Lyric discussion by The Tower 

Cover art for Windbringer lyrics by Crüxshadows, The

Some of the message of this song is also found in their "Sophia".

"A star unto the night" is pretty close to "A beacon to the ocean of the night", at least.

Change the world for the better, and be yourself. Be something special, and stand in stark contrast to the shitty aspects of the world.

actually this message is found in almost all of their songs. You just have too look for it. The real meanings of his music is read between the lines.

...sorry. Thought of more the second I pressed reply. But songs like this one is kinda to the point, allow their motto to be your motto and you will see a whole new meaning to the world.