The music of KromleK is greatly inspired by bands like Finntroll and Ensiferum and other Scandinavian Folk/Viking Metal Bands.
Manjushri Aus Mir
Kromlek Lyrics
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Aus mir, aus dem Leib, meinem lohenden Körper, meinem brennenden Tempel,
Auf Knien vor dem Schwert, vor der Flamme - sieh, ich bettle um Wahrheit!
[sanskrit part] bricht heraus aus dem Leib, der an Leiden mich fesselt
[sanskrit part]
Dein Flammendolch meine Fasern durchdringt
Ein Totem bricht aus dem Fleischsarg hervor
Eine Fylgja schreit und steigt zur Sonne empor
Auf Knien vor dem Schwert, vor der Flamme - führ zurück mich zur Prajna
[sanskrit part] bricht heraus aus dem sterblichen Fadenstrang
Dein Flammendolch meine Fasern durchdringt
Bis mein Seelenboot im Meer der Wahrheit versinkt
Ein Totem bricht aus dem Fleischsarg hervor
Eine Fylgja schreit und steigt zur Sonne empor
The lyrics to Kromlek's song "Manjushri Aus Mir" depict a person's search for truth and enlightenment through intense physical and spiritual experiences. The singer describes symbols on their forehead and chest, as well as fiery hands and a burning temple, suggesting a heightened level of spirituality and devotion. They humble themselves before a sword and flame, begging for truth and freedom from the suffering that afflicts them. This is followed by a Sanskrit verse that further reinforces the spiritual and mystical aspects of the song.
The second half of the song shifts to a more visceral description of the singer's experience. They describe their "flaming dagger" penetrating their being until their "soul boat" sinks into the "sea of truth." A "totem" emerges from their flesh and a "fylgja" (a Scandinavian spirit similar to a guardian angel) cries out and rises toward the sun. The second Sanskrit verse again emphasizes the theme of liberation from the mortal world.
Through vivid and intense language, "Manjushri Aus Mir" depicts a journey of physical and spiritual transformation, culminating in a release from suffering and a connection to a higher truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Zeichen... auf meiner Stirn, auf meiner Brust, in meinen glühenden Händen
I bear symbols on my forehead, on my chest, in my burning hands
Aus mir, aus dem Leib, meinem lohenden Körper, meinem brennenden Tempel,
From within me, from my body, my glowing physique, my burning temple,
Auf Knien vor dem Schwert, vor der Flamme - sieh, ich bettle um Wahrheit!
On my knees before the sword, before the flame - behold, I beg for truth!
[sanskrit part] bricht heraus aus dem Leib, der an Leiden mich fesselt
The [sanskrit part] breaks forth from the body that binds me to suffering
Dein Flammendolch meine Fasern durchdringt
Your flaming dagger pierces through my fibers
Bis mein Seelenboot im Meer der Wahrheit versinkt
Until my soul-boat sinks into the sea of truth
Ein Totem bricht aus dem Fleischsarg hervor
A totem breaks out from the flesh coffin
Eine Fylgja schreit und steigt zur Sonne empor
A spirit guide screams and ascends towards the sun
Auf Knien vor dem Schwert, vor der Flamme - führ zurück mich zur Prajna
On my knees before the sword, before the flame - lead me back to Prajna
[sanskrit part] bricht heraus aus dem sterblichen Fadenstrang
The [sanskrit part] breaks forth from the mortal thread
Dein Flammendolch meine Fasern durchdringt
Your flaming dagger pierces through my fibers
Bis mein Seelenboot im Meer der Wahrheit versinkt
Until my soul-boat sinks into the sea of truth
Ein Totem bricht aus dem Fleischsarg hervor
A totem breaks out from the flesh coffin
Eine Fylgja schreit und steigt zur Sonne empor
A spirit guide screams and ascends towards the sun
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dylanvalorfall
Whoever said the vocals are killing the song = You are insane. This guy has an AWESOME fuckin scream!
@kravarnik
How could I have missed this one? That intro really kills it.
@Gloetziii
i´m speechless over the awesomeness....
@shimmeringbloodfeast
@xSwampKalmah song starts at 0:00 :D
@paganfolkmetal
Awesome.
@xSwampKalmah
@shimmeringbloodfeast @Marweinicus Haha, touche gentlemen... you're both absolutely right. The intro is part of the song and definitely something people should listen to and not be so hasty to skip.
@daymarre
pretty awesome song! \m/ especially that intro for sure :)
@Marweinicus
@xSwampKalmah Hey that intro is also worth listening :P
@dylanvalorfall
Some of the most bad ass and perfected melodeath vocals I have ever heard.
@coldmirrorssynchros1
"ZEICHEN AUF MEINER STIRN , AUF MEINER BRUST ... " Orgh .. ich hab seit Tagen nen Ohrwurm !!O_ o ich muss mir das Album sofort holen ?!