The first full length entitled "The Feast" was recorded in 2006 with Jesse at the Autopsy Room in Tacoma. It led to Book signing a deal with the underground heavy metal label, 20 Buck Spin. The album was also released on vinyl by Kreation Records and recieved critical acclaim from magazines and metalheads worldwide.
In April of 2008 Book Of Black Earth etched a deal with Prosthetic Records and began work on their second headbanger "Horoskopus", with Producer/Engineer Chris Common (These Arms Are Snakes, Mouth of the Architect, Pelican) at Red Room Studios in Seattle, Washington. Based on the astrological origins of all religion, with an emphasis on Christianity, Horoskopus is by far the most brutal, unapologetic album the band has ever recorded.
The band released their next record, "The Cold Testament", in 2011.
Antarctica
Book of Black Earth Lyrics
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all they see
they won't believe anything
they won't be cold
until they freeze
they won't speak unless they scream
follow the footsteps of an empty god
forget, forget the past
to antarctica
leave me here, i'm not afraid to die
i'm already dead
they won't be cold
until they freeze
they won't speak unless they scream
follow the footsteps of an empty god
forget, forget the past
just like a nightmare that you can't wake from
to antarctica
leave me here, i'm not afraid to die
i'm already dead
i won't be cold
until i freeze
i won't speak unless i scream
follow the footsteps of an empty god
forget, forget the past
just like a nightmare that you can't wake from
to antarctica
"Antarctica" by Book of Black Earth seems to be a reflection on the nature of existence, and the inevitability of death. The lyrics are cryptic and somewhat bleak, but seem to suggest that human beings are driven by deep-seated fears and motivations that are not always easy to understand. The repeated refrain, "they won't be cold until they freeze," suggests that people will not realize the full impact of their actions until it is too late. This is echoed in the line, "they won't speak unless they scream," which suggests that many people are unwilling or unable to communicate until they are pushed to their limits.
The song also seems to reference the idea of forgetting the past and moving forward, but acknowledges the difficulty of doing so. The line, "just like a nightmare that you can't wake from," suggests that the past can haunt us and shape our actions even if we try to forget it. Ultimately, the song seems to suggest that the only way to find peace is to embrace the inevitability of death, and to let go of the attachments and fears that keep us trapped in a cycle of pain and suffering.
Interesting Facts:
1) "Antarctica" was released on Book of Black Earth's 2008 album "Horoskopus".
2) The band formed in 2003 in Seattle, Washington.
3) The group is known for their blend of black metal and death metal influences.
4) The band's name is derived from the Book of Revelation in the Bible.
5) The lyrics for "Antarctica" were written by vocalist and guitarist TJ Cowgill.
6) The song has been described as having a "bleak and claustrophobic" atmosphere.
7) Book of Black Earth has been praised for their intense live performances.
8) The band has gone through several lineup changes over the years.
9) "Antarctica" was not released as a single, but has still become a fan favorite.
10) The song has been praised for its powerful blend of melody and aggression.
Chords: unknown
Line by Line Meaning
fire is all
The only source of light is fire.
all they see
They can only see the flames, nothing else around them.
they won't believe anything
The fire is so intense, it's hard for them to believe anything else exists beyond it.
they won't be cold
until they freeze
The environment is gradually getting colder, but they won't feel it until they reach a point of extreme frostbite.
they won't speak unless they scream
The silence of the desolate environment is so deafening, it takes intense emotion to break that stillness.
follow the footsteps of an empty god
There is no one leading the way, and nothing to guide them. They are lost and directionless.
forget, forget the past
Forget everything you knew before, because it's irrelevant to this place and time.
just like a nightmare that you can't wake from
This place feels like a haunting nightmare, and they can't escape it.
to antarctica
They are journeying further and further into the icy heart of Antarctica.
leave me here, i'm not afraid to die
i'm already dead
The harshness of the landscape has taken its toll, and they feel like there's little left to live for.
Contributed by Keira I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Manuel Arance Jimenez
Fire is all
All they see
They won't believe anything
They won't be cold
Until they freeze
They won't speak unless they scream
Follow the footsteps of an empty god
Forget, forget the past
Just like a nightmare that you can't wake from
To Antarctica
Leave me here, I'm not afraid to die
I'm already dead
They won't be cold
Until they freeze
They won't speak unless they scream
Follow the footsteps of an empty god
Forget, forget the past
Just like a nightmare that you can't wake from
To Antarctica
Leave me here, I'm not afraid to die
I'm already dead
I won't be cold
Until I freeze
I won't speak unless I scream
Follow the footsteps of an empty god
Forget, forget the past
Just like a nightmare that you can't wake from
To Antarctica
Letra en español
El fuego es todo
todo lo que ven
no van a creer nada
no van a tener frio
hasta que se congelen
No hablarán a menos que griten.
Sigue los pasos de un dios vacío
Olvida, olvida el pasado
Como una pesadilla de la que no puedes despertarDéjame aquí, no tengo miedo de morir
ya estoy muerto
no van a tener frio
hasta que se congelen
No hablarán a menos que griten.
Sigue los pasos de un dios vacío
Olvida, olvida el pasado
Como una pesadilla de la que no puedes despertar
A la Antártida
Déjame aquí, no tengo miedo de morir
ya estoy muerto
no tendré frio
hasta que me congele
No hablaré a menos que grite
Sigue los pasos de un dios vacío
Olvida, olvida el pasado
Como una pesadilla de la que no puedes despertar
Jacob Dix Dix
Killer melody to this song, had a whole party jamming to this. Surprised I found this song and that its not famous in the metal community.
mrmadeye hd
Bro its great band but its not famous because they cant understand the music
Timp de Gândire
I can't find words to describe this song.💙
⸸ BAD WOLF ⸸
I love this song... și sunt român și eu 😂
Timp de Gândire
@⸸ BAD WOLF ⸸ No, fain. \m/
Saxon Messer-Knight
this awesome music deserves far more thumbs up than it already has! 🤘🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒
igashijin
This band makes me proud to live in Seattle. Wow. Just wow.
Mattias Sjögren
Seattle grunge goes metal! 😀
thisisdeadboy
WOW! This is truly AWESOME!
bartman
song and lyrics are incredible !