten schon schmerzt eine Wunde
Die klaffend da das Leid genoss,
Das sie erschuf seit jener Stunde
In der die schwarze Trne floss.
Sie geifert um ihr eigen Willen
Und machtlos ringt der Medikus
Mit seiner Kunst um sie zu stillen,
S'ist als ob ich sie ertragen muss.
So flieh' ich schrein'd in dunkle Tiefen,
Hr mein' Dmonen mich verhhnen.
Versuche mein Geist zu verschlieen,
Doch hr mich schreien, hr mich sthnen.
So trenn ich auf den Lebensteppich
Und web' erneut den Faden ein.
Doch wird nie wieder in mei'm Leben.
Der Funke des Prometheus sein.
[English translation:]
[Suicide Letter Of Prometheus]
For some time a wound pains
That, gaping their enjoys the suffering
From which she creates since the hour
The black tears had flown
She dribbles for her own will
And the doctor fights in pain
With his art to soothe her
But it seems I have to bear her
So I flee screaming into deep dark caves
But still I can hear my demons mock me
I try to shut my soul
But I hear myself scream, hear myself groan
So I undo the carpet of life
And I weave in the thread again
But in my life will be never again
The spark of the Prometheus

Overall Meaning

"Abschiedsbrief des Prometheus" by Nargaroth is a sorrowful and melancholic song about the pain of a deep wound that seems impossible to heal. The lyrics imply the wound is emotional or psychological and is causing the person deep suffering. The metaphorical language of the song speaks to the creative human spirit (represented by Prometheus), which has been dampened or snuffed out by this wound.


The song’s opening verses speak of a wound that has existed for quite some time and is causing great suffering. The wound is personified, depicted as a being that is "dribbling for her own will." The "Medikus" or doctor is powerless to cure the wound with his medical knowledge, and the person can do little but suffer.


The song continues with the singer attempting to escape their woes by fleeing to the darkest places they can find. But they cannot escape the torment of their own mind, as their demons continue to haunt them. In the final stanza, the singer speaks of rewinding the thread of life but knows that they will never recapture the spark of the Prometheus, the creative force that once fueled their spirit.


Line by Line Meaning

Seit Zeiten schon schmerzt eine Wunde
For a long time, a wound has been hurting


Die klaffend da das Leid genoss,
Gaping open and indulging in suffering


Das sie erschuf seit jener Stunde
Created since that hour


In der die schwarze Trne floss.
When the black tears flowed


Sie geifert um ihr eigen Willen
She craves for her own will


Und machtlos ringt der Medikus
And the doctor struggles helplessly


Mit seiner Kunst um sie zu stillen,
To calm her with his skills,


S'ist als ob ich sie ertragen muss.
It's like I have to bear her.


So flieh' ich schrein'd in dunkle Tiefen,
So I flee screaming into dark depths,


Hr mein' Dmonen mich verhhnen.
Hearing my demons mock me.


Versuche mein Geist zu verschlieen,
I try to close my mind,


Doch hr mich schreien, hr mich sthnen.
But hear me scream, hear me moan.


So trenn ich auf den Lebensteppich
So I separate the fabric of life


Und web' erneut den Faden ein.
And weave in the thread again


Doch wird nie wieder in mei'm Leben.
But never again will there be in my life.


Der Funke des Prometheus sein.
The spark of Prometheus.




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@Aaron-le6xs

this makes me want to take a medium temperature shower

@MargaritaMagdalena

Why medium and not cold?

@Sedentarianismandrawmeat-pb9ng

hot like an intelligent satanic black metal enjoyer hot like hell but feels good@@MargaritaMagdalena

@ziuwaz1588

Controversial dude, but his melodies will follow the listener for days.

@MargaritaMagdalena

Why is he controversial.

@ziuwaz1588

@@MargaritaMagdalena was on German trash TV years ago, hated bm once and quitted yet came back, lots of drama etc.

@MargaritaMagdalena

@@ziuwaz1588 Trash tv?

@ziuwaz1588

@@MargaritaMagdalena yeah, a very very dumb talk show. If I remember correctly his neighbour called him out because of noise and he decided it was smart to resolve the issue on nation widr tv...

@MargaritaMagdalena

@@ziuwaz1588 Aaaah I get it thanks.

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@vaevictis9997

this makes me want to take a hot shower

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