enigma
Atrocity Lyrics


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I see the golden roofs shining in the sun
I see stoned circles built up by strong men
Can you imaging the 8th continent buried in the deep sea down below

Can you see the mighty kingdom of old times
And the holy mountain rising up to the sky
For millenniums we've been seeking for the truth
Enigma like a secret kept inside Enigma turning darkness into light
Where it was where we're from to where have all the things gone
Only time can tell
Enigma

Words from different places meaning all the same
World's source of wisdom an "island without name"
Language and religion from the same origin lying in the deep sea down below

Pillars of Herakles a gate to another world
Birds and eels still searching for their place of birth
For millenniums a mysterious unknown land

Enigma like a secret kept inside Enigma turning darkness into light
Where it was where we're from to where have all the things gone
Only time can tell

Enigma like a secret kept inside Enigma turning darkness into light
Where it was where we're from to where have all the things gone
Only time can tell

Carved in marble pillars in the ancient Egypt
Legends in cryptic letters by Mayas and the Aztecs





For millenniums cultures give it different names

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Atrocity's song "Enigma" are about the mystery and wonder of ancient civilizations and lost knowledge. The lyrics evoke images of golden roofs and stoned circles built by strong men, but also of an eighth continent buried in the deep sea down below. The song ponders the existence of mighty kingdoms of old times and holy mountains rising up to the sky, and questions how much we truly know about our ancient past. The mysterious Enigma is described as a secret kept inside, turning darkness into light, and only time can tell where we have come from and where all things have gone.


The lyrics also touch on the idea that there is a common origin for language and religion, lying in the deep sea down below. The Pillars of Herakles are referenced as a gateway to another world and birds and eels are still searching for their place of birth. The song speaks to the fascination with ancient knowledge and cultures, which have given it different names over the course of millenniums.


Line by Line Meaning

I see the golden roofs shining in the sun
I observe the glittering golden roofs reflecting the sunlight


I see stoned circles built up by strong men
I see the circular structures constructed out of stones by the might of men


Can you imaging the 8th continent buried in the deep sea down below
Can you picture the theoretical eighth continent submerged in the depths of the sea


Can you see the mighty kingdom of old times
Are you able to visualize the powerful ancient empire


And the holy mountain rising up to the sky
Also, the mountain considered sacred by many towering up towards the sky


For millenniums we've been seeking for the truth
For thousands of years, humans have been searching for answers and knowledge


Enigma like a secret kept inside Enigma turning darkness into light
Mystery akin to a concealed puzzle that illuminates the unknown


Where it was where we're from to where have all the things gone
From where it all started to where it has disappeared, everything remains unanswered


Only time can tell
As time passes, it might reveal the answers to mankind's questions


Words from different places meaning all the same
Vocabulary of varied languages signifying identical representations


World's source of wisdom an "island without name"
The origin of the world's knowledge and insight exists without an identifiable name


Language and religion from the same origin lying in the deep sea down below
Both language and religion stem from a common source, now submerged in the depths of the ocean


Pillars of Herakles a gate to another world
The Herakles pillars symbolize a doorway to an alternate dimension


Birds and eels still searching for their place of birth
Even birds and eels are naturally drawn to seek their origins


For millenniums a mysterious unknown land
The enigma of a perplexing, unfamiliar land that has intrigued humans for centuries


Carved in marble pillars in the ancient Egypt
In ancient Egypt, texts were engraved onto stone columns


Legends in cryptic letters by Mayas and the Aztecs
The Mayans and Aztecs left behind encrypted inscriptions detailing their folklore




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Death Metal

Охуенная группа 🤘🤘😘😍

Opethian

ENIGMAAAAA! \M/

guitar of the dead

AWESOME

Hamish Hendrikson

dam good song

Buddy Bradley

Enigma: how does this have only 111 likes.

FilmGames TV

greaaaaaat

Aldar Kose

I want "Willenskraft" time back

Egor Tilpunov

They are back. Check their latest album. Search Shadowtaker or Bloodshed And Triumph. Sounds like Atrocity's death metal from 90s (maybe more mature), and not like gothic metal shit they were playing, when Krull was was Liv Kristine.

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