“De Profundis” is a phrase in Latin, meaning “from the depths” or “out of the deep”. “Borealis” is Latin meaning “northern” or “of the north”.
Tobias Forge has said in an interview that the title is a reference to the Oscar Wilde letter titled “De Profundis,” with the addition “Borealis.” He tran...
[Intro]
(Mergi in Profundis)
[Verse 1]
All the things that never gave you peace
Throwing those, but keeping these
All the rights that didn't undo wrongs
Put it back where it belongs
[Pre-Chorus]
In a palace built of frozen tears
All life is gone
But between the walls of whispering frost
Secrets live on
[Chorus]
Every time you feel the wind blow
And a glow within you dies
When tomorrow comes, you will know
That the morning thaws the ice
[Verse 2]
All the words that never came out right
Within reach, but out of sight
All the songs that couldn't mend your heart
But slit it up and tore apart
[Pre-Chorus]
See, the palace built of frozen tears
Is your own built prison
And if only love could break these chains
Life could go on
[Chorus]
Every time you feel the wind blow
And a glow within you dies
When tomorrow comes, you will know
That the morning thaws the ice
[Post-Chorus]
Mergi in Profundis, ah-ah-ah
[Guitar Solo]
[Outro]
Mergi in Profundis
Mergi in Profundis
Mergi in Profundis
Mergi in Profundis
De Profundis Borealis was written by Tobias Forge & Fat Max Gsus.
De Profundis Borealis was produced by Gene Walker.
Ghost released De Profundis Borealis on Fri Apr 25 2025.
Tobias:
Oscar Wilde wrote a letter called De Profundis. That means ‘from the abyss’. Borealis means ‘northern’, so for all you black metal fans, it’s one of the most Immortal-esque titles, because it means ‘from the northern abyss’!
— via Louder Sound