The two songs featuring the "Sinful Star Necrolatry" were written and arranged by Enrico during 2007 and finally recorded by Enrico, Synder and Mauro in September, 2007 at the 16th Cellar Studios by the sound-engineer and long-time friend Stefano "Saul" Morabito (who also took care of the mixing).
With this material ready to be spread around the world via MySpace, HIDEOUS DIVINITY starts his search for a stable line-up in Norway, and hopefully for a label interested in releasing their first full-length CD: the new material is already coming out, and the recording sessions of the first HIDEOUS DIVINITY album are expected for summer 2008.
All the obscure, mystical lyrics of "Sinful Star Necrolatry" remain copyright of Synder.
Music... is self-explanatory.
Passages
Hideous Divinity Lyrics
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Incoherent perception of distance, sadness estranged
Burning your inner fire
A brutal embrace
Animal ecstasy intimate
Craving for blood
Feed me, quench my thirst!
Looking inside for the outside, hallucination is now a living ghost
Now a living ghost, haunting scenes.
Mesmerize, putrid dreams, vivid crimes inspire
I want to see!
Not a discordant sound in the most deafening sough
Human tide pours and casts away, dead calm, windless
Spaces unite in hysteria, spaces united in void
Spaces unite in hysteria, spaces united in cognizance
Craving for deeper comprehension, craving too deeply the void
Craving for deeper comprehension, the new addiction I have realized
Carry on - I walk on the path of the future
Carry on - disturbances cut out to be left behind
Carry on - a flaneur lost in his addiction
Carry on - in a sea of ruins
Teach me how to shine!
In your ruins I see your will, in your blood the Maker
In the sand I see progress, in your eyes hope and the waiting.
Down on his down on my knees!
Too much for the angel's eye, another vision left behind,
arrow points forward, a new corner, another blank slate
Live for the day that will not dawn
The first few lines of Hideous Divinity's song Passages seem to depict a state of confusion and conflict within the human experience. The reference to Janus, the two-faced Roman god, suggests a duality of perspective or a sense of looking both forward and backward in time, uncertain of which direction to take. The lines "Incoherent perception of distance, sadness estranged" further indicate a disconnect from reality and an emotional detachment from oneself, creating a sense of despair and longing.
The use of violent and animalistic language like "Burning your inner fire," "A brutal embrace" and "Craving for blood" emphasizes the intense and primal emotions felt by the persona. It's as if they're trying to find release from this disconnect and confusion through darker, more carnal means. The invitation to "feed me, quench my thirst" suggests a desperate plea for answers and solutions to their internal struggle.
The latter half of the song shifts towards a more hopeful tone, with lines like "Teach me how to shine" and finding progress in the ruins. It could be interpreted as the persona's realization that there is a new way forward, and the willingness to learn from the past in order to move in a new direction.
Line by Line Meaning
Two faces Janus' head, both present and past messiah
The duality of human nature is represented in the ancient deity Janus; we can see how the dichotomy of past and present messiah affects our perception of life and our moral choices.
Incoherent perception of distance, sadness estranged
Our emotions often distance us from other people and make us perceive reality in an incoherent manner, leading us to feel estranged and alone.
Burning your inner fire
One can feel the passion burning inside, pushing them to achieve something they desire and driving them to pursue their goals.
A brutal embrace
Often, we have to face our own demons bravely, and it is not an easy process. The pain and struggle that come with it can be compared to a brutal embrace.
Animal ecstasy intimate
In moments of passion and ecstasy, humans can feel themselves becoming more animalistic and primal, in touch with their deepest instincts.
Craving for blood
The lust for violence and destruction within us can sometimes manifest in a metaphorical desire for blood, indicating our darker impulses.
Mesmerize, putrid dreams, vivid crimes inspire
Our morbid fascination with violence and death can inspire brutal acts of crime and the creation of dark art, such as horror movies or macabre literature.
I want to see!
The urge to witness horrific acts and scenes is part of our primal instincts and can explain our unexplainable attraction towards the darker side of human behavior.
Not a discordant sound in the most deafening sough
There can be order in chaos, as exemplified in this paradoxical line, where a pleasant sound is found amidst pressure and disturbance.
Human tide pours and casts away, dead calm, windless
Despite humans' immense power, we are also subject to powerful forces that render us powerless, leaving us stagnant and unproductive, adrift like a rudderless ship.
Spaces unite in hysteria, spaces united in void
Our surroundings, whether physical or metaphysical, can unite us in panic or stillness, depending on our situations and emotions. It can also show the potential void within us that we struggle to fill.
Craving for deeper comprehension, craving too deeply the void
Sometimes, we yearn for deeper knowledge and understanding of the universe; however, this quest can often lead to an obsession with the unknown and an unhealthy attachment to emptiness.
Carry on - I walk on the path of the future
The journey to become more than we are now is never-ending, and we must carry on walking forward despite hardships, focusing on the path ahead.
Carry on - disturbances cut out to be left behind
As we carry on our journey, it is important to let go of issues and obstacles that hinder us, learn from them and move forward, leaving them behind in the past.
Carry on - a flaneur lost in his addiction
A flaneur, someone who wanders without a particular destination, can become lost in their fixation or addiction, losing their way and direction.
Carry on - in a sea of ruins
In our lives, we may find ourselves surrounded by ruins, but we must carry on and not give up hope, looking for opportunities to rebuild and start anew.
Teach me how to shine!
We can seek guidance from others on how to improve and become the best version of ourselves, to shine in our own way and thrive in both life and our careers.
In your ruins I see your will, in your blood the Maker
Even in moments of destruction and chaos, it is important to remember our willpower and our determination to rebuild. We can also see God's hand in everything, even in the darkest moments.
In the sand I see progress, in your eyes hope and the waiting.
Even in the most barren of landscapes, progress is possible, and we can find hope within ourselves and in others, as we wait for better times and opportunities.
Down on his down on my knees!
Sometimes, life can knock us down to our knees, and we must continue to persist and push forward, even in our darkest hours.
Too much for the angel's eye, another vision left behind, arrow points forward, a new corner, another blank slate
Sometimes, our ambitions and dreams may be too great to be realized by even the most angelic of beings. In such a scenario, we may abandon them, only to find newer ones waiting around the corner, as if fate has given us a clean slate to start over once again.
Live for the day that will not dawn
As humans, sometimes we must carry about our lives, constantly hoping for a day, that although may never come, keeps us going on this marathon, toiling away tirelessly.
Contributed by Addison P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.