1.) A US power metal… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands with the name Cauldron Born
1.) A US power metal band
2.) A Pakistani death/thrash band
One is a power metal band. Cauldron Born was the vision of Howie Bentley. The guitarist and composer took years in the 90's to form a band with musicians up to his caliber. He eventually found bassist Shawn Kasack, drummer Bill Parsons, and singer Christian Shulcze. The four recorded a demo called "Swords, Sorcery, and Science" and signed with the Italian based label Underground Symphony. With new singer Danny White on board, they released their debut, "Born of the Cauldron" in 1997. After a few years and a re-release of their demos along with some older demos of Bentley's, they released their follow-up to Born of the Cauldron in 2002. It was dubbed "...And Rome Shall Fall". It also had a new vocalist, David Louden. They played several festivals in the following years with live vocalist Zane Matthews, before officially splitting in 2003.
The other is a Pakistani death/thrash band.
Imprisoned With the Pharaohs
Cauldron Born Lyrics
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I have gone beyond the gates of forever after
Beyond the shade gates, but not revealed to me
The key to the mysteries
Consciousness comes and Consciousness goes
Locked but never dying in death's smothering throes
Foretell the doom of he to be
Imprisoned with the Pharaohs
Imprisoned with the Pharaohs, with the Pharaohs
Eternally
Vague recollections of lives fell past
This time my acolytes surround me
They are garbed in blood stained colonial attire
Athames flash maniacal eyes gleam and I scream
These four walls where I begin I will learn
These four walls of the pyramid
Triangular damnation
Hieroglyphics on the wall
Foretell the doom of he to be
Imprisoned with the Pharaohs
Imprisoned with the Pharaohs, with the Pharaohs
Eternally
My sorcery was feared in the land
Even the priests of Isis
Trembled before me
I knew all of the gods of Aegyptus well
To know ones name is to have control by spell
Black Gods of Aegyptus you are the
Devils of Sumeria in disguise
Given form to the formless ones,
I was accurst with this thirst
Despised of all gods
Sorcerer Supreme
But still just a man
Imprisoned with the Pharaohs
Eternally I am damned
The lyrics of Cauldron Born's song "Imprisoned With the Pharaohs" delve into the idea of being trapped in an eternal afterlife. The singer, who was once a powerful sorcerer feared even by the priests of Isis, is now trapped in the afterlife, forever cursed to be "Imprisoned with the Pharaohs". The singer is sustained by priests of his temple, but remains in darkness and ignorance as the key to the mysteries of the afterlife remains unrevealed to him. Consciousness comes and goes, locked in death's smothering throes.
The singer experiences vague recollections of past lives, but is brought back to the present by the four walls of the pyramid, which he vows to use as a means of learning. The lyrics suggest that the singer is now surrounded by his acolytes, also trapped in the afterlife, who appear to be in a state of madness. The four walls of his prison become a "triangular damnation," forever trapping him and his associates in a cycle of darkness and despair.
Overall, the song's theme centers around the idea of being trapped in an eternal afterlife, unable to escape the fate that has befallen the singer. The use of vivid imagery and a dramatic tone help to create an eerie, haunting atmosphere that reflects the despair felt by the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Priests of my temple sustain me
The priests of my temple keep me alive
I have gone beyond the gates of forever after
I have left the mortal world and gone into the afterlife
Beyond the shade gates, but not revealed to me
I have passed through the gates to the underworld, but I do not know what lies ahead
The key to the mysteries
The knowledge that will reveal the secrets of the afterlife and the underworld
Consciousness comes and Consciousness goes
My state of awareness is constantly shifting
Locked but never dying in death's smothering throes
I am trapped and unable to escape death's grasp
Hieroglyphics on the wall
Symbols carved into the wall
Foretell the doom of he to be
Predict the fate of whoever is imprisoned here
Imprisoned with the Pharaohs
Trapped in the same tomb as the Pharaohs
Imprisoned with the Pharaohs, with the Pharaohs
Trapped in the same tomb as the Pharaohs, alongside their spirits
Eternally
Forever
Vague recollections of lives fell past
Faint memories of past lives
This time my acolytes surround me
This time, my followers are with me
They are garbed in blood stained colonial attire
They are wearing colonial clothing that is stained with blood
Athames flash maniacal eyes gleam and I scream
The blades of their ceremonial daggers reflect light, their eyes glinting with madness, and I cry out in fear
These four walls where I begin I will learn
I will gain knowledge within the confines of these four walls
These four walls of the pyramid
The walls of the pyramid that serve as my prison
Triangular damnation
I am condemned within this triangular space forever
My sorcery was feared in the land
The people were frightened of my magical powers
Even the priests of Isis
Even the religious leaders of the Isis cult
Trembled before me
Were afraid of me
I knew all of the gods of Aegyptus well
I was knowledgeable about all of the gods of Egypt
To know ones name is to have control by spell
Knowing someone's name gives you power over them
Black Gods of Aegyptus you are the
The dark gods of Egypt, you are
Devils of Sumeria in disguise
You are actually the demons of Sumeria, in disguise
Given form to the formless ones,
You have given shape to the shapeless ones
I was accurst with this thirst
I was cursed with an unquenchable desire
Despised of all gods
Hated by all of the gods
Sorcerer Supreme
The most powerful sorcerer
But still just a man
But ultimately, I am only human
Imprisoned with the Pharaohs
Trapped in the same tomb as the Pharaohs
Eternally I am damned
I am damned to remain in this tomb forever
Contributed by Ella J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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