1) Magma is the brain-chi… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Magma is the brain-child of drummer/composer Christian Vander formed in Paris, France in 1969, disbanded in 1983 and reformed in 1996. Starting with a base of experimental rock heavily influenced by jazz and 20th century classical music, the band developed such a unique style of progressive rock that it became a new genre called Zeuhl. Characterized by insistent and repetitive rhythms, dramatic vocals, virtuosic solos, heavy bass playing, and jazzy drums, Zeuhl has been emulated by numerous followers from all over the world. Almost all of Magma's lyrics are sung in the constructed language known as "Kobaïan" and concerns a lengthy saga about Earth and the planet Kobaïa, with spiritual and environmental themes.
2) Magma is a progressive folk group from Argentina. The music retains strong Andean influences and is notable for incorporating the flutes of the region. Their output is notable for meshing the Andean elements with Spanish folk guitar and the adoption of European song structures and instrumentation. Extended prog and folk songs see the use of both Mellotron and pan flutes. Despite being an 1980s outfit, their music is reminiscent of 70s progressive rock and 60s/70s folk. Truly a great example of music transculturation on various levels.
3) Magma is a German progressive/spacey band that recorded an album called Rock Duo Magma in 1975.
4) Magma (마그마) is a psychedelic band from Korea.
5) Magma is a pop-rock group from Poland.
6) Magma is a hardcore band from Orlando, Florida
7) Magma is a modern thrash metal band from Belgrade, Serbia. They are a famous underground Serbian demo band. They have recorded their first album and are now looking for label.
8) Magma is a tribal house duo from Antwerpen, Belgium. It consists of Kelvin Smits and Sebastien Kalonji and have also released under the names Clean and Spanner.
9) Magma is a Hard Rock band from Palma de Mallorca (Balearic Islands)
Kobaia
Magma Lyrics
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On top of a mountain gloom in a glow
That has served as cradle for Kobaïa
But that was so, so long ago
You have come to find Kobaïa
We have come to find the sun
We can make it easy for you
Over swamps and slaughter houses
Nomad swans who jump and die
Stand before the speechless statues
Till cobalt flowers catch your eyes
And the wind inscribed a message
The fire and the roses are one
May you have a peaceful passage
Kobaïa is everyone
Kobaïa
Kobaïa kobashibewa
Somewa
Osü
Kobaïa
Kobaïa kobashibewa
Somewa
Osü
Kobaïa
Kobaïa kobashibewa
Somewa
Osü
The song Kobaia by the French progressive rock band Magma is a journey into an otherworldly, surreal world of Kobaia. The lyrics describe the journey of the inhabitants of Kobaia, and the travelers who come to find Kobaia, which is a valley within a valley on top of a mountain. The song talks about how this valley was once the cradle of Kobaia, but it has been a long time since that happened.
The chorus repeats the word 'Kobaia' several times while adding some phonetically sounding lyrics as well. The repetitive and almost monotone nature of the chorus gives the listener a sense of entering into a trance-like state, which is appropriate for the surreal nature of the song.
The journey to Kobaia reveals many surreal sights and sounds, such as swamps and slaughterhouses, and nomad swans who jump and die. The group of voyagers who seek Kobaia are invited to stand before the speechless statues till cobalt flowers catch their eyes. The wind then inscribes a message, which tells that fire and roses are one, and wishes for a peaceful passage for those who seek Kobaia. Finally, the song concludes with the repeated chorus of 'Kobaia'.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a valley inside a valley
Kobaïa is a hidden place that is nested within another place
On top of a mountain gloom in a glow
Although the place is at the top of a gloomy mountain, there is a brightness that glows from within it
That has served as cradle for Kobaïa
Kobaïa was born in this hidden place and it has been protected and nurtured by it ever since
But that was so, so long ago
The birth of Kobaïa happened a long time ago
You have come to find Kobaïa
The person who is listening to this song is on a journey to find Kobaïa
We have come to find the sun
The people of Kobaïa are on a journey to find the sun which symbolizes enlightenment
We can make it easy for you
The people of Kobaïa are willing to help the person find their way to the hidden place
Still we laugh and still we run
The people of Kobaïa are happy and full of life, and are always on the move
Over swamps and slaughter houses
The journey to Kobaïa is long and passes through unpleasant places
Nomad swans who jump and die
The journey also involves encountering swans that are nomadic, jumping from one place to another and sometimes dying while doing so
Stand before the speechless statues
On the way to Kobaïa, there are statues that can't speak but are still very expressive
Till cobalt flowers catch your eyes
The journey to Kobaïa is full of surprises, and one of them are the beautiful cobalt flowers that one can discover
And the wind inscribed a message
Nature provides signs and guides during the journey to Kobaïa. One such message is inscribed by the wind
The fire and the roses are one
One of the messages from nature is that opposites can coexist and be harmonious, for example fire and roses
May you have a peaceful passage
The people of Kobaïa wish for the person to arrive at their destination safely and peacefully
Kobaïa is everyone
Kobaïa is not just a place, but also a state of mind and being that everyone can achieve
Kobaïa
Kobaïa kobashibewa
Somewa
Osü
The chorus is a repetition of the word Kobaïa, which represents the essence and spirit of the hidden place
Writer(s): Christian Vander
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.