River
Borealis Lyrics

Dusk brings a last breath
The end of the day symbolizes the end of life, and this is the final breath in the last moments.

The last beat from a dying
The last beat of the heart, signifying death as it declines to silence.

Heart of a once great
The heart of a former great ruler or leader.

Pharaoh destined for the
The ruler who is fated for a certain path or route.

Journey, A last quest
The final expedition, a final quest or adventure.

A last hope to pass through
The final opportunity or chance to move beyond a certain point.

Dark lands, an underworld
A place of darkness or despair, often associated with death or the afterlife.

In the search for immortality
The ultimate goal of achieving eternal life or longevity, often through supernatural means.

Hathor Guides This solar ride
The goddess Hathor is steering the journey, which takes place on a solar chariot.

That will lead us through a river in the sky
The journey takes the form of a voyage through an otherworldly river in the heavens.

12 hours it shall be to reach the other side
The journey takes a full 12 hours to arrive at the destination on the other side of the river.

The twelve gates now await
There are 12 gates to be passed through on the journey, each signifying a key point of transition or change.

Look to the book of spells
The magic spells that provide guidance on this journey.

To lead you through this hell
The guidebook helps navigate through the dark and treacherous underworld journey.

With the book of gates
This is a reference to the ancient Egyptian 'Book of Gates,' a sacred text that served as a guide for the dead on their passage through the underworld.

the other side awaits
The end goal of the journey is reaching the afterlife or the next world beyond.

Ra lead me on this voyage and take my hand
The god Ra is asked to lead the way throughout the perilous journey, providing comfort and protection to the traveler.

I watch the river run dry and turn to sand
The once-lush river dries up and turns to desert sand, a symbol of the passage of time and the inevitability of change.

Darkness surrounds us now here no wind blows
The journey becomes increasingly dark and bleak, with no respite from the eerie stillness of the underworld.

We pass into the realm where only the dead shall go
The travelers enter the realm of the underworld, where the souls of the deceased reside.

Great serpents guard the gates here at every turn
The entrance to the next realm is guarded by huge snakes, a symbol of the danger and obstacles that lie ahead.

One battle just one loss here the soul will not return
One defeat could mean the end of the journey, preventing the traveler's soul from returning to the land of the living.

This victory is our now the gate is passed
Upon passing through the gate, the travelers achieve a sense of triumph and accomplishment.

Six hours quickly fade now the time will not last
The final stretch of the journey goes by quickly, and the travelers must make the most of their time before they reach their destination.

The cave of the last task
A final test or challenge awaits the travelers, who must overcome it in order to reach their goal.

A last test of sokar
Sokar is the god of the dead and a symbol of rebirth, representing the final obstacle to be faced before reaching the afterlife.

Prevail we will
The travelers are confident of victory, knowing that they can overcome any obstacle or adversity that comes their way.

The twisted path becomes clear
Although the journey is often difficult and confusing, the way forward eventually becomes clear to the travelers.

Penitence will show
Acknowledging past mistakes and making amends is an important part of the journey, representing a commitment to a new beginning and a fresh start.

Regret for the wrongs
Feeling remorse for past actions, and seeking to atone for them in whatever ways are possible.

A weighing of the heart
In the ancient Egyptian belief system, a person's heart is weighed in the balance upon death, with the outcome determining their ultimate fate in the afterlife.

Reveals the Soul will not be torn apart
If the heart is found to be lighter than a feather, the soul will be allowed to pass peacefully into the afterlife, without being disintegrated or destroyed.

Robed in White
The color white represents purity, innocence, and spiritual transcendence, suggesting that the travelers' souls have been cleansed and purified through their journey.

The sun will rise and I will be reborn
The dawn of a new day represents the beginning of a new life, following the traveler's successful passage through the underworld.