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Ascension Theory Lyrics
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It's been there every single day
The energy is there for all
But I've never seen it's light
But the light has taught me how to see
The way of life is different now for me
I cry out
Is there more to life than this?
Know the answers, know the cause
Cause affects the answers that we seek
One day I hope to understand
How these things in life all relate
Is there only one true answer
Or do we choose the ones we like?
So many visions of what's real
I hope someday I will see one
The city built upon this land
Will rise and fall in it's own time
Forces work that we don't understand
Events unfold by unseen plan
A house divided will not stand
Strong winds will send it crashing down
Foundation built upon the sand
The waves will wash it all away
In this song, Ascension Theory is exploring the idea of seeking answers in life. They contemplate the rising sun each day, acknowledging that the energy it provides is available to all, but wonders why they are unable to see its light. The lyrics suggest that something has changed for the singer - the light they speak of has taught them to see life in an entirely new way. Despite having this new understanding, the singer still cries out for the struggle to end, and for something more than their current experience.
The chorus of the song is an invitation to consider the relationship between a cause and its resulting answer. The singer acknowledges that the cause we choose to focus on can deeply impact the answer we find. They ask whether there is only one true answer, or if people are free to choose the answers they like. The song then delves into the idea that there are many "visions of what's real" in life, and that the singer hopes to someday see at least one of them.
Overall, the song is a meditation on the search for meaning and answers in life. It acknowledges the role of perception and choice in the way we seek and interpret answers, and encourages listeners to consider how the choices they make could lead them to different outcomes.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun arises in the east
Every day, the sun rises in the east.
It's been there every single day
The sun has been rising every day without fail.
The energy is there for all
The energy of the sun is available for everyone.
But I've never seen it's light
The artist has never personally witnessed the light of the sun.
But the light has taught me how to see
Despite not seeing the sun's light, the artist has learned to see things differently because of it.
The way of life is different now for me
The singer's perspective on life has changed due to their newfound understanding.
I cry out
The singer expresses their emotional distress.
For this to end
They want whatever is causing their distress to stop.
Is there more to life than this?
The artist questions whether there is more to life than they currently experience.
Know the answers, know the cause
Understanding the causes behind things helps us find answers.
Cause affects the answers that we seek
The cause of a problem impacts the solutions we can find for it.
One day I hope to understand
The artist hopes to one day have a greater understanding of the world around them.
How these things in life all relate
They want to understand how everything in life is interrelated.
Is there only one true answer
The singer questions whether there is only one correct answer to any given question.
Or do we choose the ones we like?
They wonder if people tend to choose the answers they want to hear rather than the truth.
So many visions of what's real
There are many different interpretations of what is real or true.
I hope someday I will see one
The artist hopes to one day have a clearer understanding of what is true.
The city built upon this land
The singer refers to a metaphorical city, representing human civilization.
Will rise and fall in it's own time
Civilization goes through cycles of growth and decline.
Forces work that we don't understand
There are unknown forces that impact the rise and fall of civilization.
Events unfold by unseen plan
The events of life seem to happen according to some grand plan or order that is not visible to us.
A house divided will not stand
Unity is necessary for strength and survival.
Strong winds will send it crashing down
Adversity can bring down an organization or society that is not united.
Foundation built upon the sand
A foundation built on shaky ground will not be stable.
The waves will wash it all away
Disasters or challenges can wipe away everything built on an unstable foundation.
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7toheaven
Love it
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Both their albums are great.Too bad they are gone...
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