Rootbound is a pretty fast, dynamic song. There are some real folky melodies in the choruses and earlier in the song, but the song is definitely on the darker, more Black Metal spectrum, especially the end, which gets raw and chaotic. The lyrics are focused on how we are an echo of our ancestors’ deeds and how we will be an echo of this generation’s deeds, and that we must be careful how we act as the ripples of our actions can create great and terrible consequences. Then I curse my enemies. Because that’s what I do.
lyrics
Rootbound
We are the echoes of our ancestors’ deeds
There is no great forest that grew without first seeds
Our future selves, created by what we have done
It is not only in victory that a battle can be won
Our enemies are strong and vast
But no stronger are they than those in the past
Drink deep of wisdom learned
Make everything you have something you've earned
The runes are everywhere to see
Gallows gift, yet nothing is free
The echoes ring out, create a song of their own
You may be one but you are never alone
We are like lightning in a midst of storm
The sudden light in darkness born
Alive but for a moment then gone away
The actions done will forever stay
Rise now, my heathen kin, the Gods are watching as they've always been
Rise now, strong and proud, the world is like a field waiting to be ploughed
Carve the runes with designed intent, power is within, it is not given or lent
Rise strong, like the branches of Yggdrasil, may the runes forever mould to your will
We are the echoes of our ancestors’ deeds
There is no great forest that grew without first seeds
Our future selves, created by what we have done
It is not only in victory that a battle can be won
Our enemies are strong and vast
But no stronger are they than those in the past
Drink deep, of wisdom learned
Make everything you have something you've earned
Rise now, my heathen kin, the Gods are watching as they've always been
Rise now, strong and proud, the world is like a field waiting to be ploughed
Carve the runes with designed intent, the power is within, it is not given or lent
Rise strong, like the branches of Yggdrasil, may the runes forever mould to your will
Form the runes in your mind, design them together, use intent to bind
Will to power piece by piece Open your inner eye, breathe, release, release
He who has wronged me, he who has betrayed, cast thy eye upon him
Cast thy eye upon him
credits
from Heathenheart,
released July 23, 2021
Timothy Voldemars Johnston – Vocals. Lyrics
Michael Grund – Guitar
John Chalmers – Guitar
Andrew Chalmers – Drums & Percussion
Clare B. – Keyboards & Orchestrations
Emmanuel “Audeath” Audet (Black Empire/Winterfog) – Bass
Hexenklad is a Canadian Folk/Black Metal band. Think folk melodies akin to Moonsorrow with twin guitar leads like
Dissection, the depth of emotion of Primordial and the overwhelming depth of Insomnium
Members:
Timothy Johnston -Vocals
Michael Grund - Guitar
John Chalmers - Guitar
Steve Bowen - Guitar
Matt Collacott - Bass
Clare B. - Keys
Andrew C. - Drums...more
A Pagan black metal masterpiece.
Folk and black metal elements fuse into one extremely catchy and awe inspiring album. This band does not disappoint from all the high praise sent it's way. Abyssius Murkraken
I'd say Havukruunu is the rightful holder of the Crown and the mantle of Quorthon. Epic choirs, vikingesque themes and tales from the other times, of the Finnish paganism back in the days before our ancestors were brought to the cross and forced to kneel while feeling the bloody sword of saviour on their throats made to kiss the hand of murderers who burnt thousands, tore down our holy places and took our holy days. Eyes teary I listen to these songs, never forgiving the crimes of the cross! Peikonmieli