Cadaverous Condition is a band with two faces. The one side is their Death … Read Full Bio ↴Cadaverous Condition is a band with two faces. The one side is their Death Metal side; the other side their Death Folk side.

Cadaverous Condition became known within the neofolk scene mostly thanks to their split with American neofolk artists Changes; Time. In 2007 they released a full length Death Folk release; Songs Of The Crooked Path.

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Arrival
Cadaverous Condition Lyrics

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men as trees, walking

outside angels fall for us
outside giants rule again
outside we'll become like them
outside oh what a fine day

I have my own symbols to dress

I have plenty of hate for this mess

outside
outside

everything will be alright
next time everything wil be alright
wake up my love, wake up
here come the good times

outside Watchers come to us
outside The Elder Ones appear
inside a Black Sun shining
outside they have arrived

I have my own symbols to dress
I have plenty of hate for this mess

outside
outside oh what a war day

everything will be alright
next time everything will be alright
goodnight my love, goodnight
here come the good times

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Overall Meaning

The song "Arrival" by Cadaverous Condition presents a dark and mysterious tone with references to supernatural and other-worldly beings. The opening lines "men as trees, walking" allude to a biblical metaphor in which men appear as trees to a blind man (Mark 8:22-26), suggesting that the singer cannot fully comprehend what they are seeing. The following lines "outside angels fall for us, outside giants rule again" depict a world where angels and giants are not only present but are also in control. This idea of an alternative reality where supernatural beings take over is recurring throughout the song.

The chorus "everything will be alright, next time everything will be alright" introduces themes of hope and optimism. The singer appears to be reassuring their loved one that despite the chaos and uncertainty around them, they will survive and thrive. The use of the phrase "wake up my love, wake up, here come the good times" reinforces this sentiment, implying that positive change is on its way.

The final verse "outside Watchers come to us, outside The Elder Ones appear, inside a Black Sun shining, outside they have arrived" depicts a scene of impending doom as the Watchers and Elder Ones (references to Lovecraftian characters), appear. The Black Sun shining also carries symbolic significance, representing the Nazi occultism and esotericism. The use of these dark pagan and esoteric themes aligns with the band's overall aesthetic and musical style.

Line by Line Meaning

men as trees, walking
The people around us are as still and lifeless as trees

outside angels fall for us
Outside of ourselves, we believe that heavenly beings care for and protect us

outside giants rule again
In the external world, powerful forces seem to be in control once more

outside we'll become like them
If we continue to focus solely on the outside world, we will become just like the forces that rule it

outside oh what a fine day
The external world seems pleasant and desirable

I have my own symbols to dress
I have my own personal beliefs and ways of expressing who I am

I have plenty of hate for this mess
I have a strong dislike for the chaos and disorder around me

everything will be alright
Despite the chaos, things will work out in the end

next time everything will be alright
In the future, things will be better

wake up my love, wake up
Stay alert and aware of what is happening around you

here come the good times
Better times are ahead