Melusine is a figure of European folklore, a feminine spirit of fresh waters in sacred springs and rivers, often referred to as a symbol of the prosperity of Medieval Western Europe. This song is about the massive deforestation of the era and about the price to pay for it.
lyrics
Spirit of sacred rivers, fairy of the springs
Full of serenity, bringing on prosperity
She encouraged civilized man to soldier on,
Inspired him to victory over savagery
But thriving comes at a price
Keep striving – make a sacrifice
So behold the legacy of Melusine
Ravages never before seen
Behold the legacy of Melusine
What’s a palette worth without forest green?
...Then she flew away on reptilian wings
And so it came to be, enter disharmony
Fertile soil into desolate wasteland
Karst and aridity, regions in agony
Decreasing – forests fall
Never ceasing urban sprawl
So behold the legacy of Melusine
Ravages never before seen
Behold the legacy of Melusine
What’s a palette worth without forest green?
Behold the legacy of Melusine
Prelude to the revolution of machines…
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Another fantastic Altar of Betelgeuze record! Another Transcending Obscurity win! This shit is so so good! Heavier than the first, and more of a 90’s vibe, yet heavier at the same time. Love it! J. Wukotich