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1. Thorns (formed as Stigm… Read Full Bio ↴There's more than one artist under this name:
1. Thorns (formed as Stigma Diabolicum, but changed name to Thorns after two years) is a Norwegian industrial black metal band, masterminded by Blackthorn (Snorre W. Ruch - also in Mayhem and Satyricon). They made two highly influential demos in the early 90's, Grymyrk and Trøndertun, but have only released one full-length album, since the band was founded, in 1989.

Blackthorn was involved in the infamous murder of fellow Mayhem guitar player Euronymous (accompanying his killer, Varg Vikernes, on the long car journey to Euronymous' flat). He was convicted to 8 years in prison.

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2. Thorns were a post-hardcore band from Washington DC, signed under Dischord.

3. Melbourne based sludge metal/metalcore band formed in 2011.

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EXiSTENCE
Thorns Lyrics

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It clings to your mind
Like a phantasmal leech
Nesting itself deep within
The substance of your soul

Demanding every second
Of your prying attention
In the continual search

For the methods to reveal

The ultimate secrets
Of existence

Infects in your blood
It's magnificent seed
Preparing the symbioses union
It feeds you to grow

It crawls along the surface
Of your reality's cocoon
Impatiently awaiting
The miracle of birth

The parasite completes its cycles of life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Existence" by Thorns explore the concept of the human obsession with understanding the secrets of existence. The metaphorical depiction of the human mind being invaded by a parasitic force reveals the all-consuming nature of this quest for knowledge. The lyrics describe the desire to know the ultimate secrets of existence as a phantasmal leech that nests deep within the soul and demands constant attention. The search for answers is likened to a symbiotic relationship where the seed of knowledge infects the blood and feeds the mind to grow.

The lyrics further describe the journey to discover the truth as a process of metamorphosis, where one must crawl along the surface of a reality's cocoon, awaiting the miracle of birth before completion of the parasitic cycle of life. This highlights the sensation of transformation as one delves deeper into the questions of existence, which can lead to personal growth.

Overall, the lyrics of "Existence" reflect the human desire for knowledge and the all-consuming nature of this search, which ultimately leads to a sense of transformation.

Line by Line Meaning

It clings to your mind
Existence is a thought that sticks to your mind

Like a phantasmal leech
It is like a ghostly parasite

Nesting itself deep within
It dwells deep inside your conscience

The substance of your soul
It becomes a part of your very being

Demanding every second
It seeks all of your attention

Of your prying attention
Of your curious mind's exploration

In the continual search
In the ongoing quest

For the methods to reveal
To uncover

The ultimate secrets
The most profound mysteries

Of existence
Of the world around us

Infects in your blood
It infects your very being