Hunters of the Sky

Mystical Flight and Earthly Struggles: Unraveling Mastodon's 'Hunters of the Sky'
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Lyrics

Running faster than I ever have

Expressing intense speed and urgency in movement.

Evading sharks in the sky

Metaphorically describing challenging or dangerous situations.

Death trap and I kill again

Conveying a sense of danger and a willingness to confront it, possibly with lethal consequences.

Dig through my own hives

Metaphorically digging into one's own troubles or problems.


Shelter from sky

Suggesting a place of refuge or protection from an imminent threat.

Talon of raptor

Referencing a bird of prey's sharp, curved claws, symbolizing a predatory force.


Force-fed glass giant moth

Describing a disturbing image of consuming something harmful, perhaps symbolizing a destructive force.

Reaping fields of the flesh

Imagery of harvesting or collecting parts of the body, possibly reflecting violence or brutality.

Heavy hand thwart the scheme

Suggesting a powerful force hindering or disrupting a plan or idea.

Of the dominant nymph

Referring to a dominant, powerful figure, possibly oppressive or controlling.


Omen she brings

Introducing a prophetic figure bringing omens, potentially of negative consequences.

Carried on weathered wings

Symbolizing a message carried on the wings of time or experience.


Fly reptile

Repeating the theme of flying reptiles, emphasizing their significance.

Leather wings

Describing the physical attributes of the flying reptiles, specifically their wings.

Bones hollow

Highlighting the lightweight nature of bones, suggesting vulnerability.

Petrified

Suggesting a state of being petrified or paralyzed, possibly in fear or awe.


Fly reptile

Continuing the imagery of flying reptiles, reinforcing their importance.

Leather wings

Reiterating the description of the leather wings of the flying reptiles.

Bones hollow

Emphasizing the hollowness of bones, possibly alluding to a lack of substance or strength.

Petrified

Reinforcing the theme of being petrified or paralyzed, possibly in the face of a formidable force.


Running faster than I ever have

Repeating the intense speed, suggesting a continuous state of urgency or danger.

Evading sharks in the sky

Reiterating the metaphor of evading threats in the sky, emphasizing the persistent danger.

The earth's ashing floats

Introducing the concept of the earth's ashing floating, possibly symbolizing destruction or chaos.

What is good for man

Posing a philosophical question about what is beneficial for humanity.

Cast us out into the known

Suggesting a collective expulsion from the familiar or comfortable into the unknown.

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