After all the twists and turns, ups and d… Read Full Bio ↴Enochian Crescent is Dead.
After all the twists and turns, ups and downs that we have lived through as years rolled by I never thought that there would be a day when Wrath and I put our musical partnership to a shelf. The decision was a moment of both great sadness and great relief. However, this was something that had to be done at this stage to ensure the continued productive musical careers of both parties. I can assure you all that both Wrath with True Black Dawn and I with the remaining members of Enochian Crescent, now known as The Crescent, shall outpour new music with newfound vigour and intensity.
When we founded Enochian Crescent in 1995, Wrath and I made a pact that should either quit the band we would put the name to rest also. As a man of my words I shall honour this agreement. The remaining members (Bolton - drums, Tunturituuli - bass, Vilhelm - guitar, and Viktor - guitar, vocals) shall continue the musical legacy of Enochian Crescent and you will be hearing songs from the old albums in the live-set. We recruited Hellwind Tuonenjoki as our new lead vocalist, who is already singing on the upcoming The Crescent album "Risti" (transl. Cross) which shall be released by Spinefarm Records in early 2013.
The remaining band members wish Wrath all the best in the future and I personally want to thank my long standing Omega Comrade and friend for all these years. He is a man with unique vocal talent and personality to match in this world of mediocrity.
Even though these news might shock and upset some, worry not; it was all for the best. And you may enjoy both the voice of Wrath and the music of Enochian Crescent in near future.
In LVX et NOX
Viktor / The Crescent
Closed Gates of Tomorrow
Enochian Crescent Lyrics
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I hear The Call of the ancient wind
I feel its blow (and) its Freezing Cold
For the wind has Frozen my eyes
Hubris!
Pride goes before Destruction
And a haughty spirit
Before A Fall
I see not tomorrow, only the past
The Cold Pain of Lost Burns my eyes
I try to close my eyes, alas I can't
For The Tears have Frozen my eyes
Raped from all virtue
I scream my Rage
The millenium Harvest
Is there a god left to pray to?
Compassion, such a lie
Choose your side
Or be Shoved to the ground
Depression (and) Aggression
They're A Legion
And I Mourn (for the past bygone)
Mournfully I Weep for the future Lost
The Freezing Cold (oh, The Cold!)
Bloodred Tears my eyes Bleed
For the past gone and (best?) Forgotten
...And the wind Closed the gates of tomorrow
The lyrics to Enochian Crescent's song "Closed Gates of Tomorrow" evoke a sense of melancholy, resignation, and regret. The first two lines of the song speak to the power of memory and history, as the singer hears the call of the ancient wind and feels its freezing cold. The song then takes a turn towards introspection and self-reflection, with the lines "Hubris!/Pride goes before Destruction/And a haughty spirit/Before A Fall." The singer seems to be reflecting on their own mistakes and failings, recognizing that their pride has led to their downfall.
The song then moves towards a sense of rage and desperation, with lines like "Is there a god left to pray to?" and "Depression (and) Aggression/They're A Legion." The singer is grappling with feelings of hopelessness and despair, asking if there is anything left to believe in or hold onto. The final lines of the song, "And the wind Closed the gates of tomorrow," suggest that the singer has given up on the future and is resigned to living in the past.
Overall, "Closed Gates of Tomorrow" is a powerful and emotional song that grapples with themes of memory, regret, and self-reflection. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is struggling to come to terms with their own failures and the shifting, uncertain nature of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
From the past the winds of Melancholy blow...
The past is haunting the present and bringing feelings of sadness and depression.
I hear The Call of the ancient wind
A feeling of nostalgia and longing for the past.
I feel its blow (and) its Freezing Cold
The past is unforgiving and cold, bringing feelings of pain and hurt.
And I see no more...
The past is all-encompassing and is blocking any view of the future.
For the wind has Frozen my eyes
The sorrow and pain of the past has blinded the ability to see the future.
Hubris!
Excessive pride and arrogance can lead to destruction and downfall.
Pride goes before Destruction
Arrogance and pride can cause one's downfall and destruction.
And a haughty spirit
Similar to pride, a haughty spirit can lead to destruction.
Before A Fall
Pride and haughtiness inevitably lead to a downfall.
I see not tomorrow, only the past
The past is so overwhelming that it is impossible to see any hope for the future.
The Cold Pain of Lost Burns my eyes
The anguish and pain of the past is all-consuming and painful.
I try to close my eyes, alas I can't
The pain and sorrow of the past cannot be ignored or forgotten.
For The Tears have Frozen my eyes
The pain and hurt of the past has left one incapable of seeing the future through tears.
Raped from all virtue
Feeling stripped of all goodness, morality, and righteousness.
I scream my Rage
Expressing anger and frustration at the feeling of helplessness.
The millenium Harvest
The current state of society and its impact on humanity.
Is there a god left to pray to?
Questioning the existence and/or presence of a higher power.
Compassion, such a lie
Feeling that compassion is not genuine but rather an act or facade.
Choose your side
There are decisions to be made in life, where one's choices can determine the outcome.
Or be Shoved to the ground
Not making a decision can lead to a forced outcome or decision being made for you.
Depression (and) Aggression
Depression and aggression often come hand in hand, leading to a negative spiral.
They're A Legion
Depression and aggression are not isolated feelings, but rather a collective and complex issue.
And I Mourn (for the past bygone)
Thoughts and feelings of mourning and grief for a past that can never be regained.
Mournfully I Weep for the future Lost
Feeling a profound sadness and sorrow for the future that seems bleak and hopeless.
The Freezing Cold (oh, The Cold!)
The cold and unforgiving nature of the present and future.
Bloodred Tears my eyes Bleed
The pain and hurt of the past and present are overwhelming and uncontrollable, leading to tears.
For the past gone and (best?) Forgotten
The past is gone and there is a feeling of acceptance that it is time to move on.
...And the wind Closed the gates of tomorrow
The present situation has caused a complete blockage and inability to see any hope for the future.
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