Dragon Rouge
Cult of Youth Lyrics
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To embrace the chasm
To open the distance
Many empires recall...
To open up, to conceal
Many question what is real
Know which way the ants are crawling
It's coming through the field
He asks for condolences
She walks between life
And there was only blackness
Extending just as bright
A life that was so finite
As his understanding was
And life was just a spectacle
That resembled nothing more
From mercy to severity
The veils they were so thin
Enhancing the illusion
That the light was growing dim
The veils they could be peeled away
Reveals a world so raw
And darkness was reflected
When she spoke she nearly saw
A better way
The lyrics of Cult of Youth's song "Dragon Rouge" evoke a sense of exploration, transformation, and the search for truth. The lines "To increase the fall, To embrace the chasm, To open the distance" suggest a willingness to delve into the unknown, to confront the depths of oneself or the world. It speaks of a desire to break away from established norms and conventions, to challenge the limitations imposed by society and perception.
The song contemplates the dichotomy between what is seen and what is hidden, what is real and what is merely illusory. The lines "To open up, to conceal, Many question what is real" emphasize the struggle to discern truth amidst layers of deception. It highlights the importance of staying attuned to one's intuition, depicted metaphorically as "knowing which way the ants are crawling" when the angels call.
The lyrics also explore the fragility and transience of life. The lines "He asks for condolences, She walks between life, And there was only blackness, Extending just as bright" portray a sense of existential bleakness and the recognition that life is finite. It suggests that our understanding of life is limited, and that existence itself is a spectacle that lacks inherent meaning.
In the final verses of the song, there is an allusion to the unveiling of truth and the revelation of darkness. The lines "The veils they could be peeled away, Reveals a world so raw, And darkness was reflected, When she spoke she nearly saw, A better way" depict the potential for a deeper understanding and a clearer vision. It suggests that by shedding the layers of illusion and embracing the darkness, there is the possibility of glimpsing a better path, a more authentic way of being.
Line by Line Meaning
To increase the fall
To accelerate the decline
To embrace the chasm
To willingly accept the void
To open the distance
To create separation
Many empires recall...
Countless civilizations remember
To open up, to conceal
To expose and then hide
Many question what is real
Many doubt what truly exists
But when you hear the angels calling
Yet when the divine voices beckon
Know which way the ants are crawling
Understand the direction of the insignificant
It's coming through the field
It is making its way across the meadow
He asks for condolences
He seeks sympathy
She walks between life
She exists between existence
And there was only blackness
And darkness consumed everything
Extending just as bright
Expanding with equal intensity
A life that was so finite
A life that was incredibly limited
As his understanding was
As his comprehension matched
And life was just a spectacle
And existence was merely a show
That resembled nothing more
That resembled nothing else
From mercy to severity
Transitioning from compassion to harshness
The veils they were so thin
The barriers were so delicate
Enhancing the illusion
Amplifying the deception
That the light was growing dim
That the brightness was diminishing
The veils they could be peeled away
The barriers could be stripped off
Reveals a world so raw
Unveiling a brutally honest world
And darkness was reflected
And darkness was mirrored
When she spoke she nearly saw
When she spoke, she almost perceived
A better way
An improved path
Contributed by Arianna N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.