Woodland Cathedral
Wolves in the Throne Room Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Through pores of trees spoke ancient time
And how we can know this now
These patterns tumble through our minds
Refracting themselves through this warm prism
And are found projected and manifested
In this arching dome
Here, we come to pray
Thus I have heard, here the inner world rings
In memory of what will be
And on this night
The veil is lifted from the face of a bright inner Sun
The lyrics of "Woodland Cathedral" convey a sense of spiritual connection with nature and ancient times. The singer describes being in a place full of life and music, where the trees seem to contain the echoes of the past. The patterns of the forest and its inhabitants are reflected in the human mind like colors refracted through a prism. The singer and others have come to this place to pray and connect with the inner world, which seems to ring with memory and the promise of what is to come. On the night described in the song, a veil is lifted to reveal a bright inner sun that illuminates this connection and sense of purpose.
The song captures a sense of awe and reverence for nature that is found in much of Wolves in the Throne Room's music. The band is known for its blend of black metal and atmospheric music that evokes the natural world and a sense of spirituality. "Woodland Cathedral" is one of the most evocative examples of this approach, with its meditative lyrics and soaring, atmospheric music. The song is a testament to the power of nature to inspire and connect us to something larger than ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
In the place of abundant life and constant song
Amidst the lush greenery and melodious sounds of nature
Through pores of trees spoke ancient time
The history of the land is communicated through the trees
And how we can know this now
We are privileged to have the ability to understand this knowledge
These patterns tumble through our minds
The natural patterns are reflected in our thoughts
Refracting themselves through this warm prism
The mind interprets these patterns like a prism refracts light
And are found projected and manifested
These interpretations are then realized and brought to life
In this arching dome
Within the canopy of the forest
Here, we come to pray
In this sacred space, we engage in spiritual practice
Thus I have heard, here the inner world rings
It is said that the forest has a transformative power on our inner selves
In memory of what will be
This place holds a vision of the future
And on this night
In this particular moment
The veil is lifted from the face of a bright inner Sun
A profound realization is revealed, illuminating our spiritual path
Contributed by William N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.