So afraid to let loose.
A… Read Full Bio ↴Holding heard on to the wings of the angel,
So afraid to let loose.
And we have kept our hands over the eyes,
So afraid to take sides.
But now when the dark age has come,
Maybe we will see through the storm.
Through the lies and the world of grey,
All these lies...
So come with me through the storm,
See the other side of common sence.
We can no longer deny the truth,
How horrible it may seem...
The Calm Before the Storm
Arcana Lyrics
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So afraid to let loose
And we have kept our hands over the eyes
So afraid to take sides
But now when the dark age has come
Maybe we will see through the storm
Through the lies and the world of grey
All these lies...
So come with me through the storm
See the other side of common sence
We can no longer deny the truth
How horrible it may seem...
The lyrics of Arcana’s “The Calm Before the Storm” speak to a hesitation to confront difficult truths and make difficult decisions. The image of holding onto the wings of an angel paints a picture of being suspended in indecision and fear, afraid to let go and face the storm. The hands over the eyes further emphasize this fear of seeing clearly and making a choice.
The chorus suggests a turning point, acknowledging the arrival of a “dark age” and a call to “see through the storm” and the “world of grey”. The decision to confront the truth is presented as a difficult one, acknowledging the difficulty of accepting a “horrible” reality. However, the lyrics suggest that this is necessary, and that in doing so there is a possibility of seeing “the other side of common sense”.
Overall, “The Calm Before the Storm” is a powerful reflection on the need to confront reality, even when it is difficult or painful to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Holding heard on to the wings of the angel
We have been seeking protection by holding on to something we perceive to be heavenly or divine to avoid facing the unknown.
So afraid to let loose
In an attempt to feel safe, we have been unwilling to let go of the comfort that comes with familiarity.
And we have kept our hands over the eyes
We have been closing ourselves to reality by refusing to acknowledge the facts around us.
So afraid to take sides
We have been hesitant to take a position or choose a side, perhaps from fear of judgment or consequences.
But now when the dark age has come
As we face trying times or challenges, we must confront our fears to seek a way forward.
Maybe we will see through the storm
By being courageous and proactive, we can gain clarity and understanding amid troubling circumstances.
Through the lies and the world of grey
We can see beyond the falsehoods and ambiguity surrounding us.
All these lies...
Here, the artist perhaps suggests that deceit has been so pervasive that it has become difficult to distinguish fact from fiction.
So come with me through the storm
The artist extends an invitation to tackle the tumultuous times together and face them head-on.
See the other side of common sence
Together, we can explore alternative perspectives beyond the conventional wisdom and gain new insights.
We can no longer deny the truth
By coming together, we must accept the reality of the situation and work towards solutions.
How horrible it may seem...
Even if the circumstances are unpleasant or daunting, we must remain resilient and resolute in our pursuit of progress.
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