Of Snake And Raven
Arcane Grail Lyrics

Black-and-white world spreads under my wings
I, the singer, see the world in contrasting simplicity from my high viewpoint, like a bird.

Forests and streams, loughs and fields
The world I see is made up of natural elements - trees, water, and land.

Mount, give me the freedom, inaccessible for people,
I seek a kind of freedom that humans cannot experience, that only being in the sky can bring.

Who's potter underneath like ants,
I see humans as small and insignificant, like ants on the ground far below me.

Fuss and nonchalantly pass away
Humans seem to be busy and careless, living their lives without purpose or care.

In torments and pain, from famine and plagues
People suffer greatly from illness and hardship, whether from nature or human violence.

By hostile sword or in the bedroom, cursed
People suffer and die in war, but also in the intimate space of their own bedroom, from curses or illness.

Religions, castles, money and slaves --
The things that humans often fight over or value - religion, power, money, and control - are meaningless in the grand scheme of things.

All these deeds, needless in graves
No accomplishments or possessions matter after death and are wasted effort.

(Are nothing in contrast with freedom of spirit and mind!)
What truly matters is the freedom of the mind and soul, which cannot be taken away.

Better to fly in the high
It is better to soar above it all, to transcend the troubles of the world on wings.

Toward the infinite stars
To gaze at the stars is to recognize the vastness of the universe and the smallness of one's own problems.

And be the goddess of the wind!
To become a powerful force of nature, like the wind itself.

Fly high in the sky
To escape the earth and all its trouble.

With my eyes
To truly see and appreciate the world far below.

See my life
To understand the value and purpose of one's own life.

Be envious to our tribe!
To inspire and impress others with one's own freedom and strength.

Thousands shimmering flowers I see in the night
To experience the beauty and wonder of the world at night.

They radiate heat and lead me to the food
Nature provides for those who seek sustenance from it.

I'm fearless and strong, I'm rude
To be unafraid and unyielding, like a serpent.

From my serpentine hissing the animals quiver
The power and threat of the serpent can be terrifying even to other animals.

With my coils I'm asphyxia, by my venom I'm fever
The physical power of the serpent is deadly and can bring death.

My silhouette insinuates the terror and the palsy
The very shape of the serpent inspires terror and helplessness in some.

But I am omnipotent and I can give the forces
The power of the serpent can also bring healing and strength.

For feeble people, dying from the maladies
Those who are weak and sick can benefit from the power of the serpent.

And thirsting for salvation to die soon with their fallacies
Those who long for spiritual salvation or release from foolishness can find solace in the serpent.

These thoughts of snake and raven
To think and ponder on the symbolism and power of animals like snakes and ravens.

Are sung on our brazen lips
To speak boldly and openly about these philosophical ideas.

Their worlds are secret havens
The worlds of snakes and ravens contain hidden knowledge and power.

For our souls and boundless wits
A source of spiritual and intellectual inspiration.

We need to seek our grandeur!
We must strive for greatness in our own unique ways, using whatever symbols or beliefs inspire us.