Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimmu_Borgir
Studio albums
For all tid (1995)
Stormblåst (1996)
Enthrone Darkness Triumphant (1997)
Spiritual Black Dimensions (1999)
Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (2001)
Death Cult Armageddon (2003)
Stormblåst MMV (2005)
In Sorte Diaboli (2007)
Abrahadabra (2010)
Eonian (2018)
The Chosen Legacy
Dimmu Borgir Lyrics
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And whisper wholeheartedly
The creed of Hades and beyond
As I succumb to inevitable sin
For I cannot enslave myself
With imaginary words of salvation
The hypocrisy that surrounds my temple
The winds that blow purity
Signify my chosen legacy
I was born to opposition
A contender to creation
In Sorte Diaboli
In Sorte Diaboli
In Sorte Diaboli
In Sorte Diaboli
For my sins
I will ask no forgiveness
For my sins
They are not to forgive
So never speak of me quietly
Stand by my confession
I voice your rebellion
Against the traitor of the world
I am the first creature of this Kingdom
I will be the One
To out live His time
With the triumph of free will
In the song "The Chosen Legacy" by Dimmu Borgir, the lyrics focus on the theme of rebellion against traditional religious beliefs and the hypocrisy that surrounds them. The singer expresses their belief in the creed of Hades and beyond, which signifies their opposition against conventional religious practices. The lyrics suggest that the singer refuses to enslave themselves with imaginary words of salvation, and the hypocrisy that surrounds their temple is assisted by pretenders to the throne, implying that religious leaders and figures are not necessarily true to their convictions.
The winds blowing purity signify the singer's chosen legacy, their destiny to go against the norm and be a contender to creation. The repeated line "In Sorte Diaboli" means "In the lot of the devil." The singer proclaims that they will not ask for forgiveness for their sins, and that their sins are not to be forgiven. They urge others to stand by their confession and voice their rebellion against the traitor of the world, indicating that they are not the only ones who feel this way.
In the end, the singer embraces their identity as the first creature of this Kingdom and proclaims that they will outlive their time with the triumph of free will. This final statement reinforces the theme of rebellion and opposition against religious tyranny.
Line by Line Meaning
Hence I will anoint
Thus, I shall bless or sanctify
And whisper wholeheartedly
And softly speak with all sincerity
The creed of Hades and beyond
The set of beliefs that goes beyond just the Greek god of the underworld
As I succumb to inevitable sin
As I give in to the unavoidable act of wrongdoing
For I cannot enslave myself
Because I cannot make myself a slave to
With imaginary words of salvation
With unreal words that promise liberation from sin
The hypocrisy that surrounds my temple
The insincerity that envelops my place of worship
Is assisted by pretenders to the throne
Is helped by those who falsely claim to be in charge
The winds that blow purity
The forces that carry cleanliness or virtue
Signify my chosen legacy
Indicate my selected inheritance
I was born to opposition
I came into existence to resist
A contender to creation
A competitor against the making of the world
In Sorte Diaboli
In the lot, destiny, or fate of the devil
In Sorte Diaboli
In the lot, destiny, or fate of the devil
In Sorte Diaboli
In the lot, destiny, or fate of the devil
In Sorte Diaboli
In the lot, destiny, or fate of the devil
For my sins
Regarding my transgressions
I will ask no forgiveness
I shall not plead for clemency
They are not to forgive
They are not to be pardoned
So never speak of me quietly
So never discuss me silently
Stand by my confession
Support my admission of fault
I voice your rebellion
I express your defiance
Against the traitor of the world
Against the betrayer of humanity
I am the first creature of this Kingdom
I am the earliest being in this realm
I will be the One
I will be the chosen one
To outlive His time
To survive beyond His era
With the triumph of free will
With the victory of self-governing choice
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: TOM ANDERSEN, SVEN KOPPERUD, STIAN THORESEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amaliaalfarodigital
Hence I will anoint
And whisper wholeheartedly
The creed of Hades and beyond
As I succumb to inevitable sin
For I cannot enslave myself
With imaginary words of salvation
The hypocrisy that surrounds my temple
Is assisted by pretenders to the throne
The winds that blow purity
Signify my chosen legacy
I was born to opposition
A contender to creation
In Sorte Diaboli
In Sorte Diaboli
In Sorte Diaboli
In Sorte Diaboli
For my sins
I will ask no forgiveness
For my sins
They are not to forgive
So never speak of me quietly
Stand by my confession
I voice your rebellion
Against the traitor of the world
I am the first creature of this Kingdom
I will be the One
To out live His time
With the triumph of free will
@Janzerfaust
How I remember songs in this album: The The The The The The.
@SrGillespie
For Behemoth is: Thy Thy Thy Ov Ov Ov
@Pirustae
@@SrGillespie yeah lol. Funny and uncreative tbh
@morbidlyobeserobocop3038
Best bands/songs always start with 'the'
@baldgaming6204
@@morbidlyobeserobocop3038 that's when you know shits getting serious XD
@wallybazoom2541
I'm Roman Catholic and I've been into Dimmu and Behemoth for years..
@Wodenson
No wonder lol :p
@abrasaxsupreme8569
I Am the Source - Absolute Supreme GOD ABRAXAS, Dimmu Borgir's album ABRACADABRA is dedicated to Me. 🤘🏿🔥🕉️ The first CREATURE of the Kingdom of Death 🤘🏿🔥🌞🕉️ Immortal.
@deceiver9063
That album still kicks major asses 10 years after its release.
@zool84
deceiver it really was a dream team that recorded that album. really impressive musicianship