UTOPIA
Bel O Kan Lyrics
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Have looked for it
For a long time
When will it be found
And could the gods help us?
Or is it only a game?
The rules are bypassed
Mankind cheated
The dream never comes true
Only death will come
Over the river
Our souls will be judged
Shall a land be withot men
Only fauna and flora
A supreme nature
Without evil to gnaw at it
Only the goods will die
Justice doesn't exist
Neither human nor divine
Where is this utopian land?
Where is this such ancient land?
A land of nature and beauty
A land where life is wisdom
My anger is strong, my fury is suffering
So many questions without answer
May the force of the wind guides us
May the brightness of the sun in our heart
Give us the force to carry out our destiny
Death laughs about us
Where is this utopian land?
Where is this such ancient land?
Bel O Kan's song Utopia contemplates the idea of a utopian land, which many ancient civilizations have searched for. The lyrics combine different cultures that have been looking for this mythical place - the Celts, Scandinavians, and Egyptians. The search for this perfect world has spanned centuries, and the question posed in the song is, "When will it be found?" The writer wonders if the gods will help us in this search or whether it's just a game.
However, the song's tone becomes more cynical as it progresses. The lyrics suggest that mankind has cheated and bypassed the rules in the pursuit of this utopia. Many have tried, but the dream never comes true. Death always seems to be the outcome. The judgement of souls is contemplated in the second stanza, and the idea of a land without human beings is explored. The image of a supreme nature that is free from evil suggests that this is a land beyond human comprehension, and only the gods may reside there. The concept of justice is also analysed - it's neither human nor divine.
The final stanza of the song speaks directly to the frustration the writer feels. There are so many questions, and nobody can seem to provide any answers. The force of nature is invoked to guide us, to give us the strength to continue our search for something that may never be found. Death is presented as something that laughs at us, reminding us of our mortality. In the end, the question just keeps repeating - where is this utopian land, this such ancient land?
Line by Line Meaning
Celts, Scandinavians, Egyptians*
Through history, many civilizations such as the Celts, Scandinavians, and Egyptians have searched for a utopian land.
Have looked for it
Countless efforts have been made to find this land.
For a long time
This search has been going on for centuries.
When will it be found
The question of whether or not this land can actually be discovered remains.
And could the gods help us?
People have wondered if divine powers could aid in the discovery of this place.
Or is it only a game?
Some people believe that the idea of a utopian land is just a fantasy or a game.
The rules are bypassed
People have tried to cheat their way into finding this land.
Mankind cheated
Humanity has failed to discover this utopian land.
So many of us have tried
There have been numerous attempts to find utopia.
The dream never comes true
Despite countless attempts, the dream of finding this utopian land never becomes a reality.
Only death will come
Instead of reaching utopia, death is the only certainty.
Over the river
This describes the moment when people's souls are judged, suggesting that their search for utopia has ended.
Our souls will be judged
This line further emphasizes the idea of an afterlife where people are judged.
Shall a land be without men
This raises the question of whether utopia is even possible with humanity's existence.
Only fauna and flora
This describes a land with only wildlife and plant life.
A supreme nature
This describes nature in its purest form.
Without evil to gnaw at it
In this utopian land, there is no room for evil or corruption.
Only the goods will die
In this land, only good things will come to an end.
Justice doesn't exist
In a world without humans, there is no justice system.
Neither human nor divine
This utopian land is not created by humans nor is it a product of divine intervention.
Where is this utopian land?
The search for utopia continues.
Where is this such ancient land?
The idea of a utopian land has existed for centuries, yet it remains undiscovered.
A land of nature and beauty
This describes the utopian land as a place of natural wonder.
A land where life is wisdom
In this utopian land, life is valued for its knowledge and wisdom.
My anger is strong, my fury is suffering
The singer is expressing a deep sense of frustration and pain in their ongoing search for utopia.
So many questions without answer
The search for utopia raises more questions than answers.
May the force of the wind guides us
The singer is calling upon the power of nature to guide them towards utopia.
May the brightness of the sun in our heart
The artist hopes that the light of the sun will help them find utopia.
Give us the force to carry out our destiny
The artist is asking for strength and guidance to continue their search for utopia.
Death laughs about us
Despite our efforts to find utopia, death is still an inevitability.
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