Asgaard was formed by Bartek Kostrzewa and Pawel Nafus in mid-1994. Their f… Read Full Bio ↴Asgaard was formed by Bartek Kostrzewa and Pawel Nafus in mid-1994. Their first demo, recorded in July '95 and named 'Excellent Darkness Art', was in a strict doom-gothic style. Two years later, the debut album 'When the Twilight Set in Again' came out. Over the next six years, Asgaard recorded three more albums, which collected kind reviews in Poland and also beyond its borders. Meanwhile Przemek Olbryt, who has an extraordinary vocal talent, joined the band. One year ago the sixth album 'EyeMDX-tasy' came out. Nowadays, the Asgaard's music is split between gothic and (as members of the band call it) symphonic black metal style. Complete, Asgaard's art is a majestic mixture of mystery, darkness, beauty and the incredible sound of Przemek Olbryt's voice.

In Articulo Mortis
Asgaard Lyrics

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Like autumnal leaf
Fragile and lonely
Like a pearl in the depth of ocean
Life appears

And yet, our dreams can be more powerful
Than titanic work of the gods...

What is the sunset
What is the blue sky
In comparison with the voice of conceptions
Born in esoteric rapture?!
What is the uncut diamond?!!

This is my world...our world
Here, only my tear is real sacrifice, my love
Damnation, oblivion...
Within the land of coldness, even glowing desire
Is the greatest gift of darkness
Darkness which people should known as light

I have seen the sunset painting in crimson
The firmament of heaven...
I mounted the top and looked down
At that damned emptiness
The space of my life filled with the
Song of love

Behind me only bitterness and unfulfilment

Let the wind come to take me to the realm
Where memory does not exist!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Asgaard's song "In Articulo Mortis" are deep and thought-provoking. The first stanza speaks of the fragility of life, comparing it to an autumnal leaf or a pearl in the ocean. While life may appear delicate, the second stanza acknowledges the power of dreams, which can be more potent than even the work of the gods. The lines "What is the sunset, what is the blue sky in comparison with the voice of conceptions born in esoteric rapture?!" suggest that the grandeur of nature pales in comparison to the inner workings of the mind and soul.

The third stanza seems to suggest that the world is merely a construct of one's perception. The line "This is my world...our world" highlights the subjective nature of reality. The stanza also touches on sacrifice and love, stating that even in a land of coldness, desire is a gift. Finally, the last stanza speaks of the singer's reflection on their life, which is filled with memories of love but also bitterness and unfulfilment. The singer seems to long for an escape from this existence, where memory does not exist.

Line by Line Meaning

Like autumnal leaf
Life is as fragile and temporary as a leaf in the fall.

Fragile and lonely
Life is both delicate and lonesome.

Like a pearl in the depth of ocean
Life is rare and precious, found in the depths of the unknown.

Life appears
Life, despite its fleeting nature, still has a profound impact.

And yet, our dreams can be more powerful
Our dreams have the potential to be bigger and stronger than anything created by gods.

Than titanic work of the gods...
Even the grandest achievements of the gods pale in comparison to the power of our dreams.

What is the sunset
Sunsets and natural beauty hold no comparison to the power and depth of esoteric knowledge.

What is the blue sky
Likewise, the blue sky and nature's beauty have no weight in comparison to the birth of new ideas and spiritual awakening.

In comparison with the voice of conceptions
The conception of new ideas and knowledge is far more profound and impactful than the beauty of the natural world.

Born in esoteric rapture?!
These conceptions are born through intense spiritual awakening and insight.

What is the uncut diamond?!!
The value of an uncut diamond is inconsequential compared to the value of spiritual insight.

This is my world...our world
The world of spiritual knowledge and awakening is the true reality.

Here, only my tear is real sacrifice, my love
Sacrifice and love take on new meanings in the context of spiritual awakening and knowledge.

Damnation, oblivion...
The oblivion of the material world and the damnation of spiritual ignorance are both unwanted states.

Within the land of coldness, even glowing desire
Even in a cold, dark world, the warmth of desire can still exist.

Is the greatest gift of darkness
The ability to feel passion and desire in the darkest moments of life is the greatest gift of all.

Darkness which people should known as light
The darkness of spiritual knowledge and awakening is the true light to be sought after.

I have seen the sunset painting in crimson
Despite valuing spiritual knowledge over natural beauty, the beauty of the sunset can still be appreciated.

The firmament of heaven...
The grandeur of the sky and universe can be appreciated, but is still insignificant compared to the depths of spiritual knowledge.

I mounted the top and looked down
Through spiritual awakening, a new perspective is found.

At that damned emptiness
The emptiness and meaninglessness of the material world is recognized and rejected.

The space of my life filled with the
The emptiness of material life is replaced with the richness of spiritual knowledge.

Song of love
This spiritual knowledge is accompanied by a deep sense of love and compassion.

Behind me only bitterness and unfulfilment
The material world can only bring bitterness and a lack of fulfillment.

Let the wind come to take me to the realm
With spiritual knowledge and insight, the singer is ready to leave the material world behind and move onto a new realm.

Where memory does not exist!
A realm of pure spiritual knowledge and awareness, where the limitations of memory do not hold sway.

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