2. Blackened death metal from Ontario, Canada.
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3. Archon was formed in 1996-97 by Lars Archon from the ashes of Vidder which contained musicians such as Mustis (Dimmu Borgir), Sjonkel (eks.Tsjuder) and Elvorn (Susperia). Archon has been the main priority of Lars Archon since then with some short stops in other bands such as Enslavement of beauty, Dimmu Borgir, Nocturnal Breed and Tsjuder. Archon was originally intended to be a solo project but after sharing ideas with Ole Alexander Myrholt (Enslavement of Beauty, Diabolical Breed, The Whipcords) it became a full time band. Per Valla (Allfader, Elite) joined Archon as a second guitarist. Andreas Paulsen (Dead Trooper, Left Among the Living) was included on bass and finally the seventeen years old Are Sorknes (Dead Trooper) on drums. Are did a excellent job in rehearsing and recording all of the material on extremely short notice and has been an important part of Archons very first recording as a band. The Birthmachine promo was recorded in Ares basement the summer of 2004, mixed by Lars Archon and Are Sorknes and mastered by Tom Kvülsvoll at Strype Studios September the same year. Tom is known as Thrawn in bands like Nocturnal Breed and Dødheimsgard. Archon draws inspiration from bands like At the Gates, Carcass and Queensryche etc and can be described as a melodic blend of thrash and death metal.
4. An anonymous and clandestine one-man harsh noise / power electronics project, releasing only one album ('Undead Noise') before disbanding.
5. One of the monicker of Oliver Lieb known from single 12" release "Boom" at well known Le Petit Prince label
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Archon Lyrics
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Before I make it to the sun
It's been seen before
I'll bleed before I'll make a change
I'm treading water
But the portrait must be kept at my cost
I'd built a house and burn it down
To say it's not my fault
To say it's not my fault
Deep down I know it's wrong
I'm holding on to a way too tight
Guided blind by my heart's intent
With my head drooling in the sky
Will I drown before I change?
I couldn't bury the past
Or make my current last
I'm nothing but a fading name
I'll drag my hate within my grave
So sick of this ringing in my head
Mind's scattered by the choices I regret
Day by day
I swear this pattern never ends
Locked inside myself
Longing to break the chain
The eyes are staring back
This is not me
I shatter the glass
Just set me free
Just set me free
I'm holding on to a way too tight
Guided blind by my heart's intent
With my head drooling in the sky
Will I drown before I change?
I couldn't bury the past
Or make my current last
I'm nothing but a fading name
I'll drag my hate within my grave
I lay and wallow in this noise that haunts my head
With a static mind and distorted sight
I've been stuck to hear that I'm all to blame
And I can't re-wind
I'm holding on to a way too tight
Guided blind by my heart's intent
With my head drooling in the sky
Will I drown before I change?
I couldn't bury the past
Or make my current last
I'm nothing but a fading name
I'll drag my hate within my grave
The song "Begin" by Archon seems to depict a struggle with self-doubt and regret about one's past life. The opening lyrics "I'll break my legs before I make it to the sun" suggest a feeling of being stuck in one's current situation and an inability to move forward towards a brighter future. The singer is aware of his own faults and acknowledges the need for change, yet feels unable to make it happen.
The lyrics "I couldn't bury the past or make my current last" suggest the difficulty of overcoming one's past mistakes and the feeling that their current situation is unsustainable. The line "I'm nothing but a fading name, I'll drag my hate within my grave" further develops the sense of regret and the fear of being remembered only for the negative aspects of one's life. The repeated refrain "I'm holding on to a way too tight, guided blind by my heart's intent" highlights the internal struggle between what the singer knows needs to change and the emotional attachment to their current situation.
Overall, the song seems to express a struggle between the need for change and the fear of letting go of the past, all set to a powerful and emotional rock melody.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll break my legs
I am willing to endure physical harm
Before I make it to the sun
Before I achieve my ultimate goal
It's been seen before
This is not a unique situation
I'll bleed before I'll make a change
I am resistant to change
I'm treading water
I am stagnant
But the portrait must be kept at my cost
I am willing to pay the price for my reputation
I'd built a house and burn it down
I am willing to start over and destroy what I have created
To say it's not my fault
I am in denial about my responsibility
Deep down I know it's wrong
I acknowledge that my actions are harmful
I'm holding on to a way too tight
I am stubborn and unwilling to let go
Guided blind by my heart's intent
I am led by my emotions
With my head drooling in the sky
I am lost in thought and disconnected from reality
Will I drown before I change?
Am I doomed to stay the same?
I couldn't bury the past
I couldn't let go of my history
Or make my current last
I am unable to maintain my current situation
I'm nothing but a fading name
I am losing my identity and significance
I'll drag my hate within my grave
I will carry my anger with me until death
So sick of this ringing in my head
I am tired of my persistent thoughts
Mind's scattered by the choices I regret
I am overwhelmed by my past decisions
Day by day
Every day
I swear this pattern never ends
I feel stuck in a cycle
Locked inside myself
I am trapped in my own mind
Longing to break the chain
I want to break free from my patterns
The eyes are staring back
I am confronting my own reflection
This is not me
I do not recognize my current state
I shatter the glass
I break the barriers holding me back
Just set me free
I want to be released from my burdens
I lay and wallow in this noise that haunts my head
I am consumed by my own thoughts
With a static mind and distorted sight
My mental state is unclear
I've been stuck to hear that I'm all to blame
I am unable to accept responsibility
And I can't re-wind
I cannot change the past
Lyrics Š DistroKid
Written by: Alissa Larsen, Andy Ziesemer, James Payne
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