Atargatis - allegory for the creating power and the origin of life, for the urge for mystic experience, for the unfathomable and inscrutable, both outside of human spheres and deep within...
The voice of Stephanie Luzie (also vocalist of the Austrian gothic band Darkwell) is altering with a male dark voice (Lord Lornhold) while atmospheric keyboards and orchestral lines complete the varying sound of Atargatis. Groovy as well as aggressive though mostly very melodic parts are followed by gentle, solemn passages and are thus interweaved to a mystical sound material.
Discography:
Nova (2007)
Wasteland (2006)
Divine Awakening EP (2004)
Accurst from the Deep EP (2002)
Alba Gebreich EP (1999)
Official site:
www.atargatis.de
Deliverance
Atargatis Lyrics
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Whose deepest aim is remission
Let your soul sink and fall into
Just let it fall into the inner me
Memories pass your mind
Journey in your dreams
Has to walk through the twilight fires
Has to give up the own identity
Has to lean back in the storm
And I feel my heart it burns
Will I survive my purifying
Will I raise my hand
For the Lord and my forgiveness
Will I stamp my feet
For the One, the Fallen One
Receive his attention first
Will I choose the wrong
path
The lyrics of Atargatis's song "Deliverance" evoke a sense of seeking redemption for one's sins and finding a way out of pain and suffering. The song talks about the desire for deliverance and remission, where the deepest longing of the soul can be fulfilled. The song speaks about the need to let go of one's identity and to embrace the unknown in order to be redeemed. The lyrics talk about going through the fire and the storm, and about the struggle to survive the purifying journey of redemption.
The song evokes a powerful image of the inner journey, where one confronts past memories and dreams, and confronts the fallen ones in order to attain a sense of deliverance. The lyrics of the song can be interpreted in different ways, depending on the listener's perspective. One interpretation could be that the song is about finding a way out of addiction, while another interpretation could be that it is about seeking a spiritual awakening.
Line by Line Meaning
Who wants to feel deliverance
Who longs for salvation, for release from their troubles
Whose deepest aim is remission
Those who seek absolution and want to be healed
Let your soul sink and fall into
Allow yourself to let go and surrender to the experience
Just let it fall into the inner me
Trust in Atargatis to guide you on this journey
Memories pass your mind
Reflect on your past experiences
Journey in your dreams
Explore the depths of your subconscious mind
Has to walk through the twilight fires
To achieve deliverance, one must brave the trials and tribulations
Has to give up the own identity
Letting go of the ego and the self is an integral part of the journey to deliverance
Has to lean back in the storm
Battling through hardships and negativity with a calm demeanor is necessary for deliverance
And I feel my heart it burns
The process of purging and healing can be intense and painful
Will I survive my purifying
There may be doubts about whether one can withstand the harrowing ordeal of achieving salvation
Will I raise my hand
Will I find the strength to ask God for forgiveness
For the Lord and my forgiveness
Seeking repentance from a higher power and forgiving oneself
Will I stamp my feet
Giving in to temptation, straying from the path to deliverance
For the One, the Fallen One
Being lured by the Devil, who aims to lead you astray
Receive his attention first
Allowing Satan's influence to take over and give in to sinful desires
Will I choose the wrong
Being tempted by evil and making the wrong choice
Contributed by Lucy L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.