Genus … Read Full Bio ↴Genus Ordinis Dei - Symphonic Metal hailing from Crema, Italy
Genus Ordinis Dei were established in 2011 from a circle of friends residing in the same town. Between 2011 and 2012, the band sculpted its musical identity, melding the new millennium metal with symphonic sonorities.
At the start of 2012, their first self-produced album came out, "The Middle", heavily backed by an intensive run of live shows throughout Italy and Europe.
In 2013, thanks to their greatly received first album, they engaged with Mr Fabrizio Scotti, who has been working in the Italian music industry for many years. Together they started a project that opened up an opportunity to work with Mr Marco “Maki” Coti Zelati (Lacuna Coil) as producer.
With this new heavy crew, Genus Ordinis Dei started the recording of the new EP in February 2014, at the JDM Studio of Mr Jonas Macullo.
By late 2014 their new discographic project was completed, and since signing a world wide deal with Metal Music Bookings & Management the band are ready to take the world by symphonic storm. Stay tuned for news coming soon!
Aeternus
Genus Ordinis Dei Lyrics
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One step back from The End
It's not a tale of glory
It's just a look ahead
The tailor of the idols
A thread without a needle
It's the eternal cycle
If you try to describe it
The words bleed the paper
If you try with the might
You become an escaper
This is the eternal nihil
We cannot scan the writings
And after that it fills
Here is The Beginning
Before the eye
Before the time
Before the earth and the sky
Ante Caelum
Ante Infernum
Ante Deum est Aeternus
To understand this Tale
We have to start from here
Where the past and the future
Are nailed and far is near
Eternal life has come
The moment that we call
The origin of all
What ain't started is done
No one knows what
No one knows why
We know that from the darkness
Something has carried lights
In timeless God was dead
Opening mouth of damn
He started to get fat
Devouring blinded men
Before the eye
Before the time
Before the earth and the sky
Ante Caelum
Ante Infernum
Ante Deum est Aeternus
It's time to talk about me, this is my story
I'm that first born, child who lost, grace and the glory I am the one, I'm the star, who spread his fire
I am the son, who betrayed, coward and liar
Before the eye
Before the time
Before the earth and the sky
Ante Caelum
Ante Infernum
Ante Deum est Aeternus
The lyrics of Genus Ordinis Dei's song "Aeternus" dive deep into existential themes and philosophical ponderings. The opening lines suggest a departure from traditional storytelling, hinting at a narrative that is not meant to glorify but rather to provide a glimpse into the unknown future. The mention of a "tailor of the idols" and a thread without a needle symbolize a sense of incompleteness, a perpetual cycle that lacks a central point or resolution. This perpetual cycle is further emphasized as something beyond human comprehension, with attempts to describe it resulting in words bleeding off the paper and the individual becoming an "escaper" from understanding.
The lyrics then shift to a reflection on the concept of eternity, both before the creation of time, the earth, and the sky, and before any known deity. The Latin phrases "Ante Caelum" (before heaven), "Ante Infernum" (before hell), and "Ante Deum est Aeternus" (before God there is eternity) suggest a timeless existence that predates all familiar constructs. The idea of eternal life is explored as a moment that marks the origin of all things, hinting at a creation story where what has not even begun is already completed.
The narrative takes a darker turn as it references a "timeless God" being dead, consuming the souls of blinded men. This imagery evokes a sense of destruction and chaos, with the devouring of individuals signifying a loss of guidance or enlightenment. The references to light emerging from darkness hint at a spark of hope or creation emerging from a state of confusion or despair.
The final verses shift to a more personal tone, with the singer claiming to be the "first born" who has lost grace and glory, and acknowledging their own flaws as a betrayer, coward, and liar. This introspective moment adds a layer of vulnerability and self-reflection to the grand themes of eternity and creation explored throughout the song. The repetition of the phrases "Before the eye, before the time, before the earth and the sky" and the concluding Latin lines reinforce the idea of existence beyond familiar boundaries, inviting listeners to contemplate the mysteries of life, death, and eternity.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a non-story
This is not a traditional narrative
One step back from The End
A step away from the final outcome
It's not a tale of glory
It's not a story of heroism
It's just a look ahead
It's a glimpse into the future
The tailor of the idols
The creator of false gods
A thread without a needle
A connection that is incomplete
It's the eternal cycle
It's an endless pattern
That you can't find The Middle
A point that cannot be located
If you try to describe it
Attempting to explain
The words bleed the paper
Words that are difficult to express
If you try with the might
Putting in effort
You become an escaper
You become someone who seeks to avoid
This is the eternal nihil
This is eternal nothingness
We cannot scan the writings
We cannot fully comprehend
And after that it fills
The void is filled
Here is The Beginning
This is the start
Before the eye
Prior to perception
Before the time
Prior to the concept of time
Before the earth and the sky
Before creation
Ante Caelum
Before Heaven
Ante Infernum
Before Hell
Ante Deum est Aeternus
Before God, there is eternity
To understand this Tale
To comprehend this story
We have to start from here
Begin from this point
Where the past and the future
When history and future converge
Are nailed and far is near
Where distance is blurred
Eternal life has come
Immortality has arrived
The moment that we call
The instance known as
The origin of all
The beginning of everything
What ain't started is done
What has yet to begin is already complete
No one knows what
The unknown
No one knows why
The reason remains a mystery
We know that from the darkness
Awareness arises from obscurity
Something has carried lights
A force that brings illumination
In timeless God was dead
In a state of eternity, God ceased to exist
Opening mouth of damn
Revealing the abyss
He started to get fat
Growing in size and power
Devouring blinded men
Consuming those who are ignorant
It's time to talk about me, this is my story
Now it's my turn to share my narrative
I'm that first born, child who lost, grace and the glory
I am the initial offspring, who has forfeited grace and honor
I am the one, I'm the star, who spread his fire
I am the individual who ignited a flame within
I am the son, who betrayed, coward and liar
I am the descendant who deceived, acted with cowardice, and spoke falsehoods
Lyrics © ECLIPSE LOUD
Written by: Tommaso Monticelli
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