Kalandra - Brave New World (Lyric Video)

Inspired by the novel of Aldous Huxley and the poem "Du må ikke sove" by Arnulf Øverland.
Listen/buy: hyperurl.co/BraveNewWorld
Video made by Espen Hoem
Written, arranged and produced by Kalandra
Vocals recorded by Sivert Hjeltnes Hagtvet
Mixed by Tony Draper in Liverpool, UK
Mastered by Chris Sansom at Propeller Mastering in Oslo, Norway
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[@reck0n3r]

"We were keeping our eye on 1984. When the year came and the prophecy didn't, thoughtful Americans sang softly in praise of themselves. The roots of liberal democracy had held. Wherever else the terror had happened, we, at least, had not been visited by Orwellian nightmares. But we had forgotten that alongside Orwell's dark vision, there was another - slightly older, slightly less well known, equally chilling: Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. Contrary to common belief even among the educated, Huxley and Orwell did not prophesy the same thing. Orwell warns that we will be overcome by an externally imposed oppression. But in Huxley's vision, no Big Brother is required to deprive people of their autonomy, maturity and history. As he saw it, people will come to love their oppression, to adore the technologies that undo their capacities to think. What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one. Orwell feared those who would deprive us of information. Huxley feared those who would give us so much that we would be reduced to passivity and egoism. Orwellfeared that the truth would be concealed from us. Huxley feared the truth would be drowned in a sea of irrelevance. Orwell feared we would become a captive culture. Huxley feared we would become a trivial culture, preoccupied with some equivalent of the feelies, the orgy porgy, and the centrifugal bumblepuppy. As Huxley remarked in Brave New World Revisited, the civil libertarians and rationalists who are ever on the alert to oppose tyranny "failed to take into account man's almost infinite appetite for distractions." In 1984, Orwell added, people are controlled by inflicting pain. In Brave New World, they are controlled by inflicting pleasure. In short, Orwell feared that what we fear will ruin us. Huxley feared that what we desire will ruin us." - Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business (1985)

[@screamingweevil3410]

You realize that I wanted to sleep, right?

[@beddrunk]

Woah thanks for sharing this :O

[@givensurname1296]

It's all bread and circuses.

[@cinnamanstera6388]

"Truth drowned in a sea of irrelevance" are the kind of words that haunt me.

[@graemesandstrom5654]

reck0n3r That’s some post! Thanks for that. 👍

[@aporszatmari2914]

I know only two singers from Norway: Kalandra and Aurora. That means that so far Norway has 100% good music :D

[@christianmele9413]

You can know more norwegian singers and bands, and the 100% average stills going (?

[@aporszatmari2914]

@@christianmele9413 I haven't checked the metal section yet, that's the next I'll look into

[@christianmele9413]

@@aporszatmari2914 U won't regret. Promise!

[@vl.Merrow]

@@aporszatmari2914 Wardruna is worth to check

[@aporszatmari2914]

@@vl.Merrow Oh yeah, I forgot they are norwegian too! Love 'em :D

[@1337174m1]

“No matter how much we ask after the truth, self-awareness is often unpleasant. We do not feel kindly toward the Truthsayer.” ― Frank Herbert, God Emperor of Dune

[@deadbed2226]

I guess that is why Shadow working is so uncommon and unpleasant.

[@artisiaschannel5621]

Glad someone has read the Dune triology.

[@caioribeiro5132]

I just read that phrase in the book!! Dejà vú

[@LizzaRob160]

I see this comment section is filled with book needs with fine taste 👌

[@harkness1720]

We are so scared of 1984 we forgot about Brave New World.

[@akasyaas5347]

They are all scary but for me Brave New world is the most scary senario

[@tyberfen5009]

​@@akasyaas5347 I recently read it. Very interesting. And always with question in the background wether this is a utopian or a dystopian story. According to our values certainly the latter. But from the perspective of any citizen in this...brave new world? The though about it is both terrifying and fascinating

[@TalenGryphon]

Instead we're barelling toward a mix of all 3, with the lamer aspects of a Gibson novel throw in for good measure :-\

[@thorsten8790]

@@tyberfen5009 It's not an Utopia. The humans in Brave new world are drones. Their perspective is irrelevant. They only seek pleasure and consumption

[@CeramicQuill]

@@thorsten8790 sounds like today's American society

[@dreamydafoe624]

The world is falling apart right now. This song is as relevant as ever.

[@xoutsideraspakavinatigo2650]

Except it’s not inspired by a world that is falling apart, rather by one that already fell apart, and our world pretty much fell apart already, it’s not about preventing it from falling apart, rather, rebuilding it

[@plSzq1]

This song is a callout. And it's not about falling world or fallen or broken world. World is an ongoing process and it was developing, is developing and will be developing. Here is just a prism of a person that calls out to us for free expression. Against the people that want to chose what topics are acceptable to talk about and what topics are not. She literally tells you to look at those who spoke openly before you. Whether through music, stories, movies, graphic art or whatever the medium was chosen. This is a war of conceptual freedom and those who want to keep status quo on whatever levels they can whether it's political discussions, corporate environment, small societies or even families. In all of those levels you can meet people that believe they are in power to decide whether others could speak and about what and in what way.

[@markgarrett7428]

A lot of music these days is fast food. Tastes OK, quick, easy, and accessible. But this.....this is nourishment. This is fresh vegetables and fruit from the garden, and handmade bread. For the first time in a long time, I feel full.

[@wolfdontcare3980]

Mark Garrett ur one creative person 😂

[@ihavenomouthandimusttype9729]

I don’t. I’m still starving. This song is pretty terrible. It’s claims inspiration from one of the greatest dystopians of all time and yet it cranks out a filtered, cliched load of tripe. But you know what? It’s still miles ahead of all the crap the herd shove into their ears to hypnotize themselves into not thinking (sound familiar). This isn’t a feast it’s more the artistic equivalent to the spoilt dregs left behind by a decedent mass of degenerates after they’ve devoured art’s corpse. I’m still starving and so are all the people who give a damn about life.

[@seanconnor1714]

@@ihavenomouthandimusttype9729 You missed a great opportunity! You should have said, "The problem is there is no meat." You could have stayed topically within his analogy, and still made your point come through. :D

[@miub1970]

I've always thought that music is food for the soul. Nice to see others who think the same and care about what they consume.

[@ericluque6573]

@@seanconnor1714 meat production is one of the biggest problems we are facing nowadays. That would have been a bad analogy in my opinion.

[@octapokta942]

“But I don’t want comfort. I want God, I want poetry, I want real danger, I want freedom, I want goodness. I want sin.” -Brave New World

[@bulletkiller0689]

"Actual happiness always looks pretty squalid in comparison with the overcompensations for misery. And, of course, stability isn’t nearly so spectacular as instability. And being contented has none of the glamour of a good fight against misfortune, none of the picturesqueness of a struggle with temptation, or a fatal overthrow by passion or doubt. Happiness is never grand." A very good point offten ignored.

[@TheMilkmaidFarm]

❤️❤️

[@brandon_21ea]

I want war, I want crime, I want violence, I want dictatorship.

[@plSzq1]

This song is a callout. And it's not about falling world or fallen or broken world. World is an ongoing process and it was developing, is developing and will be developing. Here is just a prism of a person that calls out to us for free expression. Against the people that want to chose what topics are acceptable to talk about and what topics are not. She literally tells you to look at those who spoke openly before you. Whether through music, stories, movies, graphic art or whatever the medium was chosen. This is a war of conceptual freedom and those who want to keep status quo on whatever levels they can whether it's political discussions, corporate environment, small societies or even families. In all of those levels you can meet people that believe they are in power to decide whether others can speak and about what and in what way.

[@GhostBirds]

"Hold your tongues no more, Learn from all the ones who came before"

[@user-ze2si1en4k]

Reject modernity, return to Tradition

[@selrox879]

My grandma is a Holocaust Survivor, she listen this song and she gets goosebumps, history repeting itself as we speak.

[@mrjogeidm]

For anyone wondering about the second bit of inspiration referenced in the description of the video; here is the English translation of the poem 'Du må ikke sove' by Arnulf Øverland. Some parts are lost in the translation, and some sentences are slightly altered to match the rhyme scheme of the original poem, but this was by far the best translation I could find. "Dare not to sleep! Arnulf Øverland, «Den Røde Front», Oslo 1937. I was awakened one morning, by the quaintest of dreams ‘twas like a voice, spoken to me It sounded afar - like an underground stream, I rose and said: Why do you call me? Dare not to slumber! Dare not to sleep! Dare not believe, it was merely a dream! Yore I was judged. The gallows were built in the court this evening, They’ll come for me - 5’ in the morning This dungeon is teeming, And barracks stand dungeon by dungeon we lie here, awaiting, in cold cells of stone, We lie here, we rot, in these murky holes. We know not ourselves, what does lie ahead Who will be the next one they'll reach for. We moan and we shriek: But do you take heed? Is there none among you who’ll hearken? No one can see us, None know what befalls us. Yet more: None will believe - what the day will bring us! And then You defy: This dare not be true! That men can be utterly evil. There has to be some one with merits pure Oh, brother, you still have a great deal to learn They said: You will give your life, if commanded We’ve given it now, for naught it was handed The world has forgotten, we’ve all been deceived Dare not to sleep in this hour - this eve. You oughtn’t go to your business hence, Or think: What’s your loss - or what is your gain? You oughtn’t attribute your fields and your kine, Nor say you’ve enough - with all that is thine. You oughn’t abide, sitting calm in your home Saying: Dismal it is, poor they are, and alone You cannot permit it! You dare not, at all. Accepting that outrage on all else may fall! I cry with the final gasps of my breath: You dare not repose, nor stand and forget Pardon them not - they know what they do! They breathe on hate-glows, and evil pursue, They fancy to slay, they revel with cries, Their desire is to gloat, when our world is at fire! In blood they are yearning to drown one and all! Don’t you believe it? You’ve heard the call! You know how infants will soldiers remain, While dashing through streets, fields, chanting ‘bout pain Aroused by their mothers‘ assurance of glory They’ll shelter their land - and they’ll never worry You know the fatality of the lies, that glory and faith and honor abides You discern the dauntless dreams of a child, A saber, a banner, he’ll flaunt them so wild, And then they’ll leave home for a rainfall of steel, ‘Till last they hang ragged on barbed wire will, Decaying for Hitler's Aryan call, That is what a man’s for - after all… I couldn’t imagine - too late now it is My sentence is just: The verdict's no miss I believed in prosperity, dreamt about peace In labor and fellowship; love’s fragrant kiss Yet those who don’t die on the battlefield, Their heads for the axeman, will certainly yield I cry in the gloom - if only you’d knew There is but one thing - befitting to do Defend yourself, while your hands are still yearning, Protect your offspring - Europe is burning. *** I shook from the chill. To dress, up I rose Without stars were shining, so far, yet so close ‘twere simply a brilliant ray in the east, Admonishing warning from the dream that just ceased The day that soared up from earths furthermost strand Augmenting with blood - and with firebrand It grew with terror - like a breath that was lost It seemed like the starlight - was slain by the frost. I weighed: Something is imminent - and it’s dire Our era is over - Europe’s on fire! Translated by Lars-Toralf Storstrand."

[@tonilavey1128]

It said in the videos description.

[@annalisalundberg4561]

In the descriprion they said that this poem inspired them, but to have it written and accessible to us non Norwegian speakers is quite kind. Thank you a lot

[@gwainwright82]

Brilliant poem

[@biborkaos7069]

Love it

[@brbrownfieldxvx]

When clicking on this video I had zero preconception of how it would leave me feeling. Might sound weird getting so riled up by a song but I’m honestly speechless. Just wow.

[@ZamaNRaPBanD]

fucking chill bumps man you know what i mean

[@lukemartin9766]

I've seen a trend of many people discovering you after your amazing Helvegan cover, I think I can speak for most of us when I say that you, and your music are very underappreciated, and that you have just gained many new fans. We hope you gain the attention that you deserve, keep up all the great work!

[@PegasusSFF]

What Luke says!

[@chivalrylives100]

Yep, that's what brought me here. Best music discovery in a while.

[@ronsimpson5854]

Same

[@runaheimr]

Agreed. This will blow up.. just give it time

[@WulferySharpclaw]

Honestly? The best suggestion by KZbin in a long time. You are absolutely stunning.

[@DathoxUdictus]

Freedom is the only way. If you feel the need to force, control, or tell others how to think and what to say. You are what this is warning against.

[@LittleMissV]

This seems to be the perfect theme song for 2020, which has been absolute chaos.

[@MrValgard]

Ordo at Chao - planned chaos to make brave new world happend

[@benjamintherogue2421]

@@MrValgard To "Build Back Better".

[@selrox879]

@@benjamintherogue2421 suuure...they all say this. Prices are so high, people have a choice to eat or to pay bills. And i can believe there s some sheeps thinking about this is about the virus

[@benjamintherogue2421]

@@selrox879 They will never be satisfied until every single person's life is under their absolute control, when no one but them will own anything.

[@randomkiddoscrewinaround2177]

Considering everything that's happened, this some hits different

[@thatcrazygremlinchild1644]

Randomkiddo screwinaround facts

[@selrox879]

I mean, look where we are right now. No freedom! This song describes well

[@Razzlion]

@@selrox879 Yup, especially now when biden is dropping bombs on syria again, steering the world back into the course of ww3 with russia..

[@user-ze2si1en4k]

@@Razzlion No armed war will take place. we are in the age of technology, war is cybernetic. Now who is hacking systems? Russia, the US, or powerful people who are not part of any government?

[@Razzlion]

@@user-ze2si1en4k You can destroy as much infrastructure you want by hacking but in the end it always comes down to weapons in hands.

[@IcestormTundra]

The message of this song gives me shivers, more than the book ever did and that's saying something considering the book and poem it was based off!

[@averageuser9366]

What's it based off of, if I may ask?

[@checkeredacorn2]

@@averageuser9366 Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

[@averageuser9366]

@@checkeredacorn2 Thank you!!

[@IcestormTundra]

@@averageuser9366 And the poem Du må ikke sove (Dare not to Sleep) by Arnulf Øverland, written in 1937. A poem warning people of the rise of fascism in Europe. Its a great read, with some terrifying similarities to modern politics. www.barnasrett.no/Dikt/du_ma_ikke_sove.htm

[@danielvinicius1658]

me too!

[@alessandrorinaldi842]

This song is so powerfull, it is actually dangerous.

[@Fritz_Schlunder]

Dangerous? The most plausible danger that I see is that the government and/or religious groups might decide that music can carry subversive lyrics, whereby the artists creating the content should get labelled and arrested as domestic terrorists. The word "freedom" is a dangerous word. Ideas of "freedom" are dangerous. Thoughts of a future existence based on "freedom" is dangerous. "Freedom" is dangerous. Those who want "freedom" are crazy. Those who are willing to take actions in this world to promote "freedom" are "criminals" and they are dangerous. People should fear "freedom". "Freedom" is Satanic. "Freedom" is a Satanic scheme to try to entice people into sin. But not really. The above are some of the spoken and unspoken lies of society. Freedom is good. Slavery is bad. Tolerance of slavery leads to acceptance of a society based on eternal torment. People should pursue freedom, while shunning evil. Slavery is evil. Eternal torment is evil. It is possible for people to learn to be nice to each other. It is possible to end war. It is possible for people to live in a free society. It is possible for everyone to be wealthy. It is possible for people to "have it all". It is possible to have it all, and to be simultaneously happy. Such a society is possible, but it does not exist yet. People must work to build it. People must accept that it is possible, before it can be built. People must reject the lies of society, while embracing freedom and all that which is good. People need to learn how to treat each other right. It is possible to build a brave new world, when people believe that it is possible, and when people do not fight it.

[@Arkchurus5]

We starting a revolution with this one ✊

[@WillGaylord]

Funny thing is that although it's terrifying, 1984 is the most unlikely of the books to become reality. Meanwhile Brave New World and Fahrenheit 451 are far more capable of happening.

[@TheKa89]

Perhaps not in full, but there are undoubtedly elements of 1984 that have become so ingrained in many societies it would be difficult for many to isolate them easily. 'Doublethink' is one I've watched in my own country over the last three decades become rather accepted. Pointing contradictions out like this will have the effect Huxley wrote about by the mass of your fellows disregarding or deriding you for thinking. Huxley was one of Orwell's professors and wrote to him after publishing 1984, it's not hard to speculate they were influenced by each other and neither of their works are mutually exclusive in practice.

[@jrk1666]

the books were supposed to be warnings but it seems they were used as guides

[@MrValgard]

@@jrk1666 G. Orwell brother was mason of highest order. He write book based on their plans in 60' ;) so it was kinda guide

[@vandorn50]

We are actually living in 1984 right now. New think, Big Brother, versificator, telescreens, speakwrite...all real. All happening. Worst of all, "The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."

[@pollynlyubenova8365]

Lol just look at North Korea. The thing about 1984 is that it has already happened. Orwel wrote the book based on the 2 well known opressive regimes. It was the reality for my grandparent's after 1944 when the soviet army broke in our country. My grandfather was sent to a camp. He never lived to see his country free from communism. My countrie's past is "1984". America's present is a "brave new world".

[@umeradrees6443]

In the midst of Corona epidemic, we need songs like this

[@birb125]

Even more, we need this

[@sironalicoiK444]

A song to remind you that you, me and we are all the resistance 💪 and whatever happens we must continue fighting

[@scatman8963]

@@sironalicoiK444 lol what

[@imarchello]

@@sironalicoiK444 fight for what exactly? for catching covid-19 and passing it on to others? is that your fight?

[@elysiadawn]

Seriously.

[@thatcottagecorewitch5910]

Found this on Spotify and thought it was pretty. Listened a little closer and realised it’s so much more than that. It’s powerful.

[@RainbowLizard28]

i found this on spotify too. i was searching Brave New World from game Namco X Capcom, but i found this song

[@PyroRoadScout]

Blending the story of Brave New World with modern events: absolutely chilling and beautiful

[@Applesandoranjes]

I'm addicted to that inflection at the very end. The whole song is great but that last little flame going out like a candle at the end is what makes me hit replay.

[@TheCosmicGypsy]

Never a more fitting time to play this song. The hymn of the awakening.

[@EsoGranie]

[Verse 1] Close your eyes and sleep Ignore all the burdens that you keep Come whatever may They could never harm you anyway [Verse 2] Stirrings in the wind Resonates a whisper from within Warnings from afar Telling you to heed the Morning Star [Verse 3] Waking from The Dream Witnessing the smoke that's rolling in The end is what you fear The scent of embers lingers in the air [Bridge] It`s like a web There is no escape from It’s got you trapped And you long for freedom Every wish, every dream was granted Never knowing what they demanded You see the wall how it's getting higher You want to fight but you're all divided It’s not a world everyone can thrive in Is this the world we were meant to grown in? Somebody tell me where are we going? [Chorus] A brave new World will Rise If We do not act upon its Lies Hold your tongues No More Learn from All The Ones who came before [Post-Chorus] Catch the Wind and fight the Storm Through the Fury We're holding on Take your Time but not too long Make it worth the Time you own You woke a Fire Inside of Me Fanned the Flame and made it Breathe You woke a Fire Inside of Me Inside of Me Inside of Me...and sleep Ignore all the burdens that you keep Come whatever may They could never harm you anyway [Verse 2] Stirrings in the wind Resonates a whisper from within Warnings from afar Telling you to heed the Morning Star [Verse 3] Waking from The Dream Witnessing the smoke that's rolling in The end is what you fear The scent of embers lingers in the air [Bridge] It`s like a web There is no escape from It’s got you trapped And you long for freedom Every wish, every dream was granted Never knowing what they demanded You see the wall how it's getting higher You want to fight but you're all divided It’s not a world everyone can thrive in Is this the world we were meant to grown in? Somebody tell me where are we going? [Chorus] A brave new World will Rise If We do not act upon its Lies Hold your tongues No More Learn from All The Ones who came before [Post-Chorus] Catch the Wind and fight the Storm Through the Fury We're holding on Take your Time but not too long Make it worth the Time you own You woke a Fire Inside of Me Fanned the Flame and made it Breathe You woke a Fire Inside of Me Inside of Me Inside of Me...

[@KurczakChicken]

Esu nie spodziewałem się po tobie takich gustów muzycznych ;) Pozdrawiam , twój rozjebany widz :P

[@NightWink129]

1) Why'd you copy and paste half the song twice? 2) There are mistakes in these written lyrics. 3) I normally appreciate the commenters who post the lyrics under videos when they're not anywhere else, but they are ALREADY IN THE VIDEO! Why even post this?

[@sandramaessen5548]

@@NightWink129 yes! I've noticed that too!!! Very annoying. Executive had paid no attention to it. I also add lyrics to some songs,in Norse and English. For instance Wardruna. I know how intensive it is to reproduce it properly. Had a glimpse into your account. Like your artmoji project!!! I'm on pinterest, if you want have a look there at MY OWN ART. Greetings from the NETHERLANDS. I'm Dutch btw.

[@anymoretime]

@@NightWink129 I find it usefeul to sing it with. In the video, the lyrics appear too late for a singer.

[@thatcottagecorewitch5910]

@@NightWink129 I see no errors with the lyrics written out aside from the accidental second copy paste…. And as Layra mentioned, the lyrics in the video show up too late for anyone trying to sing along.

[@Veilfire]

This describes 2020-2021 perfectly.

[@user-wb9gi4dq5n]

Best and most relevant song I’ve heard in decades

[@TheMilkmaidFarm]

This becomes more relevant with each passing day.

[@Beard_Hood]

i've been listening to this song for a few years now, but this is the first time i've stopped to pay attention to the words of this hauntingly beautiful song.

[@TMGold60]

Probably because its the time to do so, it resonates now.

[@GEORGE_DIMAKAKOS]

Only real artists can wake up the world. You are one of them. Thank you!

[@user-tj2pq6dh8q]

I am glad that people begin to see. And I like that such a strong spirit is embedded in this song. Thank you.

[@Alexander-cq9tv]

American here. Discovered you today completely by chance. Love you guys!

[@inupiluk]

Before reading the description or comments, I genuinely thought this was a commentary on modern society. You can probably guess how far down the hole we've fallen by that alone.

[@skyyy710]

It is tho

[@andresmacadoo4054]

Interesting lyrics, great topic, stimulating cadence and voice, minimalist and precise animation. Great art. Suscription!

[@AtticusMaxMillian43]

Now... This is a F***ing Badassed song!

[@funeralbug6402]

I need to dig up deep more with Norwegian music

[@nickkohlmann]

Please share what you have found so far

[@galahi]

If u find anyone like this except aurora share plz :)

[@huggassy9544]

metal is best

[@nightowl334]

We all have to

[@Mrreowmeowmrreowmrowmeow]

Aurora, Warduna, Sigrid

[@annelightwood4782]

I remember Brave New World. That novel stuck with me years later. What surprised me the most about it (and creeped me out) was the closeness that Huxley got to the modern technology in places. It didn’t FEEL like a older book written and published in the early 1930s. Rather, it felt like an advanced version of modern day. It was a weird feeling to have, to know when it was published and to see parallels to what would have been science fiction at the time. Glad I found this song! Love your work!

[@rebeccahchambers9683]

She has such an ethereal tone to her voice. Absolutely beautiful.

[@manfroitz8525]

So deep. So true. So ignired by most of the world population. So we have simply to survive in It.

[@skylandry3837]

Something about this song makes feel something that I can't explain and it is both freighting and inspiring

[@ilonadreessen]

The wake up call ;3 the journey will begin

[@hiroakihanyu]

dayum, it fits so well for this time right now, as up to date as it could be

[@Zajce]

I got goosebumps on every spot if my skin, there is a force in it

[@angstyintellectual4960]

Me too!!!

[@jennabradford282]

It's strange to find this song in 2020. To say this song captures all the feelings that exist in the heart of the citizenry of the USA would be a remarkable understatement. I can't help but feel this song came out as a warning of things to come... one we didn't heed.

[@mrraow7491]

I agree with you but I wonder if the sides we are on are the same

[@alexburn4014]

@@mrraow7491 we were always the same. the world has been twisted by lies and deceit. we all bleed red, we all love and hate in equal measures. Only those who lord over us desire for us to fight amongst each other while they steal our power, our worth, our belonging. Depression is on the rise because this twisted reality demands to make humans live in the most inhuman way possible. Wars are fought because the whims of the corrupt few desire for the handful of people dead, to plunder their resources with uncontrolled greed and gluttony. they distract us with entertainment and comforts, separate us so we do not grow powerful ourselves. what we desire is satisfaction in our souls. to create and seek the parts of us that makes us whole. This is what we should be seeking, instead of the fleeting reality of wealth and opulence.

[@wickedpanik8304]

Aldous Huxley would have thought the same in the late 1920's when he wrote the book.

[@thelordofcringe]

If only you knew how bad things would get in the following years...

[@viiyaxyz]

I just found this by accident and omg. This is lovely, heavenly, beautiful, whatnot. and also reminds me of Aurora, who is my favourite.

[@sybilmoonbeam6063]

How are these guys not more well known? I CAN'T GET ENOUGH!

[@xxiiitarot941]

The world needs more music like this, thanks guys, from the deepest part of my heart.

[@angieand89]

No matter the genre of music, everytime I listen to some music from Norway, I just love it, amazing musicians ♥️

[@gwainwright82]

Beautiful & hauntingly dark. This song sums up modern humanity.

[@KylieKerosene]

That ending gives me chills EVERY time. This whole song and video are so damn good. Love Kalandra.

[@AlWarzy]

The punch line hits me hard on this one. Nothing like I ever listened to... It speaks to me through my dreams,desires and principles. It actually woke the dying light of fire inside of me. And by the way, the singer has an outstanding voice.

[@nickkohlmann]

A beautiful way to put it.

[@AlWarzy]

@@nickkohlmann thank you dear beautiful KZbin stranger :).

[@nickkohlmann]

@@AlWarzy Thank *you*, not that strange but kind person :)

[@hamzanayfeh6053]

مبسوط على حالك يعني ؟؟

[@thejollydwarf2275]

'The End is what you fear' I feel like that's talking directly to my anxiety.

[@sironalicoiK444]

A song to remind you that you, me and we are all the resistance 💪 and whatever happens we must continue fighting

[@Sunnydaz3_]

this hits different in 2021

[@Yohao88]

oooooh it sure does

[@_dreamer__]

ya. 2022 brother. i'm from Russia btw. This shit HITS

[@Lucy-wi4ny]

Oh my god! I'm crying! I never cry wtf?? Seriously, this is the best song I've heard all year and I'm shook. I LOVE IT. The ending is incredible and I LOVE the last few lyrics! KALANDRA, I HAVE ONLY JUST DISCOVERED YOU BUT I LOVE Y'ALL ALREADY!

[@Arjya1]

It happened the same thing to me, how is this possible?

[@calthyechild]

@@Arjya1 It's not you crying, not exactly. It speaks to what your heart is missing. It begs for you to wake up and see that it's not really a song about an old book, but a song about today, about yesterday, about tomorrow. You cry, even though you have no conscious reason to cry, because your soul is crying and there is a divide between you and your truth because of what this video is showing you. Unfortunately tears are pretty much guaranteed when your soul is touched, no matter how tucked away and shielded and sheltered from harm you may keep it... this video reached in deep.

[@holistichealthlifewellness2182]

More appropriate than ever.

[@harrylamont6007]

Holy fuck. Probably the best recommendation I’ve gotten in a while. I’m a huge music snob and this is absolute perfection

[@slitheringsoundcat7996]

This song literally just went on every playlist I have

[@eagleone5456]

Her voice is angelic and is a gift to my ears. Thank you Kalandra. Love for my Scandi brothers and sisters from U.S.

[@areliroman4659]

Anyone else get goosebumps and almost cried while listening.🥶😢

[@vvolfflovv]

Years later, I often listen to this song and still do.

[@angstyintellectual4960]

Whole body goosebumps tbh

[@trypsilomusic]

I didn't 'almost' cry... I did! And there are only a few musicians, who can achieve that in me. But Kalandra is one of them ❤

[@kirya7177]

Your voice is so soft, lyrics are really clever and it's instrumental part is so good. Thanks for this music ! Will look forward for your future work !

[@sielentbrat4005]

Whoa! That is that time when KZbin gives a really good recommendation. I'm intrigued.

[@TheOoberTooberJr]

It’s happening guys. I don’t know what to say but it’s already happening.

[@kendramarsiangil872]

Finding this during covid-19. The message, folks. The message.

[@birb125]

@YUSRA idk y people think that, what would anyone gain from delaying half of the workforce!

[@vvolfflovv]

@YUSRA Maybe not but our friendly neighborhood super hubs running the banks and tech giants collecting all our data along with nice bonuses from share buybacks while their buddies at the fed keep the free drinks coming sure didn't let it go to waste.

[@bdenduro9964]

@YUSRA Most billionaires are doubling their wealth during Covid... If they sell the vaccine they will gain what guess about a trillion $ for the elites... and all that only by lies, there's no covid virus, the vaccine will be full of toxic garbage in it, DEPOPULATION (they thrive for it) CONTROL, U BECOME A BIGGER SLAVE... Also, they were holding the crisis for a few years, now a pandemic seems like a fair excuse for it, while in reality it's entirely the banksters fault. Seems a fair deal to me, now i'll get back to my tinfoil house and laugh how the masses fall into the slaughterhouse like mere sheeps. Do something? As you've said we aint special , you aint too, why should i bother?

[@hannamarie4775]

@YUSRA *exactly*

[@rebeccaed2018]

@YUSRA Sad that people think this wonderful song has to do with having to wear a mask and washing your hands during a global pandemic.

[@ptrz_pdl]

This song should last ten hours!!! I can't get enough

[@OmniVirusHS]

It is criminal that people haven't heard more of this song. It's super good!

[@skullmilo32]

2:35 I got chills everywhere. This is far heavier than what I expected it to be but it's so, so important and I hope more people listen to this because we have no clue where this world is going at this point, but we do know it's not going to be anything good.

[@optimisticenigma283]

I'll be eternally grateful to the youtube algorithm for recommending this to me!

[@broodlie5831]

This song literally woke a fire inside of me when I first listened to it

[@saskialavey1994]

Probably the most apt song for 2020.

[@Classictarot3]

I'm happy this was recommended

[@vlatkoatanasovski1059]

This is something I haven't heard in years. It made me feel alive again....Beautiful voice,profound lyrics, breathtaking music...I am listening this song on loop for days now. You have gained another fan of your music. Keep going on!!!

[@EnesTomakinoglu]

greetings from Turkiye. 🇹🇷 beautiful music......

[@kateyc2257]

The relevancy of this song with everything going on in the world currently is so powerful!

[@user-if5xi2dh5x]

A Masterpiece song , that conveys truth❤

[@RobertoPunch]

I LOVE THIS MESSAGE!!!!!!!!🖖❤❤❤❤❤👽👽👽

[@vvolfflovv]

I listen to this song on a regular basis and it still gives me Goosebumps

[@JelenaW]

This song is phenomenal! Can't get enough of it. 💕

[@claireb3004]

Have you ever had some random song you've never heard happen pop up right when you need it?

[@ChambersofMyHeart]

I saw this is my suggestions and holy shit! The symbolism and overall message is insane. It's so interesting that I find this now. Yes, a fire has been stirred within and slowly gaining strength.

[@mateuszmaciejewski2109]

I was waiting for these lyrics!! Thank you!!

[@kalandramusic]

Spent the evening putting up lyrics on our website, finally! www.kalandra.no/lyrics/ Hope you find it interesting? x

[@Keyes101react]

I've had this on repeat for the last 2 days. Your music is simply amazing. I only paused it long enough to listen to your cover of Helvegen again.

[@Mangadore]

This fits quite well for 2020

[@doolz3561]

the embers, and smoke reference 4 years ago as well as everything else couldn't be more true than right here and now Aug 2023 - Excellent song and voice wow.

[@Vesaniah4]

how the hell is this band not getting more views... I've been listening to this song and Virkelighetens etterklang for a week straight on repeat

[@pollynlyubenova8365]

Rarely has a book pissed me off as much as this one. It pissed me off because it's all true..

[@zackmas6804]

In concert that's unbelievable, Kalandra is an amazing artist, i can't wait to find out about the next tour of Kalandra and Wardruna

[@winryrockbell4361]

OMG HER VOICE 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@KolateralXC]

gives you something to think about... makes me feel... rebellious!

[@larrypinkard2051]

What liberated minds and hearts have been warning of is coming to fruition ! This is a grim reminder for those of us who are awakened to step up and liberate those sheeple still entrenched in the matrix. This is definitely one of those songs that sets ones spirit afire with revolution .May our hearts stay strong enough to weather the tempest and bring true freedom and equal justice to our world . Stay strong everyone!

[@ericluque6573]

@@larrypinkard2051 Are we truly prepared to stop buying things? Are we ready to cease mass consumption? Revolution means to stop wanting superfluous things

[@Alkhalidi44]

Kalandra , you earned my attention ,respect , and love.

[@aTorreBranca]

This music is like a mantra. It brings peace

[@riflemanslament9594]

God be with you Canadian Truckers

[@enjoyce111]

Why am I only hearing this now? Beautiful!

[@larresabio2631]

Her voice has so many faces, it's like every sound has a personality ❤️🌸✨ It's beautiful

[@aylana7562]

I've been listening to your music for a few weeks now and I love it more and more and more. So I'm going to buy your CD. You've won me over! :-) And you're totally worth some of my money. Bands like you deserve to be treasured and supported, and you beautiful musicians deserve to make a living from your incredible music. You've got me as someone who supports your band 😍

[@Amalackesh]

Hello from 2021. Brave new world is here.

[@selrox879]

2020 says hi, a second holocaust is happening

[@Amalackesh]

Well...Hey from 2022.

[@esperansa7]

Amazing perfomance tonight at Oslo , magical atmosphere , wonderful songs !!! You got a new fan :)

[@karenhughes2415]

Please send us a new world of kindness

[@peterparker3344]

Sadly, this song has never been more relevant..

[@thtsmypurseidkyou]

2020: Protests Wildfires Elections Vaccine Religious put in camps in china This song predicted things and we did nothing

[@faylannam6124]

Suppresion of all minorities whether by skin color or sexual orientation or gender. My advice" DO NOT EMIGRATE TO THE UNITED STATES". My reasoning is the racist one- drop blood laws of the south has permeated every federal agency in this country. The proof is that I cannot list my mixed race child as more than one race on any legal document without violating laws. Funny though, my daughters father claims black but is very genetically white. My daughter is 1/3 greek (middle eastern) from her father and 1/3 black (african continent) from her father. Only 1/3 me who is very white european. and yes I am aware that approximately 20 years ago Greece claimed to be European, but is technically still Middle Eastern.

[@stefanSS1480]

@@faylannam6124 Race mixing should be a crime anyways.

[@Parlepape]

@@faylannam6124 Race doesnt matter anyways, just say you're American

[@venturoushope2846]

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[@selrox879]

Also War in Ukraine, Azov are na*ists and killing innocents. All made up by Zelenky and Biden