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Dimmu Borgir
Dimmu Borgir Lyrics
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Forces of the northern nights, call to arms
Summoned by the secrets of sacrifice
Meeting destiny on the road we took to avoid it
As we only compete with ourselves
Left is that of a confident union
Deceit is everywhere you turn
We weed out the weak and they weep
Evolving, compulsively
Behaving, inconsistently
Yet the pulse is pounding
Restoration is the name
For those who are left in the game
Invocation in the name of our flame
(Of our flame)
Dimmu borgir!
The deviants seek but one place
Dimmu borgir!
Forward, onward, march!
Forgive we shall not
Forget we shall not
With trickery and treats
Enemies will face defeats
No place for dreamers
As our formation is lava
Fire is with or against you
And so it burns
Constant retribution calling
From the shadows of three consecutive sixes
Merging with the cold dark vacuum
Talent is worthless unless exercised
When the world is turning
You'll find your true nature
When the first is last and the last is first
You'll be where you choose to be
Forgive we shall not
Forget we shall not
Fire is with or against you
And so it burns
The lyrics of "Dimmu Borgir" by Dimmu Borgir speak of a call to arms for the forces of the northern nights, who have been summoned by the secrets of sacrifice. The song speaks of meeting destiny on the road we take to avoid it, as if to say that fate cannot be avoided no matter what. The lyrics touch upon the notion that their only competition is with themselves and that their unity is confident.
The lyrics also speak about the choice of bridges to cross and burn, and how deceit can be found everywhere. The weak are weeded out and left to weep. The band members also speak of evolving compulsively and behaving inconsistently, yet their pulse is always pounding. Restoration is the name of the game for those who are left in the game and an invocation in the name of their flame.
The message of the song is that there is no place for dreamers in their formation - fire is either with you, or it’s your enemy. Constant retribution is calling from the shadows of three consecutive sixes and talent is worthless unless it is exercised. The song ends with the notion that when the world is turning, you will find your true nature and that fire is either with you or against you.
Line by Line Meaning
Forces of the northern lights, assemble
Calling to arms the forces of the northern nights
Summoned by the secrets of sacrifice
Called forth by the secrets of the ritual sacrifice
Meeting destiny on the road we took to avoid it
Encountering our fate on the very path we tried to avoid
As we only compete with ourselves
Engaging in self-improvement by striving to outdo ourselves
Left is that of a confident union
What remains is a strong and confident alliance
What bridge to cross and what bridge to burn
Choosing which connections to maintain, and which to sever
Deceit is everywhere you turn
One cannot escape from dishonesty and deceit in this world
We weed out the weak and they weep
Eliminating those who are not strong, which causes them to lament
Evolving, compulsively
Progressing and transforming instinctively
Behaving, inconsistently
Acting in a variable and unpredictable manner
Yet the pulse is pounding
Nevertheless, our heartbeats are strong and resonant
Restoration is the name
Revitalization is our main objective
For those who are left in the game
For those who survive and continue to play the game
Invocation in the name of our flame (Of our flame)
Calling upon the power of our passion and intensity
Dimmu borgir!
A shout of the band's name as a statement of power and dominance
The deviants seek but one place
Those who do not conform desire to be part of our group
Forward, onward, march!
Encouraging each other to move ahead boldly
Forgive we shall not
We shall not pardon the transgressors
Forget we shall not
We shall never erase from our memories
With trickery and treats
Using both deception and kindness to achieve our goals
Enemies will face defeats
Our adversaries will suffer losses and setbacks
No place for dreamers
There is no room for those who only have hope and vision
As our formation is lava
Because our organization is as fierce as molten rock
Fire is with or against you
The intensity of our passion can either support or oppose you
And so it burns
Our fervor and zeal continue to blaze on
Constant retribution calling
Continually seeking vengeance for previous wrongs
From the shadows of three consecutive sixes
Emerging from the realm associated with the number 666
Merging with the cold dark vacuum
Combining with the emptiness and chill of the void
Talent is worthless unless exercised
Having abilities means nothing without putting them to use
When the world is turning
In times of chaos and uncertainty
You'll find your true nature
Your essential character will emerge
When the first is last and the last is first
During times of upheaval when power structures are inverted
You'll be where you choose to be
You will end up in the place of your own choosing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STIAN THORESEN, SVEN KOPPERUD, TOM ANDERSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Shanky836
lyrics:
Forces of the northern light - Assemble
Forces of the northern night - Call to arms
Summoned by the secrets of sacrifice
Meeting destiny on the road we took to avoid it
As we only compete with ourselves
Left is that of a confident union
What bridge to cross and what bridge to burn
Deceit is everywhere you turn
We weed out the weak and their weep
Evolving - Compulsively
Behaving - Inconsistently
Yet the pulse is pounding
Restoration is the name
For those who are left in the game
Invocation in the name of our flame
Dimmu Borgir!
The deviants seek but one place
Dimmu Borgir!
Forward onward march!
Forgive we shall not
Forget we shall not
With trickery and treat
Enemies will face defeat
No place for dreamers
As our formation is lava
Fire is with or against you
And so it burns
Constant retribution calling
From the shadows of three consecutive sixes
Merging with the cold dark vacuum
Talent is worthless unless excercised
"When the world is turning
You'll find your true nature
When the first is last and the last is first
You'll be where you choose to be"
Forgive we shall not
Forget we shall not
Fire is with or against you
And so it burns
@culher9245
Forces of the northern light, assemble
Forces of the northern night, call to arms
Summoned by the secrets of sacrifice
Dimmu Borgir
Meeting destiny on the road
We took to avoid it
As we only compete with ourselves
Left is that of a confident union
Dimmu Borgir
What bridge to cross
And what bridge to burn
Deceit is everywhere you turn
We weed out the weak and their weep
Dimmu Borgir
Evolving compulsively
Behaving inconsistently
Yet the pulse is pounding
Restoration is the name
For those who are left in the game
Invocation in the name of our flame
Dimmu Borgir
The deviants seek but one place
Dimmu Borgir
Forward onward march
Forgive, we shall not
Forget, we shall not
With trickery and treat
Enemies will face defeat
No place for dreamers
As our formation is lava
Fire is with or against you
And so it burns, so it burns
Constant retribution calling
From the shadows of three consecutive sixes
Merging with the cold dark vacuum
Talent is worthless unless exercised
When the world is turning
You'll find your true nature
When the first is last and the last is first
You'll be where you choose to be
You'll be where you choose to be
Forgive, we shall not
Forget, we shall not
Fire is with or against you
And so it burns
@zdengvox
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@jesuschrist6098
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@evelinaadam7110
=))))))
@aaronforde709
Gotta have the self titled!
@nicolasbascunan6134
ft dimmu borgir
@mraymen744
G Delic
Feat Dimmu Borgir
@NSDIMMU
You gotta love Galder. He always looks like he's having a great time.
@schuleralone
The dude is awesome. Totally owns the cheesiness of all this. I wish he'd do another OMC record though.
@shredfactor7
Schuler Benson agreed with barker on drums
@myothernameistaken
He looks like a geography teacher in corpsepaint. It's hilarious.