Back in 1997, Kerion was an instrumental prog metal band at this time called Kirlian. A female singer, Flora, then joins the lineup and Kerion heads towards symphonic metal and releases two demos conceptually based on a heroic-fantasy tale written by Chris Barberi.
"Conspiracy of Darkness"
"The Last Sunset"
In 2008, the first album Holy Creatures Quest is released. It is based on the last part of Barberi's "Staraxis" novel. The second album The Origins follows in 2010 and focuses on the beginning of Barberi’s tale.
The Abyss
Kerion Lyrics
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Ground is breaking under our feets
My helmet falls on my eyes
We're walking since many days
Sunlight's warming our face
Suffering's growing more and more
I've never felt my legs so loud
I've never felt my soul so void
In the blue sky shadows fly
A black rain is striking
On all my brothers in arms
Far from my lovely home
Comes a tragic battle long
Swords of steel rise in the sky
Far from my so beloved land
Comes an epic end
Swords of steel rise in the sky
Time has come to fight!
One by one, we're falling
We're lying on the dust
All around me is shaking
All my body's petrified
Time doesn't pass anymore
My breath is hanging on
My heart is pumping faster
Screams of pain tear the sky
Smoke and ashes paint the place
I can't see beyond my arms
I'm a lost in darkness
Lost in the depths of (the) abyss
Far from my lovely home
Comes a tragic battle long
Swords of steel rise in the sky
Far from my so beloved land
Comes an epic end
Swords of steel rise in the sky
Night is coming on the field
Sun is fading behind mountains
Strong winds are blowing the sand
I'm looking for survivors
Cold is freezing my hands
No one answers to my calls
I wonder if I am alone
I wonder if I am alive
I feel warm tears on my cheeks
The smell of blood in the air
I'm waiting for my hand
Far from my so beloved land
The lyrics of Kerion's "The Abyss" depict the experience of a soldier in battle, far away from his home and land. Starting with a description of the physical conditions, the burning sun and the breaking ground, he expresses the increasing suffering as they march forward for days. His body and soul seem to be reacting differently to the harshness of the environment, with his legs feeling loud and his soul feeling void. The mention of the whistle in his mind and the shadows flying overhead highlight the surreal and chaotic nature of war. The second verse picks up the pace and describes the battle itself, with swords rising in the sky and the realization that it's time to fight. The third verse is the aftermath of the battle, where the soldier is left amidst the chaos and destruction, unsure if he's alive or alone. The use of strong sensory images such as tears on his cheeks and the smell of blood in the air add to the emotional depth of the song.
Overall, "The Abyss" paints a vivid picture of the horrors of war, the physical and mental toll it takes on those who experience it, and the lasting impact it leaves on the survivors. It conveys a sense of loss and despair that is common in war-themed songs but also highlights the bravery and camaraderie of the soldiers who fought together.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun's burning over our heads
The scorching heat of the sun is beating down on us relentlessly
Ground is breaking under our feets
The ground beneath our feet is buckling and cracking as we travel
My helmet falls on my eyes
My helmet keeps slipping and covering my eyes as we journey, making it difficult for me to see
We're walking since many days
We have been travelling on foot for many days non-stop
Sunlight's warming our face
The sunlight is a welcome warmth on our faces amidst the cold and hardship
Suffering's growing more and more
As we journey, our difficulties and pain are only increasing with time
I've never felt my legs so loud
The physical exhaustion is so intense that I can feel my legs like never before
I've never felt my soul so void
The emotional toll of this journey is leaving me feeling completely empty inside
In my mind whistle resounds
My mind is filled with the sounds of alarms or warnings going off, as if signaling something ominous
In the blue sky shadows fly
In the sky above, dark clouds are looming and flying ominously, signaling a possible storm
A black rain is striking
Heavy rain is falling, darkening the sky even further and making visibility even harder
On all my brothers in arms
All of us fighting together are being subjected to this heavy rainfall
Far from my lovely home
We are far from our comfortable and familiar homes, venturing into unknown territory
Comes a tragic battle long
We are headed towards a long and devastating battle
Swords of steel rise in the sky
The weapons of war are raised high, signaling our intention to fight
Far from my so beloved land
We are far from our beloved homeland, where we would rather be than in this warzone
Comes an epic end
This conflict is destined to end in an unforgettable or legendary way
One by one, we're falling
Our ranks are slowly dwindling as our comrades fall one by one in battle
We're lying on the dust
Those of us who are wounded or killed in battle are laying helpless on the ground
All around me is shaking
The surrounding environment is being violently shaken, either by the battle or something more supernatural
All my body's petrified
I am frozen with fear and unable to move, paralyzed by the horrors around me
Time doesn't pass anymore
The trauma of what we are experiencing is making time seem to stand still or go by so slowly
My breath is hanging on
My breathing is unsteady and I am clinging to each breath, unsure if I will take another
My heart is pumping faster
My heart is racing with fear and adrenaline as the battle rages on
Screams of pain tear the sky
The screams of agony from fallen soldiers pierce the air, making the battlefield even more hellish
Smoke and ashes paint the place
The battlefield is so filled with smoke and debris that it's nearly impossible to see or breathe
I can't see beyond my arms
My vision is obscured by the chaos of battle and I can only see up to a very short distance away
I'm a lost in darkness
I am trapped in an abyss of violence and despair, unable to find my way out
Lost in the depths of (the) abyss
We are all lost—both physically and emotionally—in the darkness and turmoil of war
Night is coming on the field
As the day ends, we are still battling on the field, bracing ourselves for an even more dangerous and arduous night
Sun is fading behind mountains
The sun is setting behind the mountains, bringing an end to another day of violence and trauma
Strong winds are blowing the sand
The winds are picking up, carrying sand and debris into our eyes, making the already difficult fight even harder
I'm looking for survivors
Among the carnage of war, I am desperately searching for any of my comrades who may have survived the onslaught
Cold is freezing my hands
The biting cold is causing my hands to go numb and making it difficult to grip my weapon
No one answers to my calls
I am shouting and calling for survivors but there is no response, only silence
I wonder if I am alone
I am beginning to question whether I am the only one left alive on this battlefield
I wonder if I am alive
The trauma and chaos of the battle is making me question if I am even alive or if this is some kind of nightmare
I feel warm tears on my cheeks
Tears of pain and loss are streaming down my face and mingling with the sweat and grime of battle
The smell of blood in the air
The stench of blood and death is overwhelming, filling the air and mingling with the smoke and debris
I'm waiting for my hand
I am waiting for some kind of divine intervention or a helping hand to pull me out of this hellish abyss
Far from my so beloved land
We are still far from the land we call home, and it seems like we may never return
Contributed by Lila B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cerberus1004
yea i love kerion.