Aurora Borealis
Catamenia Lyrics


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Silent Death is creeping in the night
while the burning sky gives hope
owls watching the dying wanderer
flames in the sky, freezing night

Why is the sky so bright at night
who put the flames in our lives... northern lights
winds are so cold and he knows the only hope
is to follow the flames in the northern sky

Guide me burning sky, guide me
kiss goodbye the freezing night
northern lights, will you take me
guide me burning sky, guide me

Why is the sky so bright at night
who put the flames in our lives... northern lights




winds are so cold and he knows the only hope
is to follow the flames in the northern sky.

Overall Meaning

The Catamenia song "Aurora Borealis" portrays a traveler wandering in the cold, dark night. However, the burning sky shining with Northern Lights gives hope to him. The appearance of Silent Death is warning him, and only the flames in the northern sky can guide him to safety. As the traveler follows the shining flames, they become his savior from the frozen and unyielding darkness. The lyrics' ethos imply that even in the bleakest moments and situations, hope exists in some form.


The song touches upon a more philosophical theme, such as the origin of hope during difficult times. The mention of Northern Lights portrays the idea of seeking light in darkness, and it is a metaphorical representation of traveling toward one's goal, even through the darkest and uncertain moments.


Line by Line Meaning

Silent Death is creeping in the night
Death is approaching quietly in the darkness


while the burning sky gives hope
But the bright sky offers a glimmer of hope


owls watching the dying wanderer
The dying wanderer is being observed by owls


flames in the sky, freezing night
The sky is fiery and the night is frigid


Why is the sky so bright at night
Why is the sky illuminated during the night


who put the flames in our lives... northern lights
Who brought the flame-like phenomenon known as northern lights into existence


winds are so cold and he knows the only hope
The winds are bitterly cold and the wanderer knows that the only hope is


is to follow the flames in the northern sky
to follow the northern lights


Guide me burning sky, guide me
Oh, bright sky, please guide me


kiss goodbye the freezing night
Bid farewell to the icy night


northern lights, will you take me
Northern lights, can you lead me


guide me burning sky, guide me
Oh, bright sky, please guide me


Why is the sky so bright at night
Why is the sky illuminated during the night


who put the flames in our lives... northern lights
Who brought the flame-like phenomenon known as northern lights into existence


winds are so cold and he knows the only hope
The winds are bitterly cold and the wanderer knows that the only hope is


is to follow the flames in the northern sky.
to follow the northern lights




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