Dies Irae
Apocalyptic Serenade: Unveiling the Dark Symphony of Ultra Silvam
Lyrics
As a sign from below in the god-made sky
Refers to a divine sign in the sky, a manifestation from a higher power.
Painted red with the blood of saints
Describes the sky as painted red with the blood of saints, symbolizing violence and sacrifice.
Flooding down like crimson tears
Portrays blood flowing down like tears, emphasizing a sense of sorrow or anguish.
Swallowed by the sands of Megiddo
Indicates that the blood is swallowed by the sands of Megiddo, a biblical location associated with Armageddon.
Feeding the fires below
Suggests that the blood is fueling fires beneath the surface, possibly symbolizing destructive forces.
Gods of chaos, gods of war
References gods associated with chaos and war, suggesting a destructive and controlling influence on life.
Enslave the beating heart of life
Describes these gods enslaving the essence of life, possibly representing a loss of freedom or autonomy.
The star of Bethlehem fades as darkness reigns
Highlights the fading of the star of Bethlehem, symbolizing the decline of divine guidance.
For the gloria of Christ has shone in vain
Suggests that the glory of Christ has been ineffective or in vain.
Dies irae, dies illa
Introduces the Latin phrase "Dies irae, dies illa," meaning "Day of Wrath, that day."
Through layers of flesh only blood remains
Portrays a state where only blood remains within layers of flesh, symbolizing a profound and violent transformation.
Colour my soul with the shades of sin
Expresses a desire for the soul to be colored with the shades of sin, indicating a rebellious or non-conformist stance.
Through layers of earth burns the fiery crown
Describes a fiery crown burning through layers of earth, signifying a destructive and transformative force.
Stain the world with blackened glow
Calls for staining the world with a blackened glow, suggesting a desire for darkness or chaos.
Black flame arsonism
Introduces the concept of "Black flame arsonism," implying a destructive and rebellious ideology.
Rapture of the black devotion, materialised in burning visions
Describes the manifestation of black devotion in burning visions, possibly symbolizing a dark and intense spiritual experience.
To the cacaphonous sound of deathlike silence
Associates the experience with a deathlike silence, emphasizing a profound and unsettling transformation.
Arise, the black dawn
Proclaims the rise of a black dawn, suggesting a significant and transformative event.
For the gloria of Christ has shone in vain
Reiterates that the glory of Christ has been ineffective or in vain.
Dies irae, dies illa
Repeats the Latin phrase "Dies irae, dies illa," reinforcing the theme of a day of wrath.
Sword of Satan strike the beating heart pumping every mortal breath
Calls for the sword of Satan to strike the beating heart, symbolizing a desire for destruction and chaos.
Gospels of Destruction praise the victory of death
Refers to Gospels of Destruction, praising the victory of death, indicating a celebration of destructive forces.
Jaws of hell cut the chord from herd and flock
Describes the jaws of hell cutting the chord from herd and flock, suggesting a separation or detachment from the masses.
Hymns of Sodom pierce the ears of existence
Mentions hymns of Sodom piercing the ears of existence, possibly symbolizing provocative and rebellious ideas infiltrating reality.
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