Through Ebony Archways
Dark Tranquillity Lyrics
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Mute in a blinded world
Yet words dance on virgin lips
Freezing the winds of blood
Clad in layers of darkest velvet
Drenched in the gloomy light of dawn
All black
And in his wait for the grand finale
Standing atop of the stairs
From dawn to dusk his heart's ablaze
Uncovering words from an obsolete state of mind
Sharpen them, turn them into arrows
Descend into grief, without a bow no arrows fly
Bitter black
Passing through the ebony archways
Hand in hand with the wisdom of stars
Wisdom dressed in blackest array
There is no man in that tower
Walking the shores in black
Bitter frost now bite the walls of hope
No traces in the sand
The song "Through Ebony Archways" by Dark Tranquillity tells a story of a silent man in a tower who is unable to speak but his thoughts and emotions are reflected through his actions. His attire is described as layered in the darkest of velvets with a gloomy light being cast on him from the dawn. The lyrics indicate that the man is waiting eagerly for something, possibly the "grand finale." His heart burns brightly as he waits, while around him the world is blinded.
As he waits, his mind slowly awakens to his inner self. The words in his mind begin to take shape, and he starts to build up the courage to speak out. The lyrics suggest that he has kept his feelings bottled inside for a long time, but now he is ready to unleash them. He wants to create a change in his life, to take control of his emotions, and to speak out against the injustices of the world. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that he leaves the tower and the city behind, walking on the shore in black, leaving no traces of his existence behind.
The song seems to be a call for people to take control of their lives and speak out against oppression. It suggests that many people may feel muted and unable to speak out, but they must find the strength to break free from their silence and to speak out against injustice. Overall, the song is a powerful and evocative piece of music that encourages people to find their voice and speak out.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a silent man in a tower
In a tower, a man stays quiet and alone
Mute in a blinded world
In a world that doesn't understand him, he remains silent
Yet words dance on virgin lips
Although he doesn't speak, there are words in his mind that he has never expressed
Freezing the winds of blood
These words provoke hidden emotions that shift his perspective and make him hesitant to act
Clad in layers of darkest velvet
He's dressed in a mysterious, somber way
Drenched in the gloomy light of dawn
The dawn's light sets a miserable atmosphere that surrounds him
All black
This outfit doesn't have any color; it's all black
And in his wait for the grand finale
He's waiting for something important to happen
Standing atop of the stairs
He's positioned at the highest point in his tower
From dawn to dusk his heart's ablaze
His heart burns with passion all day long
Uncovering words from an obsolete state of mind
He remembers old words that he hasn't thought about in a long time
Sharpen them, turn them into arrows
He refines these words so that they will sting like arrows
Descend into grief, without a bow no arrows fly
If he doesn't feel profound sadness and embrace his emotions, his words won't have the necessary impact
Bitter black
His words express the bitterness of his soul
Passing through the ebony archways
He moves through a collection of gates made from ebony wood
Hand in hand with the wisdom of stars
He finds companionship with the extraordinary knowledge of the universe
Wisdom dressed in blackest array
This knowledge is very powerful and comes packaged in a dark and mysterious way
There is no man in that tower
The man was merely a figment of the imagination
Walking the shores in black
Someone who admires the sea takes walks while dressed in a somber outfit
Bitter frost now bite the walls of hope
The walls of hope are deteriorating, the last embers of optimism extinguished
No traces in the sand
The only remaining evidence of a soul's journey has been erased by the passage of time
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@vincedprime
There is a silent man in a tower
Mute in a blinded world
Yet words dance on virgin lips
Freezing the winds of blood
Clad in layers of darkest velvet
Drenched in the gloomy light of dawn
...All Black
And in his wait for the grand finale
Standing atop of the stairs
From dawn to dusk his heart's a blaze
Uncovering words from an obsolete state of mind
Sharpen them! Turn them into arrows!
Descend into grief - Without a bow no arrows fly
...Bitter Black
Passing through the ebony archways
Hand in hand with the wisdom of stars
Wisdom dressed in blackest array
There is no man in that tower
Walking the shores in black
Bitter frost now bite the walls of hope
No traces in the sand...
@mikaelryden3757
I played the drums in Swedish Sacramentum, bought this album upon release and have much of the drumming in our EP "Finis Malorum" inspired of the excellent performance of Anders Jivarp!! Bland dom bästa album som släppts.. 24/7
@eliodoromancera2093
Que maravilla se siente escuchar esto acompañado de un buen libro !!! Genial saludos desde Bogota Colombia.
@Jose-wc5vp
Hermoso y mágico! Su mejor disco... Para mí.
@vincedprime
There is a silent man in a tower
Mute in a blinded world
Yet words dance on virgin lips
Freezing the winds of blood
Clad in layers of darkest velvet
Drenched in the gloomy light of dawn
...All Black
And in his wait for the grand finale
Standing atop of the stairs
From dawn to dusk his heart's a blaze
Uncovering words from an obsolete state of mind
Sharpen them! Turn them into arrows!
Descend into grief - Without a bow no arrows fly
...Bitter Black
Passing through the ebony archways
Hand in hand with the wisdom of stars
Wisdom dressed in blackest array
There is no man in that tower
Walking the shores in black
Bitter frost now bite the walls of hope
No traces in the sand...
@metalfan6666
I have had this CD since the 90s. I need to go back and listen to it. Along with the other songs on Skydancer this one is awesome.
@SpookyApparition
this remastered version sounds so much better than the old CD I have, its crazy.
@CarloTheImmortal
@SpookyApparition which remaster is it? Date? Thx
@karllmustapha5820
Mantap lagu ni....👍🏻🤘🏻💫
@keylllogdark
this fucking album is as amazing as every single Dark Tranquility's creation...
@patrickphilip777
Omg this album is 30 years old 😭