The Altar
Arcane Existence Lyrics
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Follow the dark sigils glowing before
Unknown symbols, a haunting vision from the past moonlight
Enter the dark cave of light
Shed your fears for what appears
If you're not afraid, they'll show you the way
An unearthly glow, I must converge
An unearthly glow, I must convergeTighten your grip on the candlestick
Touch the dripping walls of blood and salt
Hidden crystal caverns consumed by fractals of mist
Writing is on the walls
Follow the dark sigils glowing before
Unknown symbols, a haunting vision from the past moonlight
Pray for the altar, these ritualistic patterns
Blinded by the pillar
I am the light, I am the curse
I am the light, I am the curse
I am the light, I am the curse
The green light beams
Fading into different realms
All I know is that this light
Carries all I've seen in my mind
Steps away, pulled in by its veneration
Aura of light, nothing these eyes have seen before
Nothing these eyes have seen before
For now I have been blessed by thee
Writing is on the walls
Enter the dark cave of light
Shed your fears for what appears
If you're not afraid, they'll show you the way
The lyrics of Arcane Existence's song "The Altar" speak of a mystical and mysterious experience of entering a dark cave of light where ancient symbols and sigils are glowing on the walls. The singer urges the listener to shed their fears and approach the ominous writing, as they may show the way to an unearthly glow that must be converged upon. The dark and eerie atmosphere is heightened by mentions of blood and salt dripping from the walls and hidden crystal caverns consumed by fractals of mist.
The lyrics seem to suggest a ritualistic element to the experience, as the singer calls upon the listener to pray for the altar and hints at being blessed. The imagery evoked by the lyrics creates a sense of entering a supernatural realm that is both terrifying and compelling. The repetition of the phrase "I am the light, I am the curse" suggests that the experience is both enlightening and dangerous. Finally, the lyrics end with a sense of awe and wonder, as the singer describes being pulled towards an aura of light that carries all that they have seen in their mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Writing is on the walls
There are markings on the walls that contain important information
Follow the dark sigils glowing before
Pay close attention to the glowing symbols that are leading the way
Unknown symbols, a haunting vision from the past moonlight
The symbols are mysterious and have a creepy quality that is heightened by the moonlight
Enter the dark cave of light
Go towards the light that exists within the dark cave, despite it's apparent contradiction
Shed your fears for what appears
Ignore your sense of fear and apprehension when faced with the unknown
If you're not afraid, they'll show you the way
Be courageous and you'll be rewarded with guidance
An unearthly glow, I must converge
The glowing light has an otherworldly quality that must be investigated
Tighten your grip on the candlestick
Hold on tight to the candle so that it does not go out in the darkness
Touch the dripping walls of blood and salt
Feel the texture of the wet walls composed of bloody salt crystals
Hidden crystal caverns consumed by fractals of mist
The caverns are made of shimmering crystals and surrounded by swirling mists
Writing is on the walls
The markings on the walls are once again emphasized
Follow the dark sigils glowing before
Continue to follow the mysterious symbols as they guide you
Unknown symbols, a haunting vision from the past moonlight
The symbols once again take on an eerie quality in the moonlight
Pray for the altar, these ritualistic patterns
Hope for the best as you approach the altar which is marked with intricate patterns
Blinded by the pillar
Temporarily blinded by the brightness of the pillar's light
I am the light, I am the curse
The artist identifies themselves with a strange duality of light and curse
I am the light, I am the curse
The repetition underlines the sense of duality
I am the light, I am the curse
The final repetition consolidates the idea of dual identity
The green light beams
A green light radiates
Fading into different realms
The light moves off into other dimensions
All I know is that this light
The artist has experienced something indescribable
Carries all I've seen in my mind
The light seems to contain knowledge that exists within the artist's own mind
Steps away, pulled in by its veneration
The singer is drawn towards the light and cannot resist taking steps closer
Aura of light, nothing these eyes have seen before
The light has an unearthly beauty and uniqueness that is beyond normal human experience
Nothing these eyes have seen before
The singer emphasizes the idea that the light's beauty is incomparable to anything else
For now I have been blessed by thee
The singer feels that they have been given good fortune by the light and its associated forces
Writing is on the walls
The markings on the walls are once again important
Enter the dark cave of light
The artist invites others to come explore the cave of light despite the scary connotations
Shed your fears for what appears
The idea of ignoring fear so that knowledge can be gained is repeated once more
If you're not afraid, they'll show you the way
The idea of bravery leading to guidance is emphasized again
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jade Ordonez, Kiera Pietrangelo
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