Initially formed in 1993 as a darkwave sideproject by members of famed blac… Read Full Bio ↴Initially formed in 1993 as a darkwave sideproject by members of famed black metal band Summoning (specifically their early lineup comprising Trifixion, Protector, Silenius, and Pazuzu himself), Pazuzu became a solo project after Pazuzu moved back to Canada in 1998. They resemble medievalists such as Dead Can Dance and Arcana, but with a darker somewhat comparable to dark ambient bands like Shinjuku Thief. Their first album also featured Empress Lilith and Minh Ninjao on backing vocals. The project's status is currently unknown, as the official Pazuzu website hasn't been updated in some time.

Passages
Pazuzu Lyrics

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Time runs short and shorter still, as bodies fade and die
The plague now unites us, and in death we're so alike
As clergy, noble or poor...
The archangels wrath as blood now drowns our world
The sins of mankind, The plague, the price that we now pay...

As in the 15th century, man will fall to a plague of mass calamity...
Renewal is at hand...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Pazuzu's song Passages tell of a bleak future where time is running out, bodies are dying, and the plague has united everyone in their shared fate of death. The song speaks to the idea that no matter one's social standing, whether clergy, noble, or poor, all are equal in the face of death and the wrath of archangels who look on as blood drowns the world. The lyrics also suggest that this is a punishment for the sins of mankind, and the price we must now pay for our wrongdoing.

The reference to the 15th century is likely alluding to the Black Death, a plague that devastated Europe and killed millions in the 14th century. The song suggests that history may be repeating itself, with another mass calamity looming on the horizon. However, there is also a glimmer of hope, as the song speaks to renewal being at hand, perhaps indicating that this is a wake-up call for humanity to change our ways and prevent such disasters from happening again.

Line by Line Meaning

Time runs short and shorter still, as bodies fade and die
As each moment passes, our lives come to an end and we succumb to death.

The plague now unites us, and in death we're so alike
The epidemic brings us together, reminding us of our shared fate in death.

As clergy, noble or poor...
Regardless of social status or occupation...

The archangels wrath as blood now drowns our world
God's wrath is apparent as the world is consumed by bloodshed and death.

The sins of mankind, The plague, the price that we now pay...
The epidemic and its consequences are the result of humanity's misdeeds and their punishment.

As in the 15th century, man will fall to a plague of mass calamity...
History will repeat itself, and we will suffer a catastrophic epidemic like the one in the 15th century.

Renewal is at hand...
Rejuvenation and the beginning of a new era are imminent.

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