The seeds of Prot… Read Full Bio ↴Protokult is a pagan black metal band from Canada.
The seeds of Protokult were sown in the dreary autumn of 2003, when two young Slavs who shared the same passion for metal - Martin and Misha - crossed paths. Dawid joined the duo shortly after that year. What resulted from this union were many years of sound searching, maturing, numerous auditions and lineup changes; while all the while, the trio firmly remained at the helm.
A short-lived four track demo surfaced in 2005, vanishing almost immediately as the lineup changed yet again. Thus, the band naturally began to evolve into the more mature pagan metal monster. Gregor, a local Irish keysman, joined within the frostbitten winter of 2008, giving the band a full live lineup once more.
As the decade began to come to an end, in the summer of 2009, armed with more than an album's worth of exhilarating material, the Kut decided it was time for a proper, full-length, independant release, encompassing where the band has been, and what they have become. Ancestral Anthems straps the listener in on a soaring journey of epic proportions, through the barbaric landscapres of a time long gone, emitting blackened thrash metal convulsions with beer brawling traditional folk influence.
Troubled Lad
Protokult Lyrics
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Time spent on the run, the best we've ever had
If we came into this open place
You'd better've made it quick
'Cause when I'm pissed the fire is lit
The world better prepare
Runaround, midnight ready for the show, take a big swig on we go
Woah oh! The lad had to go
To free his troubled mind
Whoa oh! The lad had to go
He left it all behind
Slainte Mhaith
Degenerates hark! The Prophecy
Irelands' shores been calling thee
Was it all you'd ever expect
Integrate now, inspect yourself
Welcome to the multicult
Here we fuckin go
And it won't let go
And we'll walk these forsaken shores
Until we reach
The Other
The song "Troubled Lad" by Protokult portrays the story of a troubled young man who decides to go out to sea and leave behind all his problems. The first verse of the song is a reflection on the turbulent inner world of the troubled young man who has lived a life on the run. Despite the tumultuous nature of his existence, the singer suggests that the troubled lad may have found some solace being away from his past.
The second verse describes the lad's carefree personality and how he doesn't care for societal norms. He is pictured as living life on the edge, always ready for the next adventure. The chorus talks about the lad's journey to find peace of mind as he sails away from his troubles. The repeated line, "The lad had to go," implies that it was necessary for him to leave his old life behind.
The song's bridge calls out to the rebellious and the marginalized to abandon the restrictions of society and find their place in the world. The lyrics refer to Ireland as the message aims to drive home what the country needs and challenges one to reflect on oneself. The song closes on a reflective note, questioning what lies beyond our reach.
Line by Line Meaning
He was a troubled lad and he sailed out to sea
A young man troubled by his life set out to sea to find solace.
Time spent on the run, the best we've ever had
Escaping from reality, even temporarily, can be the best time a person ever has.
If we came into this open place
If we enter into an unfamiliar place with an open mind.
You'd better've made it quick
You better make quick decisions if I'm displeased.
'Cause when I'm pissed the fire is lit
When I'm angry, I can become uncontrollable.
The world better prepare
Everyone should be ready for something big to happen!
Runaround, midnight ready for the show, take a big swig on we go
Running around at midnight, getting ready for the big show, and then taking a big swig and continuing on.
Holes in his socks and underwear, doesn't give a fuck it's Greg O'Daire
This person doesn't care about appearances and is content to wear torn clothes.
Woah oh! The lad had to go
The young man had to go, leaving everything behind.
To free his troubled mind
He left to have a chance to escape his problems and set his mind at ease.
Whoa oh! The lad had to go
Repeating that the young man had to leave so that he could find freedom.
He left it all behind
He abandoned his old life to start afresh.
Slainte Mhaith
Irish for 'good health,' which could be seen as a hopeful message for the young man's journey.
Degenerates hark! The Prophecy
Calling out to those who have not followed societal norms to pay attention to this prophecy-like message.
Irelands' shores been calling thee
Ireland's shores are calling for those who want to escape their current life.
Was it all you'd ever expect
Is this what you expected life to be?
Integrate now, inspect yourself
Get in touch with yourself and unite with those around you.
Welcome to the multicult
Welcome to a multicultural society.
Here we fuckin go
This is the start of something new and exciting!
And it won't let go
Whatever this new thing is, once you're in it, you may never want to leave.
And we'll walk these forsaken shores
The people who embark on this journey will walk the abandoned, forgotten shores of Ireland.
Until we reach
Until we get to where we're supposed to go.
The Other
The unknown, the other side of things.
Writer(s): Martin Domagala
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.