Front-woman Liesbeth Cordia, whose beautiful vocals and catchy melodies lead Annatar, is accompanied by the solid guitar work of Bart Limburg and Johan van Heusden. The atmospheric sounds of keyboardist Wietse Braam make the music colorfull, and the inspirational rhythm section of drummer Daniel Zonneveld and Jeroen Gahrmann on the bass guitar completes it.
In recent years, the West-Dutch band shared the stage with several well-known bands, such as After Forever, Autumn, Epica, Imperia, Oceans of Sadness, ReVamp, Stream of Passion and Trail of Tears.
In Spring of 2011, Annatar disbanded and some members decided to start over as Eve's Fall, a pop-influenced metal band. Liesbeth Cordia is still the lead singer and their first full-length album will be released in the summer of 2012.
In nomine
Annatar Lyrics
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take care, it won't be long
till the end of your crusade.
embrace your god, ignore your fate
marching through the street
of sin and make believe
in the name of the media
tell me which god is in your heart
that wants mankind to fall apart
new found lies, the truth is bent
we are not heaven-sent
marching through the street
of sin and make believe
in the name of the media
I'll be here, wondering what's worse
that they expect you to die, or me awaiting your hearse
till the end of your crusade.
Embrace your god, ignore your fate.
The lyrics of Annatar's song 'In Nomine' refer to the journey of a son who is going on a crusade. The father bids farewell to his son and advises him to take care while marching through the streets of sin and make-believe, fighting for his beliefs. The father asks his son to embrace his God and ignore his fate, implying that he should not be afraid of what the consequences of his present actions may be. The lyrics also confront the idea of media manipulation, asking the question of which God is in our hearts, that wants mankind to fall apart? The lyrics align with the idea that truthful information is being distorted by the media, leading people to form a skewed perception of reality. The father in the song wonders what's worse, whether it's the expectation of his son's death or the wait for his son's hearse.
The song has an anti-war and anti-media stance, with lyrics that reflect the experiences of soldiers who face death while fighting for their country. The song explores the idea of blind faith in God and how it can result in the manipulation of society. It also shows how media plays a significant role in shaping our beliefs and can be influential in molding our opinions relating to international and political affairs.
Line by Line Meaning
Farewell my son
I am saying goodbye to you, my son
take care, it won't be long
I am wishing you well and warning you that your journey will not be long
till the end of your crusade.
Your mission will come to an end eventually
embrace your god, ignore your fate
Turn to your religion for comfort and ignore what destiny has in store for you
marching through the street
You are making your way through the city
of sin and make believe
The city is full of deception and immorality
in the name of the media
The media is influencing your actions
tell me which god is in your heart
I am asking you which deity you hold in high regard
that wants mankind to fall apart
Is your chosen god the one who desires humanity to crumble?
new found lies, the truth is bent
There are falsehoods being spread and even the truth is distorted
we are not heaven-sent
We are not divine beings from heaven
I'll be here, wondering what's worse
I will be present, pondering what is more awful
that they expect you to die, or me awaiting your hearse
If it is worse that they predict your demise, or that I must await your burial
Embrace your god, ignore your fate.
I am reminding you to turn to your faith in times of trouble and disregard what is destined
Contributed by Eliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.