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.
The Sword's Lament
Cauldron Born Lyrics
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Mine is the card of misery
All of this was foretold
Before these depictions ever hung in Thoth's gallery
I have many names for many heroes
As I see pass another century, this means nothing to me
I Caladcholg, Excalibur, Socht's Sword Gorm Glas,
I Mournblade, Stormbringer, Cruadin
I am the sword with which Siegfried slew the dragon
Those strong enough to brandish me will only know in their lives misery
I drink deep of souls while all those around them die,
This foretold before man could shape steel into a triumph of will
Or the pyramids caressed the sky
I Caladcholg, Excalibur, Socht's Sword Gorm Glas,
Beater and Biter
I Mournblade, Stormbringer, Cruadin
I am the sword with which Siegfried slew the dragon
I may lie aeons in the bottom of a lake or dwell in a
netherworld cave in Ameeron
I Caladcholg, Excalibur,I will dring your sould from the
depleted chalice that is nothing more than a shell of a
man where once stood a mythical champion
The Sword's Lament by Cauldron Born is a song that personifies a sword that has been a witness to countless battles throughout history. The sword introduces itself as the card of suffering and misery, and claims that all of its depictions in Thoth's gallery were foretold. Throughout history, the sword has had many names and been held by many heroes, but as time passes, it means nothing to the sword. The lyrics mention various names like Caladcholg, Excalibur, Socht's Sword Gorm Glas, Beater, Biter, Mournblade, Stormbringer, and Cruadin. Each of these names has a story attached to them, bringing forth images of legends and heroes.
The song establishes that only those who are strong enough to wield the sword will know misery in their lives. The sword is depicted as an entity that drinks deep of souls while all those around them die. It's a metaphor for the destruction that comes with possessing power without righteousness. The lyrics suggest that the sword's power existed even before the dawn of human civilization. It's a power that's been around since the pyramids were built and steel was shaped into triumphs of will.
The song ends with a chilling proclamation that the sword may lie aeons in the bottom of a lake or dwell in a netherworld cave in Ameeron. It will drink the soul of those who attempt to take it up and brandish it. The sword ends on a dramatic note, stating that it will drink the soul from the depleted chalice that is nothing more than a shell of a man where once stood a mythical champion. In summary, Cauldron Born's The Sword's Lament is a profound representation of the power of history and power's abuse.
Line by Line Meaning
Mine is the card of suffering
I represent pain and sadness.
Mine is the card of misery
I am a symbol of anguish and sorrow.
All of this was foretold
My existence and the pain I bring were predicted.
Before these depictions ever hung in Thoth's gallery
Long before my image was ever created, my destructive power was known.
I have many names for many heroes
Throughout history, I have been wielded by many great warriors, each giving me a different name.
As I see pass another century, this means nothing to me
My immortal existence makes the passage of time insignificant to me.
Those strong enough to brandish me will only know in their lives misery
Only those with the strength to wield me will experience the suffering I bring.
I drink deep of souls while all those around them die,
I consume the essence of life from those who wield me, leaving death in my wake.
This foretold before man could shape steel into a triumph of will
My power and destructive nature were known before mankind learned to craft weapons of their own.
Or the pyramids caressed the sky
My existence predates even the creation of the great pyramids.
I may lie aeons in the bottom of a lake or dwell in a netherworld cave in Ameeron
Whether resting at the bottom of a lake for centuries or residing in a distant underworld, my power persists.
I Caladcholg, Excalibur, Socht's Sword Gorm Glas, Beater and Biter I Mournblade, Stormbringer, Cruadin I am the sword with which Siegfried slew the dragon
I go by many names, but each refers to the same powerful weapon that has been wielded by many great heroes.
I will dring your sould from the depleted chalice that is nothing more than a shell of a man where once stood a mythical champion
I will drain the very essence of life from those who wield me, leaving nothing but an empty, lifeless husk where once stood a great hero.
Contributed by John L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.