After several years with no news of the project, e-mail correspondence between a fan and Chris Tentum (Weller) revealed that the group was in the process of producing new material, due for release some time in the near future. A year after this came to light, a new single from E Nomine appeared on Amazon.de entitled Heilig, due for release on December 28, 2007. The release date has since been pushed to mid-February 2008.
Some fans speculate the E Nomine music project will soon, or already has, ended. Their official website has not been updated since early 2005, as well as no official release of any material since Das Böse. In December of 2007, the single Heilig was stated for release, but due to complications with their record company it was pushed back into Janauary, and eventually February of 2008. Despite this, an actual hard copy was never shipped to any stores, and was only sold via select online music stores.
Sometime in mid 2008, various videos of an E Nomine peformance emerged on several video sharing websites which contained a live music and acrobatic performance to select previously released work. It contained an introduction of “Das Beste aus Gottes Beitrag und Teufels Werk”, as well as the new ‘Heilig’ and an unannounced new song ‘Excalibur’. However, this performance was dated to late 2007.
In recent times, all albums have stopped being stocked in music outlets, and became listed as “discontinued”. Friedrich Graner has left the group as well, leaving the project in the lone hands of Christian Weller. With no real news in 2008, the status of the project is questionable.
Official Website: http://www.enomine-germany.de
Opus Magnum
E Nomine Lyrics
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geheimnissvoll der bund
zerrissene schatten in dunklen gewölben,
rot versiegelt der mund
im rausch der sinne, verzaubertes flüstern
die uhren stehen still
grau verhängte spiegel an flackernden wänden
düster das glockenspiel
im meer der begierde, im wissen des glaubens
erschreckend die qual
erbärmliche ängste in bleichen gesichtern
bereit für das ritual
opus magnum finde mich
ich bin rein wie blütenweiß
opus magnum binde mich
nimm mich auf in deinem kreis
volvit ritus sempiternus
decedibo ex vita
tacitus fero perditum
testata fides vera
pectus percutitur
secrificabor
innocens igitus sanguis meus
purificatio
opus est magnum
paratus sum
The lyrics to E Nomine's song "Opus Magnum" are shrouded in cryptic and mysterious language, making interpretation a complex task. The song title itself means "great work" and hints at the presence of alchemical themes, which are reinforced through words such as "sempiternus" (eternal), "purificatio" (purification) and "opus" (work).
The lyrics describe an enigmatic and occult ritual taking place in a murky and foreboding location, possibly a secret society's meeting place. The use of religious imagery with "im namen der rose, im namen des kreuzes" (in the name of the rose, in the name of the cross) suggests that the ritual is steeped in religious symbolism, but there is a dark undercurrent to its purpose. The participants seem to be bewitched or enchanted, as they utter "verzaubertes flüstern" (enchanted whispers) and the clocks stop, while shadowy figures move through the gloom.
The chorus offers a sense of urgency and desperation, with the plea to be found and joined in the "great work", as it is believed to offer a path to spiritual enlightenment. There is an awareness that the ritual involves a sacrifice, with "innocens igitus sanguis meus" (my innocent blood) indicating that the participant is willing to give their life for the cause. The final line, "paratus sum" (I am ready), shows a sense of resolve and a willingness to take risks.
Line by Line Meaning
im namen der rose, im namen des kreuzes
In the name of the rose, in the name of the cross
geheimnissvoll der bund
Mysterious the alliance
zerrissene schatten in dunklen gewölben
Torn shadows in dark vaults
rot versiegelt der mund
Red sealed lips
im rausch der sinne, verzaubertes flüstern
In the ecstasy of the senses, enchanted whispering
die uhren stehen still
The clocks stand still
grau verhängte spiegel an flackernden wänden
Gray draped mirrors on flickering walls
düster das glockenspiel
Grim the chime
im meer der begierde, im wissen des glaubens
In the sea of desire, in the knowledge of faith
erschreckend die qual
Frightening the agony
erbärmliche ängste in bleichen gesichtern
Pathetic fears in pale faces
bereit für das ritual
Ready for the ritual
opus magnum finde mich
Opus Magnum, find me
ich bin rein wie blütenweiß
I am pure as snow
opus magnum binde mich
Opus Magnum, bind me
nimm mich auf in deinem kreis
Take me in your circle
volvit ritus sempiternus
The eternal ritual revolves
decedibo ex vita
I will depart from life
tacitus fero perditum
Silently bear lost
testata fides vera
True faith shall be tested
pectus percutitur
The chest is struck
secrificabor
I will be sacrificed
innocens igitus sanguis meus
My blood is innocent
purificatio
Purification
opus est magnum
The work is great
paratus sum
I am prepared
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Huggable, Loveable Plushies
OMG! Thank you! I've been searching for this song for two years now and could not find it! I love E Nomine!!!!!!!!
Jasper
Thank you very much! I love these songs but not knowing the lyrics bug me. I like to know the meaning of E nomine's songs. Always so interesting. Anyway thank you! :)
QTheDragon
Polar opposite for me I wish to never understand the lyrics cause scared will ruin the whole song for me.. without knowing the lyrics I consider this dragon music lol
Rae
They released a single since then. Heilig in 2009. But that's it.
Nick
Volvit ritus sempiternus.
Decedibo ex vita tacitus.
Fero perditum testata fides vera.
Pectus percutitur.
Sacrificabor innocens.
Igitur sanguis meus purificatio opus.
Est magnum orbitus fulminis peratus sum.
Nick
*****
Anytime :D
Nicco Giberti
the latin part is wrong written
Agαтнσѕ Ɗαιмση
Outra versão de: E Nomine - Opus Magnum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IueC4WAlztE
Aza Smith
@Serapherus I like it. It has an "Edith Piaf" charm to it... on a grander scale.
Jasper
Indeed! I love latin more than I love german! <3