Das Rad des Schicksals
E Nomine Lyrics


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Rad des Schicksals in Gottes Hand
Ich folge Deiner Spur im Sand
Rad des Schicksals bleib nicht stehn
Durchbrich den Zirkel des Geschehns...

Rota fortunae octo imaginibus
Tu clavis ad universum alienum es
Anni permulti ego te indagavi
Et ego pericula multa superavi

Il lumino torqueo inveni
Et il lumino




Tu via es in mundo magico
Et il lumino

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Das Rad des Schicksals" by E Nomine refer to the Wheel of Fortune or Rota Fortunae. It speaks of this wheel being in the hands of God and how the singer follows its track in the sand. The subject implores that the Wheel of Fortune not stop but instead break the circle of events. The lyrics go on to describe the eight images of the Rota Fortunae and how it is the key to the universe. The singer admits to having investigated this wheel for many years and even endured many dangers because of it. The singer then speaks of having found the enlightening torque to handle the wheel and that it is a path through a magical world.


The lyrics depict the idea of fate, as the Wheel of Fortune is often used as a symbol of destiny, the cyclical nature of life and the constant changes it brings. The lyrics suggest that the fate of an individual lies not in their hands, but in the hands of a higher power, being God. The lyrics further suggest that while we may try to understand and control our destiny, there are forces beyond our grasp that we must submit to. The lyrics also suggest that one can find enlightenment in understanding the Wheel of Fortune.


Line by Line Meaning

Rad des Schicksals in Gottes Hand
The wheel of fate is in God's hand


Ich folge Deiner Spur im Sand
I follow your trail in the sand


Rad des Schicksals bleib nicht stehn
Wheel of fate, do not stand still


Durchbrich den Zirkel des Geschehns...
Break through the circle of events


Rota fortunae octo imaginibus
The wheel of fortune has eight faces


Tu clavis ad universum alienum es
You are the key to the entire universe


Anni permulti ego te indagavi
For many years I have searched for you


Et ego pericula multa superavi
And I have overcome many dangers


Il lumino torqueo inveni
I found the light I twist


Et il lumino
And that light


Tu via es in mundo magico
Your path is in the magical world


Et il lumino
And that light




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

LiamDerWandrer

Sadly, you are a bit of with your translation, at least in the German part. :( My native language is German. Here is a correction to the best of my knowledge:

Rad des Schicksals in Gottes Hand (Wheel of Fate in God's Hand)
Ich folge deiner Spur im Sand (I follow your trace in the sand)
Rad des Schicksals bleib nicht stehn (Wheel of Fate don't stand still)
Durchbrich den Zirkel des Geschehens (Break the Circle of Happenings/Events)
Der ewige Lauf der Zeit, (The eternal Passage of Time, )
sind die acht Speichen der Unendlichkeit... (are the Eight Spokes of Infinity...)

I can't speak for the rest, since I don't speak latin. I only dabbled in it a bit. But my best guess for the latin part, just for fun, would be this:

tu via es in mundo magico (The way you are in/into a world of magic)
et illumino (and light)
illumino torqueo inveni ((spinning) lights/brands/torches found?)
et illumino (and light)
rota fortunae in octo imaginibus (Eight pictures on the wheel of fortune)
tu clavis ad universum alienum es (You are the/a key to the/a foreign universe)
anni permulti ego te indagavi (I investigated/sought you out for many years)
et ego pericula multa superavi (And I have overcome many dangers)
tu via es in mundo magico (The way you are in/into a world of magic)
et illumino (and light)
illumino torqueo inveni ((spinning) lights/brands/torches found?)
et illumino (and light)
rota fortunae in octo imaginibus (Eight pictures on the wheel of fortune)
tu clavis ad universum alienum es (You are the/a key to the/a foreign universe)
anni permulti ego te indagavi (I investigated/sought you out for many years)
et ego pericula multa superavi (And I have overcome many dangers)
tu via es in mundo magico (The way you are in/into a world of magic)
et illumino (and light)
illumino torqueo inveni ((spinning) lights/brands/torches found?)
et illumino (and light)

If there is a professional latin speaker in here somewhere, they are welcome to correct my shoddy attempt. :)



All comments from YouTube:

Izzyio _2020

sad that this isn't on Spotify 😢 it's so beautiful ❤️

Lydia Frisch

Bin heute das erste mal auf diese Band aufmerksam geworden, und finde sie hammergeil. Mal was ganz anderes, super!

Sidaem von Ilburg

Schade, leider zu spät. Aber Musik vergeht Zum Glück nicht ^^

roberto robles gomez

Hermosa musica...

Hero

German part: Wheels of Fate in God's hand. I follow your trace in the sand. Wheels of Fate don't stand still. They broke through the Circle of Happenings. The Wheel of Fate in has eight pictures on it and is the key to a strange universe. And I have overcome many dangers I found twisted light and that light illuminates the road in the magic world. And the light.

LiamDerWandrer

Sadly, you are a bit of with your translation, at least in the German part. :( My native language is German. Here is a correction to the best of my knowledge:

Rad des Schicksals in Gottes Hand (Wheel of Fate in God's Hand)
Ich folge deiner Spur im Sand (I follow your trace in the sand)
Rad des Schicksals bleib nicht stehn (Wheel of Fate don't stand still)
Durchbrich den Zirkel des Geschehens (Break the Circle of Happenings/Events)
Der ewige Lauf der Zeit, (The eternal Passage of Time, )
sind die acht Speichen der Unendlichkeit... (are the Eight Spokes of Infinity...)

I can't speak for the rest, since I don't speak latin. I only dabbled in it a bit. But my best guess for the latin part, just for fun, would be this:

tu via es in mundo magico (The way you are in/into a world of magic)
et illumino (and light)
illumino torqueo inveni ((spinning) lights/brands/torches found?)
et illumino (and light)
rota fortunae in octo imaginibus (Eight pictures on the wheel of fortune)
tu clavis ad universum alienum es (You are the/a key to the/a foreign universe)
anni permulti ego te indagavi (I investigated/sought you out for many years)
et ego pericula multa superavi (And I have overcome many dangers)
tu via es in mundo magico (The way you are in/into a world of magic)
et illumino (and light)
illumino torqueo inveni ((spinning) lights/brands/torches found?)
et illumino (and light)
rota fortunae in octo imaginibus (Eight pictures on the wheel of fortune)
tu clavis ad universum alienum es (You are the/a key to the/a foreign universe)
anni permulti ego te indagavi (I investigated/sought you out for many years)
et ego pericula multa superavi (And I have overcome many dangers)
tu via es in mundo magico (The way you are in/into a world of magic)
et illumino (and light)
illumino torqueo inveni ((spinning) lights/brands/torches found?)
et illumino (and light)

If there is a professional latin speaker in here somewhere, they are welcome to correct my shoddy attempt. :)

Mischа Romo

@LiamDerWandrer much appreciated ❤

Jassie Spassie

This voice is beautiful. Does anyone know the name of the woman doing the vocals?

Robert Duggan

i like this very much🤩👍👍

Miranda Ornelas

Love it

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