Absolution
Ashbringer Lyrics


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Standing tall at the monolith
Intertwined with the earth
Your absence sends shivers through my bones
An absence that shatters the ground

No, I won't watch you die again
We were in the woods
You extended your hand
And I declared
I will be your guardian

Set fire to the past
Everything that once was
And be reborn

Set fire to the past
Everything that once was
And I will be reborn

Every sacrifice
Was not in vein
Your memory
Is burned into my spirit

In absolution, we exist benevolently
"You carried the weight of the world




On your shoulders
...And you triumphed"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ashbringer's song Absolution reflect a sense of loss and remembrance. The opening lines speak of standing tall at the monolith, intertwined with the earth, conveying a deep sense of rootedness and connection to nature. However, this connection is disrupted by the absence of someone significant. The absence of this person sends shivers through the singer's bones, and it is clear that this figure's departure has shattered the ground on which the singer stands. Despite this, the singer declares that they won't watch this person die again, suggesting that maybe they were present for the person's original passing.


The following lines describe a moment spent together in the woods, where this person extended their hand, and the singer declared that they would be their guardian. This moment feels significant, as if some sort of promise was made between them. The next verse speaks of setting fire to the past, letting go of everything that once was, and being reborn as a result. There is a sense of catharsis in these lyrics, perhaps suggesting that the loss of this person has allowed the singer to shed their past and begin anew. Finally, the song ends on a note of absolution, with the singer suggesting that they exist benevolently in a state of forgiveness and release.


Line by Line Meaning

Standing tall at the monolith
I am standing firm, connected with the earth and the moment.


Intertwined with the earth
I am wholly connected with the natural world, taking strength from it.


Your absence sends shivers through my bones
The void of your presence causes me a deep and painful ache that I feel in my very core.


An absence that shatters the ground
The loss of you is so profound that it has shaken my sense of stability and foundation.


No, I won't watch you die again
I refuse to stand passively by and witness your death and destruction.


We were in the woods
We were once together, surrounded by the beauty and mystery of nature.


You extended your hand
You offered me a connection, a shared experience or journey.


And I declared
I made a firm commitment to you and to our bond.


I will be your guardian
I pledge to protect and defend you against all hardship and danger.


Set fire to the past
Let go of the old, destructive patterns and ways of being that have held us back.


Everything that once was
All the pain, regret, and negativity of our past experiences.


And be reborn
Let us start anew, with renewed hope and a commitment to a better future.


And I will be reborn
My own rebirth will come from accepting the transformation and healing we undertake together.


Every sacrifice
All that we have given up or suffered through for a greater good or ideal.


Was not in vein
All our struggles will ultimately lead to a greater happiness and growth.


Your memory
The memory of you and all we have been through remains a guiding light and source of comfort.


Is burned into my spirit
The impact of our bond extends beyond just the physical realm - it has transformed who I am on a deep level.


In absolution, we exist benevolently
Through forgiveness and release, we find a peaceful and compassionate state of being.


"You carried the weight of the world
"You have carried immense burdens and responsibilities on your own.


On your shoulders
You have borne the weight of great struggles and conflict.


...And you triumphed"
Despite it all, you have emerged victorious, having overcome your trials with grace and strength.




Writer(s): cormac piper, ian sutherland, nathan wallestad, nicholas stanger

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Konstantin Lebedev

Absolutely prominent album in metal music

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