Darken the sun
Equatronic Lyrics

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when the night has come
demons arise
paralyse your mind
while they darken the sun
they darken the sun

in possession of
your thought and your dreams

an emotional change
of your belief
of your belief

as the light went dim
all life stopped
the rhythm of time
lost its sense
what you see is less
than what you've got
beyond belief
the darkness ends

your behaviour seems
guided by fear
and predictably
intended to sear
intended to sear

but you’re longing for
independent ideas
and restrain yourself

from asking the seer
asking the seer

Overall Meaning

The song "Darken the sun" by Equatronic is a haunting and lyrically intense song that explores the theme of the unknown and the unexplained that can paralyse our minds and leave us feeling at the mercy of our fears. The lyrics open with "when the night has come, demons arise, paralyse your mind, while they darken the sun" which immediately sets the tone for the rest of the song. The idea that demons arise during the night is used metaphorically to express how our fears can overtake us when we are most vulnerable. The next line, which repeats the phrase "they darken the sun", adds to the feeling of powerlessness, as if something beyond our control is taking place.

The second verse explores the theme of possession, with the lyrics "in possession of your thought and your dreams, an emotional change of your belief." This line implies that our fears can take over our minds and displace our beliefs, causing an emotional upheaval that we feel powerless to address. The next line, "as the light went dim, all life stopped, the rhythm of time lost its sense," further reinforces this sense of powerlessness, as if time itself has stopped and everything has come to a standstill.

The final verses of the song explore the idea of longing for independence and the courage to ask important questions. The lyrics "but you’re longing for independent ideas, and restrain yourself from asking the seer" suggest that, despite feeling paralysed by fear, there is a longing for independence and a desire to know more. The idea of asking the seer, or someone who knows more than we do, implies a desire for knowledge and courage to confront our fears.

Overall, the song "Darken the sun" is a powerful exploration of fear, powerlessness, and the desire for independence and knowledge.

Line by Line Meaning

when the night has come
As the darkness descends,

demons arise
Our fears and weaknesses emerge,

paralyse your mind
Our thoughts and actions come to a halt,

while they darken the sun
As we feel like the world is falling apart,

they darken the sun
Making our problems seem insurmountable,

in possession of
Our minds are overwhelmed by,

your thought and your dreams
Our deepest desires and aspirations,

an emotional change
A fundamental shift in our perspective,

of your belief
Towards our values and our understanding of the world,

as the light went dim
As things start to look bleak,