Offertorium's vocalist was the winner of the award "Best operatic voice" in a vote-contest for best female vocals Metal Maiden 2004 held amongst bands from ex-USSR countries.
Der Sturm
Offertorium Lyrics
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Eingehullt in graue Wolken
Schlafen jetzt die großen Gotter.
Und ich hore, wie sie schnarchen,
Und wir haben wildes Wetter.
Sturmeswuten will das Arme Schiff zerschellen,
Ach, wer zugelt diese Wellen?
Ach, wer zugelt diese Winde,
Und die herrenlosen Wellen?
Kann's nicht hindern das es sturmet,
Daß da drohnen Mast und Bretter.
Und ich hull mich in den Mantel,
Um zu schlafen wie die Gotter
Schlafen jetzt die großen Gotter
Und wir haben wildes Wetter
Und ich hull mich in den Mantel
Um zu schlafen wie die Gotter.
Ach, wer zugelt diese Winde
Und die herrenlosen Wellen!
The lyrics of Offertorium’s song “Der Sturm” depict the singer’s attempt to find solace amidst a violent storm. The singer imagines the gods are sleeping peacefully, wrapped in grey clouds, while he finds himself in the midst of a chaotic, wild storm. The ship he is on is being battered by the storm and he feels helpless to stop it. He wonders who can tame the wind and waves that are so wild and uncontrolled. Despite this, he attempts to find comfort by wrapping himself in his mantle like the sleeping gods he imagines.
The image of sleeping gods in grey clouds conveys a sense of detachment, as if the gods are removed from the storm and chaos of the world. The singer wishes to be able to sleep like the gods, free from fear and worry, but he is unable to do so because of the storm. The description of the storm and the ship being battered by the wind and waves enhances the sense of helplessness and powerlessness. The repeated refrain of “Ach, wer zugelt diese Winde / Und die herrenlosen Wellen” reinforces the singer’s frustration and desperation.
Overall, “Der Sturm” conveys a sense of fragility and vulnerability in the face of the uncontrollable forces of nature. The singer’s attempt to find comfort in the image of the sleeping gods ultimately falls short, highlighting the limitations of human power and control.
Line by Line Meaning
Eingehullt in graue Wolken
Covered in grey clouds
Schlafen jetzt die großen Gotter
The great gods are asleep now
Und ich hore, wie sie schnarchen
And I hear them snore
Und wir haben wildes Wetter
And we have wild weather
Sturmeswuten will das Arme Schiff zerschellen,
The fury of the storm threatens to shatter this poor ship,
Ach, wer zugelt diese Wellen?
Ah, who shall tame these waves?
Ach, wer zugelt diese Winde,
Ah, who shall tame these winds,
Und die herrenlosen Wellen?
And these waves running amok?
Kann's nicht hindern das es sturmet,
Unable to prevent the storm from raging,
Daß da drohnen Mast und Bretter.
Threatening to snap masts and planks.
Und ich hull mich in den Mantel,
And I wrap myself in a cloak,
Um zu schlafen wie die Gotter
To sleep like the gods
Schlafen jetzt die großen Gotter
The great gods are asleep now
Und wir haben wildes Wetter
And we have wild weather
Und ich hull mich in den Mantel
And I wrap myself in a cloak,
Um zu schlafen wie die Gotter.
To sleep like the gods.
Ach, wer zugelt diese Winde
Ah, who shall tame these winds,
Und die herrenlosen Wellen!
And these waves running amok?
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alexandru Ciobanu
Pacat ca i-am descoperit prea tarziu , as fi mers la concertele lor !
Juan Jesus Soto
Una hermosa, violenta, fina y sinfónica melodía.......perfecta....!!!!!!!!
beiris
Lastima que musica como esta se termine, y otras porkerias sigan sacando discos por cantidades como si fueran dulces, hermosa banda que supo lo que hizo y nos lo entrego en estas hermosas melodias Offertorium 5/5 \,,/,
walpurga
A wonderful piece of art, the lyrics are beautiful too, and her voice. Awesome. I also love the piano.
Tommy Fenyx
Me ha encantado esta canción! Gracias Offertorium por obras como esta! (^^)
concubicycle
So are they gone for good? Or will they be releasing more albums? It's a shame if they are, this is pretty amazing.
siq210
why did they break up? this band is just awsome and i must look for more bands from moldova
PostMortemor
I saw 4-5 concerts of them in Chisinau,it was amazing!! i've heared they want to give second birth to the band! Now many of them are living in Italy
aswangdeath
😢 I miss them... Still here in 2021....I found out about them at lastfm in 2007...
TarjaSenpai
wow amazing voice!!