The lyrical themes on “The Empty Frame” focus mainly on life changing events and how random circumstances and coincidences in life lead to great upheavals, loss, sadness, disillusion but also provides new opportunities and possibilities of filling out the empty frame – a symbol of life yet to be lived. And as always MALRUN’s lyrical universe is spiced with little pieces of every-day life, irony, sarcasm, humour and sex.
After MALRUNs debut album from 2010 received average European ratings of 8 out of 10 MALRUN began focusing outside the borders of Denmark on a more international set up. Now Dragon Productions from Hamburg handles European booking for MALRUN while Gordeon Music from Berlin handles European PR and advertising, and MALRUN has already shared the bill with bands such as Staind (US), Týr (Faroe Islands) and Mercenary (DK). In the spring 2011 MALRUN went on tour with Audrey Horne (NO) in Germany and Switzerland, and with the release of “The Empty Frame” a considerably larger tour will now be launched as MALRUN supports Die Apokalyptischen Reiter (D) on a 3½ week tour from 21st April to 13th May 2012 in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands, France, England, Spain and Italy.
MALRUN is:
Jacob Løbner: Vocals
Patrick Nybroe: Guitar
Mads Lind Ingeman: Guitar
Ulrik Sølgaard-Nielsen: Bass
Mikkel Johnsen: Drums
Benders of the World
Malrun Lyrics
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The soulless eyes fills the blackness in the skies all around
Carve your pain in my heart
And I shall set you free
When all of your hope is lost
I'll take your fears away
Yourself to me
The trusting eyes they get colder and turn away
(Reaching for the edge)
The caring minds kill their passion and their dreams so divine
(You won't be let through)
The blackened clouds are closing in
The twisting minds knock at the gates
Relentless filled with hate and sin
The earth it shatters when they scream
Their vengeance rages like a dream
Where all the rules are bended backwards
Nothing is meant to be
We are the benders of the world
And we have come to set you free
From this mad insanity you call life
Tear it out
And I shall set you free
When all of your hope is lost
I'll take your fears away
Surrender yourself
And I shall set you free
When all of your hope is lost
I'll take your fears away
Surrender
Yourself to me
Surrender yourself to me
Surrender yourself to me
We are the benders of the world
We are the benders of the world
The lyrics of Malrun's song "Benders of the World" convey a sense of disillusionment and despair in a world where trust and care are disappearing. The opening lines, "The open arms now are buried in the ground / The soulless eyes fill the blackness in the skies all around," depict a gloomy atmosphere where warmth and empathy have vanished. It suggests the existence of a pervasive void, symbolized by the buried arms and the blackened skies.
The chorus, "Carve your pain in my heart / And I shall set you free / When all of your hope is lost / I'll take your fears away / Surrender / Yourself to me," conveys a desire to alleviate the pain and fear of others. There is a sense of offering solace and freedom through emotional connection, invoking the idea of finding release by sharing one's burdens with another person.
The subsequent verses emphasize the decline of trust and passion, portraying a world where minds are twisted and filled with hate and sin. The lyrics suggest that society has become distorted and corrupted, with rules being bent backwards and nothing remaining as it should. In this chaotic world, the benders of the world emerge as a force capable of setting people free from the madness and absurdity of life.
Overall, "Benders of the World" speaks to the longing for connection and understanding in a society that is losing its humanity. It urges individuals to surrender their pain and fears to find solace and freedom through shared experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
The open arms now are buried in the ground
The welcoming and supportive nature of people has been extinguished and suppressed.
The soulless eyes fills the blackness in the skies all around
There is a pervasive sense of darkness and emptiness in the world, reflected in the eyes of people.
Carve your pain in my heart
Share your suffering with me, I will bear it for you.
And I shall set you free
By sharing your pain, your burdens will be lifted and you will find freedom.
When all of your hope is lost
During times of despair and hopelessness.
I'll take your fears away
I will alleviate your fears and provide solace and comfort.
Surrender
Let go of control and trust in me.
Yourself to me
Give yourself completely to me, entrust your well-being.
The trusting eyes they get colder and turn away
Innocent and trusting individuals become jaded and withdraw from others.
(Reaching for the edge)
Striving for something beyond reach, desperate for change.
The caring minds kill their passion and their dreams so divine
Compassionate and nurturing individuals suppress their own desires and aspirations.
(You won't be let through)
Doors of opportunity and acceptance remain closed, denying their dreams and ambitions.
The blackened clouds are closing in
A sense of impending doom and negativity surrounds us.
The twisting minds knock at the gates
Distorted and disturbed thoughts seek entrance, causing inner turmoil.
Relentless filled with hate and sin
Unyielding and consumed by negativity and wrongdoing.
The earth it shatters when they scream
The impact of their destructive actions is so intense, it shakes the very foundation of our existence.
Their vengeance rages like a dream
Their desire for revenge burns fiercely, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.
Where all the rules are bended backwards
In a world where norms and principles are twisted and disregarded.
Nothing is meant to be
There is a sense of futility and lack of purpose in everything.
We are the benders of the world
We have the power to reshape and transform the world.
And we have come to set you free
Our purpose is to liberate others from the constraints and suffering of their lives.
From this mad insanity you call life
Escaping the chaotic and irrational existence that is commonly perceived as life.
Tear it out
Rip out the negativity and despair.
Surrender yourself
Give up control and trust in me completely.
Surrender yourself to me
Give yourself wholly to me, placing your faith and well-being in my hands.
We are the benders of the world
We possess the ability to reshape and transform the world.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mads Lind Ingeman, Mikkel Brauer-Johnsen, Nicklas Sonne, Patrick Nybroe, Ulrik Sølgaard-Nielsen
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