Lam
Behemoth Lyrics


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Children of technocracy
Invoke synthetic spirits
Plastic crosses choke perspiring necks
MAAT I cast dices, but curtain
Of future is still hermetic closed
Rise! Rise up my Sorrow, and you, my father
High! Towards the stars when the white fire
Which purifies and melts all false sacrament

Ashes power equal thousands suns
Mystery's structures are like chaos of known
Objectivism is subjective mandala of reality
Fractals flaming spaces consume ego's order
Kaos Keraunos Kybernetos

Lamipsos, illumination in the face
Of thousand faces gnosis
Obtained by descending
Into the tunnels of self knowing
When thunders of ecstasy strike
Black waves of unconscious sea
I swim, float, drift, scream Aiwasss




And barriers of self change in
Legion of escaping bats L.V.X.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Behemoth's song LAM are rich with allusions to various esoteric and spiritual concepts. The first verse introduces the notion of the "children of technocracy" who summon "synthetic spirits" and wear "plastic crosses". This suggests the blending of modern technology with traditional religious symbols to create a new, ersatz spirituality. The line "MAAT I cast dices, but curtain of future is still hermetic closed" refers to the Egyptian goddess of truth and justice, who is often depicted holding a set of scales. The idea of casting dice implies an attempt to predict the future, but the "curtain" (perhaps representing fate or destiny) remains closed, suggesting the limits of human knowledge.


The second verse contains a mix of alchemical and mystical references. "Ashes power equal thousands suns" may allude to the alchemical concept of burning away impurities to reveal a hidden power or essence. "Mystery's structures are like chaos of known" suggests that the deeper we delve into hidden knowledge, the more we encounter uncertainty and confusion. The line "Objectivism is subjective mandala of reality" plays with the idea that our perception of reality is shaped by our own subjective biases and experiences. The verse ends with a reference to "Kaos Keraunos Kybernetos", which is Greek for "chaos, thunderbolt, and cybernetics". This phrase seems to encapsulate the idea of harnessing the power of chaos through technology.


The final verse touches on themes of self-discovery and transformation. The singer speaks of "descending into the tunnels of self-knowing" and experiencing "thunders of ecstasy". These lines suggest a mystical journey of self-discovery and transcendence. The line "Lamipsos, illumination in the face of thousand faces gnosis" references Lam, an entity that Aleister Crowley claimed to have encountered in his own mystical experiences. The idea of "thousand faces" suggests the infinite possibilities of knowledge and experience that await those who seek enlightenment.


Line by Line Meaning

Children of technocracy
Those who live in a society highly dependent on technology and machines


Invoke synthetic spirits
Call upon the manufactured or artificial beings that exist in this society


Plastic crosses choke perspiring necks
The superficial and meaningless religious symbols present in the technocratic culture suffocate and oppress its people


MAAT I cast dices, but curtain
Even though the artist tries to predict and control the future with the aid of the goddess Maat, the outcome remains unknown and uncontrollable


Of future is still hermetic closed
The future remains a mystery and is locked away, unable to be fully understood or accessed


Rise! Rise up my Sorrow, and you, my father
The singer urges his own internal pain and the negative aspects of his past to resurface and be confronted


High! Towards the stars when the white fire
The singer aspires to reach a higher state of consciousness and transcend the physical world through spiritual enlightenment


Which purifies and melts all false sacrament
This white fire clears away all the false ideas and beliefs that the artist used to hold


Ashes power equal thousands suns
Out of destruction comes great power and possibility


Mystery's structures are like chaos of known
The secrets and mysteries of the universe are incomprehensible to humans and resemble chaos


Objectivism is subjective mandala of reality
The belief that empirical independent truth can be found is a subjectively-constructed model of reality


Fractals flaming spaces consume ego's order
The infinite repeating patterns found in the universe destroy the artist's sense of self and ego


Kaos Keraunos Kybernetos
The three K's represent the three aspects of chaos, electricity, and cybernetics


Lamipsos, illumination in the face
The face of enlightenment


Of thousand faces gnosis
The knowledge of a thousand faces or the knowledge of the universe


Obtained by descending
Attained by delving deep into one's self and universe to explore the unknown


Into the tunnels of self knowing
The act of exploring the hidden and unknown aspects of one's self and consciousness


When thunders of ecstasy strike
The feeling of pure joy and excitement


Black waves of unconscious sea I swim, float, drift, scream Aiwass
The singer surrenders himself to the vast abyss of the unconscious mind, allowing his primitive desires and innermost thoughts to surface


And barriers of self change in
The artist becomes liberated from the chains of his self and changes through this new enlightenment


Legion of escaping bats L.V.X.
A reference to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, referring to the escape of the artist's limitations and growth into a higher being




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Written by: ADAM DARSKI

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