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Fanisk Lyrics
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Gazing down, upon Midgard.
Patiently, does she assess,
Northward, South,
Eastward, West.
Judging all hearts, silently,
In this hour blessed, ere lightning.
For harmony... Purity...
Long shadows shift, as clouds are cleft,
Beyond the crests, and darkest depths.
For blades of light, are but whirring scythes--
Both deosil, and eternal...
The lyrics of Fanisk's song II describe the Norse goddess of light, Sunna, which in Old Norse mythology is the personification of the sun. The morning wheel refers to the endless cycle of the sun rising and setting, also referred to the life cycle and how Sunna is gazing at Midgard, the earth. The goddess assesses all hearts in the hour blessed before lightning strikes, which can be interpreted as the wrath of the gods. Sunna judges silently, representing her impartiality. She judges all, both the good and the wicked. The song emphasizes the importance of purity, harmony, essence, and totality. The long shadows shift, and the blades of light, whirring scythes, are both deosil and eternal, showing the omnipresent power of the goddess.
In terms of the song's themes, Fanisk explores the concepts of Norse mythology and offers a philosophical perspective. This track is characterized by a droning rhythm, pulsing bass lines, and ethereal synth textures, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the aura of mysticism surrounding the lyrics. The song's pace accelerates towards the end, symbolizing the impending wrath of the gods.
Line by Line Meaning
Morning wheel, fair and cruel,
The cyclical nature of time, represented by a wheel, is both beautiful and merciless in its relentless march forward.
Gazing down, upon Midgard.
The wheel of time watches over the world, observing all that happens on the earth.
Patiently, does she assess,
The wheel of time takes its time in evaluating the world, considering all things carefully.
Northward, South,
The wheel of time governs all directions, encompassing the entire world.
Eastward, West.
The wheel of time spans all horizons, covering the world's entire expanse.
Judging all hearts, silently,
The wheel of time sees into the hearts of all people, without saying a word.
In this hour blessed, ere lightning.
There is a special moment in time, right before the lightning strikes, when everything seems still and calm.
For harmony... Purity...
The goal of the wheel of time is to promote harmony and purity in the world.
Essence... And totality.
The wheel of time seeks to understand the essential nature of things, and the larger picture of existence as a whole.
Long shadows shift, as clouds are cleft,
As time passes, the shadows in the world change and shift, like clouds being split apart by wind or other forces.
Beyond the crests, and darkest depths.
The wheel of time extends beyond the peaks of the highest mountains and the depths of the darkest oceans.
For blades of light, are but whirring scythes--
The beams of light that shoot down from the sky are like cutting blades, constantly working to shape and change the world.
Both deosil, and eternal...
The movement of the wheel of time is both circular and endless, always turning without beginning or end.
Contributed by Kaelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Robanz ZZ
well lets hope this time it stays up for longer.
sorry vth
I hope it too, I think it was because of the swastika that the old one was removed from YouTube, so I removed it from the video and the thumbnail... Thanks!
HSR_Taka
1:50 to 2:30 is one of the greatest moments in the history of music
Bodan KPN
The best atmospheric black metal band of all times
Simon Johansen
more symphonic black metal than atmospheric if you ask me
Jeff
@Simon Johansen what if it's both?
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Splendor.
Sigi
Bet that black circle has something interesting behind it