The Arcturian Sign
Arcturus Lyrics
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Riding hard
For one too many a day
Elude at all cost
All meaning is lost
Hope dies last
My escape I forecast
Over the rainbow
And into the vast
Deep unknown
Alienated so alien I go
The plans came to me in a vision
Behold my hands
Guided by the supernatural
And the spiral it spirals
Plot the way trip away tip the scale
The stars align the fuel is fine
And we explode into oblivion
The Arcturian sign
In "The Arcturian Sign" by Arcturus, the lyrics paint a picture of a desire to escape from the confines and limitations of the current reality. The singer expresses a yearning to break free from the mundane and repetitive routine of everyday life. They seek to elude the constraints and seek meaning in the unknown.
The phrase "Hope dies last" suggests a resilience and determination to hold on to a glimmer of hope for a better future. The singer foresees their escape, metaphorically represented by going "over the rainbow and into the vast, deep unknown." They feel alienated from society and choose to embrace their uniqueness, embarking on a journey that is "alien" to the norm.
The lines "The plans came to me in a vision / Behold my hands" indicate a revelation or epiphany that guides the singer's actions. They believe in a supernatural force that is leading them towards their desired escape. The reference to the Arcturian sign signifies a celestial alignment and a sense of destiny. The chorus, "The stars align, the fuel is fine, and we explode into oblivion," represents the culmination of their journey, where they finally break free from the constraints and limitations and venture into the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
I want out of this plane
I desire to escape from this mundane existence
Riding hard
Striving vigorously
For one too many a day
For numerous monotonous days
Elude at all cost
Avoiding by any means necessary
All meaning is lost
The sense of purpose is completely gone
Hope dies last
Optimism persists until the end
My escape I forecast
I predict my imminent getaway
Over the rainbow
Beyond what is conventionally possible
And into the vast
And into the immense expanse
Deep unknown
Profoundly unfamiliar
Alienated so alien I go
Feeling estranged, I journey as an alien
The plans came to me in a vision
I received the plans through a divine revelation
Behold my hands
Observe my hands
Guided by the supernatural
Directed by the realm beyond the natural
And the spiral it spirals
And the spiral continues its path
Plot the way trip away tip the scale
Determine the route, depart, and influence the balance
The stars align the fuel is fine
The celestial bodies arrange themselves, the energy is sufficient
And we explode into oblivion
And we burst into the realm of nothingness
The Arcturian sign
The symbol revealing the connection to Arcturus
Contributed by Joshua D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TM26
Amethyst Leigh
I want out of this plane
Riding hard
For one too many a day
Elude at all cost
All meaning is lost
Hope dies last
My escape I forecast
Over the rainbow
And into the vast
Deep unknown
Alienated so alien I go
The plans came to me in a vision
Behold my hands
Guided by the supernatural
And the spiral it spirals
Plot the way trip away tip the scale
The stars align the fuel is fine
And we explode into oblivion
The Arcturian sign
Oleksii D
Tracklist:
1. The Arcturian Sign
2. Crashland
3. Angst
4. Warp
5. Game Over
6. Demon
7. Pale
8. The Journey
9. Archer
10. Bane
Bonustracks (only available with the book edition and the box):
1. Angst (Industrial Club Remix by Pride And Fall)
2. Archer (Sun Of The Sleepless Geisterbahn Rmx)
3. Game Over (Germ Remix)
4. Warp (Wormhole Remix by Encephalon)
5. Angst (Nailbomb Remix by Fractured)
6. Arcturian Psychedelic Sign (by MøllarN)
7. Warp (Germ Remix)
8. Pale (Necro Deathmort Remix)
Dyllanw
Anyone know the lyrics? here's my "guess"
I want out of this plane
running hard for one too many a day
And elude at all cost
or the evening is lost
?? hoped i stopped, my escape i forecast ??
Over the rainbow and into the mosque
?? A deep hole gone ??
Alienated's the way I go
?? Their passing to me innervision ??
beyond my hands scattered by the supernatural
When the spiral it spirals
let the wind trip away, tip the scale
The stars align, the fuel is fine
and we explode into oblivion
The arcturian sign!
OOOOOOOOoooooooOOOOOOOoooo
Tontsa Vee
I usually do my greatest paintings while listening to Arcturus... since the 90's. Takes me to another level, every time.
Hammer Smashed Spud
Any where I can see them?
Rekindled
Yes please! I'm too curious
Rafael Rosas
demasiado bueno, no he dejado de escucharlo en 2 semanas... que grandes que son Arcturus...
Jim Alop
Listened to this song 11 times today. Absolutely Amazing! I take back what I said earlier about the quality of the production. It's just what it needs to be. Grateful as fuc* that they came out with another album after all these years!
Rafael Carvalho
Muito foda, um dos sons mais massa que ja ouvi na vida. Hail la masquerade!!!
Metal Hammer
Over 25 years since Arcturus first appeared to wow us with their forward-thinking and ambitious experimental metal. They've returned once again after a decade break for their fifth full length track. Intricate songwriting blends with graceful transitions to create a majestically grand effort that's accentuated by flawless musicianship. Arcturian really is a must listen to album.
paolomath
Metal Hammer Official Indeed, "sort-of" intricate songwriting, graceful transitions, flawless musicianship: I agree. But where is the "forward-thinking and ambitious experimental metal" that we love Arcturus for: no trace of that left.
Corpus Callosum
paolomath let's hear some concrete, unnebulous examples of what they should be doing.
paolomath
*****
You mean I should instruct Arcturus, or anyone, on what they should be doing? That'd be strange ;-)