Gospels In Dusk
Autumn Lyrics


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Awake, lord of the watchtower-North
Earth is rising for thee
Euros, lord of the east
enlighten the sky for me

Awake, lord of the watchtower-South
Incense the fire I see
Sephyros, lord of the watchtower-West
Complete the other three

I haul down the moon, while my being fades away
And the ancestress of the gods descends in me
Euphoria and full sense are here to stay

Skyclad in the night, wrapped in air
Equal and power absorbing
Atheme, fruit and wine
Thoughts and bodies we share.

Gospels in dusk




Echoes of hymns whispering tunes
drifting trough the night

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Autumn's song "Gospels in Dusk" invokes various gods associated with the four cardinal directions. The singer calls upon them to awaken and perform their duties: the lord of the watchtower-North to watch over the Earth, the lord of the East to enlighten the sky, the lord of the watchtower-South to incense the fire, and the lord of the watchtower-West to complete the other three.


The second verse describes the singer performing a ritual under the moonlight, in which the goddess ancestress of the gods descends within them. The singer experiences a sense of euphoria and completeness. The third verse describes the singer in a state of contemplation, wrapped in air and absorbing power. They share thoughts and bodies with another, symbolized by the ritualistic items of "Atheme, fruit and wine." The refrain "Gospels in Dusk" implies a spiritual message conveyed through whispers and echoes of hymns, drifting through the night.


The lyrics suggest a powerful spiritual experience in which the singer feels deeply connected to their surroundings and to a higher power. The imagery of gods, the moon, and elemental forces of nature evoke a sense of reverence and awe. The use of ritualistic items and the sharing of thoughts and bodies suggest a communal aspect to the experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Awake, lord of the watchtower-North
I am addressing the deity who watches over the northern watchtower, rousing them from slumber


Earth is rising for thee
The world is awakening and coming to life under the north watchtower's guidance


Euros, lord of the east
I am calling upon Euros, the deity who oversees the eastern watchtower


enlighten the sky for me
I request that Euros bring clarity and illumination to the sky above


Awake, lord of the watchtower-South
I am waking the deity who watches over the southern watchtower


Incense the fire I see
I ask for the south watchtower's help in kindling a spiritual flame within me


Sephyros, lord of the watchtower-West
I am invoking Sephyros, the deity responsible for the western watchtower


Complete the other three
I plead for Sephyros to bring harmony and balance to the four watchtowers


I haul down the moon, while my being fades away
I am drawing down the moon in a ritualistic context, drifting away into the spiritual realm


And the ancestress of the gods descends in me
I am invoking the mother goddess, calling on her to embody me with her wisdom and power


Euphoria and full sense are here to stay
As I commune with the divine, I feel intense joy and an increased understanding of the world around me


Skyclad in the night, wrapped in air
I am unclothed, standing in the open night air


Equal and power absorbing
I am embracing my equal status with all other beings, and my ability to absorb spiritual energy


Atheme, fruit and wine
I am using ritualistic tools like a ritual knife, fruit, and wine to help me connect with my spirituality


Thoughts and bodies we share.
I recognize the connection between all beings, and that we all share energy and experiences


Gospels in dusk
I perceive spiritual messages and teachings in the twilight hours


Echoes of hymns whispering tunes
I hear echoes of hymns and chants which lead me towards deeper spiritual contemplation


drifting trough the night
Spiritual thoughts and experiences flow through me as I move through the darkness




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