Azagat… Read Full Bio ↴Azagatel is a black metal band from Vale de Cambra, Portugal.
Azagatel was formed in September 1995. On the 28th of December 96, did the first concert in a local bar, with the following line up: Hrodulf (Vocals), Nomad (Guitar), Tó-Zé (Guitar), Batata (Bass) and Su (Drums), In 1999, the Greendevil, Zé Leão and Marco enter the band and started to work on new songs. February in Rec and Roll Studios record first demo CD called “The Middle Earth” In Feveruary 2001, Morte gives azagatel a new guitar. And in March started recording the “Nautilus” Album. On the 15th February 2002 “Nautilus”, a self-financed album, with 9 tracks, comes to life. In June 2005 released “The Horned God”. In the end of December 2007 Greendevil left the Band and Éholw join.
Nautilus
Azagatel Lyrics
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Lord of all source of power
Alas the conception of
All source of life and his devour
My mind flows across all waters
Like it flows between the oceans
Like it flows in my veins
I am the river of time
I never die
And my soul starts to fly...
Oh the land before the waves
Oh the where nobody can save us
Oh the land of mystic shades
The lost knowledge of Gods
Nautilus the source of all divinity
Long forgotten across the time
But in time he will be remembered
Nautilus transport me to the other side
In the ocean I will be remembered
Sub float inside the sea
The waves crush between the sand
My mind blows
This is the end
The lyrics to Azagatel's "Nautilus" speak to the power and transcendence of the sea, as well as the mystical and divine elements associated with it. The song opens with a reference to Neptune, the Roman god of the sea and all its powers. The singer acknowledges the notion that the sea is the source of all life, but also recognizes its capacity to devour and destroy.
The next stanza speaks to the singer's own connection to the sea, as they describe their mind flowing "across all waters" and their soul starting to fly. They seem to suggest that they are in some ways one with the sea, identifying as the river of time and the sea of space. The lyrics then turn to a description of a mythical land beyond the waves, a place where nobody can save them and where the lost knowledge of the gods resides.
The final stanza brings the focus back to the titular Nautilus, which is described as the source of all divinity, long forgotten across time but destined to be remembered. The singer calls on Nautilus to transport them to the other side, and they envision themselves submerged in the sea, with waves crushing between the sand and their mind blowing. The final line, "this is the end," may suggest that the singer has reached some kind of ultimate, transformative experience through their connection with the sea.
Line by Line Meaning
Neptune almighty
Acknowledging the power and authority of the mythical god of the sea
Lord of all source of power
Neptune is the supreme power and ruler over all things aquatic and nautical
Alas the conception of
Regretfully acknowledging the origin or birth of something
All source of life and his devour
Neptune is responsible for creating and sustaining life in the sea, and also for causing destruction and death at sea
My mind flows across all waters
Mental capacity is as boundless as the vast oceans and can traverse across them
Like it flows between the oceans
The mind can move freely and fluidly across different oceans or bodies of water
Like it flows in my veins
The mind's connection to the vast seas is similar to the way it is connected to the blood in one's veins
I am the river of time
The artist sees themselves as the embodiment of time and its continuity in the universe
And the sea of space
In addition to time, the artist also identifies with the vast expanse of space, as it relates to the oceanic world they are referencing
I never die
Asserting that their identity and essence are eternal and cannot be destroyed
And my soul starts to fly...
An emotional response, possibly to the overwhelming feeling of connectedness to the vastness of the sea and the universe
Oh the land before the waves
A reference to the mythical, prehistoric landmass that was said to exist prior to the Earth's current geography and oceans
Oh the where nobody can save us
A sense of impending danger, as though there is no hope or savior in the face of the vast and unpredictable sea
Oh the land of mystic shades
Alluding to the magical and mysterious nature of the oceanic world, and the many shades and hues of color it can encompass
The lost knowledge of Gods
A reference to the ancient knowledge and wisdom held by deities or other supernatural beings, which is now lost or forgotten
Nautilus the source of all divinity
Nautilus is presented as the origin of all divinely inspired knowledge or wisdom related to the sea and its mysteries
Long forgotten across the time
The knowledge or legacy of Nautilus has been lost over the course of history
But in time he will be remembered
Despite being largely forgotten, Nautilus will eventually regain its place in the collective consciousness
Nautilus transport me to the other side
Using Nautilus as a metaphor, the singer is asking to be taken to a new, different mental or emotional state of being
In the ocean I will be remembered
The artist identifies with the vast and endless ocean, and looks to it as a way of preserving their legacy or memory beyond their own lifespan
Sub float inside the sea
A desire to be immersed and submerged within the ocean itself
The waves crush between the sand
A description of the action of waves against the beach, which may allude to a deeper sense of loss or destruction
My mind blows
An emotional reaction, possibly to the overwhelming force and power of the oceans and their eternal nature
This is the end
A sense of finality or conclusion, possibly related to the artist's own life, or to their contemplation of the vastness of the sea and its mysteries.
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pedro gonçalves
Just love the band and this record...