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
Pandemonium
Malrun Lyrics
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They can hear but they're unable to breathe
And nothing can change their fate
No control
They can feel but they're unable to move
And nothing can tear, nothing can bear your pain
Disrupt the pandemonium
Forever I'll be shielding you
Through flaming firestorms
Reverse insanity
In time the Gods will settle down and you'll be free again
Disrupt the pandemonium
And free your soul from
Hell
Terrorized
The invasion of corrupted believers
And nothing can change their fate
Pulverized
They can feel but they are invisible
And nothing can tear, nothing can bear their pain
Disrupt the pandemonium
Forever I'll be shielding you
Through flaming firestorms
Reverse insanity
In time the Gods will settle down and you'll be free again
Disrupt the pandemonium
And free your soul from hell
For I've been slain and I've been drained
My energy is gone
I cannot tell what's up and down
And what is right
No
What is right
What is wrong
Where have I
Gone
The lyrics of Malrun's song "Pandemonium" convey a sense of helplessness and oppression in a chaotic world. The opening lines describe "blinded minds" who can hear but cannot breathe, emphasizing their lack of control over their own lives. They can feel, yet are unable to move, symbolizing their inability to escape their circumstances or find freedom from their pain. The repeated phrase "nothing can tear, nothing can bear your pain" reinforces the idea that their suffering is bound to them, unable to be alleviated or shared.
The lyrics suggest that the chaos and pandemonium in the world are disrupting and terrorizing the individuals. The corrupted believers invade and terrorize, leading to a feeling of pulverization. The invisible pain they experience further emphasizes their struggle, as it goes unnoticed by others. The repetition of the phrase "disrupt the pandemonium" seeks to break the cycle of chaos and bring an end to the suffering.
The chorus offers some hope amidst the turmoil. The singer promises to shield and protect the listener, navigating through the flames and reversing insanity. They believe that eventually, the gods will settle down, and freedom will be restored. The repeated call to "disrupt the pandemonium" becomes a rallying cry to escape the confines of hell and liberate the soul.
In the final lines, the singer reflects on their own state of being. They feel drained and slain, lacking energy and clarity. They are unsure of what is right or wrong and where they have disappeared to. This introspective ending adds a layer of personal struggle and confusion in the midst of the larger chaos and oppression depicted in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Blinded minds
Minds that are unable to see the truth or understand what is really happening
They can hear but they're unable to breathe
Although they can listen, they are suffocated and restricted in expressing themselves
And nothing can change their fate
Their destiny or outcome cannot be altered
No control
Lack of power or influence over their situation
They can feel but they're unable to move
Although they can experience emotions, they are paralyzed and cannot take action
And nothing can tear, nothing can bear your pain
No external force can alleviate or endure the pain they are enduring
Disrupt the pandemonium
Interrupt the chaos and disorder
Forever I'll be shielding you
I will always protect and defend you
Through flaming firestorms
Amidst intense and dangerous situations
Reverse insanity
Undo the madness and restore sanity
In time the Gods will settle down and you'll be free again
Eventually, the forces causing turmoil will calm down, and you will regain your freedom
And free your soul from Hell
Liberate your inner self from a state of torment or suffering
Terrorized
Subjected to extreme fear and distress
The invasion of corrupted believers
The intrusion of individuals who have been influenced or corrupted by negative beliefs
Pulverized
Completely destroyed or crushed
They can feel but they are invisible
They experience emotions but are overlooked or ignored
And nothing can tear, nothing can bear their pain
Nothing and no one can accurately understand or carry the burden of their suffering
For I've been slain and I've been drained
I have been killed and depleted of energy
My energy is gone
I have completely exhausted my vitality
I cannot tell what's up and down
I am disoriented and cannot distinguish between what is right or wrong
And what is right
And what is morally correct or just
What is wrong
What is morally incorrect or unjust
Where have I
Where did I
Gone
Disappear or lose oneself
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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