Yog-Sothoth
Nox Arcana Lyrics


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From across the black seas of infinity and beyond the mists of time, Yog-Sothoth watches and waits.
For he is the guardian of the gateway between worlds, and he alone holds the key to unlock the gate.
For when the ancient rites have been spoken, and the Lords of Darkness have been awakened and summoned forth, then shall the gateway between the stars open once more. Past, present, future, all are one in Yog-Sothoth.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nox Arcana's Yog-Sothoth embody the spirit of HP Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos, where the Elder Gods hold immense power and knowledge beyond human comprehension. Yog-Sothoth, in particular, is depicted as a guardian of the gateway between worlds, meaning that his very existence connects multiple existential planes. He holds the key to unlock this gate, and as such is a gatekeeper of sorts.


The lyrics go on to say that when certain rites are spoken, and the Lords of Darkness are summoned forth, the gateway shall open once more. This seems to imply that the Elder Gods have been dormant until this point, or perhaps they have been sealed away in another realm. It is also interesting to note that Yog-Sothoth transcends time: past, present, and future are all unified in him. This reinforces the idea that these entities exist beyond human comprehension, and may represent concepts that are impossible for us to fully understand.


Overall, the lyrics to Yog-Sothoth are a powerful homage to Lovecraft's mythos. They evoke a sense of cosmic horror, while also conveying a deep sense of wonder and awe at the boundless power of the Elder Gods.


Line by Line Meaning

From across the black seas of infinity and beyond the mists of time, Yog-Sothoth watches and waits.
Yog-Sothoth, the guardian of the gateway between worlds, is observing everything from beyond time and space.


For he is the guardian of the gateway between worlds, and he alone holds the key to unlock the gate.
Yog-Sothoth is the only one with the power to open the portal between dimensions.


For when the ancient rites have been spoken, and the Lords of Darkness have been awakened and summoned forth, then shall the gateway between the stars open once more.
The gateway can be reopened if the necessary rituals are performed and powerful beings unleash their might.


Past, present, future, all are one in Yog-Sothoth.
Yog-Sothoth is the embodiment of the entire timeline, with knowledge of everything that has happened or will happen.




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