Therion was initially a death metal band, however starting with 1995’s Lepaca Kliffoth, Therion began to gradually incorporate symphonic elements into their metal music. The band has seen many changes in line-up and style throughout its history with Christofer Johnsson being the only constant member.
Beginning as a death metal band, they later turned to combining orchestral elements with their metal music, employing heavy use of choirs and classical musicians, not only as additions to but also as integral parts of the composition. The band is one of the first both commercial and audience successful heavy metal with fully live orchestra featured. It is also one of the bands which originated, popularized and highly influenced the symphonic metal genre.
Therion takes its lyrical themes from various mythologies, occult and magical teachings, and ancient traditions and writings. The majority of the lyrics are written by Thomas Karlsson, head and founder of the magical order Dragon Rouge, of which Johnsson is a member. The band’s name originates from the Greek word therion (θηρίον), which means beast, in reference to the “beast” of the Christian Book of Revelation, as well as to the Celtic Frost album To Mega Therion.
Emerald Crown
Therion Lyrics
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The brightest of the star lost his precious crown
It fell down to earth and was buried deep.
From that very time man has searched for it
Son of dawn lost the crown in the end.
Holy knights riding out on a quest
Searching it in the sky and the earth.
It's the cup of graal they will find
It's the crown of the star from the sky.
Holy knights bring it back to the king.
Emerald crown.
Visit the interior of the earth
And by purifying you find the stone.
Find the crown of lucifer,
Watch the glare of emerald
Bring it back to paradise
And drink the wine of the graal
Roses of the venus star
And dewy drops of emerald
Is the way to illuminate
The secret path of achmardi.
The lyrics of Emerald Crown by Therion touch on elements of mythology and the search for enlightenment. The song references a war that took place in heaven, during which the brightest star lost his crown that was later buried deep in the earth. The son of dawn, along with holy knights, set out on a quest to search for the crown, referred to as the cup of graal. The knights are determined to bring back the crown to the king, essentially returning it to its rightful place in heaven. The lyrics suggest that the search for the crown is linked to the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment, as one needs to "Visit the interior of the earth and by purifying you find the stone" to discover the crown's true location. It is said that finding the crown of Lucifer and the glare of emerald will lead to drinking the wine of the graal and returning it to paradise, a metaphor for achieving a higher level of consciousness.
Line by Line Meaning
During the war that took place in heaven
Referring to the biblical story of the fall of Lucifer and the rebellion of the angels against God.
The brightest of the star lost his precious crown
Lucifer, the brightest angel, lost his position of power and authority.
It fell down to earth and was buried deep.
Lucifer's crown fell to earth and was hidden from sight.
From that very time man has searched for it
Humans have been searching for the crown since it fell to earth.
Son of dawn lost the crown in the end.
Lucifer, also known as the Son of Dawn, lost his crown permanently.
Holy knights riding out on a quest
The Knights Templar or other similar groups, searching for the holy grail and other sacred artifacts.
Searching it in the sky and the earth.
Seeking the crown of Lucifer in both the heavens and on earth.
It's the cup of graal they will find
The holy grail will be the key to finding the crown.
It's the crown of the star from the sky.
Referring to the crown of Lucifer that fell to earth from the heavens.
Holy knights bring it back to the king.
Once the crown is found, it will be returned to a ruling monarch or religious figure.
Emerald crown.
Reiterating the importance and value of the lost crown of Lucifer.
Visit the interior of the earth
An alchemical reference to the search for hidden knowledge and wisdom.
And by purifying you find the stone.
To achieve enlightenment, one must cleanse themselves of impurities and distractions.
Find the crown of lucifer,
Continuing the theme of searching for the lost crown.
Watch the glare of emerald
The defining feature of the crown, its emerald gemstones, will help lead the way to its discovery.
Bring it back to paradise
Returning the crown to its heavenly origin, reversing the effects of the fall.
And drink the wine of the graal
Partaking in the sacred ceremony of the holy grail, symbolizing spiritual transformation and rebirth.
Roses of the venus star
A reference to the planet Venus and its associations with love and beauty.
And dewy drops of emerald
Imagery of the crown's emerald gemstones being illuminated by the morning dew.
Is the way to illuminate
A hint towards the key to finding the hidden crown.
The secret path of achmardi.
A mystical reference to an esoteric path towards enlightenment and divine knowledge.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTOFER JAN JOHNSSON, THOMAS NIKLAS KRISTER KARLSSON
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