Hagen Fitz (Drums)
Requiem
Gardens of Gehenna Lyrics
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to the eclipse of my mind,
each breath's a torture, I'm sinking
into bittersweet oblivion.
Giants we were, inaccessible,
out of the reach of gods and demons,
heroes we were, in shining armour,
full of confidence and belief.
into a world of grey.
Into the stiffened silence I call
for me, for you, for us.
And while the tide is low I try
to get to the other side.
You left me behind, I'm crying
while the flood is drowning me.
Majesties we were, full of glory,
in a crystal solitude,
martyrs we were, bleeding as one,
you for long, me forever.
And while the red stones cry I fall
into a world of grey.
Into the stiffened silence I call
for me, for you, for us.
In Gardens of Gehenna's song "Requiem," the singer is reflecting on their past as a hero, a giant who was once inaccessible to both gods and demons, a figure in shining armor who was confident in their abilities and beliefs. However, now they find themselves sinking into a bittersweet oblivion, their mind eclipsed and each breath a torture. The image of the sun falling represents their descent into darkness, as they drink to numb themselves.
The singer calls out to the people they have lost, including the listener, trying to find a way to bridge the gap that has formed between them. They are trying to reach the other side of something, whether it be a physical barrier or an emotional one, but they are struggling against a flood that threatens to drown them. The red stones crying symbolizes the pain and sorrow associated with loss, a stark contrast to the singer's memories of being majesties full of glory and bleeding as one.
Overall, the song is a haunting reflection on the fleeting nature of power and the toll that time and loss can take on even the mightiest of figures.
Line by Line Meaning
And while the sun is falling I drink
As the day comes to an end, I drown my sorrows with alcohol.
to the eclipse of my mind,
I am losing my mental clarity and descending into darkness.
each breath's a torture, I'm sinking
Every inhale and exhale is a painful reminder of my struggles as I feel myself sinking further.
into bittersweet oblivion.
I am embracing a state of forgetfulness that offers both pain and pleasure.
Giants we were, inaccessible,
We used to be larger than life and beyond anyone's reach.
out of the reach of gods and demons,
Not even supernatural beings had power over us.
heroes we were, in shining armour,
We were once seen as heroic figures, equipped to face any challenge.
full of confidence and belief.
Our confidence and self-assurance were unmatched.
And while the red stones cry I fall
Amidst the tears of the earth, I find myself tumbling down into despair.
into a world of grey.
I am now in a dull and lifeless existence.
Into the stiffened silence I call
In the midst of the hushed emptiness, I cry out.
for me, for you, for us.
I long for the missing pieces of my life, for myself, for you, for us.
And while the tide is low I try
As the water recedes, I attempt to cross to the other side.
to get to the other side.
I am seeking a new beginning, far from my current strife.
You left me behind, I'm crying
You abandoned me, and I am now shedding tears of loss and abandonment.
while the flood is drowning me.
As the water takes over, I feel myself being consumed by its power.
Majesties we were, full of glory,
We were once rulers, adorned with grandeur.
in a crystal solitude,
We basked in our own isolation, protected in a bubble of our own making.
martyrs we were, bleeding as one,
We suffered together, united in our pain.
you for long, me forever.
Our suffering was unevenly experienced, with your pain being more temporary and mine being unending.
And while the red stones cry I fall
Even as the earth laments, I continue to slip into despair.
into a world of grey.
I have reached a colorless and bleak existence.
Into the stiffened silence I call
Within the stiff and quiet void, I make my desperate pleas.
for me, for you, for us.
I cry out for restoration of myself, of you, of us.
Contributed by Reagan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Álvaro Hidalgo
I buy this album in México in 2000. Nobody knew this band then... and nobody knows them now. This band is pure gold.
fakernator
So you're right, I heard about in Brno in 2001, a super experience
fakernator
Brno in the Czech Republic
Álvaro Hidalgo
Excellent !
Alfredo Villanueva
Yo tengo el mortem saluta de ellos y fue de mis primeras bandas dentro del metal!!! les tengo un respeto enorme