Con Clavi Con Dio
TOP 10
Opus Eponymous
2010
Duration: 3:33
Track number: 2
Times played live: 637
Writers
Lyrics by: Tobias Forge
Music by: Tobias Forge
Theme
A sped-up waltz with a title containing multiple layers of meaning. 'Con Clavi Con Dio' translates variously as 'With nails, with God,' 'With key, with God,' or 'Conclave with God.' The phrase functions as a double entendre: referencing both crucifixion imagery and exorcism rituals, suggesting a secretive pact or unlocking of occult knowledge. Musically structured as an inverted hymn and dance, it serves as the album's mission statement, merging religious subversion with dark ritual imagery.
Lyrics
Lucifer
We Are Here
For Your Praise
Evil One
Our Conjuration Sings Infernal Psalms
And Smear The Smudge In Bleeding Palms
Siamo Con Clavi
Siamo Con Dio
Siamo Con Il Nostro Dio Scuro
Demigod
Our Task
Behind Mask
Chosen Son
Oh, You Rebel Chief, Destroyer Of The Earth
Rise From Precipice Through Birth
Sathanas
We Are One
Out Of Three
Trinity
Siamo Con Clavi
Siamo Con Dio
Siamo Con Il Nostro Dio Scuro
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