Orphaned Land is a doom/death band at its core, but they are highly influenced by the folk music and tradition of the Oriental Jews (Mizraḥim), making their sound much more progressive than typical doom/death bands. Their album Sahara (1994) was the first to include a combination of death metal and traditional oriental music. In their second album El Norra Alila (1996), Orphaned Land elaborated the combination of metal and oriental music, including the addition of song with traditional oriental Jewish piyyut and Arab melodies. This album conveyed a message of co-existence between Jews and Muslims. Their third album, Mabool (the Hebrew name for the Deluge, depicted in the Bible and Noah's story), 2004, was worked for seven years and takes the combination of doom/death metal, oriental music and biblical issues to a new level. The album tells the story of the seventh son of God (who was divided into three, each one symbolizing one monotheistic religion) which try to warn humanity from a coming flood (deluge) as punishment for their sins. Musically, the album contains oriental instruments, two choruses, traditional Yemenite chants sung by Shlomit Levi and quotes of Biblical verses from the story of the Deluge, read by Kobi Farhi, Orphaned Land's vocalist and one of its founders. The level of musical competency displayed in the heavy layering and orchestration combined with the more story-driven, conceptual nature of the album's lyrics as a whole lend a very strong progressive feel to the work.
Band Members:
Kobi Farhi − lead vocals, backing vocals, death growls, chants
Shlomit Levi - female vocals
Matan Shmuely - vocals, session drums
Matti Svatizky − rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar
Uri Zelcha − bass, fretless bass
Yatziv Caspi − drums, percussion
Idan Amsalem – guitars, bouzouki
Former Band Members:
Eran Asias − drums
Sami Bachar − drums
Avi Diamond − session drums
Itzik Levy − keyboards
Eden Rabin − keyboards, backing vocals
Yatziv Caspi - session drums
Avi Agababa - session drums
Yossi Sa'aron (Sassi) - guitars, oud, saz, bouzouki, chumbush, backing vocals
Thee by the Father I Pray
Orphaned Land Lyrics
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I'm roaring in the name of God
In all ancient words described in By-Gone times
I pray for your reply oh - all knowing fathers
As I wait to your words
The first line of the song, "Ac regnanti in celesti partia, amen," is in Latin and translates to "May it be so in the heavenly realms where the ruler reigns." This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is a prayer to God or a higher power. The following lines, "I'm roaring in the name of God / In all ancient words described in By-Gone times," suggest the singer is calling upon the divine in a loud and fervent manner, using language that has been passed down for generations.
The next line, "I pray for your reply oh - all knowing fathers," indicates that the singer is seeking guidance, help, or answers from those who have come before them, perhaps ancestors or religious figures. The final line, "As I wait to your words," signifies that the singer is open and receptive to receiving whatever message or guidance they will receive.
Overall, the lyrics of "Thee by the Father I Pray" express a deep yearning for spiritual connection and guidance, through the use of ancient language and a sense of reverence for those who have come before.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm roaring in the name of God
I'm shouting out to God as loudly as I can
In all ancient words described in By-Gone times
I'm invoking the power of old, sacred language from the past
I pray for your reply oh - all knowing fathers
I'm asking for guidance from God or other deities who are all-wise
As I wait to your words
I'm eager to hear any response or guidance from God or other deities
Ac regnanti in celesti partia, amen
This phrase is Latin for 'May the one who reigns in celestial realms, amen' - a supplication for divine power
Contributed by Elizabeth D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Aguilar
Ending sounds like some soccer game