On March 29, 2005 they released their debut album Ernte im Herbst on the record label Black Attakk. It is a concept album about nature's revenge against mankind. They used a drum machine since they had no drummer at the time of the recording.
After leaving Black Attakk the band signed with Reartone Records. Their sophomore album "Sade et Masoch", a concept album about the nature of man, was released on June 29, 2007.
By 2009, Fjoergyn was with label Trollzorn on which their third album, "Jahreszeiten", was released on the 10th of September that year.
Kyrie Eleison
Fjoergyn Lyrics
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Die Sterne des Himmels fielen herab auf die Erde, wie wenn ein Feigenbaum seine Früchte abwirft, wenn ein heftiger Sturm ihn schüttelt.
The lyrics to Fjoergyn's "Kyrie Eleison" draw inspiration from the Book of Revelation in the Bible, specifically referencing the opening of the sixth seal. The imagery of the sun turning black and the moon turning red is representative of the end of times and the coming of judgment. The falling stars also symbolize the destruction and chaos that will come with this event. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of foreboding and the inevitable reckoning that is to come.
The use of Latin in the song title ("Kyrie Eleison" translates to "Lord, Have Mercy") further emphasizes the religious themes present in the lyrics. The blending of Christian imagery with a more modern style of music underscores the complexity of the themes being explored. Fjoergyn is using art to explore difficult and often uncomfortable topics, challenging listeners to grapple with their own beliefs and understanding of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Und ich sah: Das Lamm öffnete das sechste Siegel.
I witnessed the opening of the sixth seal by the lamb.
Da entstand ein gewaltiges Beben.
As a result, a massive earthquake occurred.
Die Sonne wurde schwarz wie ein Trauergewand und der ganze Mond wurde wie Blut.
The sun turned black like a mourning garment and the entire moon appeared as if it was made of blood.
Die Sterne des Himmels fielen herab auf die Erde, wie wenn ein Feigenbaum seine Früchte abwirft, wenn ein heftiger Sturm ihn schüttelt.
The stars of the sky fell down to earth, as if a fig tree drops its fruit when shaken by a violent wind.
Contributed by Sebastian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@KittyStarlight
@@melanier3479 I always knew what Kyrie Eleison meant but missed knowing that that was what the song said, until 2019 when I found a video of it on YouTube that actually had the words.
Gives me chills a bit too.
Knowing that.
Changes the whole song, is certainly true.
Heard this song when I was young in the '80's, already loved the song and the tune then but could not make out most of the words.
Now I think of it as one of the "Kyrie" pieces of music although it is not an actual church song.
Beautiful words, beautiful tune, beautiful song, beautiful singing, beautiful video.
Glad to hear that you feel the same way.
Just thought I'd let you know. ☺️
@victorpeirce4753
Who's listening to this awesome song in 2O24 ??.. Its the most uplifting song. I love it.💯
@nancyglem
Happy New Year 🎉 2024
@victorpeirce4753
@@nancyglem Happy New Year to you too Nancy. Hope you have a great 2O24. 😀 I will be playing this song tonight through my stereo.💯%
@shawnpatrick5843
One of my favorite 80s 💎.
@isabellaliko6270
Still listening to this in 2024 🙌🏻
@emilypoole5686
Always one of my favorite
@lisaschafer8163
Who else gets goosebumps hearing just the opening notes?????!!!!!!❤
@deadbydawn745
Meeeeeee!!! 🤩
@paulscott4883
Most people have no idea how great the 80’s were. It was an honor.
@willritter4076
I'd be honored if some 80s fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of SISTER CHRISTIAN by Night Ranger, AGAINST ALL ODDS by Phil Collins, and PURPLE RAIN by Prince in tribute to the era of legendary power ballads. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.