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Children of the Sun
Dead Can Dance Lyrics


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We are ancients
As ancient as the sun
We came from the ocean
Once our ancestral home
So that one day
We could all return
To our birthright
The great celestial dome

We are the children of the sun
Our journey's just begun
Sunflowers in our hair
We are the children of the sun
There is room for everyone
Sunflowers in our hair

Throughout the ages
Of iron, bronze, and stone
We marveled at the night sky
And what may lie beyond
We burned offerings
To the elemental ones
Made sacrifices
For beauty, peace and love

We are the children of the sun
Our kingdom will come
Sunflowers in our hair
We are the children of the sun
Our carnival's begun
Our suns will fill the air

And you know it's time
To look for reasons why
Just reach up and touch the sky
To the heavens we'll ascend
We are the children of the sun
Our journey has begun

All the older children
Come out at night
Anemic, soulless
Great hunger in their eyes
Unaware of the beauty
That sleeps tonight

And all the queen's horses
And all the king's men
Will never put these children back
Together again

Faith, hope, our charities
Greed, sloth, our enemies

We are the children of the sun
We are the children of the sun

Overall Meaning

The song "Children of the Sun" by Dead Can Dance highlights the ancient origins of humanity, depicting how human civilization evolved from the vast and mighty ocean to the contemporary world. The song speaks to the cyclical nature of human existence, emphasizing the idea that everything comes from and returns to the same source. The lyrics evoke images of ancient humans gazing at the stars in wonder and worshipped mysterious forces that they could not fully understand.


The chorus of the song serves as a declaration that humanity is the children of the sun and their journey is just beginning. The children of the sun are depicted as pure and innocent, with flowers in their hair, singing and dancing in celebration of the world and all of its beauty. The song implies that there is room for everyone and humanity must recognize their interconnectedness with one another and the natural world.


Line by Line Meaning

We are ancients
We have been around for a very long time


As ancient as the sun
We are so old that we predate the sun


We came from the ocean
Our origins are in the ocean


Once our ancestral home
The ocean used to be where we lived


So that one day
We had a purpose


We could all return
To go back to our original home


To our birthright
To fulfill our destiny


The great celestial dome
The vast universe in which we exist


We are the children of the sun
We are offspring of the sun


Our journey's just begun
We have a long way to go on our path


Sunflowers in our hair
We are joyful and filled with hope


There is room for everyone
All are welcome to join us


Throughout the ages
Over a long period of time


Of iron, bronze, and stone
During different eras in human history


We marveled at the night sky
We were amazed by the beauty of the stars


And what may lie beyond
We wondered about the mysteries of the universe


We burned offerings
We made sacrifices to our gods


To the elemental ones
To the forces of nature


Made sacrifices
We gave up something of value


For beauty, peace and love
To create a harmonious world


Our kingdom will come
We will build a utopian society


Our carnival's begun
We are full of merriment and joy


Our suns will fill the air
Our joy will be infectious


And you know it's time
The moment has arrived


To look for reasons why
To seek a deeper understanding


Just reach up and touch the sky
To connect with the universe


To the heavens we'll ascend
We will reach a higher state of being


All the older children
Those who should know better


Come out at night
They reveal their true nature under cover of darkness


Anemic, soulless
Lacking vitality and spirit


Great hunger in their eyes
Driven by a powerful, destructive desire


Unaware of the beauty
They are blind to the world's wonder


That sleeps tonight
That is dormant and waiting to be awakened


And all the queen's horses
The most powerful forces in the land


And all the king's men
Those who hold the most authority


Will never put these children back
They cannot undo the damage that has been done


Together again
To restore the harmony that has been lost


Faith, hope, our charities
The positive forces that guide us


Greed, sloth, our enemies
The negative forces that stand in our way


We are the children of the sun
We are connected to the universe and its power




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRENDAN PERRY

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@fransad1159

We are ancients
As ancient as the sun
We came from the ocean
Once our ancestral home
So that one day
We could all return
To our birthright
The great celestial dome

We are the children of the sun
Our journey's just begun
Sunflowers in our hair
We are the children of the sun
There is room for everyone
Sunflowers in our hair

Throughout the ages
Of iron, bronze, and stone
We marvelled at the night sky
And what may lie beyond
We burned offerings
To the elemental ones
Made sacrifices
For beauty, peace and love

We are the children of the sun
Our kingdom will come
Sunflowers in our hair
We are the children of the sun
Our carnival's begun
Our songs will fill the air

And you know it's time
To look for reasons why
Just reach up and touch the sky
To the heavens we'll ascend
We are the children of the sun
Our journey has begun

All the older children
Come out at night
Anaemic, soulless
Great hunger in their eyes
Unaware of the beauty
That sleeps tonight

And all the queen's horses
And all the king's men
Will never put these children back
Together again

Faith, hope, our charities
Greed, sloth, our enemies

We are the children of the sun
We are the children of the sun



@Darkness_Before_Dawn

🦋
We are ancients
As ancient as the sun
We came from the ocean
Once our ancestral home
So that one day
We could all return
To our birthright
The great celestial dome

We are the children of the sun
Our journey's just begun
Sunflowers in our hair
We are the children of the sun
There is room for everyone
Sunflowers in our hair

Throughout the ages
Of iron, bronze, and stone
We marveled at the night sky
And what may lie beyond
We burned offerings
To the elemental ones
Made sacrifices
For beauty, peace and love

We are the children of the sun
Our kingdom will come
Sunflowers in our hair
We are the children of the sun
Our carnival's begun
Our suns will fill the air

And you know it's time
To look for reasons why
Just reach up and touch the sky
To the heavens we'll ascend
We are the children of the sun
Our journey has begun

All the older children
Come out at night
Anemic, soulless
Great hunger in their eyes
Unaware of the beauty
That sleeps tonight

And all the queen's horses
And all the king's men
Will never put these children back
Together again

Faith, hope, our charities
Greed, sloth, our enemies

We are the children of the sun
We are the children of the sun



All comments from YouTube:

@harryhaller9386

This os my personal hymn for the future of mankind.ay you all have a good time waking up
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@fransad1159

We are ancients
As ancient as the sun
We came from the ocean
Once our ancestral home
So that one day
We could all return
To our birthright
The great celestial dome

We are the children of the sun
Our journey's just begun
Sunflowers in our hair
We are the children of the sun
There is room for everyone
Sunflowers in our hair

Throughout the ages
Of iron, bronze, and stone
We marvelled at the night sky
And what may lie beyond
We burned offerings
To the elemental ones
Made sacrifices
For beauty, peace and love

We are the children of the sun
Our kingdom will come
Sunflowers in our hair
We are the children of the sun
Our carnival's begun
Our songs will fill the air

And you know it's time
To look for reasons why
Just reach up and touch the sky
To the heavens we'll ascend
We are the children of the sun
Our journey has begun

All the older children
Come out at night
Anaemic, soulless
Great hunger in their eyes
Unaware of the beauty
That sleeps tonight

And all the queen's horses
And all the king's men
Will never put these children back
Together again

Faith, hope, our charities
Greed, sloth, our enemies

We are the children of the sun
We are the children of the sun

@diecast4556

#flatearth baby 💪🔥👍

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@azimut5226

Greetings from Serbia, my first impression is the lasting, HILL of the mountain Rtanj, 1570m above sea level, 5 in the morning, me and 18 more friends waiting for the sunrise as this song is played, the wind is strong and icy, get we're all held by bonds of nature, this song made everyone cry, thank you guys, all the love, all the power. 🔺

@markplank5929

Majestic... When Anastasis was first released, would sit on my balcony and view the night sky and all its celestial wonders...this was a perfect soundtrack for that experience.

@Azargled

Nice! Yeah it would go very well with the nightsky... or even better when walking in the woods

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