#korpiklaani #krystallomanita #folkmetal
“I had been working on this song for a while, but when Russia invaded Ukraine, it came natural to write these lyrics and finish the song.
We were planning to release it later this year, however when Faine Misto asked us to perform at their festival in Poland as a charity event, it seemed perfect time to release it. The cover artwork, again done by Jan Yrlund, shows the impact and deep sadness we all feel. Peace & Love - Jonne”
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*** TRANSLATION ***
Crystallomancy
(The Crystal Ball)
Without a motion, the dancer in front
of the silent player, the kantele burning
like the sun without its light.
She appears in my dream,
[a] fortuneteller crystallomancy
seeing a war, heavy iron in the chest,
never growing rusty.
Prophesying, crops are like
weather and war
you now have thaw
but tomorrow brings bitter frost and ice
No, there is no reason to bow down,
even though you could lash us with your whip.
Should we die, then mother earth would get
a golden blanket.
“Before was like before but today
is indescribable.
Before, yellow grain swayed,
harmonious and serene
Before was like before but today
there’s no peace.
Evil’s reaping, the Devil’s laughing,
he has grown fat and strong.
Igor from East slaughters from his hideout.
-credit
Helena Halmari
Prof. of English Linguistics
Dept. of English
Sam Houston State University