Sparks sent flying, my mind thundering
The room of my heart flashing to the sky
The flaring of fumes fill my senses
Pervade this room and this space
[Chorus]
The days they blend into the nights
The moon, the sun unite
Order of stars expires
A wonder is born
I listen and aim, I observe
I use all the forces and let it transpire
I confront the darkness absolute
And blinding, dazzling brilliance
[Chorus 2x]
From roaring flames the shapes emerge
Come forth they do with vile charms
Their poisoned core hides in beauty
But I see and perceive their deceit, I see
Into the blaze I shove them back
To lose their forms to the hungry fire
Again and yet again
I start my work anew
Again and again
I start my work again
[Chorus 2x]
A wonder is born
The room of my heart flashing to the sky
The flaring of fumes fill my senses
Pervade this room and this space
The days they blend into the nights
The moon, the sun unite
Order of stars expires
A wonder is born
I use all the forces and let it transpire
I confront the darkness absolute
And blinding, dazzling brilliance
Come forth they do with vile charms
Their poisoned core hides in beauty
But I see and perceive their deceit, I see
To lose their forms to the hungry fire
Again and yet again
I start my work anew
Again and again
I start my work again
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This song is probably about the feelings and sensations of the smith, Ilmarinen when he forges the Item of eternal wealth of which the whole Kalevala story is pretty much about, Sampo. He also seems to realise that this item will be used for not so good purposes as he would want it to, which is why they sing about poison and deceit.
I agree with your interpretation, except the part about the poison and deceit. According to the Kalevala, before forging the Sampo, Ilmarinen had several failed attempts. These attempts had different shapes, and they were all beautiful, but there was something evil inside them (hence the "From roaring flames the shapes emerge", "Their poisoned core hides in beauty"). Ilmarinen threw these failed attempts and started over until the Sampo was made ("Into the blaze I shove them back", "I start my work again" and finally "A wonder is born") So there is no fear of the Sampo being used for evil....
I agree with your interpretation, except the part about the poison and deceit. According to the Kalevala, before forging the Sampo, Ilmarinen had several failed attempts. These attempts had different shapes, and they were all beautiful, but there was something evil inside them (hence the "From roaring flames the shapes emerge", "Their poisoned core hides in beauty"). Ilmarinen threw these failed attempts and started over until the Sampo was made ("Into the blaze I shove them back", "I start my work again" and finally "A wonder is born") So there is no fear of the Sampo being used for evil.