From Ashes We Rise
Noctuary Lyrics

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Heed redemption to return.
Lies entombed, for years,
From scars we learn.

And I step back
From the seas so vast.
Again create.
Rape the laws

Then receive thy honor.

Do sail on through mists and time
To bring the world the truth of life.
Not through this can they hear the call

Of mind so free,
They are enslaved no more.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Noctuary's song From Ashes We Rise contain messages of redemption, learning from scars, creating again, breaking laws, and being honored for doing so. The opening line "Heed redemption to return" suggests that the singer has undergone a transformation or some sort of spiritual awakening that they must embrace in order to move forward. They acknowledge that they have been entombed by lies for years, implying a struggle with secrets or deception. However, they also recognize the potential for growth and understanding that can come from these scars.

The chorus, "And I step back from the seas so vast, Again create, Rape the laws Then receive thy honor," is a call to action. The singer is taking a step back from the overwhelming "seas" of life and once again creating something new, possibly in defiance of established norms or structures ("Rape the laws"). There is a sense of rebellion and risk-taking in this declaration, but also a sense of reward ("Then receive thy honor").

The final verse, "Do sail on through mists and time, To bring the world the truth of life, Not through this can they hear the call Of mind so free, They are enslaved no more," urges the listener to continue on their journey and seek truth despite obstacles. The singer suggests that some people may not be able to hear the "call of mind so free," indicating that there are societal or personal barriers that must be overcome to achieve true freedom.

Overall, From Ashes We Rise contains themes of redemption, personal growth, rebellion against established norms, and the pursuit of truth and freedom.

Line by Line Meaning

Heed redemption to return.
Listen and follow the path of salvation to find your way back to where you belong.

Lies entombed, for years,
Many falsehoods have been buried and concealed, for a long time.

From scars we learn.
We gain wisdom from the wounds and experiences that life brings us.

And I step back
I retreat and withdraw from the world

From the seas so vast.
From the boundless ocean of existence

Again create.
I will start anew and build something out of the rubble and ashes.

Rape the laws
Defiance to the laws and norms.

Then receive thy honor.
But eventually be recognized and rewarded for your courage.

Do sail on through mists and time
Travel onwards through the foggy future, across space and time.

To bring the world the truth of life.
To bring profound knowledge and understanding of existence to the world.

Not through this can they hear the call
People cannot feel the pull of the spirit by mere words.