Mythopoeia
Hark Lyrics
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Talk of deities and what went wrong
Painting bleak friezes of damaged majesty
Flavour of the century
Aye-aye iconoclast
Captain nothing without his flock of men
Fools dig for fools gold
With solace in delusion
I see through your Mythopoeia
Exceeding nine lives of fidelity
Lilly hopping hallowed son, now I see
Immaculate deflection
Raining vale of fears
I have no shadow
Light permeates me
Pixel eye projection
Felonious throng
Serenity in just letting go
Automated dreams for free
Surrendering so we can just... fall away
The lyrics of Hark's song Mythopoeia delve into the concept of myth-making and manipulation, and how people use it to deceive and control others. The opening line, "Sycophants union song," refers to those individuals who are blindly loyal to a leader or ideology, and they will do whatever it takes to maintain their position. The next line, "Talk of deities and what went wrong," alludes to the idea that these leaders may use religion or other belief systems to justify their actions, even if they are harmful to others. The following lines, "Painting bleak friezes of damaged majesty/Flavour of the century," suggest that these leaders are more interested in how they are perceived than in the wellbeing of their followers, and they will do whatever it takes to remain in the spotlight, even if it means harming others.
The chorus, "I see through your Mythopoeia," underscores the idea that the singer sees past the myth and manipulation that others use to control people. The verse "Exceeding nine lives of fidelity/Lilly hopping hallowed son, now I see" invokes the concept that being faithful and loyal to someone or something is highly valued, but the singer has surpassed that and can now see things for what they truly are. The third verse, "I have no shadow/Light permeates me/Pixel eye projection/Felonious throng," speaks to the idea that the singer is free from the manipulation that others try to impose and can see clearly through their deceit. The final verse, "Serenity in just letting go/Automated dreams for free/Surrendering so we can just... fall away," suggests that the singer has found peace by letting go of the need to control or be controlled and is content to simply let life unfold.
Line by Line Meaning
Sycophants union song
A group of flatterers or people who try to gain advantages by pleasing influential individuals come together to sing songs and praises.
Talk of deities and what went wrong
Conversations revolve around gods and their mistakes or losses.
Painting bleak friezes of damaged majesty
Depicting dull, depressing images of grandeur that has been ruined or broken.
Flavour of the century
A current trend or craze that people are following or endorsing.
Aye-aye iconoclast
A person who challenges or destroys beliefs, customs or values, agreeing wholeheartedly.
Captain nothing without his flock of men
A leader who is unable to function properly without the support of his subordinates.
In the shit stream shallows
In shallow areas of polluted and degraded water.
Fools dig for fools gold
Unwise people search for things that they believe to be valuable but are actually worthless.
With solace in delusion
Finding comfort in false beliefs or illusions.
I see through your Mythopoeia
I am able to perceive the myth-making or fictional elements that you are creating.
Exceeding nine lives of fidelity
Going beyond the usual number of times being faithful, despite challenges or hardships.
Lilly hopping hallowed son, now I see
A revered and pure individual who is now seen or perceived differently.
Immaculate deflection
Perfection in avoiding or dodging something in a skilled and flawless way.
Raining vale of fears
A downpour of worries, anxieties or concerns.
I have no shadow
I am not affected by negativity, doubts or fears like an ordinary person.
Light permeates me
I am filled with brightness, clarity and positivity.
Pixel eye projection
An image or representation created with digital precision and detail.
Felonious throng
A mob or crowd that is guilty of criminal behavior or intention.
Serenity in just letting go
A calming and peaceful state achieved by letting go of things that one cannot control.
Automated dreams for free
Mechanical or computerized hopes or aspirations that come without charge.
Surrendering so we can just... fall away
Giving up or yielding to a situation which will ultimately cause one to fade or disappear.
Contributed by Aiden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.