Thanatology
Journey into Abyss: Thanatology's Dark Exploration
Lyrics
The cold hands were yours
The hands that feel cold belonged to the person being referred to.
The stiff face was yours
The face that appears stiff and lifeless is also attributed to the same person.
But you were not there
Despite the physical presence, the essence or consciousness of the person was absent.
The eyes were yours, but they were closed
The closed eyes mentioned were indeed the person's, but they would not open, suggesting a state of perpetual closure.
And would not open
Continuing from the previous line, emphasizing the unresponsiveness of the closed eyes.
The rays of the distant sun were there
Despite the lifelessness, elements of the natural world, like the rays of the distant sun, still existed.
The moon on the hills white shoulder
Symbolic reference to nature's beauty, with the moon on the hills described as having a white shoulder.
The trip of death, into the unknown
Describing the journey into death, an unknown realm, marked by silence and numbness.
Silent and numb
Reiteration of the silent and numb nature of the journey into death.
The human mind, a vast universe
The human mind is portrayed as an expansive universe, possibly exploring the depth of one's consciousness.
Dive into darkness
An invitation to delve into darkness, possibly representing the exploration of the unknown or the subconscious.
Falling further down in despair
Descending further into a state of hopelessness or misery.
The silent watcher of truth
The one observing silently represents the truth, possibly the harsh reality of mortality.
You have lost your battle once, the quest of man
A past defeat in the quest of man is acknowledged, possibly referring to mortality or the struggle for meaning.
God given immortality
Reference to the concept of God-given immortality, contrasting the earlier acknowledgment of defeat.
Pain strikes, the horror in their eyes
Pain is emphasized, particularly evident in the horror reflected in the eyes.
Rigor mortis, the death stiffness
Rigor mortis is mentioned, reinforcing the idea of death and its physical effects.
The trip of death into the unknown
Reiteration of the journey into death, emphasizing the silence and numbness associated with it.
Silent and numb
Continuing to stress the quiet and emotionless nature of the journey into the unknown.
The human mind a vast universe
Reiterating the vastness of the human mind, possibly suggesting the profound nature of the exploration into darkness.
Dive into darkness
A final invitation or acknowledgment of the plunge into darkness, echoing the earlier line.
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