Mythos
Nox Arcana Lyrics


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Long before mankind existed, the Old Ones trod upon the Earth.
They worshiped the Elder Gods and served them as slaves, but in time, the Old Ones gained the knowledge of dark magic and dared to use their sinister powers against their masters.
The wrath of the Elder Gods was merciless and terrible, and those who rebelled against them were banished to distant dimensions and imprisoned deep within the darkest recesses of the Earth.
In deathless sleep, the Old Ones dream and lie in wait for the time when they shall rise again. For when the stars come right, they shall awaken from their aeon-old slumber. Then shall they return to hold dominion over our world once more, bringing woe and destruction unto mankind.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nox Arcana's song "Mythos" recount a horror-tinged creation myth that describes the rise of the Old Ones, a powerful and malevolent race of beings who predate humankind. The Old Ones initially served as worshipers of the Elder Gods, but eventually learned the ways of dark magic and turned that power against their masters. As a consequence, the Elder Gods punished their rebellious subjects, banishing them to alternate dimensions and deep beneath the Earth, where they lie dormant in an unending sleep. The Old Ones' fate is to remain entombed until the cosmos aligns and they awaken to re-establish their dominance over our world.


This song reflects both the aspects of cosmic horror and Lovecraftian fiction that permeate Nox Arcana's music. The lyrics reference classic Lovecraftian motifs, such as pre-human creatures who worship Extra-dimensional deities, dark magic that robs the natural order of balance, and the inevitable rise of ancient monstrosities to dominate mankind. "Mythos" presents a bleak and terrifying vision of the universe that is indifferent to human hopes and dreams and indifferent to life itself.


Line by Line Meaning

Long before mankind existed, the Old Ones trod upon the Earth.
The Old Ones existed on Earth before humans did.


They worshiped the Elder Gods and served them as slaves, but in time, the Old Ones gained the knowledge of dark magic and dared to use their sinister powers against their masters.
At first, the Old Ones revered and obeyed the Elder Gods, but eventually they learned dark magic and used it against their masters.


The wrath of the Elder Gods was merciless and terrible, and those who rebelled against them were banished to distant dimensions and imprisoned deep within the darkest recesses of the Earth.
When the Elder Gods found out about the Old Ones' rebellion, they punished them severely by banishing them to other dimensions and imprisoning them deep in the Earth.


In deathless sleep, the Old Ones dream and lie in wait for the time when they shall rise again.
The Old Ones are currently in a dormant state and waiting for the right time to awaken.


For when the stars come right, they shall awaken from their aeon-old slumber.
The awakening of the Old Ones is tied to the stars, and they will arise from their long slumber when the stars align in a certain way.


Then shall they return to hold dominion over our world once more, bringing woe and destruction unto mankind.
When the Old Ones awaken, they will seek to regain their former control over the Earth and will bring disaster and suffering to humankind.




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