Absence of the Light
Anomalyst Lyrics
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By the absence of the light?
There's a reason why
The skies turn black at night
So everyone can see
How dark their skies might be
How'd you measure dark
By the absence of the light?
Underneath the skies
There's nothing left to try
Everyone will die
By the absence of the light
How dark is dark?
How can you know?
How dark is dark?
How can you know?
How dark is dark?
How can you know?
How dark is dark?
How can you know?
The skies turn black at night and I will die
The skies turn black at night and I will die
The lyrics of the song "Absence of the Light" by Anomalyst explores the concept of darkness and its relationship with light. The opening line of the song "How'd you measure dark by the absence of the light?" implies that darkness is not an entity or a force that can be measured, but rather it is the absence of light. The sky turns dark at night because the sun, the source of light, is not present. This absence of light creates a situation in which an individual can experience the darkness or they can measure how dark their surroundings are.
The lyrics proceed to state that beneath the sky, there is nothing left to try and everyone will die because of the absence of the light. This line may refer to the inevitability of death and the transience of life in the face of the overwhelming presence of darkness. The repeated phrase, "How dark is dark? How can you know?" alludes to the difficulty of measuring darkness, which is impossible without the presence of light. The chorus of the song reiterates the fact that the night sky is dark, and everyone will eventually die.
"Absence of the Light" is a powerful and poignant song that explores themes of darkness, death, and the inevitability of the unknown. This atmospheric and melancholic song has a haunting quality, and the lyrics are thought-provoking and insightful. The song may be interpreted as an existential reflection on the nature of existence, the relationship between light and darkness, and the fleetingness of life.
Line by Line Meaning
How'd you measure dark
How do you quantify darkness?
By the absence of the light?
Is darkness simply the lack of light?
There's a reason why
There is a logical explanation behind this phenomenon
The skies turn black at night
At night, the sky becomes devoid of light
So everyone can see
This allows everyone to gauge how dark their surroundings are
How dark their skies might be
People can evaluate the level of darkness in their surroundings
Underneath the skies
Beneath the dark sky
There's nothing left to try
There is nothing more that can be done
Everyone will die
Eventually, life will end for everyone
By the absence of the light
It will happen due to the darkness consuming everything
How dark is dark?
What is the extent of darkness?
How can you know?
Is it possible to measure the depth of darkness?
The skies turn black at night and I will die
The darkness of night and the inevitability of death are intertwined
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