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.
White Stone
Funeral Mist Lyrics
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wanting...
A white stone and a new na-
me, at peace with the lord and
freed from blame, all debts re-
mitted, thy sould washed
clean, O glorious splen-
...But that stone is a lump of
coal, for thou hadst a whore's
forehead, thou refusedst to be
ashamed.
A white stone and a new
name, restoring the years
that the locust have eaten, again
clean enough to speak his name,
oh happy vantage of a kneeling knee
...But that name is a ghost
unseen, for thou hadst a whore's
forehead, thou refusedst to be
ashamed. Mene, Mene, Tekel,
Upharsin... thou refusedst
to be ashamed.
Numbered, weighed, and found
wanting...
A white stone and a new na-
me, thy lamp removed from the
altar of shame, but that name
is a ghost unseen, for thou
hadst a whore's forehead, thou
refusedst to be ashamed.
The lyrics of Funeral Mist's "White Stone" use Christian imagery to describe the idea of judgment and redemption. The concept of being "numbered, weighed, and found wanting" is taken from the book of Daniel in the Bible, where it is said that a hand wrote those words on the wall during a feast held by the Babylonian king Belshazzar. The idea is that each person's deeds will be weighed on a scale and judged accordingly. In the song, the singer speaks of receiving a "white stone and a new name," which represents being forgiven and given a fresh start by God. The stone is white, which symbolizes purity, and the new name is a sign of being reborn in Christ.
However, the singer is also critical of the person receiving the white stone and new name, suggesting that they are not truly deserving of forgiveness because of their past actions. The line "that stone is a lump of coal, for thou hadst a whore's forehead" implies that the person has been unfaithful or promiscuous. The repeated refrain of "thou refusedst to be ashamed" further emphasizes the idea that the person has not repented for their sins and therefore cannot truly be redeemed. The overall message of the song seems to be that while redemption is possible, it requires acknowledging and atoning for one's mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Numbered, weighed, and found wanting...
Being examined and judged, you were not able to measure up to the standard
A white stone and a new name, at peace with the lord and freed from blame, all debts remitted, thy soul washed clean, O glorious splendours of the rebirth.
In death, you receive a new name and are free from guilt and shame, forgiven of all wrongdoing before God, and are given a fresh start.
...But that stone is a lump of coal, for thou hadst a whore's forehead, thou refusedst to be ashamed.
But the new beginning promised to you is not possible because you have a hardened, unrepentant heart.
A white stone and a new name, restoring the years that the locust have eaten, again clean enough to speak his name, oh happy vantage of a kneeling knee
A new beginning is offered that will restore what was lost, and you can once again approach God without guilt or shame. This is a happy opportunity to repent.
...But that name is a ghost unseen, for thou hadst a whore's forehead, thou refusedst to be ashamed. Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin... thou refusedst to be ashamed.
However, your inability to truly repent and face your wrongs prevents you from experiencing this new beginning. Your fate is decided, and you are unable to change it.
Numbered, weighed, and found wanting...
Again, the sense of being evaluated and found insufficient is reiterated.
A white stone and a new name, thy lamp removed from the altar of shame, but that name is a ghost unseen, for thou hadst a whore's forehead, thou refusedst to be ashamed.
Even though a new beginning is still offered to you, your arrogance and lack of repentance prevent you from ever fully experiencing it.
Contributed by Riley M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.