There are multiple artists with this name:

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)

Sewolahwehn ohn zain
Magma Lyrics

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Löhst hïrr löhst
Hïrr löhst ün sloïst das sloïst
Das löhst hïrr löhst
Hïrr löhst ün sloïst das löhst
Eïn mahr dï wahr Gëhmaïn
Dï wahr Gëh
Löhst hïrr löhst
Hïrr löhst ün sloïst das sloïst

Das löhst hïrr löhst
Hïrr löhst ün sloïst das sloïst
Eïn mahr dï wahr Gëhmaïn
Dï wahr dëh riGëhn štot zï
ŠlaG
ŠlaG ŠlaG dëh ëtnah
ŠlaG dëh wurdah
ŠlaG ŠlaG ŠlaG
ŠlaG
ŠlaG ŠlaG ŠlaG
ŠlaG ŠlaG

Ü Ü Ü Ü

Tü! Tü! Tü! ...

Dowëri dowëloï
Dowëri dowëloï
Dowëri dowëloï
Dowëloï
Zeuhl

Tü! Tü! Tü! ...

ŠlaG ŠlaG
ŠlaG ŠlaG ŠlaG
Zeuhl!
Zeuhl Wortz!!!

Ü Ü Ü Ü... Ü Ü Ü Ü...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Magma's song Sewolahwehn ohn zain are in the constructed language of Kobaïan, and therefore difficult to interpret their exact meaning. However, Magma's music is known for being heavily influenced by science fiction and the concept of the celestial, and this particular song is no exception. The lyrics contain repetition of phrases such as "löhst hïrr löhst" and "dowëri dowëloï" which could indicate a sense of urgency and repetition, perhaps representing a cosmic event or ritual. The "zeuhl" chant at the end could also suggest an invocation or call to otherworldly power.

Musically, the song is a blend of progressive rock and jazz fusion with complex rhythms and time signatures, featuring distorted guitar riffs, staccato horns, and intricate percussion. Magma's music has been described as "Zeuhl," a word coined by the band to represent their unique sound, which includes a mix of avant-garde, classical, and psychedelic elements.

Line by Line Meaning

Löhst hïrr löhst
Keep on moving, keep on striving

Hïrr löhst ün sloïst das sloïst
Moving forward, striving for success

Das löhst hïrr löhst
The key is to never stop moving

Hïrr löhst ün sloïst das löhst
Keep striving for success and never give up

Eïn mahr dï wahr Gëhmaïn
One more truth, come together

Dï wahr Gëh
The truth is that we must go on

Dï wahr dëh riGëhn štot zï
The truth is to keep moving forward, against all odds

ŠlaG
Strike

ŠlaG ŠlaG ŠlaG dëh ëtnah
Strike strike strike from the rear

ŠlaG dëh wurdah
Strike the words

ŠlaG ŠlaG ŠlaG
Strike strike strike