So far three Oxiplegatz-albums have been released, hopefully there will be a fourth before too long. I'm not sure it will be another sci-fi-album, perhaps more to the fantasy-genre. I will probably move another step away from metal, I don't care much for this kind of music today, as there is vastly more talent and inspiration in the field of classical music. Most metal bands seem to follow certain patterns, where everyone wants to be just like the other, same sound(even record in the same studio as others), same kind of lyrics, same looks, same attitude etc - isn't there anyone to think for themselves anymore?
My music will never approve to the masses, I'm sure, but judging from the amount of e-mail I get with positive criticism, there are at least some freethinkers out there (my thanks to everyone who have bothered to contact me).
Abandon Earth
Oxiplegatz Lyrics
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A rare encounter - twin worlds, touched by the lifespore.
On their world called Halcyon they had known nothing but peace
Through thousands of years, now war's upon them.
The concept of evil they did not anticipate,
Welcome they said, now death's upon them.
(In peace, at ease, until THEY came.)
No inclination for lenience, a harsh kind indeed,
The ancient gardens set aflame.
Forced to submit their flesh to feed the usurpers.
Hexaped razorlimb insect warriors.
Alien conquerors, usurpers, dogs of war.
Two worlds - two species, spawn of the same sun.
Compulsion was the lot of one, as spaceships fell from the sky.
Airlocks hissing, ironclad monsters pouring out.
Lasers scorching, scimitars thrashing - genocide.
Milennium of enslavement awaits.
The heartbeat of a world fades.
The lyrics of "Abandon Earth" by Oxiplegatz describe a catastrophic event that takes place in a far away galaxy between two twin worlds, both of which were blessed with the presence of life. The inhabitants of the planet Halcyon, who had never known war, are caught off guard when a group of aliens, known as hexaped razorlimb insect warriors, invade their world. The aliens show no mercy and begin to prey upon the inhabitants, eating them alive and setting their ancient gardens aflame. The victims are forced to submit their flesh so that the aliens can feed, as the conquerors usurp the planet and enslave the remaining inhabitants.
The lyrics are a powerful commentary on the idea of good versus evil and the unexpectedness of war, as the inhabitants of Halcyon had never anticipated such an event. The imagery of razorlimb insects invading and killing the inhabitants brings to mind the horrors of war and the destruction that it brings. The vivid description of the aliens devouring and enslaving the inhabitants is a commentary on the brutality of war and human selfishness, where one group will take what they want without any consideration for the wellbeing of others.
This song represents two species from two twin worlds, spawn of the same sun, and the cycle of war in which one is compelled to become the victim. The song expresses stark concern and solemnity that hearing it is almost like a prophecy of the dangers of war that could also happen in reality.
Line by Line Meaning
The farthest reach of known space
We have reached the very edge of our understanding of the universe, beyond Sagittarius and the core of the galaxy.
A rare encounter - twin worlds, touched by the lifespore.
We have come across two planets, Halcyon and its twin, with seemingly intertwined life forms.
On their world called Halcyon they had known nothing but peace
Halcyon had known eternal peace until the alien creatures arrived.
Through thousands of years, now war's upon them.
The peace endured for thousands of years before the inevitable attack that led to war.
The concept of evil they did not anticipate,
Evil was not something they were prepared to encounter or even understand.
Welcome they said, now death's upon them.
They were welcoming to the conquerors who brought death and destruction to Halcyon.
(In peace, at ease, until THEY came.)
Halcyon was peaceful and undisturbed until the arrival of the alien creatures, who plagued them with chaos.
No inclination for lenience, a harsh kind indeed,
The alien creatures, known as Hexaped razorlimb insect warriors, were merciless and cruel by nature.
Victims eaten alive in their feeding frenzy.
The insect warriors consumed their victims alive in a feeding frenzy, with no mercy shown.
The ancient gardens set aflame.
The peaceful and serene gardens of Halcyon were destroyed, their beauty marred by flames and destruction.
Forced to submit their flesh to feed the usurpers.
The inhabitants of Halcyon were forced to resort to cannibalism in order to survive and please their new alien conquerors.
Alien conquerors, usurpers, dogs of war.
The alien creatures were cruel conquerors, usurping the rightful inhabitants of Halcyon and destroying their world.
Two worlds - two species, spawn of the same sun.
Halcyon and its twin were two planets, each with their own unique species, born from the same sun.
Compulsion was the lot of one, as spaceships fell from the sky.
One of the planets was destroyed by the aliens, with its inhabitants forced to leave their world in spaceships, under compulsion from their captors.
Airlocks hissing, ironclad monsters pouring out.
The spaceships were filled with terrifying and cruel creatures, ready to pour out and wreak havoc on any planet they landed on.
Lasers scorching, scimitars thrashing - genocide.
The creatures unleashed their destructive powers on the inhabitants of Halcyon, with lasers burning and scimitars thrashing, leading to utter genocide of the planet's inhabitants.
Milennium of enslavement awaits.
Those who managed to survive the brutal attacks were doomed to endure thousands of years of enslavement at the hands of their new rulers.
The heartbeat of a world fades.
Halcyon, a once-thriving and peaceful world, was destroyed and its inhabitants wiped out, leaving the beat of the planet to fade away into oblivion.
Contributed by Declan C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marcel Saavedra
Así hubiesen sido los riff de at they Gates si Alf S. No sé hubiese marchado
Flavio Galli
Cazzo che pezzo