On We Sail
Forming the Void Lyrics

The lyrics of "On We Sail" by Forming the Void are an exploration of the unknown, set against a backdrop of cosmic imagery. The opening lines describe a mysterious and dangerous place, where the tides and the sun have conspired to create a vortex that pulls the listener down beneath the waves. But instead of causing fear, the experience seems to be one of discovery, as the listener is transported to another world through a portal in the sea. This is a theme that pervades the whole song - the idea that the unknown is something to be embraced, rather than feared.

The second verse builds on this theme, describing a message that is also caught by the sun. This time, however, the experience is more visual, as a vision steals the listener's mind and takes them on a journey towards an eye that brings them closer to the other world. This journey is full of danger, as the listener is sent into a permanent free fall, but it is also thrilling, as they are propelled towards a vast unknown.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of the inexorable - that the journey is inevitable, and cannot be stopped. The image of the "iron grip" that takes hold of the listener as they leave this earth is a powerful one, creating a sense of inevitability and of being at the mercy of forces beyond our control. But there is also a sense of wonder and curiosity, as the listener sails ever onwards towards what lies beyond.