Tusk
Autumn's Grey Solace Lyrics


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Shake the earth
Rocks collide
Shed the stars
Of their light
Tell them all
To take cover
Run afar
From thieves

Stomp your feet
Elephant
Stomp your feet
Elephant

Bombard
All the sinful
Jousting tusks
Thrashing about
Wailing horns
In the wind
Knives and blades
Slicing about

Stomp your feet
Elephant
Stomp your feet
Elephant

Restore
Once again
All the stars
Of their light
Tell them all
It is over




Run afar
And thrive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Autumn's Grey Solace's song Tusk are dense and evocative. The song seems to describe some kind of epic battle, possibly one involving elephants or other large, powerful creatures. The first stanza sets the stage for this confrontation, with the lyrics "shake the earth" and "rocks collide" suggesting immense forces at work. The following lines, which describe sheds stars of their light, create a sense of awe and wonder at the scale of the events taking place. The final lines of the stanza, which urge listeners to "run afar from thieves," seem to suggest that the battle being described is both dangerous and enigmatic.


The second stanza of the song builds on this sense of confrontation, with lines like "bombard all the sinful" and "wailing horns in the wind" painting a vivid picture of a violent clash. At the same time, the imagery of "jousting tusks" and "knives and blades" suggests a more refined, skillful kind of combat. The final lines of the stanza, which once again implore listeners to "run afar and thrive," create a sense of resolution: the battle has been fought, and those who escaped have a chance to heal and grow.


Line by Line Meaning

Shake the earth
Evoke a mighty force


Rocks collide
Trembling and tumbling towards each other


Shed the stars Of their light
Bewitch the stars of the night


Tell them all To take cover
Warn ever star of the plight


Run afar From thieves
Flee from marauders who blot out the sight


Stomp your feet Elephant
Pound your hooves, robust and gallant


Stomp your feet Elephant
Beat it hard, not at all hesitant


Bombard All the sinful
Attack the wicked who falsely represent


Jousting tusks Thrashing about
Assaulting with tusks that are out


Wailing horns In the wind
Crying out loud, the wind being the sound


Knives and blades Slicing about
Cutting asunder those who are abound


Restore Once again
Bring back to life what was once slain.


All the stars Of their light
To make them once again shine so bright


Tell them all It is over
Say to them, they can now recover


Run afar And thrive
Off you run, prosper and come alive!




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