Kingdom of the Shades
In Gowan Ring Lyrics
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Would you set out to think
A song that never was sung
With words that were not spoken
On lines that have not hung
The signs that leave no token
Stray with me the strands of intricate layers
Strong and swift, swim within this stream
Within the whorls that blink
About an infinite ocean
Stars grow and shrink
Collapsing in slow motion With all the world you spin
Stay with me the spell of a lucid motion To charm the noumenous deep
Calm and sweet, swim within this dream In bone and blood and skin
A story safe in keep
Sway with me in swing of alternate weather
Strong and swift, swim within this stream
Wide word in tone will speak
Beyond a strange commotion
In thought that gathers and leaks
Strains of cogent notion
Lay with me in swoon of elaborate feather
Calm and sweet, swim within this dream
Without ink without paper
Would you set out to taper
A song that never was sung
With words that were not spoken
On lines that have not hung
The signs that leave no token
Play with me in fields of nebulous cover
Strong and swift, swim within this stream
The lyrics to In Gowan Ring's song Kingdom of the Shades are a poetic invitation to dive into the realm of imagination, where the constraints of reality are lifted and anything is possible. The first stanza sets the tone by asking the listener to imagine a song that has never been sung and words that have not been spoken, a world that exists only in the mind. The second stanza takes us on a journey through the cosmos, where stars are born and die in slow motion, and the world itself spins through the infinite. The third stanza delves into the realm of dreams, where stories are kept safe and imagination rules supreme. Throughout these verses, the listener is invited to join the singer in an exploration of the inner world, where creativity and inspiration reign.
The tone of the song is ethereal and dreamy, with a sparse, acoustic arrangement that allows the lyrics to take center stage. The imagery is rich and full of metaphor, evoking a sense of wonder and mystery. The lyrics suggest that the act of creation is itself a voyage into the unknown, a journey that requires both courage and curiosity. The singer is inviting the listener to join him on this journey, to let go of their preconceptions and swim in the stream of imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
Without paper without ink
In the absence of physical items, such as paper and ink
Would you set out to think
Would you still attempt to create something new?
A song that never was sung
An unwritten piece of music
With words that were not spoken
Using words that have not yet been said
On lines that have not hung
Written on lines that have yet to exist
The signs that leave no token
Symbols that cannot be physically represented
Stray with me the strands of intricate layers
Explore complex levels of thought with me
Strong and swift, swim within this stream
Move easily and quickly through this experience
Within the whorls that blink
In the intricate patterns that appear and disappear
About an infinite ocean
Surrounding an endless body of water
Stars grow and shrink
Celestial bodies undergoing changes in size
Collapsing in slow motion
Sinking in a gradual and deliberate manner
With all the world you spin
While the entire planet revolves
Stay with me the spell of a lucid motion
Remain entranced by this clear and fluid movement
To charm the noumenous deep
Aiming to captivate the mysterious and elusive depths
Calm and sweet, swim within this dream
Relax and immerse yourself in this peaceful reverie
In bone and blood and skin
Within the physical makeup of the body
A story safe in keep
A narrative carefully guarded and secure
Sway with me in swing of alternate weather
Move and dance with me in diverse and ever-changing conditions
Wide word in tone will speak
Using expansive language in a certain tone
Beyond a strange commotion
Outside of an unusual, chaotic situation
In thought that gathers and leaks
During contemplation that simultaneously collects and reveals information
Strains of cogent notion
Expressions of coherent ideas
Lay with me in swoon of elaborate feather
Rest with me in a state of intricate lightness
Calm and sweet, swim within this dream
Relax and immerse yourself in this peaceful reverie
Without ink without paper
In the absence of physical materials
Would you set out to taper
Would you try to gradually reduce something?
A song that never was sung
An unperformed piece of music
With words that were not spoken
Using language that has not yet been uttered
On lines that have not hung
Upon lines that have yet to exist
The signs that leave no token
Symbols that do not create any physical evidence
Play with me in fields of nebulous cover
Engage with me in areas of indistinct protection
Strong and swift, swim within this stream
Move easily and quickly through this experience
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