The album Fading Beauty tells about the depths of darkness, death and struggles in live.
Started in 1995, Morphia developed from a death metal band into a symphonic doom metal band with a gothic touch.
In 1999 their debut-cd was released. Soon Morphia was noticed in both The Netherlands and Germany
and the band played shows with After Forever, Epica, Orphanage and Imperia.
With the release of Frozen Dust on Fear Dark the band got the chance to reach a larger audience.
Morphia joined the Fear Dark Festivals in The Netherlands, Switserland and Germany in 2002, 2004 and 2006.
They also got the chance to play at several German festivals, including a show at the eve of Wave-Gothic Treffen.
The band played their final show on November 22, 2008 at Gigant Apeldoorn, as part of the Brainstorm Festival 2008. It was recorded on DVD, which was released in 2009.
Thor's Symphony
Morphia Lyrics
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The calm
Before the oncoming storm. The trees bow deep
Before Thor's presence, while the birds seek
Safety in flight.
It rumbles in the distance as the first
Raindrops cautiously descend
Upon the woodsland soil
Casts a spectral image, reflecting the fear for
Thor
Will he be kindly disposed
This time...?
The lyrics of Morphia's song Thor's Symphony evoke the power and majesty of the Norse god of thunder, Thor. The opening lines paint a vivid image of a peaceful moment before the arrival of a mighty storm. The wind is fresh and calm, but there is a sense of anticipation in the air. The trees bow down in reverence to Thor's presence, while the birds seek refuge in flight. As the storm approaches, the first drops of rain fall carefully upon the woodland soil.
The second part of the verse shifts the focus to a nearby village. The people are afraid of Thor and what he may bring with the storm. The windows are shuttered, and the village takes on a ghostly appearance. The song poses a question: will Thor be kind this time around? This line hints at the capricious nature of the ancient gods and their unpredictable behavior. The fate of the village seems to rest in Thor's hands, and the people can only wait and hope for a favorable outcome.
Overall, Morphia's Thor's Symphony is a powerful tribute to the might of a Norse deity. The lyrics are rich in imagery and convey a sense of awe and fear in the face of nature's fury.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagine the wind freshing from the calm
Picture a gentle breeze after a period of stillness
Before the oncoming storm. The trees bow deep
The approaching storm causes the trees to bend
Before Thor's presence, while the birds seek safety in flight.
The birds sense Thor's power and flee in fear
It rumbles in the distance as the first raindrops cautiously descend
The storm grows closer, with thunder and light rain
Upon the woodland soil
Raindrops fall onto the ground in the forest
The village, with all its shuttered windows
The town prepares for the storm by closing their shutters
Casts a spectral image, reflecting the fear for Thor
A haunting sight of the town's unease and apprehension for Thor
Will he be kindly disposed this time...?
The townspeople wonder if Thor will spare them from the storm or not
Contributed by Violet J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.