The group initially performed a symphonic black metal style, but with the release of the band's second full-length album In the Absence of Light (2010), Abigail Williams would switch to a purist black metal sound that was also carried out into their third full-length album titled Becoming (2012).
Procession of the Aeons
Abigail Williams Lyrics
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"Like blue mantles beneath the stars this night will last forever"
"Like blue mantles beneath the stars this night will last forever"
"Like blue mantles beneath the stars this night will last forever"
"Like blue mantles beneath the stars this night will last forever"
The above lyrics are from the song "Procession of the Aeons" by Abigail Williams. The lyrics are repetitive and convey a sense of timelessness and eternity. The use of the color blue, which is often associated with serenity and calmness, adds to the ambiance of the song. The imagery of the night and the stars suggests that the song is about the transcendent nature of existence. The repetition of the lines "this night will last forever" is a reminder that time is relative and that experiences can be everlasting.
The song seems to be exploring the concept of eternity. The indefinite nature of time and existence is captured by the phrase "this night will last forever". The idea expressed in the lyrics is that there is something beyond time and space, something that is eternal and infinite. The color blue could also be symbolic of the otherworldly and celestial, further reinforcing the sense of transcendence.
Overall, the lyrics to "Procession of the Aeons" evoke a sense of awe and wonder at the vastness of the universe. They suggest that there is something more powerful and enduring than our limited human experience and that this eternal aspect of existence can be found in the awe-inspiring beauty of the cosmos.
Line by Line Meaning
Like blue mantles beneath the stars this night will last forever
The blue darkness of the night, with its starry sky, seems to be draped over everything and will go on endlessly.
Like blue mantles beneath the stars this night will last forever
The darkness is like a cloak that hides everything, giving a sense of timelessness.
Like blue mantles beneath the stars this night will last forever
The stars are so bright and abundant that the night seems to go on forever.
Like blue mantles beneath the stars this night will last forever
The blueness of the darkness gives a sense of mystery and intrigue, making the night seem eternal.
Like blue mantles beneath the stars this night will last forever
The night has a peaceful and serene quality that feels like it will last forever.
Writer(s): Bergeron Kenneth Justin
Contributed by Nathaniel R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.