Ghost of Karelia

Ethereal Descent: Unveiling Mastodon's Ghost of Karelia
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Lyrics

Wrathful ones nine eyes gaze

Reference to nine wrathful beings with observant eyes

Holding skulls

Depiction of holding skulls, possibly symbolic of death or power

Filled and laced

Skulls filled and adorned with human blood, suggesting violence

With human blood

Continuation of the macabre imagery and blood symbolism


Shades of darkened skies

Description of darkened skies and emptiness

Emptiness

Further emphasis on emptiness or void

Twilight holding through

Twilight enduring, possibly representing a challenging period

Offering

Offering made in the twilight, suggesting a ritualistic aspect


Life in zenith

Life at its peak or climax

Bulls blood shot eyes

Intense, bloodshot eyes likened to those of a bull

Flattened portrait of the night sky

Imagery of a flattened portrait of the night sky


Feel crust hum

Sensation of the earth's crust humming, a visceral experience

Facing the North

Facing the North, possibly symbolic of direction or destiny

Vapor space

Existence in a space filled with vapor or uncertainty


Between heaven and Earth

Existence in the intermediate space between heaven and Earth

Wisdom and the knower

Reference to wisdom and the one who knows, perhaps indicating enlightenment

A planet collide

Imagery of a planet colliding, symbolizing conflict or disruption

Divisible we fall

Unity is fragile, divisible entities lead to downfall


Hear dirt waves

Perception of waves of dirt, possibly symbolizing challenges

Wading forth

Moving forward despite challenges, wading through difficulties

Vapor space

Existence in a space filled with vapor or uncertainty, reiterated


How long has it been since we flew through the shadows

Reflecting on the passage of time and traversing through shadows

I have walked on many other planets

Personal experience of walking on other planets, suggesting exploration


Sinister twin

Reference to a sinister twin, possibly an ominous counterpart

Choking on fear

Struggling with fear, possibly suffocating or feeling overwhelmed

Bonded iron

Connection to an iron bond, possibly representing a strong but burdensome tie

Sink to the core

Sinking to the core, possibly indicating a deep, internal struggle

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