After the band signed to Century Media Records in the beginning of 1998 they recorded their second album, For Blood, Honor and Soil. Working their way through numerous moods and image settings, Twin Obscenity’s power and whirlwind-like capabilities are matched equally with striking passages containing triumphant keyboards and angelic, melancholy acoustic overtones. Well constructed and restrained guitar leads and melodies, not often found in today's black metal realm, also give For Honour... a very welcomed, distinguishable and memorable feel. Continuing to set positive examples of growth and creative experiment, while still delivering some of the darkest extreme metal around.
The Legacy
Twin Obscenity Lyrics
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The greatness I had been born, so it was told
They knew they were not wrong
My task I would perform
They told me of the gods and of stories I had not heard
To greatness I had been born, so it was told
I knew they were not wrong
A grown man I had become
Fearless I'd embrace my death
I would not die like those now old
Nor would the years weary my face
Handed down from father to son
The legacy lives on
Thus did the meaning unfold
Fearless I'd embrace my death
I would not die like those now old
Nor would the years weary my face
Handed down from father to son
The legacy lives on
They returned from far across the sea
Bringing gifts from a land so far away
I was given a sword made of steel and shiny gold
Just like the hammer of the gods
Thus did the meaning unfold
Fearless I'd embrace my death
I would not die like those now old
Nor would the years weary my face
Handed down from father to son
The legacy lives on
The lyrics of this song depict a young man who was summoned by the elders of his community when he was seven years old. They told him that he was born with greatness, and that he had a task to perform. They taught him about the gods and shared with him stories that he had never heard before. The young man understood that he had been born for a purpose, and that he would fulfill it with fearlessness when the time came. He embraced the concept of death, not wanting to grow old and weary like those before him.
As the years went by, the young man had grown into a grown man and the true meaning of his legacy had unfolded. He was handed down a sword that was made of steel and shiny gold, signifying his strength, power, and greatness. This sword was compared to the hammer of the gods which shows the level of significance it held. The legacy that his father passed down to him lived on through him, and he was determined to fulfill it with bravery and without fear of death.
The lyrics are powerful, as they showcase the young man's willingness to embrace his destiny and fulfill his task with dignity. This song is a portrayal of the importance of legacy and passing down heritage from one generation to the next, as well as a celebration of courage and bravery in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Summoned by the elders on my 7th winter
When I was just seven years old, the elders called upon me, signaling that I was destined to be great.
The greatness I had been born, so it was told
I was born to be great, or so I was told.
They knew they were not wrong
The elders were confident that they were right about my greatness.
My task I would perform
I had been given a task to perform, which was related to my destined greatness.
They told me of the gods and of stories I had not heard
The elders educated me on stories of the gods and other tales that I had not previously heard.
A grown man I had become
By the time they finished educating me, I had reached adulthood.
Fearless I'd embrace my death
I was fearless in facing death, as I had accepted it as a part of my destiny.
I would not die like those now old
My death would be different from those before me, who had grown old and weak.
Nor would the years weary my face
I would not be affected by the physical toll of aging, as I was meant for greatness.
Handed down from father to son
The legacy of greatness was passed down through generations of fathers to their sons.
The legacy lives on
The legacy of greatness never dies, and continues to be passed down from generation to generation.
They returned from far across the sea
After some time, the elders returned from a distant land.
Bringing gifts from a land so far away
They brought with them gifts from the distant land they had visited.
I was given a sword made of steel and shiny gold
As a part of the gifts, I was given a beautiful sword made out of steel and gold that shone brightly.
Just like the hammer of the gods
My sword was as powerful as the hammer wielded by the gods themselves.
Contributed by Hunter B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.