The Poetic Edda (feat. Disembodied Tyrant & Ben Duerr)

Synestia's song, 'The Poetic Edda (feat. Disembodied Tyrant & Ben Duerr),' is a dark and intense exploration of apocalyptic themes, drawing heavily from Norse mythology. The title itself references the 'Poetic Edda,' a collection of Old Norse poems that are a primary source of Norse mythology and heroic legends. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the end times, filled with chaos, destruction, and the final battle between gods and mortals.

The song opens with imagery of a world on the brink of collapse, with 'plague and pestilence' and 'legions of ice and decay' signaling the arrival of Ragnarok, the Norse apocalypse. The 'blackened sky' and 'everfrost rising' evoke a sense of impending doom, while the dead rising to roam the earth adds a chilling element of horror. The protagonist seems to embrace the chaos, suggesting a fatalistic acceptance of their role in the unfolding events.

As the song progresses, it calls upon the 'Watchman of the gods' to sound the horn, a clear reference to Heimdallr and the Gjallarhorn, which signals the beginning of Ragnarok. The lyrics describe a final, cataclysmic battle where 'claw will clash against steel,' and the gates of the underworld are opened, unleashing untold horrors. The imagery of 'skies weeping with blood' and 'oceans running red' underscores the sheer scale of the destruction.

The song's climax is a call to arms, urging warriors to rise and reclaim their home, even as the world is consumed by flames and darkness. The repeated warnings to the 'Wolf' not to come near likely reference Fenrir, the monstrous wolf destined to play a key role in Ragnarok. The final verses depict a kingdom obliterated, with only ash remaining, symbolizing the complete and utter end of an era. Through its powerful and evocative lyrics, 'The Poetic Edda' captures the essence of Norse mythology's apocalyptic vision, blending it with a modern, metal-infused soundscape to create a truly epic narrative.