The music of KromleK is greatly inspired by bands like Finntroll and Ensiferum and other Scandinavian Folk/Viking Metal Bands.
Metropolitan Roots
Kromlek Lyrics
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Yersinian symptoms sprawl like blains
Inversely proportional is kin to ken
The mature ΧΑΛΚΙΟΙΚΟΣ became like men
I call the blacksmith not to fade
Reside in patience on 11th grade
The iron era is yours to win
Adamantine flush affects all veins
It is no longer mortal life that reigns
The magma core inside the termite hill
The gift of matter is open still
Downwards our deeds aspire
Upwards is our mind's desire
Sidewards through eternal shadows of blue
Backwards into blur without any clue
Down below the marrow's arid crust
Earthly veins get parched by rust
A hidden apprehension's germination
The final seal if man's determination
The more, the closer - the marrow got rude
An odd magnetism of solitude
While identity is made by alien reflection
I relocate my dot within the matrix section
Urban rooting without pullulation
A thousand strangers called "population"
Lone wolf temper within scores of sheep
The pool we're drowning in will never seep
So I long for the roots of my city, so I dig for the origin ground
Where the lupa proved the triumph of pity
lies a reason for that place to found
Birth-giver equals live-taker equals peacemaker equals god
bone-setter equals life-fetter equals root-digger versus god
I will cure the plague by now - I will find myself somehow
Let me set this world aflame - down is up and you're to blame
The lyrics to Kromlek's song "Metropolitan Roots" explore the complexity of human existence in an urban environment, and the search for identity and purpose in a place where individuality can be lost amidst the masses. The opening lines describe a landscape defined both by artificial constructions and by natural maladies, suggesting human efforts to shape and control the environment are constantly beset by forces beyond our control. The lines "Inversely proportional is kin to ken / The mature ΧΑΛΚΙΟΙΚΟΣ became like men" suggest a tension between technology (represented by the reference to the Greek word for "iron") and humanity. The use of the word "mature" implies a process of growth or evolution in which technology has taken on qualities traditionally associated with human beings.
The lyrics go on to explore the struggle to maintain individual identity in a city full of strangers. The line "Urban rooting without pullulation / A thousand strangers called 'population'" suggests the paradox of trying to find a sense of belonging in a place where it can be difficult to connect with others. The singer expresses a desire to "dig for the origin ground" and find a connection to the past that can inform a sense of purpose in the present. The final lines "Let me set this world aflame - down is up and you're to blame" express a frustration with the status quo and a desire to disrupt established systems.
Line by Line Meaning
Factitious mountains crown the plains
The artificial constructions stand tall over the flat land
Yersinian symptoms sprawl like blains
The diseases spread like lumps on the skin
Inversely proportional is kin to ken
The two are related but tend to move in opposite directions
The mature ΧΑΛΚΙΟΙΚΟΣ became like men
The advanced civilization developed human-like qualities
I call the blacksmith not to fade
I ask the skilled craftsman to not disappear
Reside in patience on 11th grade
Stay calm and persevere through difficult times
The iron era is yours to win
You have the opportunity to succeed in this age of industrialization
Mount the skylines an spawn your kin
Climb to the top of the buildings and build your legacy
Adamantine flush affects all veins
A powerful force flows through everything
It is no longer mortal life that reigns
Death no longer has power over us
The magma core inside the termite hill
The fiery center of the small colony
The gift of matter is open still
The abundance of physical substance is still available
Downwards our deeds aspire
Our actions aim lower and lower
Upwards is our mind's desire
Our thoughts strive for heights
Sidewards through eternal shadows of blue
We move laterally through the never-ending shadows of blue
Backwards into blur without any clue
We slip backwards into obscurity without any sense of direction
Down below the marrow's arid crust
Deep beneath the dry, outer layer of our bones
Earthly veins get parched by rust
The rusting process dries out the veins of the earth
A hidden apprehension's germination
A secret fear begins to grow
The final seal if man's determination
Man's success depends on his unwavering commitment
The more, the closer - the marrow got rude
The greater the quantity, the more aggressive the center becomes
An odd magnetism of solitude
A strange attraction to being alone
While identity is made by alien reflection
Our sense of self is shaped by those who are different from us
I relocate my dot within the matrix section
I find my place in the complex system
Urban rooting without pullulation
Establishing roots in the city without overpopulating it
A thousand strangers called "population"
Thousands of unknown people inhabit the city
Lone wolf temper within scores of sheep
A person with a strong individualistic streak among many who follow the crowd
The pool we're drowning in will never seep
The overwhelming problems we face will not dissipate
So I long for the roots of my city, so I dig for the origin ground
I yearn for a deeper connection to the history of the place where I live
Where the lupa proved the triumph of pity
Where compassion was victorious, as was symbolized by the she-wolf
lies a reason for that place to found
There is a purpose behind the creation of this location
Birth-giver equals live-taker equals peacemaker equals god
The female power of giving birth, taking life, and creating peace is a divine force
bone-setter equals life-fetter equals root-digger versus god
Those who heal injuries, restrict movement, and cultivate connections with the earth compete against the divine
I will cure the plague by now - I will find myself somehow
I will overcome the disease and discover my true self
Let me set this world aflame - down is up and you're to blame
I will cause a revolution and turn the world upside down, and it will be your fault
Contributed by Brooklyn F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.