Forseti has cooperated with many individuals in the neofolk scene, such as Uwe Nolte (Orplid), Douglas Pearce (Death In June), Kim Larsen (:Of the Wand & the Moon:), and B'Eirth (In Gowan Ring).
Ritter is reported to have suffered a heart attack in May 2005, causing him to lose some bodily functions and inflicting brain damage. This provoked the release of a collaborative album entitled Forseti lebt ("May Forseti Live") in 2006, in support of the musician. Participating artists were: Sonne Hagal, Sonnentau, B'eirth (In Gowan Ring), :Of the Wand & the Moon:, Death in June, Waldteufel, Lux Interna, Northman, Fire + Ice, Darkwood, and Primus Inter Pares.
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Forseti Lyrics
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Einen Weg durch festen Stein.
Glühend Adern haltlos rinnen,
Schaffen strömend neues Sein,
Wecken bebend altes Sinnen.
Blankgespült vom Fluss der Zeiten
Wächst heran im Weltenschoß
Jenes Urkorn und ward groß,
Spannte steinern Flügelweiten,
Die es um die Welt gelegt
Und geschliffen einst aus Erzen,
Stumm im Ozean gehegt,
Wacht es über unsere Herzen,
Zeigt uns einen stillen Weg.
Der da führt durch dunkle Stunden,
Durch Geäst der Zeitenwende.
Bleibt dem berge tief verbunden,
Der schon wartet auf sein Ende,
Das ihm quillt aus alten Wunden.
Korn, das wuchs in schwarzer Tiefe,
Birgt ein Sehnen gleich dem Stern,
Den man verloren nächtens riefe.
Doch verschlossen bleibt sein Kern,
In dem jenes Hoffen schliefe.
Doch kein Mensch begreift sein Sinnen,
Losgelöst bleibt der Verstand.
Erst im Traum streift man die Schwingen,
Die dem Wachen unbekannt,
Und dem Korn sein Sehnen bringen.
In Forseti's song "Korn", the lyrics speak of the transformative power of fire and the potential for rebirth and growth. The opening lines describe the intense heat and pressure created within, as if a burning desire is forcing its way through unyielding obstacles. This energy flows through the veins and creates new life as it awakens deep, primal instincts.
The song then moves on to describe an ancient seed, "Jenes Urkorn", that has been dormant for eternity until now. It grows and develops, spreading its wings like stone and becoming a force for change in the world. It offers guidance through difficult times, particularly at the turning of the ages, and connects those who seek it to the long history of humanity.
There is a sense of mystery and wonder throughout the song, particularly as the lyrics speak of the seed's innermost desires and a world that remains largely out of reach. It is a powerful call to pay attention to the forces at work within us and around us, and to seek out the seeds of transformation that may lie dormant within.
Line by Line Meaning
Glut um Glut drängt sich von innen
Intense heat and energy from deep within one's being
Einen Weg durch festen Stein.
Breaking down barriers and obstacles with an unstoppable force
Glühend Adern haltlos rinnen,
Burning passion flows without restraint
Schaffen strömend neues Sein,
Creating new life and possibilities through the power of passion
Wecken bebend altes Sinnen.
Stirring up deep-seated emotions and thoughts from the past
Blankgespült vom Fluss der Zeiten
Emerged pure from the river of time
Wächst heran im Weltenschoß
Develops in the womb of the world
Schlafend noch seit Ewigkeiten
Has been sleeping for an eternity
Jenes Urkorn und ward groß,
That ancient seed grew into something vast
Spannte steinern Flügelweiten,
Spread its wings of stone
Die es um die Welt gelegt
Enveloping the world with its presence
Und geschliffen einst aus Erzen,
Refined through the harsh process of life
Stumm im Ozean gehegt,
Silently guarded in the depths of the ocean
Wacht es über unsere Herzen,
Watching over our hearts
Zeigt uns einen stillen Weg.
Guiding us towards a quiet path
Der da führt durch dunkle Stunden,
A journey that leads through dark times
Durch Geäst der Zeitenwende.
Navigating through the changes of time
Bleibt dem berge tief verbunden,
Remains deeply connected to the mountain
Der schon wartet auf sein Ende,
The mountain awaits its inevitable end
Das ihm quillt aus alten Wunden.
The end rises from its ancient wounds
Korn, das wuchs in schwarzer Tiefe,
Corn that grew in the depths of darkness
Birgt ein Sehnen gleich dem Stern,
Holds a longing like that of a star
Den man verloren nächtens riefe.
That one would call for in the night when it is lost
Doch verschlossen bleibt sein Kern,
But its core remains locked
In dem jenes Hoffen schliefe.
Where that hope sleeps
Doch kein Mensch begreift sein Sinnen,
But no one can understand its thoughts
Losgelöst bleibt der Verstand.
The mind remains disconnected
Erst im Traum streift man die Schwingen,
Only in a dream can one touch its wings
Die dem Wachen unbekannt,
Unknown to the waking world
Und dem Korn sein Sehnen bringen.
And bring to the corn its longing
Contributed by Hunter B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Plumette14
I always come back here when everything turns to shit and I think it's because Forseti helps me reconnect with my inner self
@Plumette14
Also big shout out to this girl who introduced me to neo folk back in 2014 what would I have become without her
@nguyen.letu89
Me too, last time is 9 years ago
@wolpertingerx319
@@nguyen.letu89 Me too. This Music is perfect.
@davidmdeane3077
Okay, Korn: now you do Forseti.
@kosemekars
Korn sure changed their style
@DiegoGutierrezPerez
It`s wonderful.
@guriacosmica
I love this song so much 🤩💚🇧🇷
@mario_1683
Dies ist wahre Musik.
@vojkanstojkovic4390
In der TAT