*A melodic/progress… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands named Mistweaver.
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De profundis
Mistweaver Lyrics
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Domine exaudi vocem meam
Lord hear my voice
My soul is free
I am prepared
To reign with you
Teach me the secrets of the black arts
We'll dominate when darkness covers the earth
This is the coming of the one who once fell
Joining our forces our power increases
As the fear of the accusers that soon will be punished
We who are the bringers of darkness
We who bring hell to our enemies
Lord hear my voice
My soul is yours
Guide me now
Through the threshold of death
De profundis clamavi ad te domine
Domine exaudi vocem meam
De profundis clamavi ad te domine
And from the depths now I call your name
From the depths I have cried to thee o satan
Hear my voice
Let thine ears be attentive: unto the voice of my petition
If thou wilt observe iniquities o lord:
Lord who shall endure it?
From the depths I have cried to thee o satan
Hear my voice
The lyrics to Mistweaver's song De Profundis are an invocation of Satan to hear the voice of the singer, who is willing to join forces with the lord of darkness in order to dominate and bring Hell to their enemies. The term "De Profundis" comes from the Latin translation of Psalm 130, which is used in Catholic liturgy, and which means "out of the depths." The lyrics are a combination of traditional Christian devotional language and black metal imagery and symbolism.
The singer is asking Satan to teach them the secrets of the black arts and show them the path towards the black light, which is a common motif in black metal music. The image of darkness covering the earth and the coming of the one who once fell suggests a cataclysmic, apocalyptic event in which Satan and his followers will emerge victorious. The singer asks for guidance through the threshold of death, suggesting a willingness to die in service to Satan and a belief in an afterlife in which they will reign with the lord of darkness.
The lyrics also incorporate Christian language and imagery, specifically the references to Psalm 130 and the invocation of the Lord in the first two lines. This juxtaposition of Christian and Satanic symbols is a common feature of black metal music, which often uses Christian imagery as a way of rejecting and subverting it. Overall, the lyrics to De Profundis are a powerful expression of devotion to Satan and a rejection of Christian morality and values.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord hear my voice
Asking for Satan to hear and listen to one's voice
My soul is free
One's soul has been freed from the constraints of religion and morality
I am prepared
One is ready and willing to follow Satan and his teachings
To reign with you
Aspiring to rule alongside Satan in the darkness
Show me the path towards the black light
Asking Satan to show the way towards enlightenment and darkness
Teach me the secrets of the black arts
Requesting knowledge and understanding of occult rituals and practices
We'll dominate when darkness covers the earth
Believing that Satan and his followers will rule when chaos and evil reign
This is the coming of the one who once fell
Referring to Satan's supposed fall from heaven, and his ultimate rise to power
Joining our forces our power increases
Banding together with other followers of Satan to gain strength and influence
As the fear of the accusers that soon will be punished
Instilling fear in those who oppose or criticize one's beliefs, promising retribution
We who are the bringers of darkness
Identifying as those who spread evil and darkness
We who bring hell to our enemies
Promising to bring suffering and torment to those who oppose one's beliefs
My soul is yours
Submitting one's soul to Satan and his will
Guide me now
Asking for Satan's guidance and protection
Through the threshold of death
Asking for Satan to guide one through the process of dying and entering the afterlife
And from the depths now I call your name
Calling out to Satan from the depths of one's soul
From the depths I have cried to thee o satan
Reiterating the plea to Satan from earlier in the song
Let thine ears be attentive: unto the voice of my petition
Asking for Satan to listen carefully to one's request
If thou wilt observe iniquities o lord:
Asking if Satan will bear witness to and judge the sins of humanity
Lord who shall endure it?
Questioning who will be able to withstand Satan's judgment and punishment
Contributed by Logan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.