Raudt Og Svart
Arc-turus Lyrics

The lyrics of the song "Raudt Og Svart" by Arc-turus have been written in Norwegian and depict a feeling of despair and loneliness. The song begins with a reference to the darkening of the days and the announcement of Mother Earth's death. The sword has moved on to a new bearer, which signifies that the end of one era is near, and a new one is about to begin. The next stanza confirms this assumption, as the singers declare themselves as lonely and bearers of the wolf-Fenris Muspell, indicating that they have embraced the new darkness that is to come.

The following two stanzas mention Skoll, who is destined to swallow the sun, which signifies the end of the Day and the beginning of the Night. The lines 'sola svartner, der fjellvegg ramlar' (Sun blackens, where mountain's walls collapse) indicate that the world is about to undergo a significant transformation, and the signs are already visible in nature. The next line describes the guesting of sorrow on the life tree (Yggdrasil), which is Norse mythology's representation of the universe, indicating that the transformation would significantly impact the world as we know it.

The final line of the song mentions Byleit's brother, who is on a journey, signifying a new traveler who is about to enter the scene. The song implies that the Warfather (Odin) can perform any feat, but it hints at an impending doom that seems to be unstoppable, bringing an inevitable end to the current state of affairs. The lyrics of the song are incredibly symbolic and are open to interpretation, depending on the lens of the listener.