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Todessehnsucht
Atrocity Lyrics
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Departed from my source of life
Dipping into the ground
To become one with the earth
Todessehnsucht- wo bleibt die Gerechtigkeit ?
The opening lines of Atrocity's Todessehnsucht are symbolic of the human journey from birth to death. The singer likens themselves to a leaf falling from a tree, separated from their source of life. The leaf is on a downward trajectory, heading towards the ground where it will decompose and eventually merge with the earth. The idea of becoming one with the earth is a metaphor for returning to nature and becoming part of the cycle of life and death. The use of this metaphor in the song speaks to the inevitability of death and the acceptance that all living things must eventually return to the earth.
The title of the song, Todessehnsucht, translates to "longing for death" and the opening lines set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The following line, "wo bleibt die Gerechtigkeit?" translates to "where is the justice?" The combined lyrics express a feeling of hopelessness and desperation in the face of mortality. The singer longs for death as a release from the struggles of life but also questions why death must exist and why life can seem so unfair. The song explores complex themes of mortality, justice, and the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
Todessehnsucht- wo bleibt die Gerechtigkeit ?
Desire for death - where is the justice?
I yearn for eternal rest
I seek eternal peace
From the endless cycle of life
From the never-ending cycle of existence
My soul longs for peace
My being yearns for serenity
To escape the burdens of existence
To flee from the trials of being alive
Why does life have to be so cruel?
Why must life be so harsh?
Why do we suffer so much?
Why must we endure so much pain?
Is there any meaning to this pain?
Does this suffering have any purpose?
Will it all be worth it in the end?
Will the struggle be worthwhile?
Death, the only escape
Death is the sole liberation
From the agony of life
From the torment of existence
The longing for release
The yearning for emancipation
Grows stronger every day
Intensifying with each passing day
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EleosGamoto
Most under rated death metal of 90's European scene, really a master piece !
Joshua Down
Hell yeah,love this album!!
Mason Ross Harmon
These guys were just slightly ahead of their time man
Almond Cosas
True. Overshadowed by other bands. But damn this album is a GEM. Prog/Tech Death done very well.
Jeff McDuffie
Its gothic death doom with a heavy Celtic Frost influence.
Rubens
Masterpiece...only for few who dare to know!!
Arsenal Pro Audio
Indeed. It's too sad there are too few who 'get it'.
I remember this track from At Death's door 2 compilation!
I also find the whole erotic nu-metal phase they went through rather an interesting attempt to sell out.
Do you play anything?
Jernej Demšar
@Arsenal Pro Audio I also bought At Death's Door 2 and then Todessehnsucht as a result. It's easily one of my top 5 death metal albums of all time.
Jernej Demšar
These guys really created something special with this record. It's beyond timeless and classic, it's ... endless. Amazing atmosphere.
Chris Hare
I LOVED this record in the early 90's. Haven't heard it in so long, but it still sounds great.