The Serpentine Offering
Dimmu Borgir
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My decent is the story of everyman I am hatred, darkness and despair My decent is the story of everyman I am hatred, darkness and despair Evoked and entertained through centuries Wrathful and sullen--dormant still The ferocity pervades everywhere Waiting to be released at last Hear my offering Ye bastard sons and daughters Share my sacrifice Share my sacrifice My decent is the story of everyman I am hatred, darkness and despair My decent is the story of everyman I am hatred, darkness and despair My decent is the story of everyman My decent is the story of everyman I am hatred, darkness and despair My decent is the story of everyman I am hatred, darkness and despair Reconcile not with the fear of the snake But embrace it as your own Inject it's venom into your veins And replant the seed that gives growth Still shrouded in mystery Until you arise above perception A veil of ignorance is in motion Continuing throughout generations A veil of ignorance is in motion Continuing throughout multiple generations Let me be the one that deliver you from the deceit And back into perfect accordance with the laws of nature The snake is notoriously tempting But the snake is fair What is worse than not knowing? To live or disappear? The ferocity pervades everywhere Waiting to be released at last Hear my offering Ye bastard sons and daughters Share my sacrifice Share my sacrifice
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Written by: STIAN THORESEN, SVEN KOPPERUD, TOM ANDERSEN, TOM RUNE ANDERSEN
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"The Serpentine Offering" is a song by Norwegian symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir, which is characterized by its heavy guitar riffs, intense drumming, fast-paced tempo, and the use of orchestral elements.
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Album IdentityThe song is from the album "In Sorte Diaboli," which was released in 2007. The album is notable as it was the band's first concept album and first to debut at number one on the Norwegian album charts.
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Music VideoA music video was made for "The Serpentine Offering." The video was directed by Joachim Luetke, who has also worked with bands such as Sopor Aeternus and Arch Enemy.
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Song ThemeThematically, the song presents a narrative about religious reformation and rebellion against divine figures. It reflects Dimmu Borgir's continuous exploration of anti-religious and satanic lyricism in their music.
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Concept Album Story"The Serpentine Offering" forms part of the storytelling in "In Sorte Diaboli," where the storyline traverses the journey of a priest's assistant turning against the church and towards the devil.
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Album ArtworkInterestingly, the cover artwork for the "In Sorte Diaboli" album, which features the song "The Serpentine Offering," was created by Joachim Luetke, who also directed the music video for the song.
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Outstanding Performance"The Serpentine Offering" is one of Dimmu Borgir's standout tracks, showcasing their seamless combination of symphony and extreme metal elements.
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Notable LineupsDuring the writing and recording of "The Serpentine Offering," the band members included Shagrath on vocals, Silenoz on rhythm guitar, Galder on lead guitar, ICS Vortex on bass, and Mustis on keyboard.
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Special Edition Album"The Serpentine Offering" had a single release, which was included in the limited edition of the album "In Sorte Diaboli."
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Style EvolutionThis song is notable in depicting Dimmu Borgir's evolving style, showcasing their more mature and symphonic approach to black metal compared to their earlier works.
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