Lineup:
Lars Are 'Lazare' Nedland (Solefald, Borknagar, ex-Ásmegin, ex-Carpathian Forest) - vocals
Joacim 'Extant' Solheim - guitars
Helge 'Kobbergaard' Haugen - guitars
Andy Winter (Winds) - keyboards
Lars 'Eikind' Si (Winds, Before the Dawn, ex-Khold, ex-Tulus) - bass, backing/extreme vocals
Jan Axel 'Hellhammer' von Blomberg (Arcturus, ex-The Kovenant, Mayhem, Winds) - drums
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The Green Office And The Dark Desk Drawer
Age of Silence Lyrics
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The building didn't do it justice, but then again no building would
The office door ajar and the letters D.I. on everything
It was empty when I arrived but the thick, damp air told me
That someone had been there only minutes ago
The room was painted in different shades of green
And the interior, Spartan as it was, seemed to
Underline the fact that this company was all about
Control, direction and blatant satisfaction
I saw invoices everywhere, and a thick mahogany table
Covered with yellowed pieces of paper, they were lists, and it finally occurred to me
this was an administrative center for the P&S of our modern world
"Such a fetid web of pretense"!
It lay in the bottom of an old ashtray,
Yellow and worn as the others, but somehow different.
Two dates, one I knew and one I didn't.
Both were passed, the second one very recently.
I lifted the paper, folded it and slid it into my back pocket
Then I left.
Fundamental change, turn the direction of the breeze by force, crank it up to a storm
Of the breeze by force, krank it up to a storm
The song, "The Green Office and the Dark Desk Drawer" by Age of Silence, seems to be about a discovery of something hidden or secretive. The singer describes finding the location in the heart of the city, and it is suggested that the building is unassuming and easily missed. There are letters on everything that suggest the name of the company or organization, possibly DI, but the meaning is left to interpretation. Upon arrival, the singer senses that someone has recently been there due to the heaviness of the air but finds the room emptied.
The room itself is described as mostly green in color and decorated sparsely, which suggests that the organization is focused on control, direction, and satisfaction. The singer then sees invoices and lists on a thick mahogany table that indicate that the organization is involved in administrative work related to the P&S of the modern world. The singer seems to find this discovery troubling as they describe it as a "fetid web of pretense."
The lyrics are cryptic and open to interpretation, but the underlying themes of secrecy, discovery, and an oppressive organization or system are prevalent. The singer's journey to this mysterious place and their subsequent departure underscore the intrigue of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I found it hidden in the very core of the city
I discovered it concealed deeply within the city's heart
The building didn't do it justice, but then again no building would
The structure in which it was housed did not properly reflect its value, although no building could fully do so
The office door ajar and the letters D.I. on everything
The office had the letters D.I. on everything and the door was slightly open
It was empty when I arrived but the thick, damp air told me
That someone had been there only minutes ago
I arrived to find the place vacant, but the thick, damp air indicated someone had just left seconds before
The room was painted in different shades of green
All matching the color of the flow
And the interior, Spartan as it was, seemed to
Underline the fact that this company was all about
Control, direction and blatant satisfaction
The room's various green shades were in sync with its overall flow, and the minimalist interior accentuated the company's focus on control, direction, and satisfaction
I saw invoices everywhere, and a thick mahogany table
Covered with yellowed pieces of paper, they were lists, and it finally occurred to me
this was an administrative center for the P&S of our modern world
"Such a fetid web of pretense"!
I observed invoices scattered about, as well as a dark wooden table covered in lists of yellowed paper, leading me to the realization that this was a hub of administration for the modern and corrupted world of politics and power
It lay in the bottom of an old ashtray,
Yellow and worn as the others, but somehow different.
Two dates, one I knew and one I didn't.
Both were passed, the second one very recently.
I lifted the paper, folded it and slid it into my back pocket
Then I left.
I discovered an aged and yellowing piece of paper at the base of an ashtray, with two dates - one familiar and the other not - both of which had already passed, with the latter being quite recent. I folded and pocketed the paper before exiting.
Fundamental change, turn the direction of the breeze by force, crank it up to a storm
Of the breeze by force, krank it up to a storm
Significant change must be initiated through force, altering the course of the winds and creating a tempest
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