1. Equilibrium is … Read Full Bio ↴At least five bands share the name "Equilibrium":
1. Equilibrium is a metal band from Munich, Germany, founded in 2001. They released a very positively acclaimed demo at the beginning of 2003, which brought them a record deal with the label Black Attakk. Their debut, Turis Fratyr, was released on February 15, 2005. In October 2006 they signed with Nuclear Blast. They recorded their new album 'Sagas' in January 2007. The album was made available worldwide on July 8, 2008. Home site: http://www.equilibrium-metal.net/ . On February 10th, 2010 Equilibrium parted with vocalist Helge Stang and drummer Manuel Di Camillo. The band soon announced new members Robse on vocals (from German folk/viking band Vrankenvorde) and Hati on drums (from death metal band Viscera Trail). With these new members, they released their new album "Rekreatur" on Nuclear Blast Records on June 16, 2010.
2. Equilibrium is also a hip-hop trio from Tampa, Florida featuring Celph Titled, Dutch Massive, and Majik Most.
3. Equilibrium is also a alternative jazz duo. Jan Gunnar Hoff and Ove Bjørken, Norway. http://www.musikkonline.no/shop/displayAlbumExtended.asp?id=27037
4. Equilibrium is also a synthpop band from San Jose, CA.
5. And (for now) last but not least: Equilibrium is a collaboration between the Norwegian vocalist Sissel Vera Pettersen, Belgian clarinet player Joachim Badenhorst and the Danish guitar player Mikkel Ploug. In 2009 they released their debut album 'Equilibrium' under their own names. The follow-up, 'Walking Voices', was released as Equilibirum. This highly acclaimed trio combines a fresh blend of styles and genres. Creative jazz, chamber music, folk music and ambient voicescapes all come together in an electro acoustic melting pot.
Born To Be Epic
Equilibrium Lyrics
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And still consider it's cold
I call volcanos my home
If they erupt I see gold
I walk on mountains of ice
And still consider it's warm
Right to the top would be nice
No mission too hard
No challenge too big
Because I was born
Born to be epic
I fly in heaven so high
And still consider it's deep
There is no fear in my eyes
Around the planet I leap
I crawl to the center of earth
Deep down to find our birth
Faster I head to my goal
To spread my Rock'n'Roll!
The opening lines of Equilibrium's "Born to Be Epic" are paradoxical yet insightful. The lyricist begins by asserting that they can "walk on fire alone" but still feel like it is "cold." This could be interpreted as a metaphor for someone who is so mentally tough that they can handle extremes that would be too much for others but who still feels empty or disconnected. The next two lines are a bit more straightforward, describing how the persona of the song sees volcanos as their home and even finds beauty in their destructive potential. Similarly, they claim to be able to walk on mountains of ice and still see them as warm; it is a strange and surreal vision, yet it is one that suggests the persona's toughness and resilience.
In the chorus, the lyrics become more direct, with the singer proclaiming that "no mission is too hard" and "no challenge is too big." These lines can be read as a celebration of human endurance and the power of the will. There is a sense of bravado to these lines, but at the same time, there is something genuine and inspiring about them. The chorus ends with the lines "because I was born / Born to be epic," which encapsulates the idea that some people are simply destined for greatness, for enduring hard times and rising above adversity.
The final verse takes the listener on a journey from the skies to the center of the earth. The persona flies high in heaven but sees it as "deep" and has no fear in their eyes. They then crawl to the center of the earth, searching for the origins of humanity, but always with a goal of spreading "my rock and roll!" This last line suggests that, no matter where they go or what they do, the persona is always driven by a desire to create and express themselves through music.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk on fire alone
I am undaunted by difficult challenges and am willing to tackle them alone, even if it may cause me great pain.
And still consider it's cold
I am so resilient that I find cold temperatures to be mild in comparison to the challenges I face.
I call volcanos my home
I am so familiar with danger and risk that I feel at home amidst the most deadly and treacherous environments, such as a volcano.
If they erupt I see gold
I am so unwavering in the face of adversity that I turn even the most disastrous events, like a volcanic eruption, into opportunities for success and growth.
I walk on mountains of ice
I am so capable and confident that I can walk on even the most unstable and treacherous terrain without fear.
And still consider it's warm
I possess such a high level of resilience and mental fortitude that the most difficult situations do not deter me from my mission.
Right to the top would be nice
My ambitions are boundless and I strive for greatness, aiming for the top in every challenge I face.
10.000 miles are my norm
I am capable of achieving great feats and am willing to go the extra mile, no matter how far, to reach my goals.
No mission too hard
I am confident in myself and my abilities and believe that I am capable of achieving anything I set my mind to, no matter how difficult or impossible it may seem to others.
No challenge too big
I am unafraid of taking on challenges that others may find daunting or insurmountable because I have complete faith in my own abilities.
Because I was born
My ability to tackle great challenges and achieve greatness is innate and inherent to my very being.
Born to be epic
I was destined for greatness and have the strength, fortitude, and ability to achieve it.
I fly in heaven so high
I am capable of achieving great heights and soaring above even the most challenging obstacles.
And still consider it's deep
Even in the face of great heights and achievements, I remain grounded and humble, acknowledging the depths of what still must be learned and done.
There is no fear in my eyes
I am confident and unafraid, refusing to let fear overtake me in the face of adversity and challenge.
Around the planet I leap
I am capable of achieving anything and reaching any goal, no matter how far or wide it may be.
I crawl to the center of earth
I am willing to go to any depths and lengths to accomplish my goals, even if it takes me to the very center of the earth.
Deep down to find our birth
I am driven by a desire to learn and seek knowledge, even if it involves uncovering uncomfortable truths about the human experience.
Faster I head to my goal
I am highly driven and determined, moving quickly and efficiently towards my goal to achieve maximum success.
To spread my Rock'n'Roll!
I am passionate and committed to my goals, using my unique talents and skills to make an impact in the world.
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Written by: RENE BERTHIAUME
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Dahkeus3
The dancing pan flutes are what make this video truly epic.
Mad9977 Productions
haha yes =)
Félix Nesme
Total!
Grave Digger
The dancing daggers get me everytime.
Cukin Charts
It has been over a year since I watched this for the first time. I still can't make it through the chorus without laughing hysterically. I love both Equilibrium's fun and serious songs, but this... this is pure epicness!
ChillyPenguin05
Hilarious that this was the first Equilibrium song I heard thanks to Spotify. I love them so much now. Definitely in my top 5 metal bands.
bogdanhxc
People who dislike this song, clearly weren't born to be epic.
Richard Z
Hard Core amen brother
NahkaKarhu
still remeber peoples face when i singed this on karaoke and the begining melody :D everyone was looking at me loke WAT :D
Patrik Björkman
Can you please explain the fucking DUBSTEP shit in this song? No? Didn´t think so.