Andrei Rublev
Embracing Liberation: Andrei Rublev by The Vryll Society Unveiled
Lyrics
We run naked through woods
We engage in uninhibited, primal behavior, symbolized by running naked through the woods.
The torches
The torches symbolize illumination and visibility in the dark, setting the scene for the events.
Gleam in the speckled night
The speckled night implies a mysterious, dappled atmosphere illuminated by the torches.
We commit our bodies to the water
Bodies are offered to the water, suggesting a ritual or symbolic act of purification or sacrifice.
One at a time
Individuals enter the water one by one, emphasizing a deliberate and solitary process.
Tie the artist to the cross
An artist is tied to the cross, possibly alluding to artistic sacrifice or vulnerability.
But I warn you
A warning about the transformative power of a kiss, hinting at the potential for liberation.
A kiss could free the man
Emphasizes that a kiss could free the individual tied to the cross, underlining the theme of liberation.
Though we sing in a canefree alamdon
A reference to singing in a "canefree alamdon" is ambiguous, possibly highlighting paradoxical or nonsensical aspects.
It is us who will be drowned
Despite singing, the ominous prediction that those who sing will be drowned suggests a tragic outcome.
This is the night
Repetition of "This is the night" intensifies the significance of the events, emphasizing a pivotal moment.
This is the night
-This is the night
-When everybody must love
A declaration that everyone must love, possibly indicating a universal or transformative experience.
We run naked through woods
Repetition of the earlier scene, reinforcing the ritualistic nature of the events in the woods and water.
The torches
-Gleam in the speckled night
-We commit our bodies to the water
-One at a time
-This is the night
Reiteration of "This is the night," continuing the emphasis on the profound significance of the depicted events.
This is the night
-This is the night
-When everybody must love
The mandate for everyone to love is reiterated, suggesting a universal call for a transformative experience.
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