Through The Night
Altar of Oblivion Lyrics
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Between profundity and absurdity
I raise my head from the ground and see you
They will cause us grief and agony
Stand at the doorstep of eternal glory
But the high tide now begins to ebb
Distilled take on the human dimension
Flowing with valiant enthusiasm
Soon I shall face my cold reality
What is life? Life is the nation
The individual must die anyway
Commemorating all human sorrow
Severity of my timeless winter
Hours of darkness, everlasting dimness
Memorial complex haunts my adversaries
Shadows of undying strenght is growing
Timeless evil rushes through the night
Face the blizzard, streams of hatred is flowing
Keeps fatality inside of us...through the night
Oblivion as a place of remembrance
Non-existing soul to heal
Squeezed into this rat hole of mine
Oblivion consolidates my position
Represents my heart of roaring thunder
Oblivion emaciated survival
The crack of dawn: A salvation no more?
The lyrics of Altar of Oblivion's song Through the Night can be interpreted as a reflection on the human condition and the inevitability of death. The first verse speaks of the fragile balance between depth and absurdity, as if saying that life itself has no clear purpose and is at risk of falling apart at any moment. Despite this, the singer raises their head and sees someone, perhaps a loved one, who may cause them grief and agony. This could represent the inevitable pain that comes with life, whether it be through loss or simply the struggles of existence.
The second verse speaks of the fleeting nature of glory and success. One can stand at the doorstep of eternal glory, but the tide will inevitably ebb and leave them with a distilled version of themselves. The high tide represents a moment of greatness, but the singer wonders if it will ever return to them. This could represent the fear of irrelevance and the desire to leave a lasting impact on the world.
The subsequent verses touch on themes of mortality, sorrow, and the duality of good and evil. The overall tone of the lyrics is one of contemplation and introspection, with a hint of sadness and resignation. Through the Night seems to be a poetic reflection on the universal experiences of life and death that we all must face.
Line by Line Meaning
Skeletons walking the slender Tightrope
People are constantly on a thin line between depth and foolishness
Between profundity and absurdity
The line being walked is between great insight and ridiculous nonsense
I raise my head from the ground and see you
I look up and see the person who will cause me pain and suffering
They will cause us grief and agony
This person will bring sadness and distress to our lives
Stand at the doorstep of eternal glory
We are on the brink of achieving something great and everlasting
But the high tide now begins to ebb
Our progress starts to slow down and diminish
Distilled take on the human dimension
A simplified view of humanity
My high tide; will it flow back to me?
Will I be able to regain my momentum and achieve greatness?
Flowing with valiant enthusiasm
Moving forward with bravery and excitement
Soon I shall face my cold reality
I will soon have to face the harsh truth
What is life? Life is the nation
Life is ultimately the collective experience of a country or society
The individual must die anyway
Regardless of one's accomplishments or legacy, individuals will inevitably die
Commemorating all human sorrow
Remembering all of the pain and sadness that people experience
Severity of my timeless winter
The harshness and endlessness of a difficult period in life
Hours of darkness, everlasting dimness
A long and never-ending period of darkness and despair
Memorial complex haunts my adversaries
My enemies are tormented by the memory of a difficult time
Shadows of undying strength is growing
A powerful force that cannot be defeated is getting stronger
Timeless evil rushes through the night
An unending source of evil is spreading quickly
Face the blizzard, streams of hatred is flowing
Fight against the onslaught of hatred and animosity
Keeps fatality inside of us...through the night
We must confront the reality of death and its presence within us
Oblivion as a place of remembrance
Remembering through forgetfulness
Non-existing soul to heal
The soul that needs healing does not exist
Squeezed into this rat hole of mine
Trapped in a small and uncomfortable place
Oblivion consolidates my position
Forgetting helps me to stay grounded and centered
Represents my heart of roaring thunder
My passion is strong and powerful
Oblivion emaciated survival
Forgetting helps us to survive, even if it weakens us
The crack of dawn: A salvation no more?
Will tomorrow bring hope and salvation or will we remain in darkness?
Contributed by Bentley B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.