Children of Stone
Espers Lyrics
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Bring endless labyrinths of vines to light
Your silent spell won’t bring you home tonight
You couldn’t open up your face to light
All that blossoms all that blooms lies fallow in the night
Waits for the golden sunlight
All that blossoms all that blooms lies fallow in the night
Waits for the golden sunlight
Our chemical devotions of the night
De-sanguinate limbs veined with valleys of light
Children of stone your crystal gauges of light
Crowned on you
The lyrics of "Children of Stone" by Espers speak of the dangers of obsession and addiction, particularly to substances like drugs and alcohol. The first verse describes the alluring and seemingly endless nature of these destructive habits, which can feel like a labyrinth that one cannot escape from. The second verse suggests that despite the addict's desire to be free, they are trapped in a "silent spell" that prevents them from finding their way back to a healthy place. Their addiction has caused them to be "de-sanguinated," drained of life force and vitality, and like children turned to stone they are trapped in a form that will never change.
Line by Line Meaning
Our chemical devotions of the night
Our love for each other in the dark is making us grow and flourish.
Bring endless labyrinths of vines to light
Our love is revealing to us the intricacies and mysteries of our lives and relationship.
Your silent spell won’t bring you home tonight
Your attempt to ignore our problems and communicate silently won't solve anything tonight.
You couldn’t open up your face to light
You are unwilling or unable to show your true emotions or intentions in this situation, making it difficult to move forward.
All that blossoms all that blooms lies fallow in the night
Our potential for growth and positive change is being left untapped and unused in the darkness.
Waits for the golden sunlight
We need clarity and positivity to make progress and move forward in our lives and relationship.
De-sanguinate limbs veined with valleys of light
Our love is draining and exhausting, leaving us feeling disconnected and lost in the brightness of our hearts.
Children of stone your crystal gauges of light
We are hesitant and resistant to change, despite the clarity and insight it could bring to our situation.
Crowned on you
This resistance to change and growth is becoming a defining characteristic for us, taking on a life of its own in our lives and relationship.
Contributed by Abigail V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.