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
Trail of Ashes
Malrun Lyrics
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Where should I go?
A decimated reality
Eradication of humanity
We all are trapped in a state of an obliteration
Promises are all withering away
Phase 2 has started now
Could this be how it ends
Or is it just the start
Walk through the fire
The colors shine over the horizon
Behind you everything is damned
Leaving only death behind
Death behind
The trail of ashes follows me
I bend the world sideways every day
Blackened rain is shaping my way
Through everything that doesn't sway from me
From me or my plans
Massacre and exterminate em all
Could this be how it ends
Or is it just the start
Walk through the fire
The colors shine over the horizon
Behind you everything is damned
Leaving only death behind
Calling upon the invisible skies
Seems like the path that I've chosen
Just doesn't seem to be right
My life's been empty and stolen
By the revengeful emotions
Help me to turn the pages I crave for an ending
From this derangement I'm in
The trail of ashes follows me
I bend the world sideways every day
Blackened rain is shaping my way
Through everything that doesn't sway from me
The lyrics of Malrun's song "Trail of Ashes" depict a sense of desperation and inner turmoil. The singer is standing on the edge of insanity, unsure of which direction to take. The reality surrounding them is in ruins, and humanity is being eradicated. There is a feeling of entrapment and hopelessness as promises fade away and phase 2 of destruction begins.
The chorus talks about walking through the fire, with the colors shining over the horizon. However, everything behind the singer is damned, leaving only death in their wake. It is as if they are leaving a trail of destruction behind them, with the world bending to their will, and blackened rain shaping their path. They feel a sense of power and control over anything that doesn't bend to their desires or plans.
The second verse introduces a sense of doubt and regret. The singer calls upon the "invisible skies," perhaps seeking guidance or a way out of the chaos they find themselves in. The path they have chosen doesn't feel right, and their life has been empty and stolen by vengeful emotions. They yearn for an ending to this derangement they are experiencing and crave a chance to turn the pages and find closure.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing on the edge of insanity
In a mentally unstable state, unsure of what to do or where to go next.
Where should I go?
Questioning the right path or direction to take.
A decimated reality
A destroyed or ruined version of the world as it should be.
Eradication of humanity
The complete wiping out or destruction of the human race.
We all are trapped in a state of an obliteration
All of us are stuck in a condition of total annihilation.
Promises are all withering away
Commitments made are slowly fading and disappearing.
Phase 2 has started now
A new stage or step has commenced.
Massacre and exterminate em all
Committing acts of mass killing and complete eradication of everyone.
Could this be how it ends
Questioning if this is the ultimate conclusion or outcome.
Or is it just the start
Considering the possibility that this is only the beginning.
Walk through the fire
Moving forward through difficult or dangerous situations.
The colors shine over the horizon
Bright and vibrant things await in the future.
Behind you everything is damned
Everything that has happened in the past is ruined or cursed.
Leaving only death behind
Only destruction and loss remain in the wake of progress.
The trail of ashes follows me
A path of destruction and ruin constantly accompanies me.
I bend the world sideways every day
I have a powerful influence on shaping and manipulating reality.
Blackened rain is shaping my way
Negative or harmful experiences are guiding my path.
Through everything that doesn't sway from me
Navigating through everything that does not resist or oppose my influence.
Calling upon the invisible skies
Seeking guidance or help from an unseen force or higher power.
Seems like the path that I've chosen
Appears that the direction I have decided to take.
Just doesn't seem to be right
Does not feel correct or appropriate.
My life's been empty and stolen
My existence has been devoid of meaning and taken away from me.
By the revengeful emotions
Driven by strong feelings of vengeance or retribution.
Help me to turn the pages I crave for an ending
Assist me in finding resolution or closure that I desperately desire.
From this derangement I'm in
From this state of madness or insanity that I am currently experiencing.
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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