The Steward of Gondor
Howard Shore Lyrics
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The world ahead
And there are many paths to tread
Through shadow
To the edge of night
Until the stars are all alight
Mist and shadow
All shall fade
All shall fade
The lyrics of Howard Shore's "The Steward of Gondor" paint a vivid picture of the journey of life. The first stanza suggests a reflection on the past ("Home is behind") and an acknowledgement of the future ahead ("The world ahead"). The lines "And there are many paths to tread / Through shadow" suggest that life is full of choices, challenges, and obstacles that one must face. The phrase "to the edge of night" conjures the image of a long and arduous journey, culminating in a moment of uncertainty and darkness. However, the final line offers a glimmer of hope in the image of the stars shining bright, suggesting that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and that we are not alone in our journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Home is behind
The past is behind us
The world ahead
The future is uncertain
And there are many paths to tread
There are many options for the future
Through shadow
Difficult times and challenges will arise
To the edge of night
There will be a time of darkness and uncertainty
Until the stars are all alight
But eventually, the light will return
Mist and shadow
Uncertainty and obscurity
Cloud and shape
Formlessness and instability
All shall fade
Everything is temporary
All shall fade
Including the struggles and uncertainty
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Howard Shore, Philippa Boyens, Billy Boyd
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