1) Kadavar is a progressi… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Kadavar is a progressive / hard / psychedelic rock band from Berlin, Germany. The play a sort of retro rock / proto-metal with occult themes.
Current line-up:
Christoph "Wolf" Lindemann - vocals, guitar
Christoph "Tiger" Bartelt - drums
Simon "Dragon" Bouteloup - bass
Former members:
Philipp "Mammut" Lippitz - bass
2) Kadavar was an old school death metal band formed in 2007 from Milan, Italy. The band managed to release a demo, EP, and a full length before disbanding in 2009. Before adopting the name Kadavar, the band was known by the name Bleeding Eyes. The Kadavar LP line-up was:
Current line-up:
Lorenzo "Evil Jeff" Bidoli - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Luca Braggion - Lead Guitar
Luca Colucci - Bass, Vocals
Davide Bacchetta - Drums
Black Sun
Kadavar Lyrics
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They call me from their void
I try to ignore them
They've never came so close
Darling, oh darling
Fear's coming up my back
Slowly, slowly
Black sun is rising
While dawn reflect in my eyes
Dragging across up the mountain
The cloud walks just behind
Darling oh darling
It is the judgement day
Listen, listen
Hear what the wizard tells
The victims are screaming
No sign of grace of god
The spell of witchcrafts magic
Until they lost their souls
Darling oh darling
I never go back there
Never, never
'cus all is covered in black
The opening line of Kadavar's "Black Sun" suggests that the singer is on a difficult journey. The path "of distress" is a "long way" that is marked by the"void" that calls to him. From context and the use of the word "they," it's not clear what exactly the void refers to, but it seems to be some sort of existential threat that the singer is trying to ignore. However, as the void "comes so close," the sense of danger is palpable, prompting the singer to call out anxiously to "darling," who seems to be a confidant or loved one.
The song builds on this sense of fear and uncertainty as the "black sun" rises, a metaphor that suggests some sort of apocalyptic event. The dawn reflects in the singer's eyes, creating an unsettling contrast between light and dark. As the singer trudges up a mountain, a "cloud" follows closely behind, perhaps further symbolizing impending danger. The wizard's ominous message then underscores the fear that's already taken hold of the singer.
The chorus returns with renewed urgency, as the "victims" scream and chaos reigns. The "spell of witchcrafts magic" seems to have taken hold, making it hard to differentiate between good and evil. The last verse has the singer again calling out to "darling," expressing a desire to never go back to wherever he's ventured from. The blackness that engulfs the singer seems to have left him shaken and changed.
Line by Line Meaning
The long way of distress
I am experiencing a prolonged period of emotional pain and difficulty
They call me from their void
The source of my distress is reaching out to me from a place of emptiness or nothingness
I try to ignore them
I attempt to avoid or disregard the source of my distress
They've never came so close
The source of my distress has never been so near or present
Darling, oh darling
A term of endearment directed towards someone close
Fear's coming up my back
I am overcome with a sense of dread or apprehension that physically manifests in my body
Slowly, slowly
The feeling is slowly creeping up on me, building in intensity
'cus all is covered in black
Because everything is shrouded in darkness and despair
Black sun is rising
A metaphorical representation of a dark and ominous presence in the world
While dawn reflect in my eyes
Despite the fact that the sun is rising, I can see no light or hope in my situation
Dragging across up the mountain
The journey ahead is a difficult and uphill struggle
The cloud walks just behind
A sense of foreboding or anxiety follows me along my path
It is the judgement day
A metaphorical representation of a reckoning or moment of truth arriving
Listen, listen
An urgent plea to pay attention and take heed
Hear what the wizard tells
Listen to the wise advice or guidance of someone experienced
The victims are screaming
Others have suffered under the same source of distress
No sign of grace of god
There is no divine intervention or relief in sight
The spell of witchcrafts magic
A metaphorical representation of the insidious influence of the source of distress
Until they lost their souls
The source of distress has the power to consume and destroy the very essence of a person's being
I never go back there
I will not return to that place of darkness and despair
Never, never
An emphasis on the determination and conviction behind the decision not to return
'cus all is covered in black
Because everything is shrouded in darkness and despair
Contributed by Andrew N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.