The band's second album, titled "The Kiss-The Hope" was released December 1, 2006 on Whirlwind Records in Germany. While still black metal at their core, Lengsel moved in the direction of incorporating new, progressive styles into their music with their second album.
Coat Of Arms
Lengsel Lyrics
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Horrific death, you are closing in on me
Circling silently towards the centre of the earth
The rails lead the way, night and day
Black tracks ahead
I keep my eyes on you
Keep you in sight from a distance
Afraid, awed
Beholding the ghost-like smoke
I grow tired as the weary wheels go round
Feel sick as the smelly smog surrounds me
I droop like snowdrops and wither
Wait for your horrid hands to extend
And touch my white-stained arms of love
The lyrics of "Coat of Arms" by Lengsel describe a journey towards death, with the singer seemingly resigned to their fate. The "horrific death" is portrayed as something that is closing in on the singer, slowly but surely. The use of the phrase "circling silently towards the centre of the earth" gives the impression that this is a natural process, something that must happen. The rails are mentioned as leading the way, day and night, and the black tracks ahead suggest that this is a one-way journey towards the unknown.
Despite the overwhelming sense of doom, the singer keeps their eyes fixed on death, afraid but also a little awed by its power. There is a sense of being on a never-ending carousel, endlessly moving towards a destination that is both frightening and fascinating. The smoke and smog that surround the singer add to the claustrophobic atmosphere, and the gradual wearing down of the singer is suggested with the use of the metaphor of snowdrops drooping and withering.
The final line about white-stained arms of love is perhaps the most enigmatic of all. It suggests that even in death, there is a sense of love or compassion, but the meaning is left open to interpretation. Overall, these lyrics paint a vivid picture of a journey towards death, with all the attendant emotions of fear, awe and resignation.
Line by Line Meaning
Horrific death, you are closing in on me
The fear of death is overwhelming, and it feels like it's coming closer and closer.
Circling silently towards the centre of the earth
Death is like a roundabout, quietly approaching the center of everything.
The rails lead the way, night and day
Life is a journey on tracks that continue on whether it's day or night.
Black tracks ahead
There are unknown and possibly dangerous things ahead.
I keep my eyes on you
Always watching out for death.
Keep you in sight from a distance
Trying to stay as far away from it as possible while keeping a watchful eye.
And join in the carousel movements
Unable to escape the inevitable cycle of life and death.
Afraid, awed
Feeling both scared and amazed at the power of death.
Beholding the ghost-like smoke
Watching the remnants of life disappear into thin air like a ghost's apparition.
I grow tired as the weary wheels go round
Exhausted from the constant cycle of life and death.
Feel sick as the smelly smog surrounds me
Feeling nauseous and unwell due to the unpleasant and suffocating atmosphere of death and decay.
I droop like snowdrops and wither
Slowly dying like fragile flowers in the winter.
Wait for your horrid hands to extend
Waiting for the inevitable death to come and take hold.
And touch my white-stained arms of love
Death embracing you, the ultimate end of all your love and relationships.
Contributed by Brooklyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paulo Pires Júnior
(Words: John Robert, Music: Tor Magne and Lengsel)
Horrific death, you are closing in on me
Circling silently towards the centre of the earth
The rails lead the way, night and day
Black tracks ahead
I keep my eyes on you
Keep you in sight from a distance
And join in the carousel movements
Afraid, awed
Beholding the ghost-like smoke
I grow tired as the weary wheels go round
Feel sick as the smelly smog surrounds me
I droop like snowdrops and wither
Wait for your horrid hands to extend
And touch my white-stained arms of love
Paulo Pires Júnior
(Words: John Robert, Music: Tor Magne and Lengsel)
Horrific death, you are closing in on me
Circling silently towards the centre of the earth
The rails lead the way, night and day
Black tracks ahead
I keep my eyes on you
Keep you in sight from a distance
And join in the carousel movements
Afraid, awed
Beholding the ghost-like smoke
I grow tired as the weary wheels go round
Feel sick as the smelly smog surrounds me
I droop like snowdrops and wither
Wait for your horrid hands to extend
And touch my white-stained arms of love
Mr Elmaestrico
This is of the few bands with a original sound, not copies of secular bands, I love this album and the musical complexity
tss
Esta canción apareció en el álbum This Is Solid State Vol. 2. Amaba ese disco.
IRNjuggle28
More people like you should be on youtube. :D
Chagrin
Tor Magne S. Glidge was the shit back in the day!
The Tito TV Show
The guitar riffs by the end of the song sound like Immortal.
The Tito TV Show
That album cover though! It looks mysterious and abstract. I see the face of an old skinny man. What do you see?
Nathan Lansford
"(S)hall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it ?"--Amos 3:6.
natanael raaed viking blackmetal
FANTASTICCCCC AAA SHOWWWW SUCESSS BROTHERRR
DamnElectricGuy
NORGE!!!!:D:D:D faen vi har noken herlige band!:D