Completion
Dødheimsgard Lyrics
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All sorts of ideas
We swarm and we seek
Destined to destroy
Destined to joy
Wish to neglect
Wish to defeat
Juvenile with hall steps
Juvenile with threat
I am with power
I am within
I am with flesh
I am your sin
Naked with balance
Naked in deep
Naked for the first
Naked as we keep
Tall and loud
A shelter for the bleak
I will be your sleep
Blow me throught your canyon
Let me see your apprehension
Smooth and soft
Slick and shallow
Vulnerable reaction
A starlight to receive
I am with power
I am within
I am with flesh
I am your sin
Naked with balance
Naked in deep
Naked for the first
Naked as we keep
Tall and loud
A shelter for the bleak
A short monstrous affair
A pallid gray to hear
Storming through the ego ways
Like something sudden seen
A solvent desolation
A measure stands (just) as mean
Short road epidemic
A child is on the run
As for this I challenge you
On my journey to the sun
I've danced with snakes
I've danced with death
I've seen the short ones die
A manic kill, an epic thrill
I've seen the young ones fly
As all is said, we cross the storm
And watch ourselves in pray
For this no longer a mutant that shivers
This is here to stay
In "Completion," Dødheimsgard explores themes of destruction and joy, power and sin, vulnerability and balance. The song is full of paradoxes and contradictions, as the band challenges listeners to confront their own preconceived notions and assumptions. The opening lines introduce the idea of "all sorts of ideas" that swarm and seek, but ultimately destruct. The band seems to suggest that destruction is an intrinsic part of creation and that things must crumble in order to be reborn. The lyrics also touch on the idea of neglect and defeat, revealing a sense of hopelessness and despair. However, this is juxtaposed with the idea of juvenile steps and threat, suggesting that there is still a sense of youthful rebellion and defiance at play.
The chorus repeats the refrain "I am with power, I am within, I am with flesh, I am your sin," which seems to speak directly to the idea of personal agency and responsibility. The band is urging listeners to take control of their own lives and confront their own inner demons. This message is reinforced by the image of being "naked with balance," which implies a sense of vulnerability and openness, but also a sense of control and poise. The song ends with the idea of crossing the storm and watching oneself in prayer, indicating a sense of transcendence and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
All sorts of ideas
We have many thoughts and beliefs
We swarm and we seek
We move and search for something
Destined to destroy
Our fate is to bring destruction
Destined to joy
Our fate is also to bring happiness
Wish to neglect
We desire to ignore
Wish to defeat
We desire to conquer
Juvenile with hall steps
We are young and inexperienced, but we continue on our path
Juvenile with threat
We pose a danger despite being young
I am with power
I possess strength
I am within
My power resides inside me
I am with flesh
I am human
I am your sin
I am the wrongdoing you cannot escape
Naked with balance
I am exposed, but still stable
Naked in deep
I am vulnerable in my greatest depths
Naked for the first
I am seeing this for the first time
Naked as we keep
We remain exposed
Tall and loud
We are magnificent to behold
A shelter for the bleak
We offer hope for those who are hopeless
I will be your sleep
I will be the rest you need
Blow me throught your canyon
Lead me through your deepest, darkest places
Let me see your apprehension
Allow me to witness your fears
Smooth and soft
Gentle and soothing
Slick and shallow
Shallow and superficial
Vulnerable reaction
A response that shows weakness
A starlight to receive
A moment of brightness to enjoy
A short monstrous affair
A brief and terrible event
A pallid gray to hear
A dull, lifeless sound
Storming through the ego ways
Disrupting the self-centered paths we follow
Like something sudden seen
Similar to something that appears out of nowhere
A solvent desolation
A loneliness that dissolves and fades
A measure stands (just) as mean
An action is just as cruel as it is appropriate/proportional
Short road epidemic
A widespread event that occurs quickly
A child is on the run
An innocent one is fleeing
As for this I challenge you
Regarding this matter, I call you out
On my journey to the sun
As I make my way towards success and greatness
I've danced with snakes
I've dealt with treacherous things
I've danced with death
I've come close to dying
I've seen the short ones die
I've witnessed the deaths of those who were not meant to live long
A manic kill, an epic thrill
A frenzy of death that is both satisfying and exciting
I've seen the young ones fly
I've watched the young soar to great heights
As all is said, we cross the storm
Once everything is done and over with, we will persevere
And watch ourselves in pray
We observe ourselves and hope for the best
For this no longer a mutant that shivers
We are transformed and no longer afraid
This is here to stay
It will last forever
Contributed by Caleb T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.