Children of Anu.
A son born of Tiamat and Abzu.
His mother's dissected corpse carefully arranged to create the universe.
Marduk, patron God of Babylon.
Marduk is aging.
A city in decline.
Anu Impregnates the Earth.
Birth seven Gods.
Decree their destinies to serve as the weapons of Erra.
The ruins of a city.
The vicious Sebitti.
Fear.
Children of Anu.
Lay low living things.
Fill their hearts with dragon's venom.
Devastation to Marduk and Babylon.
Ishum lights the way through the darkened city streets.
His body illuminates. Ignite like Gerra.
In the wake of Erra, they decimate.
Devastate a city in decline.
May they lay low living things.
The Igigi will glorify your name.
Mountain peaks bow their heads in terror.
The gods, your Fathers, praise your valor.
Kings kneel beneath your feet.
Countries bring you their tribute.
Demons flee.
Rolling seas hear and stir up.
People are frightened into controlling the noise.
Ishum lights the way through the darkened city streets.
His body illuminates.
Ignite like Gerra.
In the wake of Erra, they decimate.
Devastate a city in decline.
Devastate the city of the gods.
Children of Anu.
Lay low living the things.
The Igigi will glorify your Name.
The Gods, your Fathers, will praise your valor.
About This Song
"Seven" is a mythologically-driven metalcore epic that draws from ancient Mesopotamian creation myths, specifically the Babylonian Enuma Elish, to explore themes of divine warfare, cosmic destruction, and the cyclical nature of civilizational collapse. The lyrics weave together the story of Marduk's aging reign over Babylon and the rise of Erra's seven destructive deities (the Sebitti), using this ancient narrative as a metaphor for societal decay and the inevitable fall of empires. Musically, ERRA combines crushing metalcore riffs with intricate technical passages and atmospheric elements, showcasing their signature blend of aggression and melodic sophistication that would define their sound. The song stands out for its ambitious conceptual scope and literary depth, demonstrating how extreme metal can serve as a vehicle for exploring complex mythological and philosophical themes about power, destruction, and renewal. This track exemplifies ERRA's ability to merge intellectual storytelling with crushing heaviness, making it a standout piece in the progressive metalcore landscape.
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