Sunterra is a gothic metal band from Vienna, Austria. The band were formed … Read Full Bio ↴Sunterra is a gothic metal band from Vienna, Austria. The band were formed in 1994 under the name Virgin Seed, and played psychedelic rock. They revised their music style in 1998, and with the addition of Lilly, Chris, and finally Carlos, the band's sound evolved into its final form: aggressive, highly melodic, and featuring a blend of melancholic female vocals, black metal rasps, and growled vocals. Their first LP, "Lost Time", was released in 2002 via W.A.B. Records. Their second LP, "Graceful Tunes", was released in 2005 via CCP Records.

"Sunterra" is a combined word that represents both "fire" and "earth".

Métamorphose
Sunterra Lyrics

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sìŸe verg¤nglichkeit
never run away
muse der verwandlung
never turn around
im schmerz geboren
burn the past
im Wahnsinn erstickt
burn all memories

den dorn im fleisch gefunden
cast off my ugly bad wrap
erblìht im licht der verwandlung
a wonderful new life is born

schæner als das licht
you're my destiny
gefesselt an deine liebe
you're the reason to live for
nahe der vollendung
it's the end of the world
nie endende passion
end of every pain

dann werden schmerz und tod
where heaven is waiting
verg¤nglich wie einst das leben
then a new star is born

all deinen sìnden wird vergeben
wenn du bereit bist daraus zu lernen

nur der glaube wird dich retten
deine seele nicht zu verlieren

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sunterra's song "Metamorphose" touch upon themes of change, pain, rebirth, love, and eventual salvation. The song is rich with imagery of transformation and evolving into something new. The opening lines, "SìŸe Vergänglichkeit, never run away" can be translated to "Sweet impermanence, never run away" or "Sweet transience, never run away." This could possibly suggest an acceptance of the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of change. The "muse der Verwandlung" or "muse of transformation" refers to the idea that change, while often painful, can also be inspiring and empowering.

Throughout the song, the singer references letting go of the past and burning all memories. They want to cast off their "ugly bad wrap" or perhaps shed the negative aspects of their past selves in order to be reborn in a new life. They also express being "gefesselt an deine Liebe," or "bound to your love." This could indicate a strong connection to someone or something that motivates them to keep going despite any pain or difficulties. The end of the song, "nur der Glaube wird dich retten, deine Seele nicht zu verlieren" or "only belief will save you from losing your soul," could suggest that through change, love, and perseverance, one can find salvation and redemption.

Line by Line Meaning

sìŸe verg¤nglichkeit
The sweetness of impermanence

never run away
Don't try to escape

muse der verwandlung
Muse of transformation

never turn around
Don't look back

im schmerz geboren
Born in pain

burn the past
Let go of the past

im Wahnsinn erstickt
Choked by insanity

burn all memories
Forget all memories

den dorn im fleisch gefunden
Found the thorn in my flesh

cast off my ugly bad wrap
Got rid of my ugly exterior

erblìht im licht der verwandlung
Blossomed in the light of transformation