1.) An American black metal band wit… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 bands named "Absu":
1.) An American black metal band with a sound comprised of both thrash and death metal. Formed in Plano, Texas in 1989, the band's name was originally "Dolmen" but this was soon changed to "Absu", drawing thematic influence from esoteric middle-eastern and Celtic mythology. They recorded four albums and an EP from 1993 to 2001. After the release of Tara in 2001 the band was put on hiatus as guitarist and bassist Equitant Ifernain and Shaftiel departed, citing musical differences and disinterest in the band, respectively.
The current line-up is:
Proscriptor McGovern - Vocals (lead), Drums (Proscriptor, ex-Melechesh, ex-Judas Iscariot)
Vis Crom - Guitars (Rumpelstiltskin Grinder, ex-Armageddon, ex-Evil Divine)
Ezezu - Vocals (backing), Bass (ex-Panzram)
In 2007, Proscriptor resurrected Absu, announcing a new line-up and a new (self-titled) album was released in 2009.
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2.) Black metal band from Italy, released only one demo:
Catacomba, Opera I Demo, 1993
Later changed their name to Void of Naxir
Never Blow Out the Eastern Candle
Absu Lyrics
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Never Blow Out The Eastern Candle
Your five-fold kiss was rather invoking;
Beside the chancel is your unphallic wand,
And use it wisely in order to fly.
MOONFIRE!
My jewel is the lust from your kiss;
Your breasts made me the lover of the three-fold locus,
So take thy hand and join me for elixir,
And we shall ride the portentous serpent tonight.
Your five fold tongue has defiled me,
I'm stranded by the tree of Storax
Thus, we banish your unphallic wand,
In order to make our nexus ecstasy
MOONFIRE!
CUM TO ME.
ALLAXITOS!
CUM WITH THEE.
NEVER BLOW OUT THE EASTERN CANDLE!
NEVER BLOW OUT THE EASTERN CANDLE!
NEVER BLOW OUT THE EASTERN CANDLE!
FOREVER
The lyrics to Absu's "Never Blow Out the Eastern Candle" are steeped in mysterious, esoteric imagery that requires a deep understanding of occult symbolism to fully interpret. At its core, the song appears to be a celebration of the union of two individuals in a magical ritual that involves invoking various forces of nature and seeking enlightenment through eroticism.
The opening lines suggest that the singer has undergone a "five-fold kiss," which likely refers to a ritualistic kissing of the feet, knees, palms, breast, and lips. This kiss is said to have invoked something powerful and transformative, as evidenced by the mention of the "unphallic wand" beside the chancel. This wand is likely a symbol of the divine feminine, and the singer is advised to use it wisely in order to fly, possibly in reference to astral projection or other forms of spiritual transcendence.
The second verse continues with the theme of sexual union and transformation, describing the singer's lust for their partner's "jewel" and their willingness to ride the "portentous serpent" together. The use of serpent imagery is a common motif in many occult traditions, and likely represents the Kundalini energy that can be awakened through sexual practices.
The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "Never blow out the Eastern Candle," is perhaps the most enigmatic part of the song. The Eastern Candle is likely a metaphor for the soul or life force, and blowing it out would represent a loss of spiritual vitality or death. The exhortation to never blow it out may be a call to embrace life to the fullest, to seek knowledge and enlightenment through whatever means necessary, including taboo or unorthodox practices.
Overall, "Never Blow Out the Eastern Candle" is a complex, multi-layered work of esoteric art that defies simple interpretation. It is a celebration of the mysteries of existence, and a call to explore the limits of human experience through ritual, sexuality, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Line by Line Meaning
Your five-fold kiss was rather invoking;
Your kiss with five different aspects was very appealing and stimulated me deeply;
Beside the chancel is your unphallic wand,
I notice your wand next to the church altar, which symbolizes your feminine and spiritual power that doesn't rely on masculine sexuality;
And use it wisely in order to fly.
I suggest you utilize this power with wisdom to transcend mundane reality and achieve spiritual flight;
My jewel is the lust from your kiss;
I consider the desire aroused by your kiss as my precious treasure;
Your breasts made me the lover of the three-fold locus,
Your feminine attributes, especially your breasts, made me willingly and passionately embrace the sensual realm of three-fold union that involves you, me, and the divine;
So take thy hand and join me for elixir,
Let us hold hands and participate together in the transformative experience that blends our souls and bodies into an alchemical elixir;
And we shall ride the portentous serpent tonight.
Together, we shall access the mystical power represented by the coiled serpent and ride it to higher planes of consciousness tonight;
Your five fold tongue has defiled me,
Your speech with five different meanings has corrupted me spiritually and emotionally;
I'm stranded by the tree of Storax
I feel trapped and isolated in a state of confusion and uncertainty, symbolized by the tree named after a fragrant resin used in incense and medicine;
Thus, we banish your unphallic wand,
In order to break free from this negative state, we must reject your symbol of spiritual power that doesn't rely on masculine sexuality;
In order to make our nexus ecstasy
Only by doing so can we restore the connection between us and the divine and attain a state of ecstatic bliss and unity;
NEVER BLOW OUT THE EASTERN CANDLE!
Do not extinguish the powerful flame of spiritual illumination that comes from the East;
NEVER BLOW OUT THE EASTERN CANDLE!
Embrace and honor the mystical wisdom and energy that flow from the Eastern traditions;
NEVER BLOW OUT THE EASTERN CANDLE!
Let them guide and inspire you on your path of spiritual growth and transformation;
FOREVER
May this flame of spiritual enlightenment burn forever in our hearts and guide us to our ultimate destiny.
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