The music of KromleK is greatly inspired by bands like Finntroll and Ensiferum and other Scandinavian Folk/Viking Metal Bands.
HARVEST
Kromlek Lyrics
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And as I watched the sun I saw what they taught me to see
And as I smelled the air I smelled what they taught me to smell
But as I swallowed the lake I felt nothing for these was nothing they taught me
I don't belong to where I come from
With veins like roots reaching no water
I curse them for what they have taught me
I blame the gods for not intervening
I curse myself for judging the gods
I'm not bound to the hammer
I don't need a shepherd
What I need is spittle
From the serpent
As long as I've pulled my plough upon frozen soil
I was tormented by feelings of senselessness
But now the the ravens' rise - this is my harvest!!!
I see the boiling blood-fountains out of a reawakening earth!
May my muscles be ashes
To become one with the soil
May my excusing body
Fertilize the future grounds
The lyrics of Kromlek's song "Harvest" describe a deep connection with nature that is tainted by a sense of betrayal and disillusionment. The singer speaks of how they have learned to feel, see, and smell the world around them from the soil, sun, and air, but this connection is broken when they swallow the lake and find no meaning in their actions. They feel disconnected from where they come from and judge themselves for being a victim of the teachings they have received. The singer curses the gods for not intervening and themselves for judging the gods. They reject the idea of being bound to a hammer or needing a shepherd, instead seeking guidance from the serpent. The singer has previously felt tormented by feelings of senselessness as they pulled their plough upon the frozen soil. However, with the rise of the ravens, they see this as their harvest, witnessing the reawakening of the earth and the boiling blood-fountains that flow from it. Finally, the singer wishes for their body to become ashes and fertilize the future grounds.
The song seems to be exploring the duality of nature, where the beauty and mystique of it all can be shattered by a sense of treachery and purposelessness. The connection to nature stands in stark contrast to the harsh realities of this world, and the singer struggles to make sense of both. They feel lost and abandoned by the gods, but seek refuge in other sources of guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
As I touched the soil I felt they taught me to feel
The singer learned how to perceive the sensations of the earth from an external source
And as I watched the sun I saw what they taught me to see
The singer learned how to observe the world through the teachings of an external source
And as I smelled the air I smelled what they taught me to smell
The singer learned how to detect scents based on the teachings of an external source
But as I swallowed the lake I felt nothing for these was nothing they taught me
The artist did not receive guidance on how to experience the taste of water, and therefore did not feel any connection to the teachings of the external source
I don't belong to where I come from
The artist feels disconnected from their place of origin
With veins like roots reaching no water
The singer feels stagnant and unable to thrive, despite their desire to connect to their roots
I judge myself for being victim
The singer blames themselves for their struggles
I curse them for what they have taught me
The artist resents the teachings of the external source
I blame the gods for not intervening
The artist is angry at a higher power for not stepping in to prevent their struggles
I curse myself for judging the gods
The artist is aware of their internal conflict and the irrationality of blaming a higher power
I'm not bound to the hammer
The singer rejects conformity and the expectations placed upon them
I don't need a shepherd
The artist rejects guidance and wishes to forge their own path
What I need is spittle from the serpent
The singer desires something unconventional to aid them in their journey
As long as I've pulled my plough upon frozen soil
The singer has struggled in their efforts to succeed
I was tormented by feelings of senselessness
The singer has felt lost and disconnected from purpose
But now the the ravens' rise - this is my harvest!!!
The artist has overcome their struggles and feels a sense of gratification
I see the boiling blood-fountains out of a reawakening earth!
The artist is metaphorically witnessing the blood of the earth boiling with renewed life
May my muscles be ashes
The singer wishes to be reduced to nothing in death
To become one with the soil
The singer desires to return to the earth and be a part of it
May my excusing body
The artist's physical form has been an obstacle in their journey
Fertilize the future grounds
The artist wishes to contribute to the growth of future generations
Contributed by Brooklyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.