Temples Of Gold
Magnitude Nine Lyrics
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Monuments made for their kings
As they wait for the sign
Towers of stone, still mystify, ruins are all that remain
Faith in their god they relied
How long til the heavens are one with the earth
And the fire will rise from below
As if it has happened before
We see but nobody wants to be told
As we stare into the sky and believe we are not alone
Omens were scribed, the writings remain
Reminding of what to foresee
Did they know so long ago?
Progression of time, technology breeds, a powerful society
Denying the words heard before
How long til the heavens are one with the earth
And the fire will rise from below
How many times have we try to deny
As if it has happened before
We see but nobody wants to be told
As we stare into the sky and believe we are not alone
How long til the heavens are one with the earth
And the fire will rise from below
"And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon,and in the stars
And upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity
The sea and the waves roaring, men's hearts falling them for fear,
And for looking after these things which are coming on the earth
For the powers of the heavens shall be shaken,
And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your
Heads
For your redemption draweth near"
How long til the heavens are one with the earth
And the fire will rise from below
How many times have we try to deny
As if it has happened before
We see but nobody wants to be told
As we stare into the sky and believe we are not alone
The lyrics of Magnitude 9's "Temples of Gold" are a reflection on the fragility of human civilization and the inevitability of its collapse. The song speaks of great monuments - "temples of gold" and "towers of stone" - that are built by powerful civilizations for their rulers, only to be left in ruins centuries later. The singer questions the purpose of these monuments and the faith that led to their construction, wondering whether those who built them knew of their eventual destruction.
The song then turns to the present day and questions humanity's capacity to learn from the lessons of the past. The lyrics imagine a future where the heavens and the earth are one, and fire rises from below. The singer questions how many times humans have denied the signs of impending destruction, and how many times they will continue to do so. The song suggests that humanity is staring into the sky, but failing to recognize that they are not alone and that the lessons of the past can help them to avoid a similar fate.
Overall, "Temples of Gold" is a song that encourages reflection on the cyclical nature of human civilization and our tendency to repeat past mistakes. It questions our faith in technology and progress, wondering whether we are truly any wiser than those who came before us. Ultimately, the song suggests that humans must look to the past in order to build a more sustainable future.
Line by Line Meaning
Temples of gold ascend to the sky
Golden religious monuments rise above to touch the sky
Monuments made for their kings
Built for kings, these landmarks signify power and dominance
As they wait for the sign
Awaiting a sign from their god
Towers of stone, still mystify, ruins are all that remain
Stone towers remain in ruins, holding an enigmatic sort of lure to them
Faith in their god they relied
Dependent on their faith and trust in their deity
How long til the heavens are one with the earth
When will the sky and the Earth become one and connect?
And the fire will rise from below
And fire will burst forth from within the ground
How many times have we try to deny
How often have we tried to reject the inevitable?
As if it has happened before
As if we have experienced this event previously
We see but nobody wants to be told
We observe the signs, but refuse to believe them
As we stare into the sky and believe we are not alone
We look up to the sky and hope for the existence of other beings like us
Omens were scribed, the writings remain
Recorded omens exist to warn us about the future
Reminding of what to foresee
Serving as a reminder of what we can predict
Did they know so long ago?
Did the ancient people know about the future?
Progression of time, technology breeds, a powerful society
As society advances, technology enables growth and empowerment
Denying the words heard before
Disregarding the wisdom of past generations
"And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon,and in the stars
"The sky will feature warning signs in the form of the sun, the moon, and the stars
And upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity
There will be trouble on the ground, with nations in turmoil and lacking direction
The sea and the waves roaring, men's hearts falling them for fear,
The sea will rage, and people will become frightened and panicked
And for looking after these things which are coming on the earth
People will watch, but not fully understand, what is about to happen
For the powers of the heavens shall be shaken,
The sky's forces will be in disarray
And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your
And when these events start to happen, we should pay attention and anticipate the future
Heads
Directing our focus towards the sky, without distraction
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Corey Brown, John Homan, Rob Johnson, Joseph Anastacio Glean, Ian Ringler
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