In Power We Entrust the Love Advocated
Dead Can Dance Lyrics
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What fortune love may bring,
Back to my arms again the love of a former golden age.
I am disabled by fears concerning which course to take,
For now that wheels are turning I find my faith deserting me.
This night is filled with the cries of dispossessed children in search of paradise.
A sign of unresolved ambition drives the pin wheel on and on.
I am disabled by fears concerning which course to take,
When memory bears witness to the innocents consumed in dying rage.
The way lies through our love.
There can be no other means to the end,
Or the keys to my heart you will never find.
“Sail on silver wings, through this storm, What fortune love may bring, Back to my arms again the love of a former golden age” are the opening lines of Dead Can Dance’s song "In Power We Entrust the Love Advocated," which comprises a melancholic and emotive melody. In these lyrics, the singer seeks to reconnect with a love that he had in the past. The lines represent his heartfelt desire to reunite with his beloved and rekindle their passion, which they once shared in the past.
As the song develops, the lyrics describe the singer's inner turmoil, as the current events make him feel confused and hopeless. The wheels of fate are turning, and the singer finds himself unable to decide which direction to take. The dispossessed children's cries are a metaphor for the singer's confusion as to whether he can achieve his long-desired goal by pursuing the same path he had before or seek new ventures.
The song ends by emphasizing that the only solution to the singer's search is to find their way through love. The lyrics hint that love is the key to the singer’s heart and the only means to realize the happiness that he seeks. The use of metaphor and vivid imagery, in combination with the song's melody, create a haunting and mesmerizing piece that resonates with the listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Sail on silver wings, through this storm
Navigate bravely through difficult times
What fortune love may bring,
Hope for the positive outcomes that love can bring
Back to my arms again the love of a former golden age.
Long for the love and happiness of an earlier time
I am disabled by fears concerning which course to take,
Feel paralyzed by indecision due to fear and uncertainty
For now that wheels are turning I find my faith deserting me.
In the face of changing circumstances, lose faith in oneself or others
This night is filled with the cries of dispossessed children in search of paradise.
The world is full of suffering and longing for a better life
A sign of unresolved ambition drives the pin wheel on and on.
Unresolved desires and goals can lead to endless, repetitive cycles
When memory bears witness to the innocents consumed in dying rage.
Remember the pain and loss of innocent lives lost in senseless violence
The way lies through our love.
The path to a better future is through love and connection with others
There can be no other means to the end,
No other way to achieve the goal
Or the keys to my heart you will never find.
Without love, my heart is closed and unreachable
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brendan Michael Perry, Gus Ferguson, James E. Pinker, Lisa Germaine Gerrard, Peter Lawrence Ulrich, Scott Rodger
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