Helios
I See Rivers Lyrics


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Helios
Your touch swallows me
Like a crutch
I am woven from your sea

I have loved you golden for the last time
In the colours of violet and red
Seven herds of cattle on the island
In the eyes of your silence I am dead

One white horse
My remorse, I'm at your feet
Oh, the loss
Twelve stars I am complete

I have loved you golden for the last time
In the colours of violet and red
Seven herds of cattle on the island
In the eyes of your silence I am dead

Helios
Your touch swallows me
Like a crutch
I am woven from your sea

I have loved you golden for the last time
In the colours of violet and red
Seven herds of cattle on the island
In the eyes of your silence I am dead

I have loved you golden for the last time
In the colours of violet and red
Seven herds of cattle on the island
In the eyes of your silence I am dead





I have loved you golden for the last time
I have loved you golden for the last time
I have loved you golden for the last time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to I See Rivers' song "Helios" convey a sense of finality and acceptance of a love that has come to an end. The singer describes being "swallowed" by the touch of Helios, a figure associated with the sun in Greek mythology. The comparison to a crutch suggests a dependence on this love that is now being let go. The singer feels as though they are woven from Helios' sea, perhaps referencing the idea of being born from the sea foam as the goddess Aphrodite was.


The chorus repeats the idea of loving Helios "golden for the last time" and experiencing this love through the colors of violet and red, perhaps symbolizing the transition from passion to grief. The mention of seven herds of cattle on an island and the image of one white horse could refer to various myths associated with Helios, such as his association with cattle and the story of his son Phaethon riding his chariot too close to Earth and causing havoc.


Line by Line Meaning

Helios
The singer addresses Helios, the Greek god of the sun, who they seem to be deeply connected to.


Your touch swallows me
Helios's touch is overwhelming for the singer, as if it engulfs them entirely.


Like a crutch
The singer compares Helios's touch to a crutch, possibly indicating that they rely on Helios in some way.


I am woven from your sea
The artist feels like they are made of Helios's essence or energy, like their very being is woven from Helios's power.


I have loved you golden for the last time
The artist implies that they will no longer love Helios in the same way, perhaps because of some change or ending that has occurred.


In the colours of violet and red
The singer describes the colors of a sunset, which may symbolize the end of something or a new beginning.


Seven herds of cattle on the island
This line may reference a Greek myth where Helios's son, Phaethon, tries to ride Helios's chariot and burns the earth, killing many cattle. It could represent destruction or recklessness.


In the eyes of your silence I am dead
The artist feels ignored or overlooked by Helios, like their voice is silenced and they do not exist to Helios. This could be a metaphor or literal silence.


One white horse
This line may refer to another Greek myth where Helios drives a chariot pulled by fiery horses. The white horse could represent purity or innocence, or it could be a contrast to the fiery horses of Helios's chariot.


My remorse, I'm at your feet
The artist feels remorseful and submissive to Helios, as if they are at their mercy.


Oh, the loss
The singer laments a significant loss or ending, possibly related to their relationship with Helios.


Twelve stars I am complete
This line could reference the zodiac sign of Cancer, associated with Helios, which is symbolized by a crab holding 12 stars. The artist may feel whole or complete when they are associated with Helios.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Eline Brun, Gøril Nilsen and Lill Scheie Berg, Gøril Nilsen, Lill Scheie Berg, Eline Brun,Toby Couling, Alec Brits

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