As in Gardens so in Tombs – English Lyrics

• By: ...and Oceans, Mathias Lillmåns

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the intense and philosophically rich world of "As in Gardens, So in Tombs" by ...and Oceans and Mathias Lillmåns. This symphonic black metal masterpiece, a strong testament to the band's triumphant return to form, offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in deeply contemplative lyrics. Exploring themes of eternal energy and shared human journeys toward enlightenment, the song's complex and interpretive nature can help you appreciate the nuances of extreme metal lyricism and its profound messaging, making language learning through music a compelling experience.

[English]

The connection between

The seen and the unseen

The bond of the scared

And the ordinary

To vibrate as one, to resonate

As hundred and ten

As strings where time and place

Does not matter

Blow your whistle

Controller of the multiverse

As in chants, so in pillars

Reconnect us to the above

Reveal your starry skies

Plant your flowers

Generator of preservation

As in gardens, so in tombs

Becoming one with that pulse

As I drown in your binaural beats

...

The sum of the vowels

The subtraction of consonants

Opening of doors to the beyond

Show us the future

Reveal the past

...

Argh!

The connection between

The visible and the hidden

The link between

Spirit and nature

To vibrate as one to resonate

As hundred and ten

As layers where time and place

Does not matter

Blow your whistle

Controller of the multiverse

As in chants, so in pillars

Reconnect us to the above

Reveal your starry skies

Plant your flowers

Generator of preservation

As in gardens, so in tombs

Becoming one with that pulse

As I drown in your binaural beats

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/ B2	noun - a relationship or link between people or things
vibrate /ˈvaɪˌbreɪt/ B2	verb - to move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth
reveal /rɪˈviːl/ B2	verb - to make something known or visible
generator /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtər/ B2	noun - a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
preservation /ˌprɛzərˈveɪʃən/ C1	noun - the act of keeping something in its original state
pulse /pʌls/ B1	noun - a rhythmic throbbing or vibrating
beyond /bɪˈjɒnd/ B1	adverb - at or to a greater distance than
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ A2	noun - the time that will come after the present
past /pæst/ A2	noun - the time before the present
whistle /ˈwɪsəl/ B1	verb - to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air through a small opening
starry /ˈstɑːri/ B2	adjective - full of stars
layers /ˈleɪərz/ B2	noun - a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
bond /bɒnd/ B2	noun - a strong connection or relationship

Key Grammar Structures

• As in Gardens so in Tombs

  ➔ Ellipsis and Parallel Structure

  ➔ This line uses ellipsis, omitting the verb "it is" (As [it is] in Gardens, so [it is] in Tombs). It also employs parallel structure with the "As...so..." construction, creating a comparison.

• The connection between The seen and the unseen

  ➔ Noun phrases with "the" + adjective

  ➔ Using "the" before adjectives like "seen" and "unseen" turns them into nouns, representing the visible and invisible realms. "The" + adjective functions as a noun.

• To vibrate as one, to resonate As hundred and ten

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose; Simile

  ➔ "To vibrate" and "to resonate" are infinitives used to express purpose (the reason for the connection). "As hundred and ten" is a simile, comparing the resonance to that number, though the exact meaning is symbolic and open to interpretation.

• Blow your whistle, Controller of the multiverse

  ➔ Imperative; Appositive

  ➔ "Blow your whistle" is an imperative sentence, giving a command. "Controller of the multiverse" is an appositive phrase, providing more information about the subject (implied 'you').

• As in chants, so in pillars Reconnect us to the above

  ➔ Parallel structure (As...so...); Imperative with object pronoun

  ➔ Again, using parallel structure with "As...so...". "Reconnect us" is an imperative verb phrase with "us" as the object pronoun.

• Becoming one with that pulse

  ➔ Present participle clause

  ➔ "Becoming one with that pulse" is a present participle clause, functioning as an adverbial modifier, describing the result or consequence of the previous action (drowning in binaural beats, or the overall spiritual journey).

• The sum of the vowels The subtraction of consonants

  ➔ Noun phrases using "of"

  ➔ These lines use noun phrases where "of" connects two nouns, indicating a relationship of possession or belonging. For example, "the sum of the vowels" indicates that the sum is related to or composed of vowels.