The music of KromleK is greatly inspired by bands like Finntroll and Ensiferum and other Scandinavian Folk/Viking Metal Bands.
Creation's Crowning Glory
Kromlek Lyrics
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deep into the future's eyes
No scaldic verse will ever
foretell our lingering demise
The soil suspires resigning
while I solemnly despise
And the copy of a fake oak's
seed is gonna rise
Throughout the urban canyons
I will send my sonic waves
I call from concrete towers to
all yet unborn slaves
My mind is like a climber
overgrowing iron gorges
Nerve codes like lianas
entwine around the forges
So don't you bother
To call me brother
I'm not of your kin
I save my own skin
Just stand in file
Sick and vile
In concrete cells
Where no life dwells
Again I whisper
in the ear of the blind
There's no loophole,
the myth must rewind
Each step is fated
this doom bound am I
The well is dried up
and the hostage will die
Through the ironwood a blight I waft
Necropolitans awake by my draft
Out of scorched earth a giant I craft
Into each crevice life I will graft
An organic form of life I draft
Out of scorched earth a god I craft
The lyrics of Creation's Crowning Glory by Kromlek take the listener on a journey that is both futuristic and dystopian. The first verse speaks about staring beyond the abyss and deep into the future's eyes, suggesting that the song is set in a time when society has peaked and is slowly spiraling towards its downfall. The lyrics "No scaldic verse will ever foretell our lingering demise" indicate that no prophecy or poetry can predict the end of civilization. The use of the word "lingering" also suggests that the decline of society is slow but inevitable. The line "The soil suspires resigning while I solemnly despise" further reinforces the idea that nature is giving up on humanity and is exhausted by the havoc wrought upon it.
The second verse is a call to arms by the singer, who appears to be the only one who recognizes the truth and the impending doom. The use of the word "slaves" indicates that the people of this time are oppressed and are not aware of their servitude. The singer calls out to them from "concrete towers," suggesting that they are isolated from nature and each other. The image of "Nerve codes like lianas entwine around the forges" suggests that technology has replaced nature as the dominant force in the world. The refrain "So don't you bother to call me brother, I'm not of your kin" suggests that the singer is an outsider who does not subscribe to the norms of the society he finds himself in. He is an individual in a world of conformity.
The final verse, with its reference to ironwood, blight, and necropolitans, is the most cryptic, but it suggests that there is still hope for a new beginning. The phrase "Out of scorched earth a god I craft" suggests that the singer has the power to create a new world from the ruins of the old. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the image of the singer crafting life in every crevice of the scorched earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Now stare beyond the abyss
Look into the future and see beyond what is immediately visible
deep into the future's eyes
Search the future for insights and guidance
No scaldic verse will ever
There are no ancient texts that can predict what will happen
foretell our lingering demise
No text can predict our death, but it is still inevitable
The soil suspires resigning
The earth is giving up and losing its vitality
while I solemnly despise
I feel a deep sadness and anger about this situation
And the copy of a fake oak's
A fake version of a symbol for growth and strength
seed is gonna rise
But even that false symbol of hope will grow and thrive
Throughout the urban canyons
In the city's narrow streets and alleys
I will send my sonic waves
I will use my voice and my message to spread my influence
I call from concrete towers to
My message echoes from tall buildings
all yet unborn slaves
To reach future generations who are not yet aware of their bondage
My mind is like a climber
My thoughts are always exploring and reaching new heights
overgrowing iron gorges
And overcoming the harsh and unforgiving landscape of modern society
Nerve codes like lianas
My messages and ideas spread and entwine like vines
entwine around the forges
And are adopted and spread by those who work and create
So don't you bother
I don't need your help or companionship
To call me brother
We are not friends or allies
I'm not of your kin
We are fundamentally different
I save my own skin
I am focused on my survival and success
Just stand in file
You are nothing but a faceless follower
Sick and vile
And your condition is disgusting and contemptible
In concrete cells
Trapped and controlled by the oppressive system
Where no life dwells
Without hope or freedom
Again I whisper
I will repeat my message of resistance and hope
in the ear of the blind
To those who are unaware or unable to see the truth
There's no loophole,
There is no way to escape or avoid our fate
the myth must rewind
But we can learn from ancient stories and find new paths forward
Each step is fated
Our destiny is predetermined
this doom bound am I
I am trapped by the same fate as everyone else
The well is dried up
Our resources and hope are running out
and the hostage will die
We are all held captive and will eventually succumb to our captivity
Through the ironwood a blight I waft
My influence spreads like a disease through the harsh and unforgiving world
Necropolitans awake by my draft
The dead and dying wake up and take notice of my message
Out of scorched earth a giant I craft
From the ashes of destruction, I will create something new and powerful
Into each crevice life I will graft
I will bring new life and hope to even the smallest and most neglected places
An organic form of life I draft
I will create something alive and natural, not just artificial and oppressive
Out of scorched earth a god I craft
From the ruins of destruction, I will create something divine and powerful
Contributed by Austin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dylan Rose Metal
This needs to be more well known. It's the best melodeath I've ever heard.
Archanteron83
Awesome masterpiece ! ! ! ! Really want to buy this album soon !
Jolyne Charlesjoh
Ive been listenting to this track for years
Marek Bari
Holy shiiit! NEW KROMLEK!!! :O Damn, awesome! Aaah this year 2011 is amazing with new albums!...Yeah
TheArcticalrites
AMAZING...
bevan thomson
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