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
Black Rain
Malrun Lyrics
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You've been the.??
The pearl harbors our soul,
will take away the drowned in the sea.
Cross the world, in cold black rain.
Cursed by the Kings and pawns.
Never doubt yourself, or your faith.
of our rain.
??.the king of sorrow, sorrow.
Through the field, of punished men.
The fire burns in everyone's eyes.
The innocent scream in pain,
and cry out the.??
Cross the world, in cold black rain.
Cursed by the kings and pawns.
Never doubt yourself, or your faith.
Bury all the sinners in the darkness,
of our rain.
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The song "Black Rain" by Malrun begins with the first few lines that depict a faceless figure, who has caused harm in some way or the other. This figure is referred to as the "pearl," which suggests that it is something precious, but in reality, it is a destructive force that will take away the drowned in the sea. The lines can be interpreted to mean that the person being addressed has caused harm to others, and their actions will ultimately lead to their downfall. The rest of the song talks about the consequences of people's actions and the suffering that they cause.
The lyrics in the second verse describe a field of punished men, where the fire burns in everyone's eyes. This imagery suggests a place of great suffering, where the innocent scream in pain and cry out. The lyrics also mention the "king of sorrow," which could be a metaphorical representation of the person or people responsible for causing this suffering. Finally, the chorus of the song emphasizes the theme of consequences for one's actions, urging the listener never to doubt themselves or their faith and to bury all the sinners in the darkness of the rain.
Overall, "Black Rain" is a powerful song that explores themes of accountability, consequences, and suffering caused by one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
faceless one,
Addressing someone without identity or personality.
You've been the.
Implying that this person has been responsible for a certain act or situation.
The pearl harbors our soul,
Referring to something that holds the essence of who we are.
will take away the drowned in the sea.
Implying that this essence will save those lost in the vast ocean of life.
Cross the world, in cold black rain.
A journey through a world that is bleak and unforgiving.
Cursed by the Kings and pawns.
Being condemned by both those in power and those powerless.
Never doubt yourself, or your faith.
Urging to stay resolute in one's beliefs and convictions.
Bury all the sinners in the darkness,
Condemning those who have committed wrongdoings.
of our rain.
Referring to the bleak and unforgiving world previously mentioned.
the king of sorrow, sorrow.
Referring to someone who is the embodiment of suffering.
Through the field, of punished men.
Passing through a place where men have been punished for their transgressions.
The fire burns in everyone's eyes.
Seeing a sense of determination and resilience in the eyes of those who have been punished.
The innocent scream in pain,
Highlighting the suffering of those who have done no wrong.
and cry out the.
Implied to be crying out for salvation or absolution.
Contributed by Sydney G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.