Totem
Angelrust Lyrics
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From an effigy so tall
Decaying moonlight shrouded
Face carved both great and small
Alone and yet surrounded
Shivering I stood to wait
Wooden eyes stared, still unchanged
And a totem was raised where
the green Earth meets the grey sky. . . .
A symbol of power, I need its shelter
A light in the dim North, where coldness can crush you
Carve my face in Earths grand totem
A monument praising our heathen crescendos
To trust in its wisdom is to trust in myself
Carve my face in Earths grand totem
Faces starved both small and great
Wooden eyes stared still unchanged
Shivering I stood to wait
Alone and yet surrounded
Faces carved both great and small
Decaying moonlight shrouded
From an effigy so tall
A familiar voice resounded
Carve my face in Earths grand totem
The lyrics of Angelrust's song "Totem" tell the story of someone who comes across a totem while alone in the wilderness. The totem is described as being tall and made of wood with faces carved into it. It is shrouded in the decaying moonlight and stares back at the singer with wooden eyes. Despite feeling alone, the singer is also surrounded by the totem and its energy.
The totem is described as a symbol of power and a source of shelter in the cold, northern landscape. The singer believes that by carving their face into the totem, they will be able to access the totem's wisdom and power, which is really just a way for them to trust in themselves. The totem then becomes not just an object in the landscape, but a monument to the singer's own personal journey.
The lyrics of "Totem" are mystical and haunting, capturing the idea of an otherworldly power that exists beyond our understanding. The song is a powerful anthem to the beauty and mystery of nature, and the power it holds over us.
Line by Line Meaning
A familiar voice resounded
I heard a voice that I knew
From an effigy so tall
From a very large object made to look like a person or animal
Decaying moonlight shrouded
The dim light of the moon revealed decay and darkness
Face carved both great and small
The face on the effigy was detailed and showed both small and large features
Alone and yet surrounded
Even though I was by myself, I felt surrounded by something or someone
Shivering I stood to wait
I was shaking with fear and anticipation as I waited
Wooden eyes stared, still unchanged
The effigy had eyes made of wood that seemed to be looking at me and hadn't changed
Faces starved both small and great
The faces on the totem were hungry for something, no matter their size
And a totem was raised where the green Earth meets the grey sky
A powerful symbol was erected where the natural world meets the horizon
A symbol of power, I need its shelter
The totem was a meaningful representation of strength and I required its protection
A light in the dim North, where coldness can crush you
It was the only source of hope in a dark, cold place where survival was difficult
Carve my face in Earths grand totem
I want to be a part of the totem, representing the power and wisdom it holds
A monument praising our heathen crescendos
This monument was a tribute to the wild, untamed parts of our nature and the height of our achievements
To trust in its wisdom is to trust in myself
By believing in the meaning of the totem, I could also trust in my own abilities and instincts
Faces carved both great and small
The diversity of faces on the totem reinforces its power
Decaying moonlight shrouded
The dim light of the moon highlighted the decay present around the totem and its symbolism
From an effigy so tall
From this large and eerie object created by humans
Alone and yet surrounded
I was alone but felt watched and surrounded by the totem's energy
Carve my face in Earths grand totem
I want to be remembered and included in the history and power of the totem
Contributed by Lila S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.