Withered
Dark Lotus Lyrics

Like a fuckin fantastic solar eclipse or comets passing
The beauty of the lotus is similar to natural phenomena that are breathtaking and rare, like eclipses or comets passing by.

The lotus is in bloom stopping time never ever lasting
The blooming lotus is so captivating that it can make time stop and seem endless.

Like a velvet red sunset a cloud formation it takes away your breath
The lotus is like a beautiful sunset or cloud formation that leaves you breathless with wonder.

Your frozen in the moment till nothings left much like a northern light show
The lotus is so mesmerizing that you are paralyzed in the moment, just like being frozen watching the beauty of northern lights.

Tornadoes ripping through a vacant land
While tornadoes may cause destruction and be disastrous, the metaphor is tied to the idea of a transformative force sweeping through and changing everything.

There's a lotus in the sand
The lotus is found even in the harshest and most adverse environments, like sand. It is a symbol of resilience and strength, able to survive through anything.

Pluck it, hold it in your hand
The beauty of the lotus can be captured by picking it up and holding it in your hand, but there is a sense of fragility in this act.

Lotus is forever and when it whilts away its eternal root are deep (deep) forever here to stay
The lotus is a symbol of permanence and eternity, its roots go deep and it will remain forever, even if its physical form withers away.

I'm all alone again no one to talk to
The artist is feeling lonely and isolated with a desire for connection and companionship.

Nobody wanna be the friend that I want to
The artist's desire for companionship and connection is so specific that it is difficult for others to understand and meet.

I thought you could come through and help but instead you just left me to wither in hell
The singer had hope that someone could help them in their time of need but instead felt abandoned and left to suffer.

Now how can I tell the rest that I'm leaving and the cause of death is the season
The artist is struggling to find a way to tell people that they are leaving and that the reason is simply a natural part of the cycle of life, similar to seasons changing.

I change up and I wither away resurrect in the moon when the sun turns grey
The singer goes through cycles of growth and decay but has a sense of rebirth and resurrection in the moon when the sun (a symbol of life) loses its power.

When I watch em all turn away there's not a thing I can do except watch it all change
The singer is powerless to prevent people from leaving and to stop the natural processes of life from changing things around them.

I can listen to the trees speak to the wheat leaves as they fall like soldiers in war
The singer is capable of hearing and witnessing the natural world around them, even down to the leaves on the trees or the wheat leaves, which signal changes like soldiers in war.

As they form a pile right in from of my eyes
The falling leaves create a pile, which can be interpreted as a reminder of the accumulation of all the changes happening around them and symbolic of the passage of time.

All praise to god for these other four
The artist is expressing gratitude to a higher power for the other members of Dark Lotus.

We rejuvenate we again resurrect
Dark Lotus has an ability to resurrect and regenerate after decay, similar to the cycles of growth and decay found in nature.

We revitalize and we keep coming back
Dark Lotus is capable of breathing new life into itself over and over again.

And they say where did it go to? (where did it go) And they say where did it go to? (where did it go)
There is a recurring sense of loss or questioning where something has gone, symbolic of the fleeting nature of life and the world around us.

Once again its last curtain call no need to fight it
The artist knows that an end is coming and there is no reason to resist it, instead accepting it as a natural part of things.

The scripture of the brother hood opaque have all been recited
The group has said everything that needed to be said, reciting their creed or motto to one another.

My pollination will float through the air and keep carrying on (carrying on)
The singer's legacy will live on, represented metaphorically by pollination, which spreads like a ripple effect through the air.

The moon shines this light on us for that I thank god
There is gratitude expressed to a higher power for the light (both physical and metaphorical) that they have continued to shine on Dark Lotus.

We goin out in a blaze of glory so call up the hurse
Dark Lotus is planning to go out in a dramatic fashion, similar to the concept of a fiery blaze of glory, so they are asking for the hearse (a symbol of death) to be brought in.

You can pick off all the leafs but yet the roots still remain again with so much to gain flourishing in the black rain
Dark Lotus is still capable of growth and flourishing, even if people try to pick apart the outward representation of who they are. The roots, representing the essence of the group, still remain.

This is the end of all things, Reign of all kings Sun burnt out from within the winter wind
The end of things is coming, even for those in power, and the feeling is like the sun being burned out by the cold of winter.

Loss of the sun and the time that it brings Years pass out without any meaning
Without the sun, life loses meaning and becomes aimless, represented in verses about years passing without any true purpose.

Most stay sheltered and hide out from the cold Lyrics frozen to the ground as the wind blows
Most people avoid and try to protect themselves from the harsh realities of life, but despite this, the words and stories that they have created can still be blown away like lyrics in the wind.

Lotus wilts away and it regrows Those who we chose adhere to the cold
Dark Lotus is able to experience the natural cycles of life and regrowth, while the group's followers are hardy and can withstand the emotional coldness that can come with these changes.

Could never be told and never be sold
The followers of Dark Lotus cannot be bought or coerced into losing their strong will and unwavering loyalty.

Tales of the history lies of the old
The group has a long history full of stories and myths, some of which may not be true.

We will never be lost and never be gone Written in the stones of the never-after mold
Dark Lotus will always be here in some form, represented by the never-after mold, which connotes the idea of eternity and constant presence.

Our existence is withering to regenerate, reincarnate, it?s only fate they can't hate But rejoice with the voice of the new world we decide to create...
Even as Dark Lotus goes through cycles of decay and renewal, they are still determined to create a new world worth rejoicing in, knowing that this is simply a part of the necessary process.

Everything they live, then they die, who am I Just anotha muthafucka has or not
The singer is grappling with the inevitable nature of life and death, feeling like they may not be anything special or significant in the grand scheme of things.

How did it slip by so quickly?
The artist is contemplating the fleeting nature of time and is feeling like it moves too quickly.

Lotus is in the Water, so many to chose And He decided to pick me?
Out of all of the possibilities, the singer was chosen to be part of Dark Lotus, and is now reflecting on why they were given this opportunity.

I?m amazed as I?m withered and I spend my last days Once was in bloom, my petals faded away
The singer is amazed at how quickly time has passed and that they are now in a place of decay, reminiscing about when they were in their prime.

One by one, try ta get ?em to stay Till the outcome became deflowered and decayed
Despite the singer's efforts to keep things from decaying or disintegrating, the inevitable outcome was that they were no longer usable or useful in their original state.

Now I need to regenerate, everything to die Fittin? to live every second in life, it?s like a gift
The artist realizes that they need to recover and renew themselves amid the world's cycles of death and rebirth. They see life as a precious gift that cannot be wasted.

Imma take it in the present and spend it the right way Imma put it to a song they gon? sing and play
The artist is determined to make the most of the present and create something that others will find meaningful and memorable, possibly through music or art.

And when they hear it, hopefully they spirit?ll listen And they won?t spend all of they life just wishin?
The singer wants to make something that will resonate with people's spirits and make them realize the value of their lives and the importance of not wishing everything away.

Stop, and restart?forgive, never forget And never live any life buried in regret
The singer is urging others to let go of past mistakes and regrets, forgiving themselves and others, and using each moment to start again and make something more of themselves.

Time waits for nobody?always ticking, moving on [x2]
The refrain is a reminder that time waits for nobody and the world is always shifting and changing.