Shadows of Light
Novembers Doom Lyrics


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A dream, shown to me by countless shapes.
Visions that will never leave my mind.
Voices that cry out to me.
Saddened by the wars within,
and lifted high above the crowds below.
Spirit felt promises that wind the clocks of time,
and pass me by in a sudden rage of light.
In shadows I am prophecy.
In sunlight I am death.
On water I will always walk.
In fire no one burns.
Falling far from crimson skies,
all eyes rest upon me.
Enchanting winds that call your name,
and place fear in your smile.
I have been shown the end of my world,
and the beginning of the new age.
Red is cast upon my eyes.
I dream of the rain and smile.
Vary your speed to which you live,
and count every last grain of sand.
Clouds invade my thought no more.
Sunlight has drifted away.
May the moon above guide me, and save me from my pain.
Forgive me not, I'm losing control.
I fear the dreams that dance within.




How can I ever leave?
The goad of your tongue plunges into my soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Novembers Doom's song Shadows of Light describe a dream-like state in which the singer is experiencing a series of visions and voices that will never leave his mind. He describes a feeling of being lifted high above the crowds below, while simultaneously being saddened by the wars within. The lyrics switch between different elements such as shadows, water, fire and sunlight, each with their own implications of prophecy, death or invincibility. He then describes himself falling far from crimson skies, and feeling as though all eyes rest upon him. The lyrics also include a sense of fear and pain, and the singer pleading to be guided and saved by the moon above.


Overall, the lyrics seem to be describing a state of confusion and uncertainty, as well as a sense of being overwhelmed by the visions and voices that the singer is experiencing. The use of different elements such as shadows, water and fire suggest a sense of duality or contradiction, and the repeated references to prophecy and death allude to a larger sense of impending doom or catastrophe.


Line by Line Meaning

A dream, shown to me by countless shapes.
I have experienced spiritual visions that are difficult to decipher.


Visions that will never leave my mind.
The visions have impacted me so deeply that they have become ingrained in my memory forever.


Voices that cry out to me.
I hear mysterious and cryptic messages that are trying to communicate with me.


Saddened by the wars within,
I am suffering internally from inner conflicts and emotional turmoil.


and lifted high above the crowds below.
Despite my internal struggles, I feel a sense of elevation and transcendence.


Spirit felt promises that wind the clocks of time,
I feel that the spiritual messages I am receiving hold some significant meaning in relation to time, perhaps signaling a change or shift.


and pass me by in a sudden rage of light.
The messages hit me unexpectedly and with intensity.


In shadows I am prophecy.
I am able to foresee events and have prophetic insights while in the shadows or in darkness.


In sunlight I am death.
When revealed in the light, these insights and visions are associated with death or destruction.


On water I will always walk.
I possess a sense of transcendence that allows me to navigate difficult or turbulent situations with ease.


In fire no one burns.
Even in the midst of turmoil or danger, I feel a sense of protection or invincibility.


Falling far from crimson skies, all eyes rest upon me.
As I face difficulties, I feel as though I am being watched and scrutinized by others.


Enchanting winds that call your name, and place fear in your smile.
There are mysterious and ominous forces at work that inspire both fascination and fear.


I have been shown the end of my world, and the beginning of the new age.
My visions have revealed a sense of apocalyptic doom, but also the hope of transformation and new beginnings.


Red is cast upon my eyes.
I am experiencing intense emotions, such as fear, rage, or despair.


I dream of the rain and smile.
Even in difficult times, I find moments of peace and happiness within my dreams.


Vary your speed to which you live, and count every last grain of sand.
I am advised to live life deliberately and fully, taking time for self-reflection and mindfulness.


Clouds invade my thought no more.
I have found clarity and resolution to previous mental or emotional turmoil.


Sunlight has drifted away.
The positive and hopeful aspects of my life are no longer present or visible.


May the moon above guide me, and save me from my pain.
I seek guidance and relief from emotional pain or turmoil.


Forgive me not, I'm losing control.
Despite my best efforts, my internal turmoil is beginning to overwhelm me.


I fear the dreams that dance within.
I am scared of my own subconscious or of the hidden meanings behind my visions and dreams.


How can I ever leave?
I feel trapped by my own internal struggles and am unsure how to move on.


The goad of your tongue plunges into my soul
I am feeling emotionally wounded or manipulated by someone else's words or actions.




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