Our Solemn Hour
♫ Within Temptation Lyrics
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Sanctus Espiritus insanity is all around us
Sanctus Espiritus! Sanctus Espiritus! Sanctus Espiritus!
In my darkest hours I could not foresee
That the tide could turn so fast to this degree
Can't believe my eyes
How can you be so blind?
Time keeps on slipping away and we haven't learned
So in the end now what have we gained?
Sanctus Espiritus, redeem us from our solemn hour
Sanctus Espiritus, insanity is all around us
Sanctus Espiritus, is this what we deserve
Can we break free from chains of never-ending agony?
Are they themselves to blame, the misery, the pain?
Didn't we let go, allowed it, let it grow?
If we can't restrain the beast which dwells inside
It will find it's way somehow, somewhere in time
Will we remember all of the suffering
'Cause if we fail it will be in vain
Sanctus Espiritus, redeem us from our solemn hour
Sanctus Espiritus, insanity is all around us
Sanctus Espiritus, is this what we deserve
Can we break free from chains of never-ending agony
Sanctus Espiritus, redeem us from our solemn hour
Sanctus Espiritus, insanity is all around us
Sanctus Espiritus, is this what we deserve
Can we break free from chains of never-ending agony
Sanctus Espiritus, redeem us from our solemn hour (solem hour)
Sanctus Espiritus, insanity is all around us (all around us)
Sanctus Espiritus, is this what we deserve
Can we break free from chains of never-ending agony
"Our Solemn Hour" by Within Temptation is a song that reflects on the current state of the world and its uncertain future. The singer is calling for divine intervention from the Holy Spirit, pleading for redemption and salvation from the madness that surrounds us. The lyrics lament the fact that we, as a society, have not learned from our mistakes despite the passage of time, and we continue to make the same errors. The heartless and apathetic attitudes of people are criticized as they have become incapable of showing empathy to one another. The song wonders if we deserve the endless agony that we have brought upon ourselves.
Throughout the song, the lyrics are a call to action. The singer questions whether we are to blame for the suffering and misery we have encountered or have we allowed it to happen, the monster within ourselves. It hints at the possibility of not being able to control our monster, and it might appear anytime in the future. Ultimately, the lyrics question whether all the pains and suffering will be in vain if we do nothing about it. The answer to its call to action is to break free from the never-ending chains of agony.
Line by Line Meaning
Sanctus Espiritus redeem us from our solemn hour
We are in a dire situation and are calling for divine intervention to rescue us.
Sanctus Espiritus insanity is all around us
We are surrounded by madness and chaos, and we are asking for deliverance from it all.
Sanctus Espiritus! Sanctus Espiritus! Sanctus Espiritus!
We repeat our plea for divine intervention, hoping and praying for salvation.
In my darkest hours I could not foresee
I was unable to imagine or anticipate the horrors that have come to pass.
That the tide could turn so fast to this degree
Things have changed rapidly and drastically, beyond what I could have imagined or prepared for.
Can't believe my eyes
I am shocked and disbelieving of what I am witnessing.
How can you be so blind?
I am questioning how others can be so oblivious to the suffering and destruction occurring around us.
Is the heart of stone, no empathy inside?
I am wondering if some people are truly incapable of feeling compassion or understanding the severity of the situation.
Time keeps on slipping away and we haven't learned
Despite the passage of time, we have failed to improve our situation or learn from our mistakes.
So in the end now what have we gained?
We are reflecting on the futility of our efforts and questioning whether we have accomplished anything at all.
Sanctus Espiritus, is this what we deserve
We are questioning whether our suffering is a punishment for our actions or if we are simply unlucky victims.
Can we break free from chains of never-ending agony?
We are wondering if it is possible to escape our current state of misery and suffering.
Are they themselves to blame, the misery, the pain?
We are questioning whether those who are suffering are responsible for their own hardships or if it is the fault of external factors.
Didn't we let go, allowed it, let it grow?
We are wondering if we are at fault for allowing the situation to worsen and spiral out of control.
If we can't restrain the beast which dwells inside
We are acknowledging that there is a destructive force within us or within society that is causing harm.
It will find it's way somehow, somewhere in time
We are recognizing that if we do not address the problem, it will continue to manifest and cause damage in the future.
Will we remember all of the suffering
We are questioning whether the pain and hardship we are enduring will be remembered and learned from in the future.
'Cause if we fail it will be in vain
We are acknowledging that if we do not overcome our struggles, our efforts will be for naught.
Sanctus Espiritus, redeem us from our solemn hour (solem hour)
We repeat our plea for salvation, emphasizing the urgent and desperate nature of our situation.
Sanctus Espiritus, insanity is all around us (all around us)
We emphasize the pervasive and all-encompassing nature of the madness and chaos that surrounds us.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management, SPIERENBURG MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: MARTIJN SPIERENBURG, ROBERT WESTERHOLT, SHARON DEN ADEL
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