The band self-released their demo Promo '07 in August 2007, which lead to them being signed to Neurotic Records. The two songs included on the demo were also released in 2008 on the split album The Da Vinci Death Code with countrymen Modus Delicti, Onirik and Septycal Gorge.
The band has supported major artists on tour including Behemoth, Origin, Dying Fetus, Hate Eternal, Suffocation and Napalm Death. In late 2008, they started to work on their debut album and left Neurotic Records as they wanted to progress as a band. They were picked up by Willowtip Records on the 19th December 2008.
The album "Oracles" was released in Europe on the 30th of March 2009 by Candlelight Records and worldwide on the 21st of April by Willowtip Records.
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Kingborn
Fleshgod Apocalypse Lyrics
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While this void is still breeding the sin
I'm torn apart by the vile executor
As we're torn apart as the executors kill
Concealed in seas of perdition
Where the mother eternity has drowned
In the shade of this black superstition
The King of bastard seed's destined to burn
Time of oppression and decay!
My vengeance will burn
Injustice and sorrow!
Are scorching the land of the slaves
Son of the dark
Lord of the solitude
On the throne of his will
Derangement of a soul
The seed of fears
Born as a king of despair
Bless thee who'll find sacred weapons
That will lead him to victory
Dominating the leverage of reason
He rises killing the brigands of will
Sinis is waiting the vagabond
Lacerating the wisdom with the trees
Skiron's feeding the giant turtle
While Procrustes is ripping his limbs
Glimpses of glory appearing in my dreams
As I rest under this holy sky
Condemned! The land of the fathers
As I stand before the eternal demise
Under the stone lay the arms
While my fate is revealing to me
Looking up at the throne of my father
I'll follow the path that will lead to the sea
Cursed is the breed of my body
Thousands of drops that fall to the ground
Now I know for the sake of the deities
The king of coward seed's sentenced to burn
The lyrics of Kingborn by Fleshgod Apocalypse are intense and dark, describing a world ruled by oppression and decay. The singer describes himself as being torn apart by a vile executor, and goes on to describe how the king of bastard seed is destined to burn. This king represents everything that is wrong with society and has brought injustice and sorrow to the land. The singer dreams of a better world and longs for the day when he can exact vengeance on those who have wronged him.
The second verse of the song introduces a cast of characters that the singer must face on his journey towards victory. These include Sinis, who tears wisdom down with the trees, Skiron, who feeds a giant turtle, and Procrustes, who rips limbs apart. Despite this, the singer sees glimpses of glory in his dreams and is determined to follow the path that will lead him to the sea. The final verse brings everything full circle, as the singer realizes that his body is cursed and that he must destroy the king of coward seed in order to restore balance to the world.
Overall, Kingborn is a complex and powerful song that grapples with themes of oppression, vengeance, and rebirth. The lyrics are filled with allusions to ancient mythology and are open to a number of different interpretations.
Line by Line Meaning
Carving my soul through the flesh
I am destroying myself from within.
While this void is still breeding the sin
I am sinking deeper into my vices and dark thoughts.
I'm torn apart by the vile executor
I am being punished cruelly for my wrongs.
As we're torn apart as the executors kill
Others like me are also being punished and killed.
Concealed in seas of perdition
I am lost in a place of misery and hopelessness.
Where the mother eternity has drowned
There is no sense of hope or meaning in this place.
In the shade of this black superstition
I am surrounded by ignorance and false beliefs.
The King of bastard seed's destined to burn
Those who have committed wrongs will face punishment and destruction.
Like the s of Athens
The fall of Athens is a reminder of the consequences of hubris and disbelief.
Time of oppression and decay!
This is a period of darkness, suffering, and social decline.
My vengeance will burn
I will seek revenge and payback for my suffering.
Injustice and sorrow!
I have been treated unfairly and caused great pain and sadness.
Are scorching the land of the slaves
This place is miserable and oppressive for those who are trapped here.
Son of the dark
I am consumed by darkness and negativity.
Lord of the solitude
I am alone and isolated from others.
On the throne of his will
I have control over my own fate and destiny.
Derangement of a soul
My mind and spirit are broken and disturbed.
The seed of fears
My actions and beliefs are based in fear and insecurity.
Born as a king of despair
I am destined for a life of pain, sorrow, and misery.
Bless thee who'll find sacred weapons
Those who seek power and protection may find it in sacred objects and beliefs.
That will lead him to victory
Those who find these weapons may use them to overcome their enemies and obstacles.
Dominating the leverage of reason
Logic and rational thought are not always helpful in this dark world.
He rises killing the brigands of will
I will overcome those who oppose me and stand in the way of my goals.
Sinis is waiting the vagabond
Those who wander aimlessly will be punished for their lack of direction.
Lacerating the wisdom with the trees
Knowledge and understanding are hard to come by in this world.
Skiron's feeding the giant turtle
The strong and powerful will dominate and consume the weak and vulnerable.
While Procrustes is ripping his limbs
Those who do not fit in or conform to the norm will be punished and mutilated.
Glimpses of glory appearing in my dreams
I catch a glimpse of hope and success in my dreams.
As I rest under this holy sky
There is a sense of peace and spirituality in this moment.
Condemned! The land of the fathers
This place is cursed, and the ancestors who lived here have suffered.
As I stand before the eternal demise
I am faced with the end of everything, the final destruction of this world.
Under the stone lay the arms
There is hidden power and strength in this world, waiting to be discovered.
While my fate is revealing to me
I am starting to understand and accept my destiny.
Looking up at the throne of my father
I seek guidance and support from those who came before me.
I'll follow the path that will lead to the sea
I will seek a new beginning, a fresh start in a different place.
Cursed is the breed of my body
I carry a burden of shame and sin, passed down from my ancestors.
Thousands of drops that fall to the ground
There is much suffering and pain in this world, and it cannot be contained.
Now I know for the sake of the deities
I understand that there are greater powers and forces at work in this world.
The king of coward seed's sentenced to burn
Those who are weak, cowardly, and do not face their fears will be destroyed in this world.
Writer(s): Francesco Paoli, Paolo Rossi, Francesco Ferrini, Tommaso Riccardi, Cristiano Trionfera Copyright: Hanseatic Musikverlag Gmbh & Co. Kg, Prophecies Publishing Markus Staiger
Contributed by Jasmine R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.