Attempts at some home-recordings resulted in lots of fun and the band started to play on live occasions at several venues in Belgium. In the start of 2016, Arely decided to pursue other musical adventures and Cathubodua welcomed William in their midst.
With both dark and frivolous symphonies, a booming set of vocal chords and a fierce violin Cathubodua owns the stage wherever we go. Playing with symbols and visions, our shows treat the crowd to an energetic performance.
With our first EP release ‘Opus I: Dawn’ we proudly present our own unique blend of Epic Symphonic Metal. Imagine a symbiosis between classical music, folky tunes and metal genres of all sorts. The reoccurring themes are based on fantasy tales and historical legends. Heroes, wizards, princes, romans, goblins and of course a storyteller: that is what you’ll find here!
The Fire
Cathubodua Lyrics
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Cathuboduae augustae spiriti silvae votum solvit libens merito
Alone in the darkness
Shadows fall quiet through the trees
I gather my courage
Each noise a crash of thunder before
My senses heighten in a whirlwind
Spirits calling my name
My safety lies within the catching of a spark
Ravager, destroyer
We'll find your weakness
Murderer, Pillager
No mercy for you
Ravager, destroyer
Murderer, Pillager
Race, for light, for heat, is overwhelming me
Fear that I, alone, will never be set free
Every step the shadows dance, play of light and black
Twigs snap in a rampant rage, feel glances at my back
Ravager, destroyer
We'll find your weakness
Murderer, Pillager
No mercy for you
Ravager, destroyer
Murderer, Pillager
Breath, once dear, for all, is now escaping me
Heat I feel, burning, is all what's left for me
Before I know the sky's ablaze, fiery tongues licking at the trees
Cries call in a million ways, as I crawl upon my knees
Ravager, destroyer
We'll find your weakness
Murderer, Pillager
No mercy for you
Ravager, destroyer
Murderer, Pillager
Ravager, destroyer
Murderer, Pillager
The lyrics of Cathubodua's song "The Fire" paint a vivid picture of a dark and daunting forest filled with shadows and a sense of impending danger. The repeated invocation of "Cathuboduae augustae spiriti silvae" reflects a tribute or offering to a divine or powerful spirit of the forest. The singer of the song finds themselves alone amidst this eerie setting, their senses heightened as they navigate through the darkness. The imagery of ghosts dancing and spirits calling the singer's name adds to the atmospheric and mystical nature of the setting.
The chorus of the song introduces the themes of confrontation and defiance towards an ominous figure described as a ravager, destroyer, murderer, and pillager. The repeated refrain of "No mercy for you" underscores the resolve and determination of the singer to face this malevolent force head-on. The sense of urgency and desperation is palpable as the singer races for light and heat, striving for survival and freedom from their tormentor.
As the tension builds, the lyrics convey a sense of physical and emotional struggle, with the singer feeling their breath escaping and the heat of the encroaching fire becoming all-consuming. The imagery of shadows dancing and branches snapping add to the feeling of chaos and danger closing in on the singer. The fiery climax of the song, with the sky ablaze and cries echoing, conveys a tumultuous and dramatic scene of conflict and reckoning.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Fire" by Cathubodua encapsulate a tale of bravery, defiance, and survival in the face of overwhelming odds. The song's themes of darkness, danger, and eventual redemption through facing one's fears resonate with a primal and visceral energy, drawing the listener into a haunting and captivating narrative of struggle and triumph.
Line by Line Meaning
Alone in the darkness
Isolated in a world of uncertainty and fear
Shadows fall quiet through the trees
The silent movements of unseen forces surrounding me
I gather my courage
Summoning bravery in the face of danger
Each noise a crash of thunder before
Every sound echoes like a warning of impending doom
My senses heighten in a whirlwind
Becoming acutely aware of my surroundings in a chaotic storm
The ghosts I see dancing in the dark
The haunting visions that torment me in the shadows
Spirits calling my name
Supernatural beings beckoning to me
My safety lies within the catching of a spark
Finding security in the flicker of hope amidst danger
Race, for light, for heat, is overwhelming me
The urgency to escape the engulfing flames is consuming me
Fear that I, alone, will never be set free
The dread of remaining trapped and helpless forever
Every step the shadows dance, play of light and black
The eerie movements of darkness and light creating a sinister performance around me
Twigs snap in a rampant rage, feel glances at my back
The crackling of branches and the sensation of unseen eyes watching me from behind
Breath, once dear, for all, is now escaping me
The precious gift of life slipping away in a desperate situation
Heat I feel, burning, is all what's left for me
The scorching sensation of flames closing in as my final experience
Before I know the sky's ablaze, fiery tongues licking at the trees
Realizing the inferno has consumed everything, spreading like a hungry beast
Cries call in a million ways, as I crawl upon my knees
The desperate pleas for help echoing around me as I struggle to survive
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Katrien Van den Hurk, Sara Vanderheyden, Peter Thielemans
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