- 1996 - Where All … Read Full Bio ↴Black metal band from USA (California). Discography:
- 1996 - Where All Agony Prevails (Demo)
- 1998 - For Salvation...
- 2000 - When Fires Breed Blood
- 2006 - Recollections
Has official site: http://www.noctuary.net/
Split-up in 2007
The Once Forgotten Past
Noctuary Lyrics
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A blackened flame once told.
Never to return to me,
Never again, shall I
see.
Relinquish my thoughts in pain.
So in heart shall I be free.
Destroy a reality forced upon
our eyes.
NO.
For a god was born.
The lyrics to Noctuary's song The Once Forgotten Past are poetic and require some deep thought to interpret. The opening lines, "Fires, burning cold. A blackened flame once told," suggest a contradiction between cold and burning. It can be interpreted as a feeling of emptiness and despair, as if something that once had fire and passion has now turned cold and lost its spark. The next lines, "Never to return to me, Never again, shall I see," seem to express the idea of loss and finality, perhaps referring to a loved one or a significant experience that can no longer be returned to.
The following lines, "Relinquish my thoughts in pain. So in heart shall I be free," suggest the idea of letting go of something painful in order to find freedom in the heart. This is then followed by the line "Destroy a reality forced upon our eyes," which could be interpreted as the rejection of a societal norm or belief that is not personally accepted. The final statement, "For a god was born," can be interpreted as a new hope or belief, something that can inspire and bring a new sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Fires, burning cold.
The flames burning within me are not warm or comforting, they are cold and unsettling.
A blackened flame once told.
The fire within me has spoken, but its message was dark and ominous.
Never to return to me,
I have lost something important and it can never be recovered or regained.
Never again, shall I see.
Whatever I have lost is something that is gone forever and can no longer be seen or experienced.
Relinquish my thoughts in pain.
I must let go of my painful memories and thoughts in order to move forward.
So in heart shall I be free.
By letting go of my pain and sorrow, I will find freedom in my heart and spirit.
Destroy a reality forced upon our eyes.
We must reject the false perception of life that society imposes upon us and create our own path.
NO.
We must refuse to accept the limited view of life that others would force upon us.
For a god was born.
We can create our own reality and transcend our limitations to become like gods.
Contributed by Owen E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sai Fernandez
masterpiece album!