Official Website: http://www.manes.no/
On the first of January 2008, manes split up, and Cern formed kkoagulaa. In July 2013, however, the band resurfaced, promising an upcoming album recorded with the same lineup as Vilosophe, and linking to a new song "blanket of ashes".
There was a second band with name Manes which after two demos evolved into Ved Buens Ende. These two bands named Manes released a split together in 2009.
Cinder alley
Manes Lyrics
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I see the heel of the father
Crush the head of the serpent for you
And that beast who found
His way up to your room
You know the one the one
Who's colors are never true
Yeah you do
Yet all the while 'neath
His banner you did stand
'Neath the shadows of his wings
Do you remember?
Sorrow stands near and close at hand
Sorrow stands an in sorrow's hand
The burning ember
He'll come a cinder
Fire call the kettle black
The dark can only hinder it
Will not hold you back
Nor tear you asunder
And the good shepherd
Lo he left all the others
An went to look for you
Yes and he did find thee
An with bruised hands
He did unbind thee
Brought you out
Into the light of day
He'll come a cinder
Fire call the kettle black
The dark can only hinder it
Will not hold you back
Nor tear you asunder
O come and stand with me mother
As we wait for the master's voice
And head that way together
He'll come a cinder
Fire call the kettle black
The dark can only hinder it
Will not hold you back
Nor tear you asunder
The song “Cinder Alley” by Manes starts with the beautiful and captivating lyrics “Lovely lovely Carol Sue, I see the heel of the father, Crush the head of the serpent for you, And that beast who found, His way up to your room, You know the one the one, Who's colors are never true, Yeah you do.” The song is about a woman named Carol Sue who seems to be in trouble, and the singer is expressing his concern for her. He speaks of a serpent that's entered her room, and someone crushing its head, which may be a metaphor for someone protecting her against those who might harm her. The singer emphasizes that Carol Sue knows about this person, and she's in a way waiting for him to save her.
The singer then talks about how Carol Sue has been standing under the shadow of someone's wings, maybe a divine figure. However, sorrow still lingers near her, and the singer describes it as burning ember, which is an image of something being on fire. The singer then reassures Carol Sue that the darkness cannot stop her from moving forward and that the good shepherd has gone to look for her, found her, and set her free. The song ends with an invitation to “stand together” and “wait for the master's voice”, maybe suggesting that they are waiting for something big and significant to happen.
Line by Line Meaning
Lovely lovely Carol Sue
Manes addresses Carol Sue in a respectful and affectionate manner.
I see the heel of the father
Manes perceives the father's heel representing the crushing of the serpent as a positive act for Carol Sue.
Crush the head of the serpent for you
Manes believes that the father's act of crushing the serpent will benefit Carol Sue.
And that beast who found
Manes refers to the serpent as a beast in this line.
His way up to your room
Manes implies that the serpent made its way into Carol Sue's space.
You know the one the one
Manes assumes that Carol Sue is aware of the serpent's identity.
Who's colors are never true
Manes suggests that the serpent is deceitful or misleading in some way.
Yeah you do
Manes reinforces his assumption that Carol Sue is aware of the serpent's true nature.
Yet all the while 'neath
Manes references a previous event that occurred while Carol Sue was under the influence of the serpent.
His banner you did stand
Manes suggests that Carol Sue was on the side of the serpent at some point.
'Neath the shadows of his wings
Manes employs a metaphor of the serpent's wings as a way to evoke a sense of manipulation and control.
Do you remember?
Manes implores Carol Sue to recall the time she spent under the serpent's influence.
Sorrow stands near and close at hand
Manes references the enduring presence of sorrow.
Sorrow stands an in sorrow's hand
Manes employs wordplay to emphasize the overarching theme of sorrow in this song.
The burning ember
Manes employs the metaphor of a burning ember to reference the pain and suffering of Carol Sue's past.
He'll come a cinder
Manes implies that something, possibly the serpent or Carol Sue's past, will eventually turn to ashes.
Fire call the kettle black
Manes employs another metaphor to suggest that the truth about the past will eventually come to light.
The dark can only hinder it
Manes suggests that the truth will ultimately prevail, regardless of any obstacles or setbacks.
Will not hold you back
Manes implies that Carol Sue will no longer be held back by her past once the truth is revealed.
Nor tear you asunder
Manes suggests that Carol Sue will not be torn apart by her past once the truth is revealed.
And the good shepherd
Manes introduces a new character, the good shepherd, who is likely a reference to a biblical figure.
Lo he left all the others
Manes suggests that the good shepherd abandoned others to search for something or someone in particular.
An went to look for you
Manes implies that the good shepherd was specifically searching for Carol Sue.
Yes and he did find thee
Manes confirms that the good shepherd successfully found Carol Sue.
An with bruised hands
Manes references the good shepherd's hands likely because of their significance in religious imagery.
He did unbind thee
Manes makes a metaphorical reference to the good shepherd freeing Carol Sue from her past.
Brought you out
Manes reinforces the idea of the good shepherd rescuing Carol Sue from her past.
Into the light of day
Manes implies that being free from her past has allowed Carol Sue to metaphorically step into a brighter future.
O come and stand with me mother
Manes invites his mother to stand with him, likely as a way to connect their shared experiences.
As we wait for the master's voice
Manes refers to another religious figure, possibly Jesus Christ, in this line.
And head that way together
Manes implies that he and his mother will soon embark on a journey, perhaps fueled by their shared faith and experiences.
Writer(s): Jean Yves Tola, David Eugene Edwards
Contributed by Layla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@LOCOABREUL1
This is pure genius
@adamkemper1367
Enjoy the unique sonic. Their music is a journey...if you have the right kinda broken heart.
@wruff378
Interesting cover of a great 16HP tune. Well done.
@KatalinaHertz
This is awesome!
@tharosss
manes totally rules ;]
@xMCxVSxARBITERx
The guy from 16 Horsepower (DEE) has/had a way of combining Bible verses with music that just makes other music sound hollow...
2:29 - 2:40 is so enchanting and alive!
@soniamatuszynska4955
:) cudne
@seraphale
@Thusyanthan Somehow the music of DEE and metal go hand in hand. In ways, his music is a lot darker than some metal... At least he has conviction and a wicked musical ability.
@ChodeMaster
Trøndersk mesterverk
@paulinasen
@lyckantrope the thing is that i've searched and i haven't found anything, maybe i'm not searching the right way so would you be kind enough to upload?