In 2011 the band released their 3rd full-length album "Possessed By The Rise of Magick". Then shortly followed it up with the studio/live ep "Chrome Pineal". It featured 3 new studio tracks and 3 live tracks recorded in 2007. In 2012 it was announced that Founding member / guitarist Tim Bagshaw had left the band. Tim had moved from England to the United States and formed the sludge / doom metal band Serpentine Path with all 3 members of the band Unearthly Trance. Mike Vest of the band Bong filed in on guitar for live performances.
On January 29, 2013 on their official website the band announced an "hibernation". It had also been stated on Mark Greenings facebook page that he had quit the band in October 2012 to rejoin a previous band, name of said band not mentioned. The band Greening re-joined was confirmed to be Electric Wizard. Adam Richardson is working on a new project entitled 11Paranoias with Mike Vest of "Bong". Mark Greening was also a previous member of that project.
Iron Crow
Ramesses Lyrics
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Look back take hold
Listen to the visions in Your Mind
Liars All Behind
Cries Overthrown
Half alive Iron Crow
Low
Iron Crow
Hold me Down and fly so High
Down So Low
Iron Crow
Stand Back Behold
Look back take hold
Listen to the visions in Your Mind
Liars All Behind
Cries Overthrown
Half alive Iron Crow
I, I'm Alive Down so Low
Iron Crow
Hold me Down and fly so High
Down So Low
Iron Crow
Darkness try as you might
Take me Down
Heavy times
Feel the Fire
Sit Down Fools
Fools
Low the Might
Low Rivers Tonight
Black Hole
Nova Ways
Making Waves
Those Blackened Wings Alive Now
No Life
Now rise again
Known unto another Light
The lyrics of Ramesses's song Iron Crow are open to a number of interpretations. The first verse seems to be urging the listener to pay attention to their inner visions and ignore the liars behind them. The second verse suggests the singer is alive, but feels like an Iron Crow, half-alive and low. However, they are still able to fly high, perhaps with the aid of the Iron Crow. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of listening to inner vision while casting off the liars. The bridge of the song moves into darker territory, perhaps insinuating the singer is preparing for a fight against something threatening - "darkness" and "heavy times."
The repetition throughout the song could suggest the singer is trying to convince themselves to push through the challenging times, relying on their inner strength and visions to overcome whatever obstacle they are facing. The Iron Crow could either be a symbol of support, something that carries and holds them down, or it could represent their own low, defeated state. The chorus continues to repeat, emphasizing the importance of holding on to inner visions, even if there are liars or unknown threats in the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand Back Behold
Pause and observe the situation closely
Look back take hold
Reflect on past experiences and hold onto the lessons learned
Listen to the visions in Your Mind
Pay attention to your thoughts and inner intuition
Liars All Behind
Leave behind those who deceive and manipulate
Cries Overthrown
Overcome the struggles and hardships
Half alive Iron Crow
Be strong and resilient like an iron crow, even when feeling defeated
Low
Feeling hopeless and down
I'm Alive Down so Low
Despite difficulties, still alive and persevering
Iron Crow
Symbolic representation of strength and resilience
Hold me Down and fly so High
Let the struggles serve as a foundation for pushing oneself even higher
Darkness try as you might
Despite obstacles and challenges, remain determined and fueled by passion
Take me Down
Attempt to bring down one's spirits and motivation
Heavy times
Times of hardship and difficulty
Feel the Fire
Experience passion and motivation that drives forward
Sit Down Fools
Disregard and silence those who mock and belittle
Low the Might
Despite feeling low in spirit, still capable of amazing strength and power
Low Rivers Tonight
Metaphorical reference to calm and stagnant waters
Black Hole
Feeling of emptiness and despair
Nova Ways
Discovering new directions and paths
Making Waves
Creating something significant and impactful
Those Blackened Wings Alive Now
Despite coming from dark times, one can still be alive and thriving
No Life
Feeling of being lifeless and stagnant
Now rise again
Reclaiming strength and purpose
Known unto another Light
Embracing a new direction and being known in a different way
Contributed by Natalie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Joshtradamus99
this band rules
@benjaminkip1404
Brutal song. Love the whole record by the way. Highly recommended!
@baphomet9em
Awesome!!!!
@linus7106
Ramesses are back
@benjaminkip1404
I definitely agree!
@sodorth
0:37 nuclear explosion!!
@Dragon-Slay3r
Goose? 🤣
@Dragon-Slay3r
Stop pecking the one please or I will have to intervene