Descent
Knut Lyrics


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Belief
I believe in
I'll lower my head down on my knees
Belief
It's a loose ground to walk on
come to me praise the blade
shine it finely carved
clever disguise bear the mark
the plan engraved inside
hang on to their line
fists and feet tied
rise
step on the ladder
step ahead
dive
rise step ahead
meet your sun
dive
just one step next
stuck in their nest




dragged along the line
Not a trace left

Overall Meaning

The song Descent by Knut explores the theme of belief and its impact on individuals. The first line "I believe in" gives the listener an impression that the song is about some sort of religious belief but the following lines "I'll lower my head down on my knees" indicate that it could be any sort of belief that requires a humble submission. The second line "It's a loose ground to walk on" suggests that belief can be a challenge to stand on, and it could be easily shaken or even lost.


The lines "come to me praise the blade, shine it finely carved, clever disguise bear the mark" are open to interpretation, but perhaps they refer to some sort of weapon as an object of worship, with the "clever disguise" representing the dual nature of humans, on the one hand needing protection, and on the other, being capable of performing extreme violence. The next line "the plan engraved inside" could serve as a reminder that belief often involves following a plan or a set of rituals, which are deeply ingrained in the human psyche.


The rest of the song is about rising and falling, stepping ahead, meeting the sun, and diving - all of these could be seen as metaphors for the different stages of belief, from feeling confident and empowered to feeling lost and unsure. The final lines "just one step next, stuck in their nest, dragged along the line, not a trace left" could be interpreted as a warning against blindly following any belief, as it could lead to a loss of identity and a lack of control over one's own life.


Line by Line Meaning

Belief
Introducing the theme of the song, which is about belief and its consequences.


I believe in
Expressing one's personal belief in something that may not be universally accepted.


I'll lower my head down on my knees
Submitting oneself to a higher power, a common act of worship.


Belief
Repeating the theme of the song, emphasizing its importance and relevance.


It's a loose ground to walk on
Acknowledging that belief can be uncertain or unstable, like walking on loose or shifting ground.


come to me praise the blade
Inviting others to worship or pledge allegience to a certain cause, symbolized by a blade or weapon.


shine it finely carved
Glorifying the weapon or symbol, emphasizing its craftsmanship and beauty.


clever disguise bear the mark
Suggesting that the cause or belief is disguised or hidden, but can still be identified by those who know where to look.


the plan engraved inside
Implying that the cause or belief has a specific plan or purpose, which is clearly defined or communicated to its followers.


hang on to their line
Encouraging followers to hold fast to the beliefs or values that the cause represents, even in the face of adversity or opposition.


fists and feet tied
Describing a situation where one feels trapped, unable to defend or express oneself physically.


rise
Urge to fight back or stand up for oneself.


step on the ladder
Advocate taking concrete steps towards progress or advancement.


step ahead
Encourage to be proactive, stepping out of comfort zone in order to achieve something greater.


dive
Metaphorically jumping into something new or dangerous, taking a risk.


rise step ahead
Building upon previous lines, emphasizing the need to keep moving forward towards one's goals, despite the odds.


meet your sun
Suggesting that there is a goal or destination that one should strive towards, like the sun, which is often seen as a symbol of hope or inspiration.


dive just one step next
Repeating the idea of taking one step at a time, acknowledging that progress happens incrementally, rather than all at once.


stuck in their nest
Describing a situation where one feels trapped or confined by the beliefs and expectations of others.


dragged along the line
Feeling like one is being carried along by the beliefs or plans of others, rather than choosing one's own path.


Not a trace left
Concluding the song with a sense of finality, suggesting that the artist has moved on from the past and is ready to embrace a new future.




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