There are multiple bands/artists with the alias "Emperor".
1. a Norwegi… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple bands/artists with the alias "Emperor".
1. a Norwegian-based black metal band (as shown on the picture)
2. UK-based Drum & Bass producer/DJ
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1) Emperor is a Norwegian black metal band formed in 1991, regarded as highly influential by critics and emerging black metal bands. The group split up in 2001, but reunited from 2005 to 2007 for a few festival dates and brief US tours, and again reunited in 2013 to 2014. Emperor reformed for the third time in 2016. The group was founded by Ihsahn (guitar/vocal) and Samoth (then, drums).

Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_(band)

Studio albums
In the Nightside Eclipse (1994)
Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk (1997)
IX Equilibrium (1999)
Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise (2001)
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2) Emperor, real name Conor Corrigan, is a drum 'n' bass and dubstep DJ from Halifax, UK. Emperor has proven himself with some heavyweight releases on Critical, Symmetry, Inspected, Neosignal, Ammunition, VISION, Blackout Music NL, and some exquisite Dubstep gems on the Caliber label. Emperor teamed-up with Mefjus, and unleashed their unstoppable "Hello World EP" which sky-rocketed them to the heights of the Drum & Bass scene, with the acclaimed 'Void Main Void' and 'Disrupted'. He has also made official remixes for artists like Black Sun Empire, IMANU, and Annix. His side project is MONUMAN.

Curse You All Men!
Emperor Lyrics

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[Music: Ihsahn, Samoth]
[Lyrics: Ihsahn]

Curse you all men
Who's coil is strong
I recognise the sparrows heart
Beneath the theatre of misery
Disbelivers shalt by dawn

Be forced
To forever mourn

Curse you all men
That resent my empire
Cause I have risen again
At war this time
The truth I speak
Is your decease
My word is your defeat

And thou shalt not
Be able to hide anymore
The prophecy will
Conquer at last
Your sense of reality
With mission to kill
The theatre of misery

He has risen again
Armed with the source of sin
And as humans shalt fade
He shalt inherit their strength
Men of the damned;
Your will reluctantly
Secure His eternal victory

Yes, you are indeed the few;
I am the one.

Overall Meaning

The Emperor's song Curse You All Men! starts off with intense lyrics that condemn all men whose "coil is strong." The singer then speaks of recognizing the heart of a sparrow, hidden under the misery of the world stage. Those who disbelief and resent the Emperor's empire are cursed to mourn forever. The lyrics also speak of the truth that the Emperor speaks, which will be the downfall of the opposition.

In the second half of the song, the Emperor speaks of rising again and coming to war armed with the source of sin. The humans shall fade, and He shall inherit their strength. The verse speaks of a prophecy that will come to conquer the opposition's sense of reality with a mission to kill the theatre of misery. The final lines of the song speak of the Emperor's triumph over the damned, securing their eternal victory.

Line by Line Meaning

Curse you all men
May bad fortune befall upon everyone, regardless of gender

Who's coil is strong
Who possess strong revulsion and loathing

I recognise the sparrows heart
I can detect the emotions and impulses of the innocent and unsuspecting

Beneath the theatre of misery
Underneath the facade of despair and sorrow

Disbelievers shalt by dawn
Non-believers will suffer the consequences of their disbelief come morning

Be forced
Will be compelled and obliged

To forever mourn
To grieve incessantly and perpetually

That resent my empire
Who are opposed to my reign and dominion

Cause I have risen again
Because I have been reborn and renewed

At war this time
Engaged in battle and conflict anew

The truth I speak
My words are veracious and accurate