Formed by Claes Strängberg and his brother Per in 2004, Immanu El was joined by Michael Persson and Emil Karlsson soonafter where they began to work on their first release.
The band name, Immanu El, is a play on words (of sorts) on the Hebrew Bible's prophecy of Immanuel, the prophesied Messiah, and the Semetic word for God, El (deity), and "with us" (Immanu). The band's name takes on even deeper meaning in light of the Judeo-Christian philosophies of Jesus being simultaneously the Jewish Messiah and God in one.
After touring, supporting such bands as Logh and Loney, Dear they got the chance in 2005 to play a set on the 'Rookie Stage' in the Hultsfred Festival; an opportunity for unsigned bands to perform at a major event.
They released their first EP titled Killerwhale, before being signed to And the Sound Records in 2006. The following year, Immanu El recorded and released their first full-length album They'll Come, They Come. Building on the success of their first album they released their second album Moen in 2009, followed by In Passage in 2011.
Into Waters
Immanu El Lyrics
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through the land we knew
carrying children high
heading forward
through the doubts we know
through our fears
we will march
leaving all behind
Hide us
hide us now
call us
call us through our borders
All i am i leave
all i have you take
into waters i'm
breaking surface
through the light know
through your heights
we will march
leaving all behind
Hold us
hold us now
cleanse us
cleanse us
bathe in new light
With my hands on my chest
you call me by my name
oh mothers
fathers
oh sisters
brothers
Save us
save us now
lead us
lead us
through
these borders
The lyrics of Immanu El's song "Into Waters" depict a group of people, walking across a land they knew, carrying their children high and pushing forward, leaving behind their doubts and fears. The chorus of the song lists a plea to a higher power, to hide and call the people through their borders, to hold and cleanse them, to save and lead them through their journey. The song continues to describe a moment when the person sheds everything they have, leaving only themselves to be taken into waters, breaking surface and walking towards the light. The song ends with a plea to mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers to save and lead them through their journey.
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but some may argue that they describe a journey towards salvation, where people must leave everything behind, including their fears, to find a higher purpose. The lyrics suggest that this journey may be difficult, but people can find comfort in a higher power that will guide them through uncertain times. The inclusion of familial terms in the chorus may suggest that the journey is not one that can be taken alone, and that people must band together to find solace.
Line by Line Meaning
In a herd of dust
Amidst the chaotic and uncertain world we live in
through the land we knew
Navigating through the familiar path that we were once accustomed to
carrying children high
Carrying the next generation on our shoulders, with the hope of a better future
heading forward
Moving forward towards our goals and aspirations
through the doubts we know
Despite the doubts and uncertainties that we face, deep down we know what we want
through our fears
Overcoming our biggest fears and challenges on the way
we will march
We will persist and continue to move forward
leaving all behind
Leaving behind the past and focusing on the present moment and future endeavors
Hide us
Help us escape from the chaos and turmoil of the world around us
hide us now
Hide us immediately, as we need to escape danger
call us
Reach out to us and guide us towards the right path
call us through our borders
Guide us through our own boundaries and limitations towards new horizons
All i am i leave
I leave all my worries and insecurities behind
all i have you take
I give everything that I possess to you, without any hesitation
into waters i'm
Diving deep into a new experience, ready to explore what lies ahead
breaking surface
Emerging from the depths, rejuvenated and refreshed for what's next
through the light know
With newfound clarity and understanding
through your heights
Achieving new heights and reaching our full potential
we will march
Persisting in our journey towards success
leaving all behind
Letting go of our past and embracing a brighter future
Hold us
Provide us with strength and support to face new challenges
hold us now
Hold us close, as we need comfort and reassurance
cleanse us
Purify and cleanse our souls of negativity and darkness
cleanse us
Purify and cleanse our souls of negativity and darkness
bathe in new light
Find salvation and enlightenment in a new path
With my hands on my chest
Expressing gratitude and humility for all that we have
you call me by my name
Acknowledging and recognizing our true identity and worth
oh mothers
Calling out to all the women who have nurtured us and helped us grow
fathers
Calling out to all the men who have provided us protection and guidance
oh sisters
Calling out to all the women who have helped us through our struggles and joys
brothers
Calling out to all the men who have shared our journey and kept us grounded
Save us
Protect us from harm and danger
save us now
We are in danger and need immediate help
lead us
Guide and direct us towards the right direction
lead us
Guide and direct us towards the right direction
Contributed by Aaron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jordan
Such an amazing song. It deserves more views.
S B
In a herd of dust
Through the land we knew
Carrying children high
Heading forward
Through the doubts we know
Through our fears
We will march
Leaving all behind
Hide us
Hide us now
Call us
Call us through our borders
All i am i leave
All i have You take
Into waters i'm
Breaking surface
Through Your light we know
Through Your heights
We will march
Leaving all behind
Hold us
Hold us now
Cleanse us
Cleanse us
Bathe in new light
With my hands on my chest
You call me by my name
Oh mothers
Fathers
Oh sisters
Brothers
Save us
Save us now
Lead us
Lead us
Through
starr39
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Impressive
Soren Kierkegaard
Thanks, dude.
Tomislav Sjekloća
Just added :)
Soren Kierkegaard
Lyrics somewhere?
Benuastha
Soren Kierkegaard
In a herd of dust
Through the land we knew
Carrying children high
Heading forward
Through the doubts we know
Through our fears
We will march
Leaving all behind
Hide us
Hide us now
Call us
Call us through our borders
All i am i leave
All i have you take
Into waters i'm
Breaking surface
Through the light know
Through your heights
We will march
Leaving all behind
Hold us
Hold us now
Cleanse us
Cleanse us
Bathe in new light
With my hands on my chest
You call me by my name
Oh mothers
Fathers
Oh sisters
Brothers
Save us
Save us now
Lead us
Lead us
Through