Black the Sun
Spiraling Shadows: Unveiling the Melancholy in 'Black the Sun'
Lyrics
High above I found you so stolen and stunned
High above, the speaker discovers someone in a state of being stolen and stunned.
Your wounded wings undone
The person's wounded wings are undone, possibly reflecting vulnerability or loss.
And now you fell to thistled bed
The individual falls onto a thistled bed, suggesting discomfort or a challenging situation.
A crown of black upon your head
A metaphorical crown of black rests on their head, hinting at a burden or darkness.
Your wings so tattered, paper frail
The person's wings are in poor condition, described as tattered and paper frail.
Quiet stabs your whipping tail, far away
Quiet is interrupted by the stabbing sensation of a whipping tail, indicating inner turmoil.
Far away, high above
Repetition of the initial imagery of being far away and high above.
We're spiralling away and black the sun
Describes a spiraling away, and the darkness is emphasized with "black the sun."
With vicious circles in spite of me
Mentions vicious circles in spite of the speaker, suggesting a struggle or conflict.
But soft I see, what dark through hearts is breaking now?
The speaker observes darkness breaking hearts and questions what is revealed.
Arise and kill the sun and moon and stars
Commands to arise and destroy celestial bodies, possibly symbolizing a desire for control.
The prophet never sings without the promises
The prophet doesn't sing without promises, indicating a significant commitment or consequence.
She testifies to wash her hands of ours
A testimony to wash hands of ours, implying a desire to be free from responsibility.
Far away
(Empty line)
Far away, high above
Reiterates spiraling away and the darkness with "black the sun."
We're spiralling away and black the sun
Repeats the idea of vicious circles despite the speaker's influence.
With vicious circles in spite of me
(Empty line)
Oh mother night let down your wings
Invokes "mother night" to surround the speaker with warmth and protection.
Surround me in your warm invite
Requests the night to extend its wings and provide a comforting embrace.
Take my hand, release your breath
Asks for guidance, taking the speaker's hand and releasing a breath.
Beneath my covers softly you forget
Under the covers, there is a soft forgetting, possibly seeking solace or escape.
Far away, high above
Repetition of being far away and high above.
We're spiralling away and black the sun
Reiterates spiraling away and the darkness with "black the sun."
With vicious circles in spite of me
Restates the presence of vicious circles despite the speaker's influence.
Far away, high above
Repetition of being far away and high above.
We're spiralling away and black the sun
Reiterates spiraling away and the darkness with "black the sun."
With vicious circles in spite of me
Restates the presence of vicious circles despite the speaker's influence.
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