Ritual
egregor Lyrics

The lyrics of "Ritual" by Egregor invoke the idea of a ritual that is carried out in a spiral, amidst darkness and the spilling of blood. The opening lines "Te conjuro en espiral/ En semilla y oscuridad" (I conjure you in a spiral/ In seed and darkness) set the tone for the song, suggesting a mystical and almost primal atmosphere. The image of blood spilled with the entrails of men suggest a violent and brutal act, but also one that has an element of sacrifice to it.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Sin rumbo me llaman" (They call me without direction) which could be interpreted in different ways, but perhaps refers to the sense of being lost and searching for direction, which is also reflected in the later lines "Deja el miedo atrás/ Abre el alma/ Entrégate sin pensar/ Vuelve al querer una vez más" (Leave fear behind/ Open your soul/ Surrender without thinking/ Return to love once again). The use of the word "querer" (love, desire) creates a contrast with the violence of the early lines, suggesting that the ritual is not just about sacrifice but also about connecting with something deeper and more meaningful.

The rest of the song continues to mix violent and mystical imagery with a call for surrender and openness. The lines "Miente primero/ Y escucha luego/ El llanto de hambre de fe de cobardes" (Lie first/ And then listen/ To the cry of hunger for faith of cowards) suggest a need to be cunning and strategic in order to survive and thrive, while also acknowledging the emotional pain and hunger that lie behind these impulses. The closing lines repeat the call to open up and surrender, suggesting that the ritual has fulfilled its purpose of connecting the participants with something greater than themselves.