1) Funeral Mist from Sweden is a b… Read Full Bio ↴There are two Funeral Mist's:
1) Funeral Mist from Sweden is a black metal band formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 1993, and has been the solo project of Arioch (Daniel Rosten). Since 2004, he has also been the lead vocalist for Marduk, credited as Mortuus. They have released four full-length albums, one EP, and a Compilation CD.
2) Funeral Mist from Peru is a black metal band that formed in 1993.
Breathing Wounds
Funeral Mist Lyrics
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Appear! O catastrophe god
For thee only shall I breathe again
Thou beast and angel, intimate foe of all
Forgive me not for I have sinned
Angel of adversity, burden of the world
Thou pride and anger, demon and god
Forgive me not for I am life... Dirt!
Cleanse me now, bind the flesh,
so that I can receive thy punishment with dignity, with dignity
Make use of me! Make use of this flame,
so that I can receive thy ineffable splendour with dignity, with dignity
Breathing wounds
Living worship
Observe! O catastrophe god
For thee only shall I spare this flesh
Infected tongue of the faceless
Forgive my judge, for he is clean
Anti-soul, anti-soul
Receiver's sight reversed and reborn
Anti-flesh, anti-flesh
Imbue me now, let the spirit take form,
so that I can receive thy punishment with dignity, with dignity
Make use of me! Make use of this flame,
so that I can receive thy ineffable splendour with dignity, with dignity
The lyrics of Funeral Mist's song Breathing Wounds blend themes of religion, mortality, and the inherent struggle within humanity. The opening line, "Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domine" translates to "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord" and is a direct reference to a prayer in the Roman Catholic liturgy. The next line sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer calling out for the arrival of a "catastrophe god," a divine force that he must encounter in order to feel truly alive again. This paradoxical desire for pain and destruction is followed by a recognition of the dual nature of the chosen deity. It is both beast and angel, intimate friend and foe of all.
The next verse continues with this internal struggle, as the singer addresses the "Angel of adversity, burden of the world." Here, the deity is not a savior or merciful force, but instead represents the root of pride and anger. The lyrics highlight the tension between the human desire for destruction and the need for redemption. The lines "Forgive me not for I am life... Dirt!" further emphasize this theme of worthlessness and the inevitability of death.
The refrain "Breathing wounds, living worship" hones in on the idea of suffering as a necessary aspect of spiritual devotion. The closing lines bring in the idea of sacrifice, as the singer speaks of being "imbued" with the deity and receiving punishment and splendor with dignity.
Line by Line Meaning
Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domine
Praise be to he who comes in the name of the Lord
Appear! O catastrophe god
Come forth, oh god of destruction
For thee only shall I breathe again
I live only for you, and will do anything to please you
Thou beast and angel, intimate foe of all
You are both beautiful and terrifying, and your power is felt by everyone
Forgive me not for I have sinned
I know I have done wrong, and do not expect your forgiveness
Angel of adversity, burden of the world
You bring hardship and suffering, but through that we learn and grow
For thee only shall I drink from myself
I will sacrifice myself for you, in any way you desire
Thou pride and anger, demon and god
You embody both the worst and best aspects of humanity
Forgive me not for I am life... Dirt!
I am only a small part of the world, and therefore insignificant
Cleanse me now, bind the flesh,
Remove my impurities, and make me worthy of your presence
so that I can receive thy punishment with dignity, with dignity
I am prepared to accept your punishment, without complaint
Make use of me! Make use of this flame,
Use me as you will, for I am but a tool in your hand
Breathing wounds
The pain of life is ever-present, like a wound that cannot be healed
Living worship
Our existence is a testament to your power and glory
Observe! O catastrophe god
Look upon me and see my devotion
For thee only shall I spare this flesh
I will treat my body with reverence, for it is a gift from you
Infected tongue of the faceless
The words of those who lack identity, meaning or purpose
Forgive my judge, for he is clean
You alone have the power to judge, and he is pure
Anti-soul, anti-soul
The rejection of all that is spiritual and meaningful
Receiver's sight reversed and reborn
The ability to perceive reality in new and unexpected ways
Anti-flesh, anti-flesh
The desire to transcend the limitations of the physical world
Imbue me now, let the spirit take form,
Fill me with your power, so that I may serve you better
so that I can receive thy punishment with dignity, with dignity
I am willing to accept your wrath, for it is righteous
Make use of me! Make use of this flame,
I am but a spark in the darkness, waiting to be guided by your hand
Contributed by Hudson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.