After the break up of Nocte Obducta and the Split EP with the German death metal outfit Fated, AGRYPNIE grew from a solo project to a serious band, which is proved by the first full length album "F51.4". With its cold atmosphere, the debut has casted a spell over many listeners.
Torsten and his new live musicians stage-managed this extraordinary atmosphere on carefully selected concerts.
At this point the sequel "Exit" was already in the making. Due to the completion of the line-up, "Exit" has a much more "organic" sound compared to the debut "F51.4", where Thorsten made use of a drum computer.
With "Exit", AGRYPNIE continue the legacy where Nocte Obducta left the path of atmospheric, innovative black metal.
Line-up:
Torsten – Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Songwriting and Lyrics
Martin – Live guitar
Dave – Live guitar
Matthias – Bass
René - Drums
Auf den nackten Korridoren
Agrypnie Lyrics
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In den Händen tausend Schlüssel, die in tausend Räume führen
Keine Nummern, keine Zeichen, keine Worte, die verraten
Welche kalten Korridore hinter tausend Türen warten
Zwischen Türen bleiche Wände, viel zu nah und zu verschwiegen
Auf den Meilen, die vergangen, auf denen, die vor dir liegen
Einzig deine hohlen Schritte und dein Ruf in tiefes Schweigen
Irgendwo auf diesen Fluren muss es weit're Seelen geben
Irgendwo zwischen den Mauern müssen weit're Menschen leben
Willst du wirklich weiter laufen, warte doch, bis man dich findet
...niemand würde dich beachten, denn wer stehen bleibt verschwindet
Alles, was es gibt, sind Flure, und die Hoffnung stirbt zuletzt
Und sie ist der einz'ge Grund, weshalb du ständig weiter hetzt...
The lyrics to Agrypnie's "Auf den nackten Korridoren" paint a haunting picture of a seemingly endless maze of anonymous doors and corridors. The lyrics speak of being surrounded by a thousand doors, each with a key and leading to a thousand rooms, though there are no markings or clues to indicate what lies beyond. The walls between the doors are described as pale and too close, and despite the miles that have been passed and those that still lie ahead, the only sounds that reverberate through the corridors are one's own footsteps and echoes of one's own calls into the vastness. The hope for finding other people or souls amidst the emptiness seems to be slim to none, and yet the singer relentlessly presses on, fueled only by the barest shred of hope.
Taken together, the lyrics of "Auf den nackten Korridoren" seem to be symbolic of the human experience, especially when one is going through a challenging or bleak period. The various doors and rooms could stand for the countless opportunities that are available to us in life, while the lack of markings would represent the uncertainty or ambiguity that so often characterizes those opportunities. The pale and suffocating walls might symbolize the lack of guidance or support that one can feel, even in a crowded place, while the never-ending corridors might stand for the sense of being lost or directionless. The idea of one's footsteps and calls echoing in the void could be seen as a metaphor for the sense of loneliness or isolation that so many people experience from time to time. But despite all these challenges, the song's hopeful refrain suggests that there is always a reason to continue pressing on, even when things seem dark or uncertain.
Overall, "Auf den nackten Korridoren" is a powerful and evocative song that speaks to the human experience in many different ways. Whether one interprets it as a commentary on the difficulty of navigating through a complex world, or simply as a haunting tale of a lone traveler lost in a maze of endless corridors, the lyrics are sure to resonate with anyone who has ever felt lost or alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Auf den nackten Korridoren tausend anonyme Türen
There are a thousand anonymous doors on the naked corridors.
In den Händen tausend Schlüssel, die in tausend Räume führen
There are a thousand keys in hand that lead to a thousand rooms.
Keine Nummern, keine Zeichen, keine Worte, die verraten
There are no numbers, no signs, and no words revealing
Welche kalten Korridore hinter tausend Türen warten
which cold corridors are waiting behind a thousand doors.
Zwischen Türen bleiche Wände, viel zu nah und zu verschwiegen
There are pale walls between doors, too close and too secretive.
Auf den Meilen, die vergangen, auf denen, die vor dir liegen
On the miles that have passed, and those that lie ahead of you.
Einzig deine hohlen Schritte und dein Ruf in tiefes Schweigen
Only your hollow footsteps and your call into deep silence.
Hallt von diesen Wänden wider, die nicht einmal Schatten zeigen
Echo from these walls that do not even show shadows.
Irgendwo auf diesen Fluren muss es weit're Seelen geben
There must be more souls on these floors somewhere.
Irgendwo zwischen den Mauern müssen weit're Menschen leben
There must be more people living between the walls.
Willst du wirklich weiter laufen, warte doch, bis man dich findet
If you really want to keep walking, wait until someone finds you.
...niemand würde dich beachten, denn wer stehen bleibt verschwindet
No one would notice you since those who stop disappear.
Alles, was es gibt, sind Flure, und die Hoffnung stirbt zuletzt
All that exists are corridors, and hope dies last.
Und sie ist der einz'ge Grund, weshalb du ständig weiter hetzt...
And it is the only reason why you keep on rushing...
Contributed by Chase A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.