From 2002 to 2006, Magnus Rising wrote, performed, and recorded original music before audiences across the province of Newfoundland. Battling adversity, including the loss of $20,000 worth of musical equipment in a fire at their rehearsal space in 2004, Magnus Rising developed their craft and earned their reputation as a first-rate live rock act. During that five year period, Magnus Rising performed over 100 gigs and released their first EP, Magnus Rising, in 2005.
After testing the waters with a performance before record executives at the Hard Rock café in Montreal, Magnus Rising relocated in June of 2006 to Vancouver, BC. Within a year, they had begun recording their first major studio album, Counting the Numbers, at the Factory Studios. Counting was produced by Doug Mix and released independently in December, 2007. Plans for a 2008 cross-Canadian summer tour are presently underway.
Forgiveness
Magnus Rising Lyrics
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Check your pride, come in peace
Whatever it is that brought you here
Will bring you to your knees
And you may come in silence
If you cannot find the words to speak
Your thoughts and prayers will be just fine
Feel exonerated, a conscience relieved
Like a great wind that picks you up
And lands you on your feet
Forget the politics
Cough up your swallowed lies
Give yourself to the timeless spirits
Taste this ageless wine
Welcome to your last chance
The last place you thought you’d be
Whether remorse, regret or something else
Here you’ll set it free
Magnus Rising's song Forgiveness is an invitation to those who seek redemption from their past actions. The song describes a welcoming atmosphere in a temple where visitors are encouraged to leave their pride outside and come in peace. The song's purpose is to offer a chance at redemption and forgiveness to those who come, regardless of the nature of their wrongdoings.
The lyrics of Forgiveness suggest that visitors may struggle to find the words to say, but they don't have to worry as their thoughts and prayers will be sufficient enough. The song encourages visitors to give themselves up to the timeless spirits and forget about the politics, their lies, and their past actions. Once they let go of their past actions, they will be able to feel exonerated and relieved of guilt, like a great wind that picks them up and lands them back on their feet.
Overall, the song Forgiveness by Magnus Rising encourages visitors to come to the temple regardless of their inclinations for the sake of redemption and forgiveness. The song's theme is one of encouragement and acceptance, with the ultimate goal of creating an atmosphere of love, forgiveness, and spiritual healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to the temple
You have entered a place of spiritual worship and reflection
Check your pride, come in peace
You are reminded to leave behind any arrogance and approach with a peaceful mindset
Whatever it is that brought you here
Regardless of your reason for coming, it will eventually bring you to a humbled state
Will bring you to your knees
You will be forced to confront the underlying issues that led you to come
And you may come in silence
Verbally expressing yourself is not mandatory
If you cannot find the words to speak
You may come here without feeling the need to articulate your thoughts
Your thoughts and prayers will be just fine
Silent contemplation is welcomed and just as important as verbal communication
Feel exonerated, a conscience relieved
Your guilt will be lessened, and you will feel relieved of any wrongdoing
Like a great wind that picks you up
The feeling of exaltation from absolution will be as if lifted by a powerful wind
And lands you on your feet
But the experience will ultimately lead to you standing on solid ground once again.
Forget the politics
The involvement of politics and power struggles should be cast aside
Cough up your swallowed lies
You should confront and confess any lies you may have told
Give yourself to the timeless spirits
Embrace the divine powers that are at work
Taste this ageless wine
Experience the timeless sense of liberation and freedom that can come with forgiveness
Welcome to your last chance
This could be the last opportunity to attain deliverance
The last place you thought you’d be
Having not thought you would need this kind of help, you find yourself in this place of worship
Whether remorse, regret or something else
Whatever emotions you are experiencing will be addressed
Here you’ll set it free
When you leave this place, your soul and mind will be set free from heavy burdens
Contributed by Max O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.