Using traditional, polyphonic singing they perform songs from all over the world, mainly: Ukraine, Balkans, Poland, Belarus, Georgia, Scandinavia and many other places. They sing a capella as well as with shaman drums and other ethnic instruments (shruti box, kalimba, flute, gong, zaphir and koshi chimes, singing bowls, rattles etc.), creating a new space in a traditional song, adding voice improvisations, inspired by sounds of nature, often intuitive, wild and feminine.
Izgrela Mi
Laboratorium Pieśni Lyrics
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And shone upon two girls
These girls were not Human
They were Nymphs of the Forest
They were casting magic upon the Forest
Making it wither and die
The other one made the river run dry as a fighter saw them both
"Let not the Forest wither,
Let not the River run dry "
The Nymphs answered: "The Forest is not to hide in, fighter
And the river is not to wash away the blood of your knives"
The song Izgrela Mi by Laboratorium Pieśni tells the story of two nymphs of the forest who are casting a spell on the forest, causing it to wither and die. The first verse describes the rising of the clear moon, which illuminates the two girls, revealing that they are not human, but rather Nymphs of the Forest. The second verse describes the actions of the nymphs, whose magic is causing harm to the forest and the river. The fighter sees what they are doing and tells them not to let the forest wither and the river run dry. The nymphs respond by saying that the forest is not intended to be a hiding place and the river is not meant for washing away the blood of knives.
The song contains several layers of meaning. On the surface, the story is a warning about the dangers of environmental destruction. The nymphs' magic represents human actions that can harm the natural world, and the fighter's plea for them to stop is a call for people to take responsibility for protecting our planet. At the same time, the song can also be interpreted as a commentary on the role of authority and power in our society. The nymphs, as supernatural beings, represent a force that is beyond human control, while the fighter, with his knives, represents a more human, violent form of power.
Overall, the song Izgrela Mi is a haunting and evocative piece of music that raises important questions about our relationship with the natural world and the consequences of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
The Clear Moon has Risen
The bright and shining moon has emerged from darkness
And shone upon two girls
The radiant moon lighted on two female beings
These girls were not Human
It's pertinent to note that these beings were not humans
They were Nymphs of the Forest
They were spirits of nature commonly referred to as Nymphs.
They were casting magic upon the Forest
The Nymphs were reciting spells to manipulate the Forest
Making it wither and die
Their incantations had the effect of causing the Forest to dry up and cease to be lively.
The other one made the river run dry as a fighter saw them both
The other Nymph continued her spell, causing the river to dry up while this sight caught the attention of a warrior
Like a pup he cried out
Like a young dog, the fighter howled in agony
"Let not the Forest wither,
The knight pleads with the nymphs not to let the Forest wither away,
Let not the River run dry "
Similarly, the warrior implored that the river should not dry up.
The Nymphs answered: "The Forest is not to hide in, fighter
The Nymphs responded saying that the Forest was not meant for mere concealment, warrior
And the river is not to wash away the blood of your knives"
The Nymphs also explained that the river was not designed for the purpose of washing away blood spilled during violent conflicts.
Writer(s): Traditional
Contributed by Connor P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.