Children of the Sun
Dead Can Dance Lyrics
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As ancient as the sun
We came from the ocean
Once our ancestral home
So that one day
We could all return
To our birthright
The great celestial dome
We are the children of the sun
Our journey's just begun
Sunflowers in our hair
We are the children of the sun
There is room for everyone
Sunflowers in our hair
Throughout the ages
Of iron, bronze, and stone
We marveled at the night sky
And what may lie beyond
We burned offerings
To the elemental ones
Made sacrifices
For beauty, peace and love
We are the children of the sun
Our kingdom will come
Sunflowers in our hair
We are the children of the sun
Our carnival's begun
Our suns will fill the air
And you know it's time
To look for reasons why
Just reach up and touch the sky
To the heavens we'll ascend
We are the children of the sun
Our journey has begun
All the older children
Come out at night
Anemic, soulless
Great hunger in their eyes
Unaware of the beauty
That sleeps tonight
And all the queen's horses
And all the king's men
Will never put these children back
Together again
Faith, hope, our charities
Greed, sloth, our enemies
We are the children of the sun
We are the children of the sun
The song "Children of the Sun" by Dead Can Dance highlights the ancient origins of humanity, depicting how human civilization evolved from the vast and mighty ocean to the contemporary world. The song speaks to the cyclical nature of human existence, emphasizing the idea that everything comes from and returns to the same source. The lyrics evoke images of ancient humans gazing at the stars in wonder and worshipped mysterious forces that they could not fully understand.
The chorus of the song serves as a declaration that humanity is the children of the sun and their journey is just beginning. The children of the sun are depicted as pure and innocent, with flowers in their hair, singing and dancing in celebration of the world and all of its beauty. The song implies that there is room for everyone and humanity must recognize their interconnectedness with one another and the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
We are ancients
We have been around for a very long time
As ancient as the sun
We are so old that we predate the sun
We came from the ocean
Our origins are in the ocean
Once our ancestral home
The ocean used to be where we lived
So that one day
We had a purpose
We could all return
To go back to our original home
To our birthright
To fulfill our destiny
The great celestial dome
The vast universe in which we exist
We are the children of the sun
We are offspring of the sun
Our journey's just begun
We have a long way to go on our path
Sunflowers in our hair
We are joyful and filled with hope
There is room for everyone
All are welcome to join us
Throughout the ages
Over a long period of time
Of iron, bronze, and stone
During different eras in human history
We marveled at the night sky
We were amazed by the beauty of the stars
And what may lie beyond
We wondered about the mysteries of the universe
We burned offerings
We made sacrifices to our gods
To the elemental ones
To the forces of nature
Made sacrifices
We gave up something of value
For beauty, peace and love
To create a harmonious world
Our kingdom will come
We will build a utopian society
Our carnival's begun
We are full of merriment and joy
Our suns will fill the air
Our joy will be infectious
And you know it's time
The moment has arrived
To look for reasons why
To seek a deeper understanding
Just reach up and touch the sky
To connect with the universe
To the heavens we'll ascend
We will reach a higher state of being
All the older children
Those who should know better
Come out at night
They reveal their true nature under cover of darkness
Anemic, soulless
Lacking vitality and spirit
Great hunger in their eyes
Driven by a powerful, destructive desire
Unaware of the beauty
They are blind to the world's wonder
That sleeps tonight
That is dormant and waiting to be awakened
And all the queen's horses
The most powerful forces in the land
And all the king's men
Those who hold the most authority
Will never put these children back
They cannot undo the damage that has been done
Together again
To restore the harmony that has been lost
Faith, hope, our charities
The positive forces that guide us
Greed, sloth, our enemies
The negative forces that stand in our way
We are the children of the sun
We are connected to the universe and its power
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRENDAN PERRY
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@fransad1159
We are ancients
As ancient as the sun
We came from the ocean
Once our ancestral home
So that one day
We could all return
To our birthright
The great celestial dome
We are the children of the sun
Our journey's just begun
Sunflowers in our hair
We are the children of the sun
There is room for everyone
Sunflowers in our hair
Throughout the ages
Of iron, bronze, and stone
We marvelled at the night sky
And what may lie beyond
We burned offerings
To the elemental ones
Made sacrifices
For beauty, peace and love
We are the children of the sun
Our kingdom will come
Sunflowers in our hair
We are the children of the sun
Our carnival's begun
Our songs will fill the air
And you know it's time
To look for reasons why
Just reach up and touch the sky
To the heavens we'll ascend
We are the children of the sun
Our journey has begun
All the older children
Come out at night
Anaemic, soulless
Great hunger in their eyes
Unaware of the beauty
That sleeps tonight
And all the queen's horses
And all the king's men
Will never put these children back
Together again
Faith, hope, our charities
Greed, sloth, our enemies
We are the children of the sun
We are the children of the sun
@Darkness_Before_Dawn
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We are ancients
As ancient as the sun
We came from the ocean
Once our ancestral home
So that one day
We could all return
To our birthright
The great celestial dome
We are the children of the sun
Our journey's just begun
Sunflowers in our hair
We are the children of the sun
There is room for everyone
Sunflowers in our hair
Throughout the ages
Of iron, bronze, and stone
We marveled at the night sky
And what may lie beyond
We burned offerings
To the elemental ones
Made sacrifices
For beauty, peace and love
We are the children of the sun
Our kingdom will come
Sunflowers in our hair
We are the children of the sun
Our carnival's begun
Our suns will fill the air
And you know it's time
To look for reasons why
Just reach up and touch the sky
To the heavens we'll ascend
We are the children of the sun
Our journey has begun
All the older children
Come out at night
Anemic, soulless
Great hunger in their eyes
Unaware of the beauty
That sleeps tonight
And all the queen's horses
And all the king's men
Will never put these children back
Together again
Faith, hope, our charities
Greed, sloth, our enemies
We are the children of the sun
We are the children of the sun
@timothywilson3446
Who still listening in 2023
@w.5948
Me too but its 2024 now ;)
@Ignik208
A perfect candidate for a universal anthem of humanity
@nainevren3996
literally the best band my dad could have showed me
@OnlyOriginalSongs
❤ same
@harryhaller9386
This os my personal hymn for the future of mankind.ay you all have a good time waking up
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@agustinamansur5665
I showed my dark artistic make up to my therapist, and he recomended me this band! I'm not disappointed at all! 💜🎶🎸🔥
@pineapplewarrior758
If you like dark, Check out "within the realm of a dying sun" , also from dcd
@J_L45
Check out DEYA DOVA also.... Peace be upon you, Sister. 💖 🌹
@agustinamansur5665
@@J_L45 thank youuu, I will! 🌒💯Peace be upon you, too!