Licht
♫Zeraphine Lyrics
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Fernab der Zivilisation
Und so menschenleer
Als wäare der Tag schon längst verloren
Mein Spiegelbild,
Verzerrt, von Wind und Meer verschluckt
Es erinnert mich an Dein Gesicht
Sie haben Dich vermutlich überall gesucht
Vergebens, denn man fand Dich nicht
Das Spiegelbild
Lässt diesen Blick erkennen,
Den ich an Dir so geliebt hab
Du berührst das Licht
Noch erkennst Du es nicht,
Kannst Du Dich von den Ketten befreien?
Du berührst das Licht,
Doch erkennst es nicht
Kannst Du Dich von den Ketten befreit?
Du berührst das Licht
Noch erkennst Du es nicht,
Kannst Du Dich von den Ketten befreien?
Du berührst das Licht,
Doch erkennst es nicht
Hast Du Dich von den Ketten befreit?
In "Licht" by Zeraphine, the song describes a desolate and isolated place. The lyrics convey a sense of abandonment and hopelessness; "It's lonely here, far away from civilization, And so deserted, as if the day has been lost for a long time". The singer is reflecting on their own loneliness and the absence of someone they care deeply for, most likely a lost loved one. The singer goes on to describe a distorted reflection of themselves, swallowed up by the wind and sea, which reminds them of their lost companion. The second half of the song urges the lost loved one to break free from their chains to touch the light that is right in front of them, but they are unable to see it.
The song evokes a deep sense of melancholy and despair, further emphasized by the haunting melody and the singer's emotive voice. The lyrics convey the feeling of being separated from someone you deeply care for and the struggle to move on from that, even when the person is no longer present. The reference to the light as a symbol of hope and freedom adds a powerful and uplifting note to the song, despite the sad and introspective tone of the verses.
Line by Line Meaning
Es ist einsam hier
This place is lonely and desolate.
Fernab der Zivilisation
Away from civilization.
Und so menschenleer
And so empty of people.
Als wäare der Tag schon längst verloren
As if the day has been lost for a long time.
Mein Spiegelbild,
My reflection.
Verzerrt, von Wind und Meer verschluckt
Distorted, swallowed by wind and sea.
Es erinnert mich an Dein Gesicht
It reminds me of your face.
Sie haben Dich vermutlich überall gesucht
They probably searched for you everywhere.
Vergebens, denn man fand Dich nicht
In vain, because they did not find you.
Das Spiegelbild
The reflection.
Lässt diesen Blick erkennen,
Lets me recognize this look.
Den ich an Dir so geliebt hab
That I loved so much about you.
Du berührst das Licht
You touch the light.
Noch erkennst Du es nicht,
Yet you don't recognize it.
Kannst Du Dich von den Ketten befreien?
Can you free yourself from the chains?
Doch erkennst es nicht
Yet you don't recognize it.
Hast Du Dich von den Ketten befreit?
Have you freed yourself from the chains?
Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@headfunk1840
Still trying to catch her breath, heart still racing-
to the girl, the world moved fast.
Lights illuminated across the sky, infinite and yet small. Her eyes trailed amongst the many stars she previously had been hiding from in a locked, dark room.
A slight wind blew across her face, across the endless landscape.
Because unlike her room, the world was infinite.
It moved.
And as the girl reached out, she could feel.
The blowing wind, the rushing sounds of leaves and grass, the distant sounds of cars passing by-
And when that giant light across the night sky illuminated, she felt free.
@lx4765
~Oh my darling golden flower,
~How beautiful you are at this hour,
~When your hair flies with the breeze,
~It makes our time begin to freeze.
~Oh my loving gentle dear,
~My heart stops when you are near,
~With your divine face bright as day,
~I just have one more thing to say.
~Oh my sweet graceful song,
~It was you that I felt belonged,
~I know it is late to say, but this is true,
~All I wanted to say is, I love you...
I love you so much, Eloisa! You are my angel, you are my light! ^-^
-Lejon X.
@007amirahatikahbintighazal8
The silence
is unbearable,
Those flickering lights
seem to mock me,
When have I become so weak,
Unable to navigate
even on my own.
Memories resurface,
Everywhere I look, there's only
You, images of you,
Your smile, your sweet laugh,
echoing in this empty house.
It's cruel,
You're too cruel,
After our vows of forever after,
Now I'm left with nothing.
This heart is breaking,
and you,
you're not here to mend it.
I look up to the sky
that you loved so much,
And wonder if you could see me
From up there.
If you could, maybe
Maybe I should smile
For our final goodbye.
"Thank you for everything"
@julianar9348
The fireworks filled up the sky with bright colors that day
We were happy you and I
That summer day was one of the happiest
We wished the season would never end
But winter came and went and with it your breath was taken
Now summer comes again and I’m filled with a type of melancholy
The fireworks are bright, but they don’t hold the same magic they had on that day
The boom that fills up the sky covers my cries
And I see your face up there among the lights
The show is done and the lights are gone
All that is left is a girl and the stars
You are gone and now so am I
But we meet again up in the sky
Among the fireworks and the stars
And together we shine bright
@Sonya-nm6jg
At last we meet again.
I know you won't be here for long but I ... I just couldn't stop thinking about you! After all of these days, weeks and months, I just couldn't stop. I just couldn't stop thinking about all of those moments that have always put on a smile on my face whenever we talk or see each other. But I never thought our feelings would come to this. I never thought we would fall in love with each other. You confessed to me that one time and understood me right way, saying that you'll wait but I was still unsure. I just ... I just couldn't say it until now because... I ... I .. I didn't know what this feeling was! From the moment you left, I already felt the signs of missing you, seeing you and just having you there by my side. And now that you've left in a better place without me, I feel in much relief that you wouldn't have to continue any further with waiting such a horrible person as me. I am sorry for making you wait and for making you suffer. I never intended this to happen at all. But I! -
Huffs n Puffs
I finally realised ... that all along, I have always been in love with you, from the moment we talked.
Tear drops
So thank you,
For having feelings for me.
..good bye.
@AnoranAlpenthorn
Wow this song is a rollarcoaster of emotions! I'm getting various vibes pertaining to departure and acceptance of the unknown future.
First section ( 0:00 to 2:00 ) elicited a feeling of reluctance to let go because of all the nostalgia surrounding it and the fear of the unknown that comes with it. The nostalgia aspect rlly stood out from 1:25 to 2:00 imo...tying all that initial emotion we feel when we're about to depart with someone or something.
Second section ( 2:00 to 3:00 ) gave me vibes of acceptance, that everything will be fine, and an optimistic anticipation of what comes after.
Third section ( 3:00 to 3:30 ) is like the appreciation of what's happening now, to enjoy your last moments with that certain someone/something for one last time without any worries in the world.
Fourth section ( 3:30 to 4:00 ) is the separation and departure actually happening and it is outside your control. It just happens and it feels surreal. This feeling happens a lot to people, kinda like the phrase "oh my god I can't believe that just happened...". It's similar to the first 30'ish seconds of the song. The first 30 seconds is a feeling of disbelief that comes with fear, but this time, that fear is no longer here since it's been resolved by the assurance displayed in the second section, hence the surreal feeling.
Fith and last section (4:00 to 4:57) is a small reminder of all the good things you have experienced with the person or thing you have departed, but you keep the memories in the back of your head, put your chin up, and have a forward outlook in life as you wait for what comes next.
This song rlly hits home with a variety of emotions we can all relate as we go through our lives. The end of a journey with a new beginning in the horizon.
@peathyyy
This could easily be the song to the happiest or saddest scene in an anime and I love it
@hirako6057
In fact it's an ost be used in a Japanese drama called BOSS. It's a great story!✧٩(ˊωˋ*)و✧
@balaenopterborealis4947
@@hirako6057 Siu o
@darkavenger543
Bittersweet my dude.
@moralesmendozajoseangel909
@@hirako6057 de ii
@moralesmendozajoseangel909
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@divineconfetti649
Sawano has mastered sealing emotion into his music. Pressing play just undoes the seal.
@hunterhalverson5198
Wow, Great Comment
@arjunrajeevwarrier1739
The feels...
@ryansnowberger3177
A true master of his craft. No matter what track, if it's Sawano, you KNOW it'll be good. He shall be remembered, as a legend, a hero, and a God among mortals, far beyond his final note.