Some of my favorite lyrics of all time. Definitely a metaphor for a personal quest for enlightenment and freedom, with the desert imagery fitting to describe the world as dry, desolate, and full of mirages (also possibly to reference the biblical exodus into the desert, but I may be just grasping at straws with that).
The song comes off almost as gnostic:
"False guardian I will compel
False as the fear of Heaven and Hell
I should have known its all a mirage just as well"
suggesting that traditional views of the divine are only roadblocks to "Arcana." The ultimate goal is to exile the medium of bondage, which, presumably is how we're all living now. There are lots of themes and gems hidden throughout here (and that's not even touching on the music itself!) including disappointment, disgust with the spiritual state of the world, and lack of control in one's own destiny.
The "esoteric sisters" are likely the Fates of Greek mythology, which the band references in its name and several times lyrically in their first three albums.
This song is a masterpiece that captured metal's obsession with the mythical and hunger for freedom...the cold, twisting guitars and Arch's ghastly vocals make for an intense and atmospheric experience.
@Exodus832
This is a wonderful analysis of a wonderful song.
In 2016 I met John Arch & told him how profoundly iis lyrics affected me.
1 of my life's goals has been achieved.
@Exodus832
This is a wonderful analysis of a wonderful song.
In 2016 I met John Arch & told him how profoundly iis lyrics affected me.
1 of my life's goals has been achieved.
Some of my favorite lyrics of all time. Definitely a metaphor for a personal quest for enlightenment and freedom, with the desert imagery fitting to describe the world as dry, desolate, and full of mirages (also possibly to reference the biblical exodus into the desert, but I may be just grasping at straws with that).
The song comes off almost as gnostic:
"False guardian I will compel False as the fear of Heaven and Hell I should have known its all a mirage just as well"
suggesting that traditional views of the divine are only roadblocks to "Arcana." The ultimate goal is to exile the medium of bondage, which, presumably is how we're all living now. There are lots of themes and gems hidden throughout here (and that's not even touching on the music itself!) including disappointment, disgust with the spiritual state of the world, and lack of control in one's own destiny.
The "esoteric sisters" are likely the Fates of Greek mythology, which the band references in its name and several times lyrically in their first three albums.
This song is a masterpiece that captured metal's obsession with the mythical and hunger for freedom...the cold, twisting guitars and Arch's ghastly vocals make for an intense and atmospheric experience.
@Exodus832 This is a wonderful analysis of a wonderful song. In 2016 I met John Arch & told him how profoundly iis lyrics affected me. 1 of my life's goals has been achieved.
@Exodus832 This is a wonderful analysis of a wonderful song. In 2016 I met John Arch & told him how profoundly iis lyrics affected me. 1 of my life's goals has been achieved.