When the band first started, they were surrounded by a cloud of mystery, as all of the band members were under contracts with other bands, and thus had to use pseudonyms to avoid any legal problems.
The current line-up is:
Ralf Hubert - Bass
Alex Landenburg - Drums
Benedikt Zimniak - Guitars
Erik Adam H. Grosch - Guitars
Martin Lemar - Vocals
However, big names such as Jörg Michael (Drums, Rage, Stratovarius and Saxon) , Peter Haas (Drums, Krokus), Jochen Schröder (Guitar, Rage, Avenger), Frank Fricke (Guitar, Living Death, U.D.O.), Reiner Kelch (Guitar, Living Death), Uwe Baltrusch (Guitar, Sodom and Peter "Peavy" Wagner (Bass, Rage) have also been members.
Prophecy
Mekong Delta Lyrics
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You'll be initiated too
You are elected for the world
You must be prepared when the time will come
Listen to the prophecy now
You're given from the great oldones
The music in your hands is a bastion
Why me? Tell me out there
Believe me! I am to weak
You have got an inner strength, man. Ability's your might
Deceive me! Take my doubts away
You have got no choice man. It's the only way
What should I think of this?
'cause much too many have failed this way
Maybe it's just another paralogism
And my mind fools me now
I listen to the prophecy now
That I'm given from the great oldones
The music in my hands could be a bastion
Why me? Tell me out there
Isn't it deceit man? Pay the price
Believe me! I am to weak
You have got an inner strength, man. Ability's your might
Deceive me! Take my doubts away
You have got no choice man. It's the only way
The lyrics of Mekong Delta's Prophecy suggest that the listener is about to be initiated into some kind of mysterious society or organization, perhaps by way of the music they hold in their hands. The singer is unsure of this initiation and wonders why they have been chosen for it. They are worried that it may be deceitful or that they are not strong enough to handle it. However, they are told that they must be prepared for when the time comes and that their abilities are their strength.
The use of words like "prophecy," "initiated," and "elected" add to the mystical and otherworldly feel of the song. The reference to the "great oldones" further implies a connection to ancient, supernatural forces. The singer's doubts and fears are contrasted with the idea of inner strength and the need to embrace what is to come, suggesting that the initiation may be a test of character or a trial of some kind.
Line by Line Meaning
Before the night is over
You don't have much time left
You'll be initiated too
You will be brought into something significant
You are elected for the world
You have been chosen for something important in society
You must be prepared when the time will come
You need to be ready for when your moment arrives
Listen to the prophecy now
Take heed of what is being foretold
You're given from the great oldones
The message comes from an ancient and wise source
The music in your hands is a bastion
The art that you create is something that can be used to protect you
Why me? Tell me out there
Why was I chosen for this? Please, explain
Isn't it deceit man? Pay the price
Isn't this a trap? What will it cost me?
Believe me! I am to weak
I don't think I have the strength for this
You have got an inner strength, man. Ability's your might
You actually have the power to do this
Deceive me! Take my doubts away
Can you prove to me that this is real and not a trick?
You have got no choice man. It's the only way
You must accept this, there is no other option
What should I think of this?
What should my mindset be about this situation?
'cause much too many have failed this way
Other people have tried and not succeeded, be careful
Maybe it's just another paralogism
Perhaps this is just another false belief or illogical idea
And my mind fools me now
My own thoughts could be misleading me
I listen to the prophecy now
I am taking note of what is being said
That I'm given from the great oldones
The ancient wisdom is being imparted to me
The music in my hands could be a bastion
My creative output could be a form of protection and strength
You have got an inner strength, man. Ability's your might
You do actually possess the ability to do this
Deceive me! Take my doubts away
Please prove to me that this is not a trick
You have got no choice man. It's the only way
You must accept this path, there is no other option
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER PEAVY WAGNER, RALPH HUBERT
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