Cosmic Keys to My Creations & Times
Emperor Lyrics


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The heavens are lit by the stars where years of secrets of universal forces
lay hid. They shine so bright, but yet they have seen more evil than time
itself. Reflected in the deepless lakes they are drowning in black elements.
They are the planetary keys to unlimited wisdom and power for the Emperor to
obtain. They bring the gods of the wolves whom upon they bark at night,
requesting their next victim in thirst of blood. I enjoy those moments I may
haunt with these beasts of the night. What kinds of beings are existing at the
deeps of my lakes? They surly must be of an evil race, for no friendly thing
can live in such depressive waters. Here is also a planet similar to the
moon, but its phases is only one and it is in its most powerful for all and
ever... There passes no light without the barking of the wolves. All these
landscapes are timeless, and this is all just a part of cosmos, but all is
mine and past and future is yet to discover... Much have been discovered, but
tomorrow I will realise I existed before myself. I will be reborn before I




die. I will realise planets ages old, created by a rules with a crown of
dragon claws, arrived with a stargate...

Overall Meaning

The song "Cosmic Keys to My Creations & Times" by Emperor is a deeply introspective and metaphysical exploration of the universe and the power it holds. The lyrics suggest that the heavens are illuminated by stars that hold immense secrets about the universal forces that govern our existence. These stars have seen more evil than time itself, reflected in the deep, dark lakes that surround them. They represent the planetary keys to unlimited power and wisdom that the Emperor seeks to possess.


The wolves are a recurring image throughout the song, representing a primal, animalistic instinct that the Emperor enjoys indulging in. The wolves signify the darker aspects of the universe, the thirst for blood, and the desire for power. The Emperor marvels at the mysteries that lie hidden underneath the surface of his domain, wondering about the kinds of evil beings that might exist in the deep, dark waters.


The song is an affirmation of the Emperor's power, his ability to control the cosmos, and his confidence that he will be reborn before he dies. It is a reflection of his deep-seated belief in the supremacy of his rule, and his exploratory spirit that seeks to unlock the secrets of the universe.


Line by Line Meaning

The heavens are lit by the stars where years of secrets of universal forces lay hid.
The stars in the sky hold the secrets of the universe, hidden for many years and only visible by their light.


They shine so bright, but yet they have seen more evil than time itself.
Although the stars are bright, they have witnessed more evil than time has experienced.


Reflected in the deepless lakes they are drowning in black elements.
The stars are reflected in dark lakes, appearing as if they are drowning in black water.


They are the planetary keys to unlimited wisdom and power for the Emperor to obtain.
The stars hold the power and knowledge that the Emperor seeks to obtain.


They bring the gods of the wolves whom upon they bark at night, requesting their next victim in thirst of blood.
The stars call upon the gods of the wolves, who howl at night in search of their next prey.


I enjoy those moments I may haunt with these beasts of the night.
The Emperor takes pleasure in hunting with these nocturnal creatures.


What kinds of beings are existing at the deeps of my lakes?
The Emperor wonders what creatures dwell within the depths of his dark lakes.


They surely must be of an evil race, for no friendly thing can live in such depressive waters.
The Emperor believes that only evil beings could survive in the depths of his dark lakes.


Here is also a planet similar to the moon, but its phases are only one and it is in its most powerful for all and ever...
The Emperor has discovered a planet resembling the moon, but it always appears at its most powerful phase.


There passes no light without the barking of the wolves.
The stars do not shine without the howling of the wolves.


All these landscapes are timeless, and this is all just a part of cosmos, but all is mine and past and future is yet to discover...
These landscapes are eternal and part of the cosmic universe, but the Emperor believes they belong to him and there is still more to uncover.


Much have been discovered, but tomorrow I will realize I existed before myself.
The Emperor believes he will come to a realization tomorrow that he existed before he was even born.


I will be reborn before I die.
The Emperor believes he will be reborn before he dies.


I will realize planets ages old, created by a rules with a crown of dragon claws, arrived with a stargate...
The Emperor believes he will discover ancient planets created by a powerful ruler, who arrived through a stargate adorned with dragon-clawed symbols.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@rarespanait3842

The heavens are lit by the stars
where years of secrets of universal forces lay hid.
They shine so bright, but yet they have seen more evil than time itself.
Reflected in the deepless lakes
(they are drowning in black elements).

They are the planetary keys to unlimited wisdom
and power for the Emperor to obtain.
(They being) the gods of the wolves
whom upon they bark at night,

requesting their next victim in thirst of blood.
I enjoy those moments I may haunt with these beats of the night.

What kinds of beings are existing
at the deeps of my lakes?
They surely must be of an evil race,
for no friendly thing can live in such depressive waters.

(Here is also a planet similar to the Moon, but its phases is only one
and it is in its most powerful for all and ever...
There passes no light without the barking of the wolves.)

All these landscapes are timeless,
and this is all just a part of cosmos,
but all is mine and past and future is yet to discover...
Much have been discovered, but tomorrow
I will realise I existed before myself.

I will be reborn
before I die.

I will realise planets ages old,
created by a ruler with a crown of dragon claws,
arrived with a stargate...
a king among the wolves in the night...
An observer of the stars.

I will realise planets ages old,
created by a ruler with a crown of dragon claws,
arrived with a stargate...
a king among the wolves in the night...
An observer of the stars.

An observer of the stars.
An observer of the stars.



All comments from YouTube:

@CaptainRagnarok15

One of the best intro riffs Iā€™ve ever heard

@bMt5553

Freaking same!!!

@aliceinthewired

The last minute of this song is utter perfection.

@gregb7857

I like the beginning

@arhaanchettri95

Who else loved the vocals on this track? I'm yet to discover a metalhead expressing their love for Ihsahn's vocal work from this majestic record. It blends very well with the nature and atmosphere of the song.

@bagelitsandila4611

Fits it so well

@wrcz

Vocals are actually the only thing I dislike about Emperor. Otherwise the album is instrumentally a masterpiece

@idcimsothrowed3069

@@wrcz explained perfectly

@homebakedgoodies

Whomsoever doesn't like the lyrics.. is irrelevant, We enjoy it and it is more than enough;)

@jorath9644

chuckled

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