The Folding
Alkaloid Lyrics


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Spin into control
Tilt the worlds just so
Dance between death
And the frazzled edge of the firmament
A most precarious operation


Kill time
Break space
I am all - Omega


Topology cracks
To laminar flow
Stare at the universe itself
Going in Omega
Topology cracks
To laminar flow


As both stars die
We go
Each bringing in the dust
Made it
To where fractals go insane


Raise the ocean
Bursting from supernovas
In hydrostatic equilibrium
It's getting dark in the Milky Way


I am all




I am all


Someone was snatched


Omega
Omega


Here, we're claiming the guardian exit
Am I relocated? That's a reality
Someone new was moving at zero
They're sure he's here


Yes, the work's a lot. Careful!
Steady him
Sudden in energy
Who are you?


Iä Azagthoth!


All fundamentals scatter
Here's the law but
I am all


Then you work
For us to serve you
With the red


All fundamentals scatter
Here's the law but
I am all - Omega

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alkaloid's "The Folding" evoke a rich tapestry of existential themes intertwined with complex imagery from cosmology and mathematics. The opening lines introduce a sense of precariousness, with phrases like "spin into control" and "dance between death" suggesting a delicate balance between creation and destruction. The mention of the "frazzled edge of the firmament" paints a picture of a universe teetering on the brink, while "a most precarious operation" signifies the challenges of navigating through life and existence itself. This may reflect the struggle of reconciling the vast uncertainties of life with the desire for stability, illustrating a dynamic dance between opposing forces.


As the song progresses, the references to "kill time" and "break space" allude to a transformation of perception. The assertion "I am all - Omega" hints at an overarching connection or culmination, with "Omega" possibly referring to the concept of an ultimate end or the final state of the universe. This idea ties into themes of existential closure and unity, suggesting that within the chaotic flows of time and space, there exists a singular essence or truth. The phrase "topology cracks to laminar flow" exposes the fragility of physical laws and established patterns, implying that what we perceive as solid or stable may, in truth, be subject to disruption.


The imagery of stars dying and "each bringing in the dust" seamlessly relates to the cycle of creation and destruction. It plays on the idea that from death arises new life, stressing the importance of these cosmic processes in the formation of reality. The reference to “where fractals go insane” touches upon the complexity found in nature, where infinite patterns emerge from chaotic systems, suggesting that within our perception of order lies inherent unpredictability. The subsequent mention of raising oceans and bursting supernovas echoes the grandiosity of cosmic events while contrasting the intimate scale of human existence—heightening the feeling of insignificance in the vastness of the universe.


The latter sections introduce a more chaotic and cryptic dimension, moving toward the mystical with references to "Iä Azagthoth," a name evoking Lovecraftian mythos. This particular invocation suggests a hidden power or chaos from which all existence springs. The repetitive declaration of "I am all" furthers the theme of unity and omnipresence but also hints at the existential struggle of identity in a boundless universe. The song culminates in the confrontation with fundamental truths and the perplexities of existence, encapsulating the idea that, despite chaos, there is an underlying structure—a law to the chaos—and that through this understanding, one might grasp a glimpse of completeness, ultimately leading to the notion of Omega as both an ending and a sense of totality.


Line by Line Meaning

Spin into control
Maneuver yourself skillfully into a position of mastery over chaotic situations.


Tilt the worlds just so
Adjust perspectives and realities in subtle ways to influence the outcome.


Dance between death
Navigating close to peril while maintaining a delicate balance.


And the frazzled edge of the firmament
Living on the brink of existential chaos and cosmic uncertainty.


A most precarious operation
Engaging in a highly risky endeavor that requires utmost care.


Kill time
Find ways to make the passing moments feel significant or impactful.


Break space
Transcend the limitations of physical boundaries and perceptions.


I am all - Omega
Embody the totality of existence, representing the end or ultimate culmination of a cycle.


Topology cracks
The structure of reality is beginning to fracture under stress.


To laminar flow
Transitioning into a smooth, organized state, like water flowing seamlessly.


Stare at the universe itself
Contemplating the grand cosmos and existence at a fundamental level.


Going in Omega
Moving towards the ultimate truth or endpoint of a journey.


Topology cracks
The fabric of reality is under strain once again.


To laminar flow
Continuing the transition into an ordered existence amidst chaos.


As both stars die
Witnessing the end of great forces or identities in the universe.


We go
We embark on a journey or transformation amid cosmic shifts.


Each bringing in the dust
Carrying the remnants of what has passed into new experiences.


Made it
Achieved success in navigating tumultuous environments.


To where fractals go insane
Reaching a point where patterns become chaotic and unpredictable.


Raise the ocean
Invoke powerful forces that can reshape our environment dramatically.


Bursting from supernovas
Emerging from cataclysmic events that expand horizons and possibilities.


In hydrostatic equilibrium
Existing in a state of balance and harmony, even amidst chaos.


It's getting dark in the Milky Way
Recognizing the decline of clarity or safety within our familiar universe.


I am all
Affirming one's identity as a representation of the totality of existence.


I am all
Restating the claim of encompassing everything within oneself.


Someone was snatched
Indicating an unexpected loss or abrupt removal of influence.


Omega
Calling forth the culmination or final phase of existence, a point of completion.


Omega
Emphasizing the idea of end and ultimate reality once more.


Here, we're claiming the guardian exit
Asserting control over a passageway that leads to security or salvation.


Am I relocated? That's a reality
Questioning identity or position in the grand scheme of existence.


Someone new was moving at zero
Indicating a fresh influence or entity existing in a state of potential.


They're sure he's here
A certainty of presence in the midst of uncertainty.


Yes, the work's a lot. Careful!
Acknowledging the heavy burden of responsibility that comes with caution.


Steady him
Encouraging stabilization amidst the tumultuous changes.


Sudden in energy
Experiencing bursts of vigor or intensity unexpectedly.


Who are you?
Inquiring into the true essence of an individual amidst changing circumstances.


Iä Azagthoth!
Calling upon an entity symbolizing primordial chaos and infinity.


All fundamentals scatter
The core principles of understanding or existence are disarrayed.


Here's the law but
Establishing rules or structures but recognizing inherent limitations.


I am all
Reiterating the claim to encompass the entirety of existence.


Then you work
Engaging actively in the process of creation or realization.


For us to serve you
Acting in a manner that benefits others and fulfills a greater purpose.


With the red
Engaging with deep, transformative energies associated with life or passion.


All fundamentals scatter
The basic truths are upended once again.


Here's the law but
Setting up boundaries yet acknowledging the chaos within.


I am all - Omega
Emphasizing the culmination of existence, embracing totality and finality.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Florian Magnus Maier

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@azathoth9206

Lyrics:

Spin into control
Tilt the worlds just so
Dance between death
And the frazzled edge of the firmament
A most precarious operation

Kill time
Break space
I am all - Omega

Topology cracks
To laminar flow
Stare at the universe itself
Going in Omega
Topology cracks
To laminar flow

As both stars die
We go
Each bringing in the dust
Made it
To where fractals go insane

Raise the ocean
Bursting from supernovas
In hydrostatic equilibrium
It’s getting dark in the Milky Way

I am all…
I am all…

Someone was snatched

…Omega
…Omega

Here, we’re claiming the guardian exit
Am I relocated? That’s a reality
Someone new was moving at zero
They’re sure he’s here

Yes, the work’s a lot. Careful!
Steady him
Sudden in energy
Who are you?

Iä Azagthoth!

All fundamentals scatter
Here’s the law but
I am all

Then you work
For us to serve you
With the red

All fundamentals scatter
Here’s the law but
I am all - Omega



@-Ruben

Letra 😁:

Spin into control
Tilt the worlds just so
Dance between death
And the frazzled edge of the firmament
A most precarious operation

Kill time
Break space
I am all - Omega

Topology cracks
To laminar flow
Stare at the universe itself
Going in Omega
Topology cracks
To laminar flow

As both stars die
We go
Each bringing in the dust
Made it
To where fractals go insane

Raise the ocean
Bursting from supernovas
In hydrostatic equilibrium
It’s getting dark in the Milky Way

I am all…
I am all…

Someone was snatched

…Omega
…Omega

Here, we’re claiming the guardian exit
Am I relocated? That’s a reality
Someone new was moving at zero
They’re sure he’s here

Yes, the work’s a lot. Careful!
Steady him
Sudden in energy
Who are you?

Iä Azagthoth!

All fundamentals scatter
Here’s the law but
I am all

Then you work
For us to serve you
With the red

All fundamentals scatter
Here’s the law but
I am all - Omega



All comments from YouTube:

@azathoth9206

The Dyson saga is the best thing in metal right now.

@azathoth9206

Lyrics:

Spin into control
Tilt the worlds just so
Dance between death
And the frazzled edge of the firmament
A most precarious operation

Kill time
Break space
I am all - Omega

Topology cracks
To laminar flow
Stare at the universe itself
Going in Omega
Topology cracks
To laminar flow

As both stars die
We go
Each bringing in the dust
Made it
To where fractals go insane

Raise the ocean
Bursting from supernovas
In hydrostatic equilibrium
It’s getting dark in the Milky Way

I am all…
I am all…

Someone was snatched

…Omega
…Omega

Here, we’re claiming the guardian exit
Am I relocated? That’s a reality
Someone new was moving at zero
They’re sure he’s here

Yes, the work’s a lot. Careful!
Steady him
Sudden in energy
Who are you?

Iä Azagthoth!

All fundamentals scatter
Here’s the law but
I am all

Then you work
For us to serve you
With the red

All fundamentals scatter
Here’s the law but
I am all - Omega

@barmustel

Damn, the dyson sphere chronicle is really going places in this album.

@barmustel

Wow, now listen to this song in reverse, more surprises.

@andreasriedel2529

This is a real metal milestone

@Chaos00013

Another absolute triumph.

@PenguinDT

This album is perfection. I know I've said this before, but huge thank you to everyone involved.

My only complaint about any of it is about this particular visualizer: huge missed opportunity not making it run backwards when the time is killed. Just saying.

@Metalton95

(0:00) MAIN RIFF (call-back to Dyson Sphere II: Assembly)
(1:28) Heavy eerie main riff rendition
(3:18) Long-ass ambience :( -> "over" at (4:44) but remains trippy for the rest of the song.

@munt368

Can you help me understand where the similarity is to Dyson sphere 2? Is it the riffs or the lyrics? I’m not seeing it

@Metalton95

@@munt368 The riffs! Check the tail of the main riff in Dyson Sphere 2 (the very first verse, but especially 2:11 onwards with more distortion). At least to me, that little "Arabian" hammer-on / pull-off lick gives me some resemblance to the lead guitar on this song's main riff.

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