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
Prelude/Serpent's Coil
Malrun Lyrics
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Tremble with every sound
Footsteps
Echoes
Distant
What we once had
Are you still out there?
Something reminds me of
Days long gone by
Resembling
Vaguely
What we once had
Fading away
The lyrics of Malrun's song Prelude/Serpent's Coil evoke a sense of longing and reminiscence. The first few lines describe a quivering and trembling sensation that seems to be brought on by the slightest of sounds, including echoes and distant footsteps. The singer then goes on to wonder if someone from their past, someone they once had a close relationship with, is still out there. This creates a sense of uncertainty and loss that is further amplified by the next set of lines.
The second verse describes how the singer often looks up at the sky and thinks about days gone by. There is a feeling of nostalgia here, as the sky reminds them of something from the past. However, this memory is turning into a vague recollection that is quickly fading away. The lyrics use the phrase "what we once had" multiple times, which creates a sense of loss and regret. This overall sense of longing and loss is further amplified by the haunting melody and musical arrangements of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Quiver
Shake with fear or uncertainty
Tremble with every sound
Shake with fear, reacting to every little noise
Footsteps
The sound made by someone walking
Echoes
The sound of a noise bouncing back after hitting a surface
Distant
Far away, difficult to reach or connect with
What we once had
Referring to a past relationship, friendship, or situation
Are you still out there?
Asking if the other person is still there, still reachable
Whenever I look to the sky
Every time I gaze upwards
Something reminds me of
Some element brings to mind
Days long gone by
Past times, long ago
Resembling
Similar to, reminding of
Vaguely
Unclearly, with a lack of detail
What we once had
Referring to a past relationship, friendship, or situation
Fading away
Disappearing, losing its importance or strength
Contributed by Liam R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.