The Dream
Mother Crone Lyrics
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Evidence of a damned man's soul.
He'll gnaw upon his tounge,
Won't repent of what he's done.
For in the darkness there is pain
To never feel the light again.
Oh great harlot,
Deceiver of nations,
In that dark hour in which you fall
Upon ten false crowns, the world will call.
For in the darkness there is pain
To never feel the light again.
The lyrics of Mother Crone's song The Dream delve deep into the world of the damned, pain, and darkness. The lines "Blood runs cold, evidence of a damned man's soul" set the tone for the song, with a cold and ominous sound. The following lines "He'll gnaw upon his tongue, won't repent of what he's done" suggest that the person in question is guilty of some heinous act and is in denial about the consequences of their actions.
The verse "Oh great harlot, deceiver of nations, tempting kings with your fornication" is a reference to the biblical character of Babylon, who is depicted as a symbol of evil and deception. In the song, the evil of Babylon is used to represent the attraction of darkness, and the desire to give in to temptation. The chorus "For in the darkness there is pain, to never feel the light again" emphasizes the idea that once someone has given in to the darkness, it is difficult to find their way back to the light.
Overall, The Dream is a haunting and ominous song that explores the interconnected themes of darkness, pain, and the allure of temptation.
Line by Line Meaning
Blood runs cold,
The feeling of estrangement is apparent.
Evidence of a damned man's soul.
It's clear that the soul of someone who is cursed is present.
He'll gnaw upon his tounge,
Rather than seeking atonement, he'll be left to stew in his regret alone.
Won't repent of what he's done.
He will not show remorse for his actions.
For in the darkness there is pain
There is anguish inherent in the absence of light.
To never feel the light again.
The light is believed to be unattainable.
Oh great harlot,
A powerful seductress or temptress.
Deceiver of nations,
Someone who is good at tricking or misleading entire countries.
Tempting kings with your fornication.
The powerful are even more alluring to the harlot.
In that dark hour in which you fall
When you begin to think that all is lost.
Upon ten false crowns, the world will call.
It will be seen as a failure because certain expectations regarding leadership were not met.
For in the darkness there is pain
There is anguish inherent in the absence of light.
To never feel the light again.
The light is believed to be unattainable.
Contributed by Ruby N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.