Abydos is a solo project of Andy Kuntz, the singer of the German band Vande… Read Full Bio ↴Abydos is a solo project of Andy Kuntz, the singer of the German band Vanden Plas. "Abydos" was written as a stage play/musical (or as he himself subtitled it as "a heavy mental shadow opera"), but the play itself had its premiere after the release of the album. It is the official cultural contribution of Andy's home town Kaiserslautern for the Football World Cup 2006 and Andy's first solo project.

Hyperion Sunset
Abydos Lyrics

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Yesterday we built another bridge
A way to other spaces of (in) the sciences
Where all the seasons we'll try to find
The reason and the merit for the measure of the time

We found a back street of the cemetery
And felt the lie of hagiology
‘cause words are not enough for

what we want to say

We have to flee
And many seas
We have to cross
To Abydos

He lives under the sea
Is the wind in the trees
He's the wisdom of the world

If it's God building our street
It's not a way you go by feet

Hyperion sunset
The end is defined
But beautiful poems
Preserving an illusion for
the one and only life in our lie

We have to flee

We have to cross
To Abydos

He lives under the sea
Is the wind in the trees
He's the wisdom of the world
On the wings of the wild
In the arms of a child
Lies the wisdom of the world

He lives under the sea
Is the wind in the trees
Find the wisdom of the world
He's the kind of a man

You describe as a friend
For the wisdom of the world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Hyperion Sunset" by Abydos are quite complex and can be interpreted in a number of ways. The song begins by describing the building of a bridge, a way to access other spaces of the sciences in search of the reason for the measure of time. The bridge represents a journey, a quest to seek answers and understand the complexities of life. The lyrics then shift to a description of a back street of a cemetery and the "lie of hagiology", suggesting that the religious teachings may not be enough to fully articulate the deeper truths that they are searching for. The lyrics reflect the idea that words are not enough to express the deeper meanings of life, and that the answers may require a journey beyond the known into the unknown.

The singer then describes the need to flee and many seas they have to cross to reach Abydos, a mythical place that represents a spiritual journey or the attainment of enlightenment. The reference to Abydos might evoke comparisons to ancient Egyptian mythology where Abydos is said to have been the burial place of Osiris, the god of the afterlife. The chorus describes the wisdom of the world, which can be found in the sea, in the wind, and in a child. The wisdom of the world is not something that can be easily attained or described, but rather something that is found through a journey that requires courage and perseverance. The song concludes with the idea that while the end may be defined, beautiful poems can preserve an illusion of the one and only life in our lie.

Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday we built another bridge
In the past, we extended our knowledge and reached new realms.

A way to other spaces of (in) the sciences
We found new paths to explore in the world of science.

Where all the seasons we'll try to find
We seek to understand the cyclical nature of time and its seasons.

The reason and the merit for the measure of the time
We search for explanations and justifications for how we measure time.

We found a back street of the cemetery
We discovered a hidden path through the graveyard.

And felt the lie of hagiology
We realized the falsehood of sainthood and religious dogma.

‘Cause words are not enough for what we want to say
Simple words cannot express the depth of our thoughts and feelings.

We have to flee
We must escape from what oppresses us and limits our growth.

And many seas we have to cross
We must traverse significant obstacles to reach our destination.

To Abydos
We head towards Abydos, a place of knowledge and wisdom.

He lives under the sea
Wisdom is found in the depths of the unknown.

Is the wind in the trees
It is an ethereal and elusive force that can only be felt and not seen.

He's the wisdom of the world
The vast knowledge that we seek and strive to obtain.

If it's God building our street
If there is a higher power guiding us towards our destination.

It's not a way you go by feet
The path to enlightenment is not straightforward or easy.

Hyperion sunset
The end is fast approaching.

The end is defined
Finality is inevitable and predetermined.

But beautiful poems preserving an illusion for the one and only life in our lie
Art allows us to create and preserve beauty, even though our existence may be a fleeting illusion.

We have to flee
Once again, we must escape from what traps and limits us.

We have to cross to Abydos
Our journey brings us closer to our destination of enlightenment and wisdom.

On the wings of the wild
Our journey is untamed and unpredictable.

In the arms of a child lies the wisdom of the world
The innocent and unspoiled mind of a child holds the potential for great knowledge and insight.

He lives under the sea
Once again, we are reminded that the greatest truths are hidden in the unknown depths.

Is the wind in the trees
Wisdom cannot be seen or touched, it can only be felt and experienced.

Find the wisdom of the world
Our quest is to seek and obtain the vast knowledge and insight that we seek.

He's the kind of a man you describe as a friend
The source of wisdom can be considered a trusted and loyal companion on our journey.

For the wisdom of the world
All of our efforts and sacrifices are made in pursuit of the endless knowledge and enlightenment that the world possesses.

Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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