Invisible motions
Arcana Lyrics


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A black nothingness
spreads out before me
Even though the pale moon shine
Impressed by the structure
of invisible motions
Nature's own design

A black emptiness surrounds me
Even though the crimson sky shimmer
The knowledge of the void ahead
The anger, the pain, the wrath

A black loneliness has filled me
Even though my hear is seized
By the remnants of a lost life
With the blackness I am pleased

The anxiousness, the anguish
Knowing this is an illusion




The fear I feel, the anger
That this is it, this is the end

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Arcana's song Invisible Motions appear to describe a nihilistic perspective on life. The singer portrays a sense of emptiness and loneliness, which is juxtaposed against images of nature's beauty like the pale moon and crimson sky. The lines "Impressed by the structure of invisible motions, Nature's own design" suggest that despite the despair, the singer still finds the workings of the natural world awe-inspiring.


The repetition of the word "black" throughout the song reinforces the sense of despair; the void ahead is nothingness, the emptiness is black, and the loneliness is black as well. The use of color imagery creates a vivid image of the abyss that the singer feels he or she is facing, concretizing the metaphorical darkness of their existential crisis.


The lyrics also suggest a sense of finality; phrases like "this is it, this is the end" and "the remnants of a lost life" imply that the singer may be facing death, or perhaps the end of a significant relationship or life circumstance. The last lines of the song "The anxiousness, the anguish Knowing this is an illusion, The fear I feel, the anger" suggest a struggle with the concept of mortality and the fear that the singer's life has not fulfilled its purpose, leading to frustration and anger.


Line by Line Meaning

A black nothingness
Describing the vast emptiness that surrounds the singer


spreads out before me
The emptiness seems to expand and stretch as far as the eye can see


Even though the pale moon shine
Despite the presence of a seemingly bright light, the emptiness remains unchanging and pervasive


Impressed by the structure
Despite the lack of visual elements, the artist is entranced by the pattern and form of the emptiness


of invisible motions
Despite being seemingly static, the emptiness seems to shift and move in an unseen way


Nature's own design
The emptiness is not a man-made creation, but a natural element that exists of its own accord


A black emptiness surrounds me
Restating the initial feeling of being surrounded by an all-encompassing void


Even though the crimson sky shimmer
Despite the presence of light and color, the emptiness remains prevalent


The knowledge of the void ahead
The artist recognizes that the emptiness is not just around, but also extends into the future


The anger, the pain, the wrath
The artist is overwhelmed by negative emotions related to the emptiness and its implications


A black loneliness has filled me
The singer's feeling of isolation and solitude have grown to consume them


Even though my hear is seized
Despite being emotionally overwhelmed, the artist is still aware and present


By the remnants of a lost life
The singer is haunted by memories of a prior existence, which now seem distant and faded


With the blackness I am pleased
Despite the pain and anguish, the singer has found a strange sense of comfort in the emptiness


The anxiousness, the anguish
The singer is consumed by feelings of dread and sadness


Knowing this is an illusion
Despite the all-consuming nature of the emptiness, the artist recognizes that it is not a true representation of reality


The fear I feel, the anger
Reemphasizing the intensity of the artist's negative emotions


That this is it, this is the end
The singer believes that the emptiness represents the finality and ultimate destination of their existence




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Comments from YouTube:

Lady Raven

A black nothingness

spreads out before me

Even though the pale moon shine

Impressed by the structure

of invisible motions

Nature's own design

A black emptiness surrounds me

Even though the crimson sky shimmer

The knowledge of the void ahead

The anger, the pain, the wrath

A black loneliness has filled me

Even though my hear is seized

By the remnants of a lost life

With the blackness I am pleased

The anxiousness, the anguish

Knowing this is an illusion

The fear I feel, the anger

That this is it, this is the end

Lady Raven

@TrampGrunger
np for arcana fans :D

TrampGrunger

Thank you very much!

Z0MBAZINATOR

This song is my ritual before I climb the crow's nest.

Marcel Caiaffa

Siniestro y dramatico