Discography:
2003 - Dawn of Apocalypse (Demo)
2004 - Onward to Battle (Demo)
2006 - Promo Demo (Demo)
2006 - Reign of the War Gods (EP)
2007 - In Hatred's Flame (EP)
2008 - In Hatred's Flame (Album)
2011 - Beyond the Fall of Time (Album)
Fimbulwinter
Exmortus Lyrics
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Commencing the Fimbulwinter
Spirit of Evil unleashed
Gathering the hordes of darkness
All hope is lost
Spirits of the Grey Wolf swarm the land
The Sun and Moon grow pale with fear
Ravenous beasts engulf the bringers of life
Consumed in Primeval Darkness
Rabid hounds of hell storm the gates
Annihilation of the weak
Limb from limb, the bodies tear
Blood drips from the devouring jaws
The Fimbulwinter draws near
Looming darkness consumes all
Titans rise to slay the gods
The beginning of the end draws near
Fimbulwinter!
Broken free from my icy prison
Chains no longer bind my soul
Fimbulwinter!
I gather armies from realms of fire and ice
Gods are now damned by my revenge
Fimbulwinter... Die!
Fate of the gods, death is near
The Fimbulwinter draws near
Looming darkness consumes all
Titans rise to slay the gods
The beginning of the end draws near
Rabid hounds of hell storm the gates
Annihilation of the weak
Limb from limb, the bodies tear
Blood drips from the devouring jaws
The lyrics of Exmortus’s song Fimbulwinter describe a period in Norse mythology known as the Fimbulwinter or the “Great Winter.” The Fimbulwinter is a three-year-long winter event that starts with a series of devastating winter storms that cause darkness and cold throughout the world. The lyrics paint a picture of chaos, as the “Spirit of Evil” unleashes hordes of darkness and rabid beasts that consume the bringers of life. The fate of the gods is also at stake, as death is near and titans rise to slay them. The singer of the lyrics seems to be the one who has been freed from a prison of ice and is now seeking revenge.
The lyrics suggest a sense of doom as the Fimbulwinter approaches. The sun and moon grow pale with fear and the darkness consumes all. The vicious nature around the singer adds to the dark atmosphere of the song, as the rabid hounds of hell storm the gates and annihilate the weak. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has been waiting for their time to come, having been chained in icy prison. They have been imbued with great power and gather armies from realms of fire and ice, and they’re out for revenge against the gods.
Overall, the song portrays a bleak and chaotic picture of the end of times in Norse mythology. The lyrics use vivid imagery to paint a picture of a world consumed by darkness, destruction, and evil. The song’s powerful riffs and driving rhythm add to the sense of urgency as the Fimbulwinter draws near.
Line by Line Meaning
Frostbiting winds engulf the earth
The icy winds cover the earth with freezing cold
Commencing the Fimbulwinter
The beginning of an eternal winter, bringing darkness and chaos
Spirit of Evil unleashed
The embodiment of evil is released, threatening destruction
Gathering the hordes of darkness
Collecting the army of darkness, ready for war and destruction
All hope is lost
No chance for salvation, everything is doomed
Spirits of the Grey Wolf swarm the land
The wolf spirits cover the land, devouring everything in their path
The Sun and Moon grow pale with fear
The heavens themselves are intimidated by the coming darkness
The fate of the gods, Death is near
The deities are facing their end, as the inevitable demise approaches
Ravenous beasts engulf the bringers of life
Creatures devour those responsible for giving life, leading to destruction
Consumed in Primeval Darkness
Destroyed in the ancient dark abyss, facing eternal darkness
Rabid hounds of hell storm the gates
Vicious dogs from the underworld break through the gates, causing chaos
Annihilation of the weak
Complete destruction of the vulnerable ones who are unable to defend themselves
Limb from limb, the bodies tear
The corpses are torn apart, limb from limb, with no mercy
Blood drips from the devouring jaws
The gleaming teeth of the beast is coated in blood, as it devours its prey
The Fimbulwinter draws near
The eternal winter is approaching, bringing darkness and destruction
Looming darkness consumes all
The terrifying dark cloud overshadows everything, engulfing and consuming everything in sight
Titans rise to slay the gods
The mighty titans stand up to defeat the deities, putting an end to their rule
The beginning of the end draws near
The initiation of the end is imminent, soon all will come to a close
Broken free from my icy prison
The singer has been released from their frozen captivity
Chains no longer bind my soul
The shackles are no longer restraining the singer's spirit
I gather armies from realms of fire and ice
A troop is being assembled from different worlds- one fiery and one icy
Gods are now damned by my revenge
The deities shall face the singer's vengeance and shall be damned
Fimbulwinter... Die!
The Fimbulwinter must come to an end, everything will end in death
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