Turbulence is not unusual for KATATURA: founded in 2006 to strike a new pat… Read Full Bio ↴Turbulence is not unusual for KATATURA: founded in 2006 to strike a new path, accompanied by several musicians as often as leaved by them - only the both founders drummer Awik and guitarist Kiss stayed true to their vision.

And they were rewarded. In 2008 singer Angla gave KATATURA his strong voice, in 2009 guitarist Anawin improved the musical spectrum for the live performances and in 2010 bass player Djon completed the band with the longed for tonal deepness.

Since its foundation, KATATURA is on the way to define an individual idea of music. With the merger of various influences from thrash-, jazz-, death- and progressive-metal and by using polyrhythmic structures the balancing act of high demands and merciless groove get accomplished.

Complex patterns of beats, multi-layered song structures, brute riffs, energetic vocals and profound lyrics signify KATATURA. In a way, the sound is comparable with the rhythm of life: dynamic, powerful, persistent, irregularly and yet subjected to specific rules.

Ego
Katatura Lyrics

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the image of ourselves that grows out of our time and sense bound consciousness is
in an ultimate sense unreal
we postulate a dualistic world of self and other
things separated and isolated
pain and struggle
birth and death
killing and being killed

you feel you need
whoever else
you think you say
what´s going on
what's that to you
You know you cry

all we know is to feed our egos
until it´s big and full
there's no end to see
and it won´t explode

we´re all nothing
nothing in the contrast to the world

this dimension has no borders
you should know your limitation

we´re all nothing
nothing in the contrast to the universe

you
you think you know
what´s going on
cause it´s the ego that carries you
who do you think
you are to raise the reality for all your fears
abyss in you
root of all evil
prison of your mind
we scratches the surface

you don't know
who you are,
live without any sense
what are you doing

everything is meaningless
this is the reality

Overall Meaning

Katutura's song "Ego" is a commentary on human self-perception and the inflated sense of self that often drives us. The lyrics speak of how our limited consciousness leads us to create a dualistic world, where we see ourselves and others as separate entities, and we struggle with pain and death. However, the truth is that our ego-driven perception of the world is ultimately unreal. It is merely a construct of our mind, and we are nothing in contrast to the universe.

The song urges the listener to recognize their limitations and avoid letting their ego control them. It warns that the ego is the root of all evil, a prison of the mind that leads to a meaningless existence.

Overall, "Ego" is a reminder of the importance of humility and perspective in life. It encourages us to look beyond our ego and recognize the interconnectedness of all things.

Line by Line Meaning

the image of ourselves that grows out of our time and sense bound consciousness is in an ultimate sense unreal
The self-image that we create based on our limited perception of time and reality is not real in the grand scheme of things.

we postulate a dualistic world of self and other things separated and isolated pain and struggle birth and death killing and being killed
We imagine a world where there is a clear separation between ourselves and others, with distinct experiences of pain, struggle, birth and death. The concept of killing and being killed also emphasizes this duality.

you feel you need whoever else you think you say what´s going on what's that to you You know you cry
You have a desire for validation from others, and you speak and think based on that need. You may ask what's happening in the world, but ultimately it doesn't affect you personally, and you still feel a sense of emotional pain.

all we know is to feed our egos until it´s big and full there's no end to see and it won´t explode
We are consumed with the need to satisfy our egos, constantly seeking validation and praise. Even when we reach a level of satisfaction, there is no end and we will continue to pursue this endlessly without any real fulfillment.

we´re all nothing nothing in the contrast to the world
In comparison to the vastness of the world, we are all insignificant and relatively unimportant. This highlights the limitations of our existence.

this dimension has no borders you should know your limitation
The physical dimension we exist in is boundless, and we should understand our place and limitations within it.

we´re all nothing nothing in the contrast to the universe
In comparison to the immensity of the universe, we are insignificant and barely notable, perpetuating the theme of our own limitations.

you you think you know what´s going on cause it´s the ego that carries you who do you think you are to raise the reality for all your fears abyss in you root of all evil prison of your mind we scratches the surface
You believe you understand the reality of the situation, but in reality, it is your ego that clouds your judgement and prevents you from seeing the true nature of your fears. The darkness within is the source of evil and a prison for your mind, and our understanding of this is only superficial.

you don't know who you are, live without any sense what are you doing everything is meaningless this is the reality
You lack a real sense of identity, living life without any true purpose or direction. Everything you do or pursue ultimately lacks meaning, and this is a harsh reality we must all face.

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