Towers of Frozen Dusk
Evoken Lyrics
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Arise the winter of blackest frost
Through the northwinds mournful chant
In frozen mists and dying light
Abyssic darkness descends on funeral wings....
Ancient towers rise before me
I kneel before the gates of black
In the etherial fire of dying sunsets
Within the blackest valleys
In Etah's silent grace
frozen moon , cursed lands
Visions of eternal winter
A vision of dark ages yet to come.....
Diabolical winterwinds
A spectral dance of beauty and frost
My journey to the Northlands
A return to evil ways
The opening verse of the song "Towers of Frozen Dusk" by Evoken is one of dark, wintry imagery that casts a bleak and ominous tone. The lyrics describe a runic blade ("runic" meaning inscribed with ancient magical symbols) that arises as the blackest frost of winter begins to settle in, accompanied by mournful northwinds and dying light. The darkness is said to descend on "funeral wings" - a metaphorical representation of death and decay.
The second verse introduces the image of ancient towers rising up in the midst of the midwinter sky, like blades piercing through the frozen mist. The singer kneels before the gates of blackness in the etherial fire of dying sunsets. These images produce a sense of foreboding and impending doom. The final lines of the verse are even more chilling, as they introduce the concept of a vision of dark ages still to come.
The third and final verse of the song speaks of a journey undertaken to the Northlands, where diabolical winter winds dance with spectral beauty and frost. The singer journeys to these icy, cursed lands with the intent of returning to their evil ways. The entire song is an ode to the beauty and terror of the frozen north, evoking feelings of both foreboding and awe.
Line by Line Meaning
Runic blade of crystal skies
The sharp and clear winter sky looks like a sword made of magical symbols
Arise the winter of blackest frost
A dark and intense winter season is coming to life
Through the northwinds mournful chant
The sad melody of the harsh and cold winds blows through the desolate landscape
In frozen mists and dying light
The air is misty and the light is fading away, creating a feeling of death and decay
Abyssic darkness descends on funeral wings….
A deep and gloomy darkness covers everything like the wings of a bird of prey flying over a funeral procession
Ancient towers rise before me
Old and imposing towers emerge from the horizon, showing the significance and power of the past
Like blades in the midwinter's sky
The towers are sharp and vertical, resembling a forest of swords poking up in the winter sky
I kneel before the gates of black
The artist surrenders and shows respect towards an entrance or passage to a dark and malevolent world or dimension
In the etherial fire of dying sunsets
The sunset, with its colorful and spectral light, is fading away like a flame, conveying a sense of ephemeral beauty and mortality
Within the blackest valleys
The artist is surrounded by deep and obscure valleys that absorb light and isolate from the outside world
In Etah's silent grace
The mystical and remote land of Etah is characterized by a serene and peaceful attitude
frozen moon, cursed lands
The emblematic symbol of the moon is highlighted through its cold and still appearance, in a context of dark and unfortunate regions
Visions of eternal winter
The singer experiences dreams or imaginative perceptions where winter never ends and life becomes stagnant and numb
A vision of dark ages yet to come….
The singer sees an ominous and bleak future through his prophetic visions, where civilization has regressed to a primitive and savage state
Diabolical winterwinds
The cruel and evil winds make a reference to demonic or supernatural entities that possess the power to affect nature and human emotions
A spectral dance of beauty and frost
A depiction of the magnificent and fascinating dance of the winter elements, which create an illusion of beauty and gracefulness
My journey to the Northlands
The artist embarks on an adventure or quest to the wild and remote regions of the north, characterized by their harsh and brave environment
A return to evil ways
The singer shows signs of embracing wicked or malevolent actions or beliefs, which are associated with his journey or vision
Contributed by Jack F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.