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!
Salem
Genus Ordinis Dei Lyrics
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The most beautiful nightmare
A charming monster, a honey-tasting curse, embrace my name
Brother, take me!
Hold my hand and
guide me through death
We are creatures of pure energy (we are)
We are precious parts of everything
Ever living entities
We are fragments of eternity (we are)
We built forests we built seas
We erase grey from deadly battlefields
And paint green living hills
Burn their faces with your glare and fade in shadows
Follow me! I've been embraced with chains and kissed with stones
Trust in me! I've been caressed with razors and fed with poison
Stars, hide your fires!
Let not light see my black and deep desires
Sister, breach in! take my hand and follow my name
Brother, take me! hold my hand and guide me through death
We are creatures of pure energy (we are)
Dance in flowers, rest in trees
We are precious parts of everything
Ever living entities
We are fragments of eternity (we are)
We built forests we built seas
We erase grey from deadly battlefields
And paint green living hills
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more.
It is a tale Told by an idiot
Full of sound and fury signifying nothing
Where shall we three meet again?
In thunder, lightning, or in rain?
Upon the heat!
We are creatures of pure energy (we are)
Dance in flowers, rest in trees
We are precious parts of everything
Ever living entities
We are fragments of eternity (we are)
We built forests we built seas
We erase grey from deadly battlefields
And paint green living hills
The song "Salem" by Genus Ordinis Dei draws inspiration from William Shakespeare's "Macbeth". The opening verse, "I came as pain dressed with shadows, the most beautiful nightmare, a charming monster, a honey-tasting curse, embrace my name" suggests the arrival of a dark and malevolent character. However, the following verses illustrate that this character possesses a unique perspective on life and death. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes that "We are creatures of pure energy", highlighting the idea that every living organism is an essential part of the environment. The song goes on to describe the ways in which humans have the power to shape the world around them, from building forests and seas to erasing grey from battlefields and painting green living hills.
The lyrics also incorporate a number of references to "Macbeth". The line "Stars, hide your fires! Let not light see my black and deep desires" is spoken by Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 4, as he contemplates the possibility of murdering King Duncan. The line "Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player" is spoken by Macbeth in Act 5, Scene 5, as he laments the futility of his own actions. The chorus "We are fragments of eternity" echoes the line "There's nothing serious in mortality, all is but toys; renown and grace is dead" spoken by Macbeth in Act 2, Scene 3.
Overall, "Salem" is a song that explores the themes of life, death and the ephemeral nature of existence. It is a powerful and thought-provoking piece of music that encourages the listener to reflect on their own relationship with the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
I came as pain dressed with shadows
I arrived in a shroud of darkness, representing the pain that accompanies life.
The most beautiful nightmare
I am an alluring terror, captivating the senses and drawing you in.
A charming monster, a honey-tasting curse, embrace my name
I am both attractive and repellant, like a sweet poison that beckons you with its deadly allure.
Brother, take me!
Addressing a sibling-like figure for support and guidance.
Hold my hand and guide me through death
To overcome the unknown and navigate through the difficulties of life together.
We are creatures of pure energy (we are)
Humans are fundamentally energetic beings, intimately connected to the life force that pervades everything.
Dance in flowers, rest in trees
Finding peace and significance in the natural world.
We are precious parts of everything
Every human is a valuable element in the interconnected web of existence.
Ever living entities
We are part of life's enduring essence, existing beyond our physical form.
We are fragments of eternity (we are)
Humans are pieces of the infinite universe, carrying within themselves a trace of the divine.
We built forests we built seas
As humans, we have the power to shape the environment around us.
We erase grey from deadly battlefields
Humans have the ability to bring hope and color to even the darkest of spaces.
And paint green living hills
Humans can cultivate beauty and abundance in the natural world.
Burn their faces with your glare and fade in shadows
Exerting one's power and then disappearing from sight, leaving others to reckon with the aftermath.
Follow me! I've been embraced with chains and kissed with stones
Leading others through difficulty, with experience of their own struggles to lend strength.
Trust in me! I've been caressed with razors and fed with poison
Invoking faith in one's own suffering and resilience to help others find hope in their own pain.
Stars, hide your fires! Let not light see my black and deep desires
Seeking to conceal one's own dark impulses from others.
Sister, breach in! take my hand and follow my name
Seeking out a female counterpart for guidance and assistance in seeking one's own identity.
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
Life is fleeting and insubstantial, and appears to have little meaning or purpose.
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
Humans often feel inflated with self-importance, fussing about their little lives without making a real impact on the world.
And then is heard no more.
Human mortality is a stark reminder that life is finite and time is fleeting.
It is a tale Told by an idiot Full of sound and fury signifying nothing
Life is a meaningless spectacle that often feels like a futile waste of time.
Where shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain? Upon the heat!
Posing a dramatic question about what the future may hold, with fearful, apocalyptic overtones.
Lyrics © Eclipse Loud, ECLIPSE LOUD
Written by: Tommaso Santo Monticelli
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