Aarni's superintelligent lyrics take form in the language believed most suitable for the song's subject: usually in English, Classical Latin or Finnish and occasionally in French, Ancient Egyptian, Hebrew, German, Enochian, Glossolalic, Ouranian-Barbaric et cetera.
Aarni has of course always existed, but the current incarnation's story began in the autumn of 1998 ev, when M.·.M.·. suddenly began solitarily developing his vague musical ideas further. He got telepathetic messages from the unicorn dolphin elder of Sirius B, who begged M.·.M.·. to reawaken the ancient Xothian aural technology tradition called aarni. Soon after choosing to comply with the demands of these psychotic transmissions, Comte de Saint-Germain appeared to him and immediately joined Aarni. When the two gentlemen conducted an unsuccessful necromantic ritual at Moominpappa's cenotaph, a third member's addition to the band took place: Doomintroll. Simultaneously the first letter of Mahatma M's surname semi-accidentally flipped over completing his mutation into Master Warjomaa.
The fourth band member does not really act as a "proper" musician, but seems nonetheless to partake in Aarni's creative processes. For Mistress Palm seems in fact composed entirely of artificial, phlogiston-driven rectoplasm and due to her apparently incorporeal nature can only exist on a computer's hard disk.
Now work nears completion on Aarni's third studio album aka 'Lovecraftian'.
Transcend Humanity
Aarni Lyrics
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The world isn't black and white, only shades of grey.
Recognize the herd mentality in your thought processes
Deaden those drives stemming from biology.
Reality is a lie maintained by the Enemy who has written history to its liking.
You've been surrounded by propaganda
Signs of the decline of Western culture.
The revolting cult of the Nailed God is still alive and sick,
fitting for the necrotic human rats flaunting their deformities.
The Enemy has by its actions wilfully become subhuman
You'll purge society by abolishing it.
Storm the Enemy's offices and paint the walls with its blood.
Its teeth and veins make for nice necklaces and its intestines delicious sausages
Familiarize yourself with different weapon systems
Both physical and psychic, exoteric and esoteric.
The unexpected strike is the most devastating one.
Remember to maintain secrecy in everything you do.
We exist in a reality which we can explain rationally yet cannot understand;
Into this world we are thrown.
Don't follow any rules, including these.
The song "Transcend Humanity" by Aarni is a commentary on human nature and the flaws that exist within society. The lyrics urge the listener to abandon dualistic thinking and traditional Indoeuropean ways of viewing the world as strictly black and white. Instead, they encourage recognizing the complexities of reality and the varied shades of grey that exist. The singer asks the listener to acknowledge the herd mentality that guides their thought processes and work to lessen the biological drives that can lead to destructive behavior.
The lyrics suggest that reality is often falsified by those in power, who write history to suit their whims. The listener has likely been indoctrinated by propaganda promoting the decline of Western culture. The singer denounces the "revolting cult of the Nailed God" as a symbol of humanity's grotesque and subhuman tendencies. The lyrics suggest that society must be purged and abolished, with violence against the institutions and symbols of the Enemy (an unclear but ominous figure) advocated for. The singer suggests that becoming familiar with diverse weapon systems, both physical and psychic, exoteric and esoteric, is necessary for achieving this goal.
The song concludes by emphasizing the uniqueness of the human experience and the difficulty of truly understanding reality. The singer urges the listener to reject all rules, including the ones they themselves have articulated, and act solely on their own intuition and will.
Line by Line Meaning
Abandon dualism and Indoeuropean ways
Reject the notion that everything is either good or bad, right or wrong, and that there are only certain acceptable ways of thinking and being based on ancient Indo-European culture.
The world isn't black and white, only shades of grey.
The world is more complex and nuanced than simply good or bad, and only acknowledging shades of grey can we truly understand and navigate it.
Recognize the herd mentality in your thought processes
Realize that we are heavily influenced by the opinions and actions of those around us, and make an effort to think independently and critically.
Deaden those drives stemming from biology.
Suppress the primitive, instinctual urges that are rooted in our biology and have the potential to cause harm or distress to ourselves or others.
Reality is a lie maintained by the Enemy who has written history to its liking.
The truth of our reality and history is obscured by those in power who manipulate the narrative to their advantage, creating a false sense of reality.
You've been surrounded by propaganda
Most of what you have been told and exposed to has been designed to push a certain agenda or perspective, and cannot be taken at face value.
Signs of the decline of Western culture.
There are observable indications that Western culture is in a state of decay, possibly as a result of neglecting certain core values or being swayed by external forces.
The revolting cult of the Nailed God is still alive and sick, fitting for the necrotic human rats flaunting their deformities.
Christianity is a disgusting and depraved religion that attracts pitiful and damaged individuals who revel in their own misery and deformities.
The Enemy has by its actions wilfully become subhuman
Those who wield power and influence through oppressive means have forfeited their humanity and are no better than animals in their behavior and motivations.
You'll purge society by abolishing it.
The only way to truly rid ourselves of the corrupt and broken systems around us is to dismantle them completely, rather than attempting to fix them piecemeal.
Storm the Enemy's offices and paint the walls with its blood.
To confront and overcome those in power, it may be necessary to resort to violence and destruction, and to go so far as to inflict deadly harm if necessary.
Its teeth and veins make for nice necklaces and its intestines delicious sausages
Even the physical remains of those who have wronged us can be repurposed for our own benefit, and consumed as a form of retribution or nourishment.
Familiarize yourself with different weapon systems
Become well-versed in various forms of weaponry, both physical and psychological, in order to be prepared for any situation and to wield maximum power and influence.
Both physical and psychic, exoteric and esoteric.
Weapons can take many forms, including not just traditional physical weapons but also those that operate through psychological or spiritual means, whether publicly accessible or clandestine in nature.
The unexpected strike is the most devastating one.
To truly cripple an opponent, the most effective approach may be to launch a sudden and unexpected attack, rather than engaging in prolonged conflict or resistance.
Remember to maintain secrecy in everything you do.
To avoid being discovered or sabotaged, one must operate covertly and with great discretion, keeping even trusted allies at arm's length whenever possible.
We exist in a reality which we can explain rationally yet cannot understand; Into this world we are thrown.
Despite our ability to explain much of the world through empirical observation and scientific reasoning, much of existence remains a mystery that eludes our complete understanding, and we are thrust into this chaos without ask or input.
Don't follow any rules, including these.
To truly live outside the constraints of oppressive systems and ways of thinking, one must abandon all rules and philosophies, even those that are meant to guide and enlighten.
Contributed by Jake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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