DEATHLESS LEGACY:
Steva - vocals
Alex van Eden - organ & keyboards
Frater Orion - drums
Nick Deadwood - bass
Sgt. Bones - guitar
Revyla - performances
The Abyss
Deathless Legacy Lyrics
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Is just a matter of senses
When you're awake you are not,
But in your dreams the other world knocks
What if all those noises we hear
Are the chants of those in our Nightmare trials?
Switch all the lights off
And learn how to watch through
There's something living there you know?
Is something that your mind will blown
A glaze into the gloom
Embracing our Doom
Tear the veil and come through
While the Abyss is looking at you.
In the realm of the obscure
Is your sight so impure
You'll be lost with no endeavor
And your soul will change forever
What if our existence
Is just a specular one?
If you have pretty knee eyes
A universe will open wide
Disconnect yourself from the
Idea that what you can see is here
The Key for the other side
Is inside you, is your inner sight
The lyrics to Deathless Legacy's song The Abyss appear to explore the idea that our consciousness and perception of reality may be limited to our physical senses when we are awake, but when we dream or look beyond the physical world, we may be able to access other dimensions or alternate realities. The concept of "Nightmare trials" suggests that these other worlds may not always be benevolent or welcoming, and that we may need to confront our deepest fears and vulnerabilities to access them. The lyrics also suggest that our perceptions may be limited by our own preconceptions and biases, and that we need to be open to new experiences and perspectives to fully access the other side.
The words "embracing our Doom" and "lost with no endeavor" hint at the danger of seeking out these other realities or dimensions. The song seems to caution that attempting to access the unknown can have lasting consequences for our souls and our perspectives on reality. It may also reference the abyss as a symbol of the unknown and the unfathomable, suggesting that our attempts to unravel the mysteries of the universe may be futile or even destructive.
Line by Line Meaning
What if your consciousness
What if our level of awareness is only dependent on our senses?
Is just a matter of senses
Our consciousness may only be the result of the senses we possess.
When you're awake you are not,
When we're awake, we're not entirely conscious of all our surroundings.
But in your dreams the other world knocks
It's only in our dreams that we catch a glimpse of another realm beyond our own.
What if all those noises we hear
What if the sounds we experience are actually the chants of those being put to trial in a nightmare world?
Are the chants of those in our Nightmare trials?
The noises we hear may be the result of people undergoing nightmare trials, possibly in another dimension.
Switch all the lights off
Turn off all lights and learn to see with new eyes.
And learn how to watch through
By seeing through darkness, we may be able to glimpse something beyond our waking world.
There's something living there you know?
There's a sense of life in that dimension beyond ours.
Is something that your mind will blown
It's an incredible experience that may overwhelm and amaze our minds.
A glaze into the gloom
By peering into the depths of darkness, we can glimpse something unusual.
Embracing our Doom
Courageously stepping forward to face what lies ahead, even if it may be difficult or dark.
Tear the veil and come through
Breaking through into another realm beyond the one we know now, shattering the veil between these worlds.
While the Abyss is looking at you.
As we venture forth, the abyss beyond our realm is gazing back at us.
In the realm of the obscure
In a world that is difficult to see and hard to understand.
Is your sight so impure
Are we unable to see what lies beyond because our view may be tainted by the material world?
You'll be lost with no endeavor
Without a worthwhile goal, we may get lost and become disheartened.
And your soul will change forever
Our soul may be reborn, transformed, and changed after experiencing what lies beyond.
What if our existence
What if our very being is only a reflection of a greater reality?
Is just a specular one?
What if we're only a reflection or shadow of a greater version of ourselves?
If you have pretty knee eyes
If we refine our sense of sight and learn to see properly, something wonderful may reveal itself.
A universe will open wide
By truly seeing the world, a whole universe may be unveiled.
Disconnect yourself from the
Detach yourself from the notion that what we can see with our eyes is all that exists.
Idea that what you can see is here
Let go of the idea that everything that we can see is where we truly belong and need to be.
The Key for the other side
The means to cross over into that other world is not an object, but rather it's within us.
Is inside you, is your inner sight
The only key we need is the ability to turn inward and see ourselves with clarity and vision.
Contributed by Isaac J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.