Even after 2 written and produced album in 2008 (Before the Dawn's Soundscape of Silence and The Final Harvest's The End) there was something stirring beneath the surface and from that abyss rose the Black Sun Aeon debut album DARKNESS WALKS BESIDE ME.
Beside the solo nature of the band a session live line-up is already gathered amongst the few and honoured that are giving their voice to the album as guest vocalists: Tomi Koivusaari (Amorphis), Ville Sorvali (Moonsorrow), Mynni Luukkainen (Sotajumala) and Mikko Heikkilä (Sinamore).
In January 2013, Tuomas Saukkonen put all of his ongoing bands and projects to rest, including Black Sun Aeon, and announced the beginning of Wolfheart.
Frozen
Black Sun Aeon Lyrics
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Six feet under below the ice
The hell stays still
The hell stays freezing
I don't bleed
Frozen blood doesn't flow
Death came for me this winter
I don't feel
Ice covered my soul
My breathe was taken
My skin turned cold
Since daylight died
In darkness lay the shadows of the sun
The only shine comes from the burning sky
Northern light, shed your fire
I don't bleed
Frozen blood doesn't flow
Death came for me this winter
Death, white as snow
I don't feel
Ice covered my soul
My breathe was taken
My skin turned cold
Into the dark
Where you can't see
But I breathe free
I want you to leave me
Into the dark
I want you to lead me
Winter light
You never saw me
These lyrics appear to be describing a dark and dispassionate state of being. The singer has metaphorically died and is now buried beneath six feet of ice. The world around them is described as hellishly cold and still, with only the Northern lights offering any illumination. The singer claims to be unable to bleed or feel anything, as though their very soul has been frozen over. Death has come for them in the form of a white figure, resembling the snow which covers the landscape.
The imagery in the lyrics is bleak and oppressive, with the darkness and coldness of the world being the dominant themes. The singer seems to be resigned to their fate, seeking only to be left alone in the darkness. It's unclear whether their physical death has caused this spiritual separation or if the state of their soul has led to their physical demise. In either case, the sense of isolation and despair is palpable.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be exploring the idea of death and the afterlife, with a focus on the emotional experience of having one's soul frozen over. The idea of being buried under ice also suggests a sense of being trapped or suffocated, unable to escape from one's own death.
Line by Line Meaning
In this cold, calm damnation
The singer is describing their current state of being as being damnation, or living in a state of punishment, in a cold and calm environment
Six feet under below the ice
The singer is physically buried under the ice, deep underground
The hell stays still
Despite the singer's feelings and experiences, the surroundings remain stagnant and unchanging
The hell stays freezing
The coldness of the environment is pervasive and never-ending
I don't bleed
The artist is describing a lack of physical response typically associated with blood flowing
Frozen blood doesn't flow
The freezing environment has caused the singer's blood to literally freeze and stop flowing
Death came for me this winter
The singer experienced death during this winter season
Death, white as snow
The depiction of death is white as snow, fitting with the winter setting
I don't feel
The artist is describing a lack of physical sensation (touch, pain, etc.)
Ice covered my soul
The artist feels as if their soul is frozen or covered in ice, symbolizing a detachment from their true self or emotions
My breathe was taken
The coldness of the environment has literally taken the singer's breath away, making it difficult to breathe
My skin turned cold
The coldness of the environment has caused the artist's skin to feel cold to the touch
Since daylight died
The singer is referring to a point in time where daylight ceased to exist; potentially metaphorical
In darkness lay the shadows of the sun
Despite the lack of sunlight, the shadows of the sun can still be felt and seen
The only shine comes from the burning sky
The only source of illumination is coming from the sky, which is on fire or ablaze
Northern light, shed your fire
The artist is asking for the northern light to provide warmth or light in the darkness
Into the dark
The artist is venturing into the darkness, potentially metaphorical
Where you can't see
The darkness is all-encompassing, preventing the singer from seeing or comprehending their surroundings
But I breathe free
Despite the darkness and coldness, the singer is breathing without difficulty or restraint
I want you to leave me
The artist is requesting to be left alone, potentially due to feeling disconnected or overwhelmed
Into the dark
The artist reiterates their desire to enter the darkness
I want you to lead me
The artist is asking for someone or something to guide them in their journey
Winter light
The light associated with the winter season
You never saw me
The artist is stating that they went unnoticed, potentially within their struggle or journey.
Contributed by Jack H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
\m/Metal Forever\m/
Lyrics:
In this cold, calm damnation
Six feet under below the ice
Dead air stays still
Dead air stays freezing
I don't bleed
Frozen blood doesn't flow
Death came for me this winter
Dead white as snow
I don't feel
Ice covered my soul
My breath was taken
My skin turned cold
Since daylight died
In darkness lay the shadows of the sun
The only shine comes from the burning sky
Northern lights, set it on fire
I don't bleed
Frozen blood doesn't flow
Death came for me this winter
Dead white as snow
I don't feel
Ice covered my soul
My breath was taken
My skin turned cold
Into the dark
Where you can't see
But I breathe free
I want you to leave me
Into the dark
I want you to leave me
Winter light
You never saw me
Midian-P
In this cold, calm damnation
Six feet under below the ice
Dead air stays still
Dead air stays freezing
I don't bleed
Frozen blood doesn't flow
Death came for me this winter
Death, white as snow
I don't feel
Ice covered my soul
My breath was taken
My skin turned cold
Since daylight died
In darkness lay the shadows of the sun
The only shine comes from the burning sky
Northern light, shed your fire
I don't bleed
Frozen blood doesn't flow
Death came for me this winter
Death, white as snow
I don't feel
Ice covered my soul
My breath was taken
My skin turned cold
Into the dark
Where you can't see
But I breathe free
I want you to leave me
Into the dark
I want you to lead me
Winter light
You never saw me
Ximena Melodeath
I don't bleed, frozen blood doesn't flow. Death came for me this winter.. death, white as snow. I don't feel, Ice covered my soul. My breathe was taken, my skin turned cold♥ Perfect.
\m/Metal Forever\m/
Lyrics:
In this cold, calm damnation
Six feet under below the ice
Dead air stays still
Dead air stays freezing
I don't bleed
Frozen blood doesn't flow
Death came for me this winter
Dead white as snow
I don't feel
Ice covered my soul
My breath was taken
My skin turned cold
Since daylight died
In darkness lay the shadows of the sun
The only shine comes from the burning sky
Northern lights, set it on fire
I don't bleed
Frozen blood doesn't flow
Death came for me this winter
Dead white as snow
I don't feel
Ice covered my soul
My breath was taken
My skin turned cold
Into the dark
Where you can't see
But I breathe free
I want you to leave me
Into the dark
I want you to leave me
Winter light
You never saw me
alexgatos78
There is a case to be made here; no need to be in cold, frozen place to enjoy the full magnitude of this song. Listening to this song on an early morning, just when the sun rises and the atmosphere is dense with light frost and everything is quiet ans still. The effect of pale light, light frost and total stillness and tranquility works wonders with the music. Then again, perhaps, in all its hardness, this music was designed to interact with the aethereal and the fragile of this world.
trulex
I wish this was on Spotify, even if not the entire album just this song man:/
Ripjaw57
The whole album captures the essence of ice it's very powerful.
RJ Fülöp
This song has an incredible power!!
JSM
Such an incredible song. One of the few songs I can listen to on loop.
Midian-P
In this cold, calm damnation
Six feet under below the ice
Dead air stays still
Dead air stays freezing
I don't bleed
Frozen blood doesn't flow
Death came for me this winter
Death, white as snow
I don't feel
Ice covered my soul
My breath was taken
My skin turned cold
Since daylight died
In darkness lay the shadows of the sun
The only shine comes from the burning sky
Northern light, shed your fire
I don't bleed
Frozen blood doesn't flow
Death came for me this winter
Death, white as snow
I don't feel
Ice covered my soul
My breath was taken
My skin turned cold
Into the dark
Where you can't see
But I breathe free
I want you to leave me
Into the dark
I want you to lead me
Winter light
You never saw me
danny
mikko has got some amazing voice..
norsk svartmetall
love the cleans and the growls both, awesome, thats doom metal