There are 2 bands named "Absu":

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

Night Fire Canonization
Absu Lyrics

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Remember!
Remember the drift of the night's fire?
Where the flames run around with desire
Blazes spread to the fore charring the foe
Granting the competence and burning all

The headmaster of magicians is
The serpent-king and the slayer

The possessor of the torches speaks
To the night with desire

The night's fire dances to a song of fall and wonder
The sultry weapon that calls you here now

The majesty is the power
Which corrupts the offspring (the paltry)
That shall never transpire
And always be denied
That shall never transpire
And always be denied (be declined)

The sun is sable
The moon is weeping
The planets are failing
As the earth starts to shake
The flames look secure
Within all the chaos
The fire sounds safe
Like a voice from the sky

The keys to hereafter
The flaxen-crimson embers
The symbols and the signals of
Destruction and withering
A night's fire is
The portrait of what was
Of what is
Of what is to come

So we shall singe them and
We shall burn them and
We will destroy them to
Remember the pith of the night's fire

The night's fire torches hatred to stone
As the sun turns cold

The stars fall fast and
The earth turns black

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Absu's song "Night Fire Canonization" reflect the intensity and chaos of a powerful fire burning in the night. The opening lines "Remember the drift of the night's fire? Where the flames run around with desire" evoke the image of the fire's destructive force, fueled by a passionate, almost sentient energy. This fiery blaze consumes everything in its path, "Granting the competence and burning all" as described in the following lines.

The lyrics also allude to mythological elements, referencing the "headmaster of magicians" and "the serpent-king and the slayer". The possessor of the torches, perhaps a metaphorical representation of the night's fire itself, speaks with desire to the night. The passion and energy of the fire is further conveyed in the line "The night's fire dances to a song of fall and wonder", which suggests an almost seductive quality to its movement.

As the song progresses, the lyrics become more apocalyptic in tone, describing the destruction wrought by the night's fire on a grand scale. The sun and moon take on ominous qualities, while the flames continue to rage with a secure and safe intensity. The song ends with a call to destroy whatever it is that the night's fire represents, to "remember the pith of the night's fire".

Line by Line Meaning

Remember!
Let us recall and hold dear the memories of...

Remember the drift of the night's fire?
Do you remember the way the flames of the nocturnal fire moved and swirled around?

Where the flames run around with desire
The fire flickers with an intense passion and ardor, moving quickly and unpredictably

Blazes spread to the fore charring the foe
The fires grow and expand, burning everything in their path, especially those that are deemed enemies

Granting the competence and burning all
The flames give strength and power to those who harness it, but it also causes destruction and burns everything to ashes

The headmaster of magicians is The serpent-king and the slayer
The leader of the magicians is a powerful figure, possessing the qualities of a serpent, representing intelligence and craftiness, as well as the attributes of a slayer, representing the ability to conquer and destroy

The possessor of the torches speaks To the night with desire
The individual in possession of the torches communicates with the night with a longing and craving for more power and control

The night's fire dances to a song of fall and wonder
The flames of the night's fire move rhythmically to a tune that is melancholic yet beautiful

The sultry weapon that calls you here now
The alluring and irresistible power of the fire beckons and draws you nearer

The majesty is the power Which corrupts the offspring (the paltry) That shall never transpire And always be denied That shall never transpire And always be denied (be declined)
The greatness and grandeur of the power bestowed by the fire can be harmful and ruinous, often causing the growth of weaker and undeserving individuals who will never be permitted to flourish

The sun is sable The moon is weeping The planets are failing As the earth starts to shake
The solar system is in turmoil as the earth shakes uncontrollably

The flames look secure Within all the chaos The fire sounds safe Like a voice from the sky
Amidst the chaos and confusion, the fire appears confident and composed, almost like a divine decree from above

The keys to hereafter The flaxen-crimson embers The symbols and the signals of Destruction and withering
The glowing hot embers are symbolic of the gateway to the afterlife, representing the finality of destruction and decay

A night's fire is The portrait of what was Of what is Of what is to come
The flames of the night's fire depict the past, present, and future all at once, embodying the essence of existence itself

So we shall singe them and We shall burn them and We will destroy them to Remember the pith of the night's fire
We will char and incinerate those who oppose us to remind them of the true nature and potency of the night's fire

The night's fire torches hatred to stone As the sun turns cold The stars fall fast and The earth turns black
As the fire burns fiercely, it melts away harsh feelings, petrifying hatred and prejudice. Meanwhile, the world around us plunges into darkness and chaos, devoid of warmth or illumination.

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