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Cold hearted orb that rules the night
Removes the colors from our sight
Red is gray and yellow white
But we decide which is right
And which is an illusion

Pinprick holes in a colorless sky
Let insipid figures of light pass by
The mighty light of ten thousand suns
Challenges infinity and is soon gone

Nighttime to some, a brief interlude
To others the fear of solitude




Brave Helios, wake up your steeds
Bring the warmth the countryside needs

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Begin" by The Moody Blues talks about the domination of the moon at night and its effect on the colors of our surroundings. The first two lines of the song describe the moon as a "cold hearted orb that rules the night" and also its ability to remove the colors from our sight. In addition, the next line suggests that the colors of red and yellow turn into gray and white, but ultimately it's us who decides which is right or illusion. The lines suggest a deeper meaning, that often what we perceive as truth might be nothing but illusions depending on our analysis and perception of them.


The next set of lines in the song "Begin" refer to the stars and their rays of lights. There are "Pinprick holes in a colorless sky" which allows us to see the "insipid figures of light" passing by. In addition, it speaks of the sun, describing the light that is so strong that it "challenges infinity and is soon gone." These lines bring forth the idea of the temporality of nature, where aspects such as light, stars, and the sun, are there just for a brief moment, which is both beautiful and melancholic.


The final section of the song "Begin" refers to the dawn after the night. It's the time when the countryside needs warmth and light, and thus the song demands the bravery of Helios, the god of the sun in Greek mythology, to awaken his steeds and bring warmth to the land. The lyrics of the song seem to suggest a cycle of life where every aspect of nature and time are intertwined and deeply influenced by one another.


Line by Line Meaning

Cold hearted orb that rules the night
The moon, which has a cold and emotionless presence, is the ruler of the nighttime.


Removes the colors from our sight
The moon causes the world to become colorless and dull during the night.


Red is gray and yellow white
The colors of red and yellow are no longer visible at night and instead appear as shades of gray and white.


But we decide which is right
Despite the moon's influence on the appearance of colors, we still have the power to decide what is right and true.


And which is an illusion
We can also distinguish between what is real and what is merely an illusion or trick of the light.


Pinprick holes in a colorless sky
The stars, which appear as tiny points of light in the dark and colorless sky, are like small holes that allow light to pass through.


Let insipid figures of light pass by
The stars appear uninspiring or unremarkable as they move across the sky.


The mighty light of ten thousand suns
The sun, which is incredibly bright and powerful, appears as if there are ten thousand of them shining at once.


Challenges infinity and is soon gone
The sun's brief appearance challenges the infinite darkness of the night, but its light is fleeting and disappears quickly.


Nighttime to some, a brief interlude
For some people, the nighttime is a short break from their daily activities.


To others the fear of solitude
Other people may find the darkness and quietness of nighttime to be lonely and frightening.


Brave Helios, wake up your steeds
Helios, the mythical sun god, is called upon to awaken his horses and bring the warmth and light of the sun to the land.


Bring the warmth the countryside needs
The warmth of the sun is necessary for crops and the natural world to thrive.




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Written by: PETER KNIGHT

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