With the first album, the band established its personal style with epic metal songs like "Stormbringer (The Black Sword)" and "Army of The Dead", and power metal assaults like "The Mass Of Chaos" and "The Midnight Meat Train", while also creating progressive structures like the epic title track, "The Eternal Champion", a 12-minutes-long suite divided into seven parts. Domine is particular amongst power metal bands in that almost all of their albums are inspired by the Eternal Champion novels by Michael Moorcock, especially the Elric of MelnibonΓ© saga, and/or Conan the Barbarian by Robert E. Howard.
Current line-up:
Adolfo "Morby" Morbiducci - vocals
Enrico Paoli - guitars
Riccardo Paoli - bass
Stefano Bonini - drums
Riccardo Iacono - keyboards
Discography:
1. Champion Eternal (1997)
2. Dragonlord (Tales of the Noble Steel) - (1999)
3. Stormbringer Ruler - The Legend of the Power Supreme (2001)
4. Emperor of the Black Runes (2004)
5. Ancient Spirit Rising (2007)
On the Wings of the Firebird
Domine Lyrics
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To reach the tallest mountains of the moon
I set my soul on fire, transcend this world of nothing
Imagination running mad to the extreme
I want to fly on the wings of the Firebird
I need to burn the distance, leave this old world below
And endless source of power, eternal fire I'm breathing
My voice as a burning tongue the sun is licking
[pre-chorus]
So I summon the fire elementals, the ones I'm keeping inside
I call for my imagination to rise and shine, to make my life...
[chorus]
Burn! Burn! The tempest of fire is cleansing my soul
Burn! Burn! The wind of volcano is scorching my core
You can not stop me when I'm flying high and
Higher on the wings of the Firebird
[pre-chorus]
So I summon the fire elementals, the ones I'm keeping inside
I call for my imagination to rise and shine
To awake and make my life...
[chorus]
Burn! Burn! The tempest of fire is cleansing my soul
Burn! Burn! The wind of volcano is scorching my core
You can not stop me when I'm flying high and
Higher on the wings and...
Burn! Burn! The tempest of fire is cleansing my soul
Burn! Burn! The wind of volcano is scorching my core
You can not stop me when I'm flying high and
Higher on the wings of the Firebird
The lyrics to Domine's song On the Wings of the Firebird are a representation of the desire for transcendence and ascension. The singer wants to climb the highest peaks of the Universe and reach the tallest mountains of the moon, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for reaching the highest levels of consciousness and knowledge. The singer sets their soul on fire and calls forth their imagination to run mad to the extreme, indicating a desire to break free from the limitations of the physical world.
The singer then desires to fly on the wings of the Firebird, a creature from Russian mythology that represents rebirth and immortality. The singer wants to leave the old world below and burn the distance, consuming their flesh in a crazy smoke, and breathing an eternal fire. The singer summons the fire elementals and their imagination to awaken and cleanse their soul while scorching their core.
Overall, the lyrics convey a burning desire for spiritual ascension and a break from the constraints of the physical world. The Firebird represents a metaphor for rebirth, and the use of fire as a purification agent emphasizes the desire for a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to climb the highest peaks of the Universe
I have a strong desire to reach the utmost heights of existence.
To reach the tallest mountains of the moon
I aspire to reach the highest points on the moon, a celestial body that captures my imagination.
I set my soul on fire, transcend this world of nothing
I ignite a passionate flame inside me that will lift me beyond this mundane world.
Imagination running mad to the extreme
My imagination is running wild and unbridled, reaching incredible heights.
I want to fly on the wings of the Firebird
I want to soar freely like the mythical creature Firebird, defying earthly limitations.
I need to burn the distance, leave this old world below
I must consume the physical distance and leave behind this mundane world, soaring towards my desired destination.
My flesh is soon consumed in a crazy smoke
My material body is left behind as I ascend, and the smoke symbolizes it burning away to reveal my higher self.
And endless source of power, eternal fire I'm breathing
As I ascend to greater heights, I am fueled by an infinite source of power and am breathing ethereal flames of spirituality.
My voice as a burning tongue, the sun is licking
My voice reflects my ignited spirit, and the sun, a powerful symbol of life and energy, feels the warmth of my passion.
So I summon the fire elementals, the ones I'm keeping inside
I invoke the elements of fire that reside within me, accessing my inner power to aid in my ascension.
I call for my imagination to rise and shine, to make my life...
I beckon my imagination to come forth in all its brilliance and help me create a life of transcendence and spiritual fulfillment.
Burn! Burn! The tempest of fire is cleansing my soul
The intense heat of the fire I have summoned is purifying my soul, freeing it from attachments to worldly things.
Burn! Burn! The wind of volcano is scorching my core
The volcanic winds I am experiencing are burning away any impurities or negativity that may be within me, leaving me with a more refined and clear spirit.
You can not stop me when I'm flying high and higher on the wings of the Firebird
No one can halt my progress as I continue to ascend and soar with complete abandon, fueled by the power of the Firebird.
Contributed by Alice D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.