The Call
Damion Suomi & The Minor Prophets Lyrics


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free yourself from desires
hear the call to mystery
if you want to be the hero
temptations come in threes
you must head out to the desert
filled with hunger pains
and when the task is finally finished,
wash your hands and walk away

You're gonna feel alone.
You're gonna feel afraid.
Let the water clear itself
Watch it all fall into place

darkness born from darkness,
embrace simplicity
barely seen but always present
use effortlessly
rid yourself of competition,
she doesn't seek to be full
for she has without possessing
and when they leave she lets 'em go

You're gonna feel alone.
You're gonna feel afraid.
Let the water clear itself,
watch it all fall into place.

eye the prince leaving his palace
on a horse with muted feet
with the thirty three descending
they all were put to sleep.
rid himself of those desires
heard the call to mystery
said if you wanna be the hero
temptations come in threes

You're gonna feel alone.
You're gonna feel afraid.




Let the water clear itself,
watch it all fall into place.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Damion Suomi & The Minor Prophets' "The Call" seem to be inspired by the themes of heroism, self-discovery, and spiritual growth. The song beckons the listener to free themselves from worldly attachments and heed the call of mystery. The verses advise the listener to face their fears and detach themselves from desires that only serve to hinder their spiritual growth. The lyrics suggest that true heroism comes from overcoming the temptations that come in threes, and that the hero must embrace simplicity and make peace with oneself to achieve their goals.


In alignment with the themes of the song, the lyrics use striking visual imagery to describe the hero's journey. The desert, hunger pains, and water serve as symbols of the hero's asceticism and purification. Simplicity and effortless action are also emphasized as virtues that the hero should embrace. The verses are also filled with paradoxes, such as possessing without possessing, and being full without seeking to be full. These juxtapositions create a sense of mystery that adds to the song's appeal.


Line by Line Meaning

free yourself from desires
Let go of your material desires and attachments


hear the call to mystery
Listen closely to the call of the unknown and unexplainable


if you want to be the hero
If you want to be a hero in your own life, in your own story


temptations come in threes
Be mindful and aware of the three main temptations in life


you must head out to the desert
You must journey through a hard, desolate place


filled with hunger pains
Through the hunger and pain you will find true enlightenment


and when the task is finally finished,
Once you complete your journey


wash your hands and walk away
Let go of the past and move forward


You're gonna feel alone.
You will feel isolated and disconnected from the world during your journey


You're gonna feel afraid.
But that fear will ultimately lead to enlightenment and personal growth


Let the water clear itself
Allow your thoughts and emotions to settle and clear


Watch it all fall into place
Allow yourself to trust the process and see how everything falls into place


darkness born from darkness,
Out of darkness, comes more darkness


embrace simplicity
Simplify your life to find true happiness and fulfillment


barely seen but always present
The truth may not always be visible, but it's always there


use effortlessly
Use your natural abilities and talents without trying too hard


rid yourself of competition,
Let go of the need to compete with others


she doesn't seek to be full
True fulfillment isn't found in material possessions


for she has without possessing
You can find fulfillment and happiness without owning anything


and when they leave she lets 'em go
Let go of attachments and allow things to come and go naturally


eye the prince leaving his palace
Observe the prince leaving his comfortable and luxurious home


on a horse with muted feet
Quietly moving forward towards his journey


with the thirty three descending
With the thirty three other wise men accompanying him on his journey


they all were put to sleep.
They were all put into a state of restful awareness and meditation


rid himself of those desires
The prince let go of his desires and material possessions


heard the call to mystery
The prince listened to the call of the unknown and unexplainable


said if you wanna be the hero
The prince realized that in order to be a hero in his own life, he needed to complete this journey




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