JINJER - Kafka (Official Video) | Napalm Records

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@FieserGarfield
@FieserGarfield 2 ай бұрын
I would never ever expected a metal song inspired by Kafka, but when I think about it, his books are metal AF, thank you
@alldertand
@alldertand 2 ай бұрын
In line with the topic, if anyone is interested: there is actually a German band called Samsas Traum. The band name itself is inspired by Kafka's work 'The Metamorphosis,' and you can also see beetles in their merchandise. The albums vary widely in terms of genre but can certainly be classified within various metal genres.
@johnbriggs3916
@johnbriggs3916 2 ай бұрын
​@alldertand A beetle (specifically a dung beetle) is a good guess, but it is only a guess -- Kafka doesn't specify. The usual interpretation is cockroach.
@jasoncharlesbourne2632
@jasoncharlesbourne2632 Ай бұрын
​@@johnbriggs3916for real ??? i think i wanna found that lost book and read it again. For a second, i was thinking in a rat. But that was a few years ago 😂
@madzarmax
@madzarmax 2 ай бұрын
one new jinjer song every month is so awesome.... for life, please
@oscaryanezzavala
@oscaryanezzavala 2 ай бұрын
Life jinjer
@baneleaf7025
@baneleaf7025 2 ай бұрын
Jinjer is so much more than a metal band, they are amazing artist that bless our ears and eyes along with our minds.
@gregfedele8649
@gregfedele8649 Ай бұрын
Mainstream listeners will never understand the raw freaking talent this band has. Jinjer is the lottery jackpot of talent.
@KnightsWithoutATable
@KnightsWithoutATable Ай бұрын
Yes, they really are. Those lyrics are insanely deep in meaning and pain.
@stephan7233
@stephan7233 Ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@inertial_salmon
@inertial_salmon 16 күн бұрын
I like this song more than a few of their recent but I still wish there was more play with building and releasing intensity and changing of lyrical rhythmic patterns... Tbh imo it's hard to match Pisces, Vortex, Judgement and Punishment, Teacher Teacher, and Perennial... Idk Edit: green serpent is also really good
@billbrobaggins221
@billbrobaggins221 2 ай бұрын
Discovered this band just days ago after the live Circle With Me guest spot during Spiritbox’s set. So glad it happened. Artists pushing artists is the absolute best and this label knows it. Kudos and thank you.
@TheMrMused
@TheMrMused 2 ай бұрын
Welcome to the entrance to the rabbit hole! Do yourself a favor .. if you ever get the opportunity to see Jinjer headline, avail yourself of it without hesitation. In 45+ years of shows, the only one that's been musically better was Rush.
@toddgombeda3433
@toddgombeda3433 2 ай бұрын
Oh you are in for a treat. Not a bad album in their discography. If you enjoy progress metal get ready to get hit the chest like a freight train.
@ericpeterson7512
@ericpeterson7512 2 ай бұрын
I completely agree with TheMrMused--huge Rush fan, saw them 36 times live. Jinjer is my favorite band since Rush retired. Their music is so original, so unique, so subtly varied (sometimes not so subtle too). It's intricate, complex, yet expressive and relatable. And it fkn rocks! No bad songs here, only killer tunes!
@TheBrandonnnn
@TheBrandonnnn 2 ай бұрын
Man, I wish I could discover Jinjer again. Its been 5 years. That magic of listening to their stuff for the first time tho. Enjoy !
@MountainGuu
@MountainGuu 2 ай бұрын
Bruh
@baynuman
@baynuman 2 ай бұрын
Jinjer's musical world is a difficult one to get into but once you do, you never want to leave.
@mOnStErMACEO
@mOnStErMACEO 2 ай бұрын
Nothing difficult to get into when it’s brilliant! They have always been solid….. now for I’d say 10 years it’s been a rocket ship of growth and musicality!!!
@RayTheOne
@RayTheOne 2 ай бұрын
Nothing difficult lol, ever since I heard "Who is gonna be the one" in 2015 i've been a fan since
@davidjames6036
@davidjames6036 2 ай бұрын
Lol nothing difficult😂😂......u hear bangers like cloud factory or WIGBTO and u're an instant fan😂😂.......may be the current proggy jazz era is more of grower music 😂😂
@thegigguy
@thegigguy 2 ай бұрын
@baynuman exactly, especially after seeing band live 😁👍🤘
@oscaryanezzavala
@oscaryanezzavala 2 ай бұрын
Yeah,
@viniciusribeiro7279
@viniciusribeiro7279 2 ай бұрын
this song is nothing short of just brilliant! Jinjer feels like a fine wine, the older they get, the better, their recent albums have been all absolute bangers and from the looks of it, the new album will be even better, I really just cannot wait for it!!
@zehrathemage
@zehrathemage Ай бұрын
this is the best explanation ever. they age like a fine wine. I never saw them getting down. in every new song and in every new album they are developing themselves and getting richer in the music they make. every member has their own unique style and that's so precious. that's why they are my favorite band. this is a once in a lifetime band. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to see them live this summer. hope they come to turkey again.
@VladimirPoliacek
@VladimirPoliacek 2 ай бұрын
As a person who read all his books I am very pleased. I see all references to his books and his life itself. Thank you for the song! Good job!
@fjxenikxx
@fjxenikxx 21 күн бұрын
Hey! Care to share some of the references? I got the most obvious ones like "one appeared in front of a jury" or "whom to wake up in the morning, Gregor or Josef".
@VladimirPoliacek
@VladimirPoliacek 21 күн бұрын
@@fjxenikxx So you got the most obvious ones? I would say that there are also references to his life itself, not only books. The song is made in similar way as a movie Kafka (1991). I like it a lot. Its a mesh of his books and his life too. "One appeared in front of a jury" is the reference to The Trial book "Anquish in an envelope of bliss" could be the reference to his Letter to my father, which I didnt read actually "Whom to wake up in the morning. A Gregor or Josef will it be?" Is reference to The metamorphosis (main Character is Gregor Samsa) and The Trial (main character is Josef K.) "Neglected and abused" was Gregor Samsa "Wrongfully accused" was Josef K. "Or eventually plague will catch me?" is reference to his cause of death - tuberculosis "You came into the world unloved" should be reference to his complicated relationship with his father, who obviously hated him "Absurd of my existence" (and also other lines like not everything has a purpose or nothing happens for a reason) should be a reference to his writing in general, because he wrote existential stories "I showed my bare face, it was ripped off like a mast" is a reference to his most well known quote "I was ashamed of myself when I realized life was a costume party; and I attended with my real face." "Laugh! Without interruption to cough blood" is reference to his death because of tuberculosis
@fjxenikxx
@fjxenikxx 21 күн бұрын
@@VladimirPoliacek thank you! That's wholesome
@Jinjer13
@Jinjer13 2 ай бұрын
Jinjer have their own musical planet and we follow their musical evolution > great, great song................................
@stephenblack4902
@stephenblack4902 2 ай бұрын
Jinjer is an amazing band I have seen 5 times in 4 different cities since 2022. I've also met them twice.
@Jinjer13
@Jinjer13 2 ай бұрын
@@stephenblack4902 I saw them open air during the pandemic in Germany and next month they are playing in Berlin!!!!!!!!!!!! warm greetings from germany
@pablozee6359
@pablozee6359 2 ай бұрын
Jinjer continues to be fearless and unapologetically themselves. Just so good! Jinjer, please never stop Jinjering! 🤘❤️ 🔥
@Dainjamouth
@Dainjamouth 2 ай бұрын
So I've been listening to this track non stop for the past 2 days on Spotify only, then I come over to KZbin and am absolutely blown away by everything I've witnessed. The music, the voice, the lyrics, and there's THE VIDEO! Just amazing! Jinjer has now cemented itself in my top 3 bands of all time. Can't wait for the new album!
@EmAllWasTaken
@EmAllWasTaken 2 ай бұрын
Were you already familiar with the band before Kafka?
@SteveSmith-os5bs
@SteveSmith-os5bs 2 ай бұрын
One of the reasons I love Jinjer is because they are unpredictable and are not a comercial band. This song is made up of some pretty deep poetry. I will probably have to listen to it a few more times to warm up to it. I always think of Jinjer as a Jazz band that does metal.
@mccbuddytaras6637
@mccbuddytaras6637 2 ай бұрын
i've heard it described as 'thrash jazz'. whatever you call it Jinjer kicks ass.
@mikedanger6323
@mikedanger6323 2 ай бұрын
Aggressive Jazz
@STR8CLAPPINCHEEKS
@STR8CLAPPINCHEEKS 2 ай бұрын
I wouldn't say unpredictable anymore. I think they have become really repetitive with their music. It's actually getting stale at this point
@maxreach
@maxreach 2 ай бұрын
@@STR8CLAPPINCHEEKS so true. they are making the same boring song over and over again. they did it last album none listens to. this new album is gonna be the same. Jinjer ended on Macro unfortunately and the worst thing is that band members don't see any problem here
@alexey39064
@alexey39064 2 ай бұрын
@@maxreach Wallflowers is their best album. Just a skill issue if you can't get into it and therefore think it to be same, boring. Songs are different, nuanced, sometimes complicated - but still all beautiful and melodic. Simple grooves from Macro and earlier are gone, but Jinjer has more to offer instead. I still, more than 3 years later, listen to this album and songs from it very often, beacuse they just don't get old. Wallflowers easily outlives all their previous stuff, as much as I love Macro. So I really look forward to the new record - seems very promising. I don't even mind getting Wallflowers 2 because of how good it is. Tho I can easily see Jinjer becoming more and more niche due to this path, but I'm good with that. And band, I assume, too. They told in interviews how tired they are of people asking for new KoE and made a point that it won't happen.
@CrupptedMoe310
@CrupptedMoe310 2 ай бұрын
I've been listening to this track all week. This is what today's metal sounds like and it's HARD. Pay attention and spread the word
@oscaryanezzavala
@oscaryanezzavala 2 ай бұрын
Same
@frithband3357
@frithband3357 28 күн бұрын
I really, really love this song. It feels like jinjer is one of the only bands right now developing in a pure way, constantly refining their sound for themselves, and not just coming out with completely different music for mass appeal with that artificial hugeness that everyone is doing recently. every area of the music is just getting better, and tatiana's lyrics are genuinely haunting, she really knows how to dig deep for poetry. After wallflowers, I fell in love, but after the last few singles recently, they are becoming one of my favourite bands. They havent missed a single shot, and I think we can rely on them to stay true.
@WhitecatPhotoart
@WhitecatPhotoart 2 ай бұрын
after listening to this song about 50 times now, trying to get the song writing structures... WHOW.... what a songwriting!!!! ... every instrument, note and word fits in those harmonys and with the singing and lyrics the song itself is "whole" ... like a classic novel of the writer... (dunno how to say this in other words... it's just a feeling as musician for myself)... progressive metal at it's best!!!!
@stephan7233
@stephan7233 Ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@mnemØnic_dev
@mnemØnic_dev 2 ай бұрын
I'm so glad that Jinjer exists with me in the same universe. And I hope.. no, I’m sure that when the darkness clears, there will be light that fills the world with warmth again. Thank you, Jinjer, for being a part of this universe with me.
@stephan7233
@stephan7233 Ай бұрын
Maybe we speak astronomy 😂
@ev1l_42
@ev1l_42 2 ай бұрын
Tati's voice just keeps improving, amazing performance, easily one of the best on the world
@Ostenjager
@Ostenjager 26 күн бұрын
Tatiana’s lyrics never fail to evoke deep emotional responses out me.
@TheMrMused
@TheMrMused 2 ай бұрын
Fuck. This is just so damn good. The dichotomy isn't merely pointed out, it's drilled in brutally. So perfect for the times we find ourselves in .. not that every era doesn't have their own stuff, but the world is supremely Kafkaesque and getting more so every day.
@yvesrosenbaum7718
@yvesrosenbaum7718 2 ай бұрын
I so much love Jinjer's ability to keep an internal coherence in each of their songs without respecting the classic construction articulated around a chorus.
@steve6598
@steve6598 2 ай бұрын
Jinjer is great band to see live. This new song is nothing short of fantastic. If you as a music fan have never seen this band before, I highly recommend you get out and see them shred live, you will not be disappointed.
@TheMysteryman19
@TheMysteryman19 2 ай бұрын
agreed saw jinjer with disturbed and breaking benjamin a year or so ago amazing concert :)
@nikzane
@nikzane 2 ай бұрын
They’re touring my country (Australia) next year, tickets bought immediately when I saw the announcement and cannot wait!!!
@bloomtv3-thealtchannel368
@bloomtv3-thealtchannel368 11 күн бұрын
Insanely great band
@ДмитрийОксень
@ДмитрийОксень 2 ай бұрын
This music is deeper than the most can get, bigger than they can swallow, wider than they can embrace!
@ОлександрПапакуль
@ОлександрПапакуль 2 ай бұрын
Салют! Рад, что Вы в поряде... Гагарин, канешна, герой, но и тех королёвых, что стояли у истоков забывать нельзя! Благодарочка Вам от братвы! Фарту масти!
@oscaryanezzavala
@oscaryanezzavala 2 ай бұрын
So deep song
@spookiemana
@spookiemana 2 ай бұрын
I'm so in love with the melody of this song
@oscaryanezzavala
@oscaryanezzavala 2 ай бұрын
Same
@serbersss
@serbersss 2 ай бұрын
Interesting take on Franz Kafka's novel "The Trial". And very cool video too.
@johnbriggs3916
@johnbriggs3916 2 ай бұрын
The other stories as well.
@serbersss
@serbersss 2 ай бұрын
@@johnbriggs3916 sure, but it seems to me like "The Trial" is the main theme.
@NiRvAnA6890
@NiRvAnA6890 2 ай бұрын
Finally someone intelligent in this comment section.
@serbersss
@serbersss 2 ай бұрын
@@NiRvAnA6890 I'm sure there are some other intelligent people here. Maybe they just don't read much. ;)
@katarzynakonecka2861
@katarzynakonecka2861 2 ай бұрын
​@@NiRvAnA6890 I was wondering why nobody before mentioned Kafka, the title is literally his surname :(
@ИгорьМаньшин-у7с
@ИгорьМаньшин-у7с 19 күн бұрын
вчера пасслющал раз этак 3ий ,как то не мог понять шош в этой Кафке такога ну вот и пздец -проснулся с этим прекрасным и прилипчивым мотивчиком! спасиба вам ребята и девчата за то шо можете так ! всех благ и масса наилючших пожеланий!
@LadyLazarus1027
@LadyLazarus1027 Ай бұрын
omg these lyrics are amazing. absolutely love it
@Hardcorelife871
@Hardcorelife871 5 күн бұрын
There awesome man you can tell theres different influences in there music especially with the bass and guitar slipknot and korn meet no doubt just the vocals and finally meets modern metalcore
@KaylaTeets
@KaylaTeets 2 ай бұрын
Saw Jinjer twice in concert and both times were excellent. ❤
@ApatheticEmpath
@ApatheticEmpath 2 ай бұрын
Nice progression. Awesome double bass, great voice, amazing everything. Took me to a world of my own.
@brucecooley70
@brucecooley70 2 ай бұрын
I thought for sure "Fast Draw" would be the next release since they played it on tour, but this is a nice welcome surprise.
@j.f.fisher5318
@j.f.fisher5318 2 ай бұрын
I feel like this is going to be another album where every song is worthy of being released.
@ЛевЮщук
@ЛевЮщук 2 ай бұрын
@@brucecooley70 same situation was 5 years ago, when they were playing Retrospection live, but it wasn't released as single.
@TheBrandonnnn
@TheBrandonnnn 2 ай бұрын
Definitely the best one so far. This has that sweet sweet wallflowers vibe that I need more of. AOTY for sure, calling it already
@oscaryanezzavala
@oscaryanezzavala 14 күн бұрын
No puedo de parar de escuchar todos los previos singles de jinjer
@MarttiSyber
@MarttiSyber 20 күн бұрын
Great Artwork and Animation! Love it!
@1BarryKnapp
@1BarryKnapp 2 ай бұрын
Love it, just getting better and better and like Rush are not only individual virtuosos but they can reinvent their sound and stay awesome
@ericpeterson7512
@ericpeterson7512 2 ай бұрын
My favorite band since Rush retired.
@gregfedele8649
@gregfedele8649 Ай бұрын
So freaking good oh my gosh this is insane pure talent all of them. Everyone in the band is so damn talented
@coder4liberty
@coder4liberty 2 ай бұрын
There is a lot of armchair, amateur, fake record producers in these comments that need to chill out a little and read what Tatiana had to say about this song. It's addressed to you Mr./Ms "I'm never satisfied with anything" Tatiana Shmayluk on “Kafka”: “Being an artist is sometimes beautiful but most of the time it’s brutal… as our art is dissected word for word and ripped apart note by note, we‘re expected to be on point all-the-time … and when we aren’t, we are scandalized. A true artist is vulnerable but the crowd is most often plagued with vultures who pick at every single move you make. It’s a slippery slope when music means the world to us but how quickly praise turns into prosecution… We are all Kings and Queens for a day but most of the time it feels like a Kafka novel for a lifetime. It‘s exciting but surreal and absurd at the same time"
@Rockin69
@Rockin69 Ай бұрын
Wouldn't that be called...ART lady
@coder4liberty
@coder4liberty Ай бұрын
@@Rockin69 and?
@timmyZ5150
@timmyZ5150 2 ай бұрын
Another ABSOLUTELY. AMAZING. song! By an Amazing band!!
@dimitriossin8435
@dimitriossin8435 2 ай бұрын
Jinjer will make history once again !
@vitinhoer
@vitinhoer 2 ай бұрын
Jesus, Eugene's basslines are something to die for.
@user-Tulpa9Na6Metle
@user-Tulpa9Na6Metle 2 ай бұрын
Шикарная песня!!! Это мои земляки))
@emilyzugel1621
@emilyzugel1621 23 күн бұрын
I fucking love this band
@DerekWiedenheft
@DerekWiedenheft 2 ай бұрын
Jinjer continues to release out of this world music. It's been an incredible 7 years listening to them. Beyond ready for February 🤘🤘🤘
@Itsaguapo
@Itsaguapo 2 ай бұрын
Lyrically astonishing :o So excited for the ride!!!
@morganapendragon1607
@morganapendragon1607 2 ай бұрын
По-настоящему осенний трек с талантливым вокалом Тати, прекрасно, как и всегда)
@brandonr45
@brandonr45 2 ай бұрын
This is one of Tatiana's best works. Such a beautiful song.
@oscaryanezzavala
@oscaryanezzavala 2 ай бұрын
Yeahhhhh
@billypizarro1727
@billypizarro1727 2 ай бұрын
Jinjer never disappoints. They not stuck in a formula, free flowing and non conforming, love it!
@maxreach
@maxreach 2 ай бұрын
last album was a disappointment (looking at stats). this new is gonna be the same
@SoundBitz
@SoundBitz 2 ай бұрын
@@maxreach If you think Jinjer cares about stats then you don't know or understand this band. It's exactly why we love them, they don't intend to be commercial just for the sake of it. They do the music they love to do and are respected for this very reason.
@maxreach
@maxreach 2 ай бұрын
@@SoundBitz so you are trying to say they don't nerd success and money, right?
@leviathan3630
@leviathan3630 2 ай бұрын
​@@maxreach They have money and success
@maxreach
@maxreach 2 ай бұрын
@@leviathan3630 they have success only if ppl pay for what they do. More ppl more success. Less ppl less success. Views tell us that less ppl listen to their new stuff
@rebeccalodell9075
@rebeccalodell9075 Ай бұрын
I love how the past few songs show more of her raw voice . I love the screaming, but it's nice to hear just most of her actual voice ❤❤❤❤
@Hull5150
@Hull5150 23 күн бұрын
When Tati and the band kicks into the HEAVY towards the end its a INSTANT stink face!! FRICKEN LOVE IT!!!
@oscaryanezzavala
@oscaryanezzavala 23 күн бұрын
Im freaking agree
@taylormullins183
@taylormullins183 2 ай бұрын
Jinjer never fails to bring the good music!
@spasmodia
@spasmodia 2 ай бұрын
Didn’t think I’d hear Kafka as a song.
@rafaelb6377
@rafaelb6377 Ай бұрын
GOLD
@PT-xz1is
@PT-xz1is 2 ай бұрын
the best metal voice.......................
@wrosser1
@wrosser1 2 ай бұрын
Never a bad song❤
@hemlock399
@hemlock399 Ай бұрын
It makes me incredibly happy that my favourite band would write a song like this. 🤘
@maximumuseless5679
@maximumuseless5679 2 ай бұрын
im so hype for the new album !
@moleskiimetal
@moleskiimetal Ай бұрын
Holy shit this may be my favorite Jinjer song ever
@hemlock399
@hemlock399 Ай бұрын
I'm a *giant* Jinjer fan, and moderately well-read (having studied philosophy in university) but unfamiliar with Kafka's work. So, I asked AI to interpret the lyrics. Here's the answer: Jinjer's "Kafka" is a richly layered song steeped in existential angst, likely inspired by the works of Franz Kafka and his exploration of absurdity, alienation, and the human condition. The lyrics delve into themes of identity, struggle, and the chaotic randomness of life, blending Kafkaesque motifs with the band's poetic intensity. Here's an interpretation of the lyrics: Existence as Absurd and Painful The recurring theme of absurdity reflects the philosophical stance that life lacks inherent meaning, a hallmark of Kafka's work and existential thought. Lines like: "Absurd of my existence / I'm aching through persistence" capture the struggle of finding purpose in a seemingly indifferent or nonsensical world. The speaker experiences the pain of existence but persists, even when meaning and structure are elusive. Identity and Transformation The mention of "Gregor" likely references Gregor Samsa from Kafka's The Metamorphosis, a character who wakes up transformed into a monstrous insect. "Josey" may symbolize another facet of identity, perhaps a contrasting one. The question: "Whom to wake up in the morning? A Gregor or a Josey will it be?" suggests a fluid, fragmented sense of self, reflecting the disconnection and alienation central to Kafka's themes. The speaker feels like an outsider, caught between various identities imposed by society and self-perception. Art as Catharsis and Sacrifice The recurring imagery of ink and writing ties to Kafka's identity as a writer and his struggles with expressing truth in a world that distorts and judges it. Lines like: "The void will bleed with ink" suggest that creativity and self-expression are both painful and liberating, with art becoming a means to fill the existential void, even if it comes at a personal cost. The pen becomes a tool of both creation and destruction: "The pen will slid the heart, the pen will slid the heart." Alienation and Defiance The lyrics also highlight societal rejection: "I showed my bare face it was ripped off like a mask / As they stapped upon a throat of my own song." The speaker's vulnerability is met with hostility, reflecting Kafka's exploration of being crushed by impersonal and oppressive systems. Yet, there’s a paradoxical acceptance and resilience in lines like: "The world has shut me down but it's more than just fine." This defiance echoes existentialist ideas of embracing absurdity without succumbing to despair. Themes of Suffering and Mortality The imagery of coughing blood and the references to disease evoke Kafka’s battle with tuberculosis and the fragile nature of human life: "Laugh! Without interruption to cough blood." Even in suffering, there's a grim humor-acknowledging the absurdity of the human condition. Conclusion: A Journey Through Alienation and Art Jinjer’s "Kafka" is an ode to alienation and existential struggle, portraying the human condition as a blend of anguish, fleeting bliss, and the relentless pursuit of meaning. The song grapples with the absurdity of life while finding solace, however fleeting, in art and expression. It’s a profound reflection of Kafkaesque themes, delivered with the band’s raw, poetic intensity.
@hemlock399
@hemlock399 Ай бұрын
My 2nd question was, "You mentioned Kafka's "The Metamorphosis". Which other Kafka writings are likely referenced here, and how do the themes of the various writings inter-relate?" Answer: The lyrics of "Kafka" resonate with several themes and motifs from Franz Kafka’s broader body of work, beyond The Metamorphosis. Here's an exploration of potential references and how these themes interconnect: "The Trial" (Der Prozess) One of Kafka’s most famous novels, The Trial, centers on Josef K., a man arrested and prosecuted by a mysterious and inaccessible court for a crime he is unaware of. The lyrics echo this sense of bewildering judgment: "One appeared in front of the jury / Face uncovered against the wind" This suggests the speaker’s vulnerability and exposure to judgment, likely unfair or incomprehensible, much like Josef K.’s plight. The broader theme is the individual's futile struggle against opaque systems of power-whether societal, bureaucratic, or existential. Interconnection: Both The Trial and the song highlight the alienation and absurdity of trying to navigate a world where justice, meaning, and purpose are elusive. "A Hunger Artist" (Ein Hungerkünstler) This short story explores the life of a professional fasting artist, whose art is misunderstood and ultimately irrelevant to society. The lyrics: "I showed my bare face it was ripped off like a mask / As they stepped upon a throat of my own song" parallel the Hunger Artist’s experience of creating something deeply personal, only to be dismissed or scorned. The artist’s alienation and ultimate demise reflect Kafka’s own concerns about the role of the individual and their creations in an indifferent world. Interconnection: The idea of artistic expression as both a source of pain and transcendence ties this story to the song’s exploration of ink, the pen, and bleeding creativity into existence. "The Castle" (Das Schloss) In The Castle, Kafka depicts a protagonist, K., attempting to gain access to a castle and its authorities, only to be met with endless bureaucratic obstacles and confusion. The themes of exclusion and futility appear in the lyrics: "In exclusion I cement myself alas!" This line captures the isolation and frustration of being unable to connect with or penetrate the barriers of societal acceptance or understanding. Interconnection: Like The Castle, the song speaks to the paradox of seeking meaning or connection in a world that resists clarity, where attempts to find purpose or belonging only deepen alienation. "Before the Law" (Vor dem Gesetz) A parable from The Trial, this story tells of a man seeking entry to the law, only to be blocked by a gatekeeper. The man spends his life waiting, never realizing the law was meant for him all along. The existential dilemma of whether to act, submit, or rebel is mirrored in the song: "Not everything has a purpose, nothing happens for a reason" This echoes the parable's theme of the unattainability of ultimate truth or justice and the futility of trying to assign meaning to every experience. Interconnection: The story and the lyrics both confront the absurdity of existence and the tension between striving for meaning and accepting its absence. Common Threads in Kafka’s Works and the Song Alienation and Isolation: Whether through Gregor’s physical transformation, Josef K.’s unjust trial, or the Hunger Artist’s misunderstood craft, Kafka’s protagonists are isolated, much like the speaker in "Kafka". Absurdity and Meaninglessness: Both the lyrics and Kafka’s writings delve into the absurdity of human existence, challenging notions of purpose or reason in life’s randomness. Struggle Against Authority or Systems: Kafka’s works frequently depict oppressive systems (bureaucracy, law, society) that individuals cannot navigate or overcome, reflected in the song’s themes of judgment and exclusion. The Role of Art and Expression: For Kafka, writing was both a personal struggle and a means of existence. Similarly, the song portrays art (symbolized by ink and the pen) as a double-edged sword-liberating yet painful, bleeding yet filling the void. How the Themes Inter-relate Kafka’s writings and the song emphasize the tension between the desire for meaning and the recognition of life’s absurdity. The alienation of the individual, the impenetrable nature of systems and truth, and the redemptive yet agonizing power of creation are recurring motifs. Together, they form a tapestry of existential struggle, depicting life as a constant negotiation between despair and defiance-a sentiment Jinjer masterfully channels into "Kafka."
@hemlock399
@hemlock399 Ай бұрын
@baynuman Yes, the lyric transcript I used had 2 spelling errors, the one you cited and 'stapped' instead of 'stepped'.
@katarzynakonecka2861
@katarzynakonecka2861 2 ай бұрын
I adore Franz Kafka from the first reading, , I always (half)joked that we are lovers that happened to live in different times and places to meet. I like the song as a tribute to him
@johnbriggs3916
@johnbriggs3916 2 ай бұрын
The centenary tribute would have worked better if the album had been released in June -- but we can blame Napalm for that ("Vultures circling the flame.")
@kirillzaslavskiy4616
@kirillzaslavskiy4616 24 күн бұрын
Список книг, которые прочитал благодаря Jinjer в последнее время: Франц Кафка "Процесс" Франц Кафка "Кары" Жозе Сарамаго "Перебои в смерти" Если вы знаете еще о каких-то книгах, повлиявших на тексты Татьяны, пожалуйста дополните список.🙏
@kirillzaslavskiy4616
@kirillzaslavskiy4616 9 күн бұрын
Следующая в списке: Габриэль Гарсиа Маркес "Сто лет одиночества".
@octopusmime
@octopusmime 2 ай бұрын
Everything I've heard from the new album is awesome. What I expected! 🖤✨
@NEKROMONICON.
@NEKROMONICON. 2 ай бұрын
💯
@oscaryanezzavala
@oscaryanezzavala 2 ай бұрын
Yes
@isasheep
@isasheep 2 ай бұрын
Jinjer NEVER disappoint us! SICK 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@playgamescarlos
@playgamescarlos 2 ай бұрын
The song is remarkable. Displaying lyrics on the animation is a good idea! Well done! :-D
@johnbriggs3916
@johnbriggs3916 2 ай бұрын
It has been done before 😉
@exploringthemusicaluniverse
@exploringthemusicaluniverse 2 ай бұрын
Jinjer doing Jinjer things.
@oscaryanezzavala
@oscaryanezzavala 2 ай бұрын
Esto merece mas atención, es impresionante
@Razgriz03
@Razgriz03 2 ай бұрын
How ABSURD! They didn't even tell me they were dropping this song.
@greglanders1
@greglanders1 2 ай бұрын
It is absolutely delicious to the ear in so many ways. Jinjer, you are amazing! Every time I've listened today, it has gotten better and better!!! Beautiful!
@redhotchilifan98
@redhotchilifan98 2 ай бұрын
Holy shit Tati sounds so good on this. Roman with another sick riff as well.
@elenilsonmattos7764
@elenilsonmattos7764 2 ай бұрын
Jinjer é uma das melhores bandas que surgiram nos últimos tempos.... Eles tem uma sonoridade incrível e um repertório de músicas maravilhosas em sua discografia
@ombethsworld
@ombethsworld 2 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤
@zoonie96
@zoonie96 2 ай бұрын
I found myself pondering life as the dove of peace drips blood from its wings… thank u Jinjer for keeping my mind on a transcendental journey into ur World.
@Nuno595
@Nuno595 2 ай бұрын
My Queen of metal 🤘😍🤘
@oscaryanezzavala
@oscaryanezzavala 2 ай бұрын
Well said
@fishermanarturo8896
@fishermanarturo8896 2 ай бұрын
I signed up for XM yesterday (on a free trial) to try listening to this yesterday. Could never catch it 😂 I should have waited. Love this band.
@lesliehollands2689
@lesliehollands2689 Ай бұрын
Love Tatiana's voice
@jinjervideos
@jinjervideos 2 ай бұрын
Music is always a matter of taste. Some simply have underdeveloped taste buds.
@davidjames6036
@davidjames6036 2 ай бұрын
Lol i love it coz it is one of my favorite bands ever but odd timing proggy sound is mostly niche......jinjer is trying to make tool, opeth type records without having that level of established fanbase lol.....I have just accepted the fact they will never blow up to main festivals headliner type band despite having the requisite talent lol.
@maxreach
@maxreach 2 ай бұрын
@@davidjames6036 they can make bangers but unfortunately they chose the easy way and keep writing the same boring song none listens to
@davidjames6036
@davidjames6036 2 ай бұрын
​​​​@@maxreachlol they can make bangerest of all bangers which can be heavy/groovy as fxck and not sound mainstream/poppy at all😂😂..... but they have decided to basically go the full on proggy route, it is what it is lol.
@kennethbartlett4302
@kennethbartlett4302 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic track everything they have released for the new album has been top tier. I missed them this last round in the States hope they come back soon i am dying to see them live.
@TimmieL.DeSpain-k5p
@TimmieL.DeSpain-k5p 16 күн бұрын
❤ Supreme Being 🔥🤘
@chrisflaim8257
@chrisflaim8257 2 ай бұрын
Morton - Horror of Daniel Wagner (ft. Tatiana) Official Video Is what this video reminds me of he is Jinjer's producer, both are great songs.
@thedailyremedy968
@thedailyremedy968 Ай бұрын
Even though I’ve heard her growl many times it hit hard as hard as ever in this song, along with reading the lyrics 😅 And it keeps getting more powerful each time I listen. Love it! Haven’t been so pumped to see a live band in a long time 😁
@WhitecatPhotoart
@WhitecatPhotoart 2 ай бұрын
hope the new album is a double LP/CD ;) ... this song catches the soul of the musicians AND the name giving writer and express it in itself.... da capo!!!!
@oscaryanezzavala
@oscaryanezzavala 2 ай бұрын
Aweome single
@keithromano3157
@keithromano3157 2 ай бұрын
once again i cannot believe how much a song by them resonates , at the exact time they release it. it is so unbelievable how much more i love Jinjer every time i hear them. it's been 12 glorious years since i first heard them, and they are ever changing. Got my ticket to see them in Jan, on Shiprocked.
@eonblue7519
@eonblue7519 2 ай бұрын
This is incredible, the lyrics are so emotional and beautiful, I love this so much! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥
@andrewplaisance8282
@andrewplaisance8282 2 ай бұрын
Tatiana is such a poet! One of the greatest vocalist and lyricists of our time! Roman, vlad, eugene, you did it again guys! The end is insanity!
@barrahart
@barrahart 2 ай бұрын
I just randomly took a dive into some of JINJER's old work and I can categorically state that Tatiana and the boys have been the real deal for a *minute* now. No be today e start.
@jeremykershaw
@jeremykershaw 2 ай бұрын
So proggy! I love it!
@budzpuds
@budzpuds Ай бұрын
i actually followed the lyrics more this time. talk about awesome stuff.
@kirillzaslavskiy4616
@kirillzaslavskiy4616 2 ай бұрын
Спасибо Jinjer! ❤U! Следующая книга в списке для чтения: Кафка - Процесс.
@JinjerMetalBand
@JinjerMetalBand 2 ай бұрын
Один из лучших комментариев! 🙏 приятного чтения
@kirillzaslavskiy4616
@kirillzaslavskiy4616 2 ай бұрын
@@JinjerMetalBand Спасибо вам огромное за ваше творчество! Узнал о вас только 3 месяца назад 🤦‍♂, последний месяц все свободное время провожу слушая вашу музыку и посмотрел все что возможно на KZbin. What a journey! Такого впечатления и эмоций от музыки у меня не было никогда в жизни, даже от первой моей музыкальной иконы Depeche Mode, когда я их в первый раз услышал будучи подростком в 1991 году! Peace Love & Harmony
@j.f.fisher5318
@j.f.fisher5318 2 ай бұрын
This is great work. Love the video!
@jamesshup
@jamesshup 2 ай бұрын
Excellent!! I am speechless at how Awesome this is!! Jinjer Rules!!!
@KomischerMensch
@KomischerMensch 2 ай бұрын
Oh this is beautiful and strong - really dig it. Nice one Jinjer
@indiravivas2400
@indiravivas2400 2 ай бұрын
I'm so happy because Jinjer launch awesome songs and this time I loved this song, and their lyrics are super amazing 🤟😎💪
@NOPEnameMC
@NOPEnameMC 2 ай бұрын
Yep, this song really is Kafkaesque!
@PeterMortensenLit
@PeterMortensenLit 2 ай бұрын
Aaaahhh them drums!!! 🎉
@ragerider6283
@ragerider6283 2 ай бұрын
Great song. Wasn't sure about it at first but on my second (& 3rd) listen I really liked it. I have all of Jinjer's albums but haven't listened to them that much recently & I had to kind of tune in again. Really looking forward to hearing the new album.
@fredbarnes2600
@fredbarnes2600 2 ай бұрын
That was the last thing I expected. And I love it!
@cristianekemysato8255
@cristianekemysato8255 2 ай бұрын
This is a masterpiece, Jinjer never disappoints
@Hellbassist
@Hellbassist 2 ай бұрын
Heeeeelll yeaaaaah 🚒🔥🚒🔥🚒🔥🥰💙
@Hizkia_33
@Hizkia_33 2 ай бұрын
Jeez... that was cool! Sick video. The lyrics are deep and poetic, just how I like it.
@mikedanger6323
@mikedanger6323 2 ай бұрын
My favorite author; my favorite band.
@matthewsteagald6631
@matthewsteagald6631 2 ай бұрын
This band is amazing, and Tati is such a powerhouse voice.
@Cotch-c5l
@Cotch-c5l 2 ай бұрын
Great writing, great song
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