Currently Obscure Sphinx consists of:
Wielebna (vocals)
Bartek (guitar)
Yony (guitar, ex-Rootwater, ex-Licorea)
blady (bass)
Werbel (drums)
Nothing Left
Obscure Sphinx Lyrics
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Explode and reach cold temples
Lips shiver and get paleish
Hoarfrost eyes stay wide open
Plowed rotten wounds, flowing stream of gore is clothing
Aching silence takes the silver from the veins
Bloodstorm
This is it, wishful bolt will bayonet your heart
What have you done you miserable human being
You can raise above it all,
gaze over the horizon of dreams, the red won't burn
Pulsing among nothingness excruciatingly
Blood turns into black
Burn the soul, leave the flesh
The void is here, nothing left
The lyrics of Obscure Sphinx's song "Nothing Left" seem to deal with the themes of pain, despair, and death. The opening imagery of "arteries set on fire" exploding is very visceral and sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer seems to be in immense physical and emotional pain, as evidenced by their "hoarfrost eyes" that stay "wide open," implying they can't even find rest or solace in sleep. They describe "plowed rotten wounds" that are bleeding, implying that they've suffered some physical injury or trauma. The image of the "flowing stream of gore" being clothing is especially powerful, perhaps suggesting that the pain has become so all-consuming that it's as if it's become a part of the singer's very being.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more ominous, with the singer addressing an unknown "you" and asking "What have you done you miserable human being?" The pain and despair seem to be all-encompassing, and the singer is struggling to find a way out. They suggest that it's possible to "raise above it all" and look towards the "horizon of dreams," but there's a sense of futility implied in these words; the "red" won't burn, and the singer is trapped "pulsing among nothingness" with "nothing left." The final lines, "burn the soul, leave the flesh," suggest a sense of surrender or acceptance of death.
Line by Line Meaning
Arteries set on fire
The intensity of emotions within is overwhelming.
Explode and reach cold temples
The mind is consumed by this emotional turmoil, leading to physical discomfort and detachment from the surrounding environment.
Lips shiver and get paleish
The body begins to physically manifest the emotional distress.
Hoarfrost eyes stay wide open
The emotional distress is so strong that the person cannot even close their eyes for relief, leading to a sense of bleakness and hopelessness.
Plowed rotten wounds, flowing stream of gore is clothing
The emotional wounds are so deep that it feels as if the person is physically injured, leading to a sense of despair and hopelessness.
Aching silence takes the silver from the veins
The silence that surrounds the person is filled with pain and sorrow, leading to a sense of emptiness and isolation.
Bloodstorm
The person is consumed with intense emotions that feel as if a storm of blood and pain is raging inside them.
This is it, wishful bolt will bayonet your heart
The emotional distress is so strong that it feels like it will destroy the person completely.
Pain gathers
The pain keeps building up relentlessly, and the person feels helpless to stop it.
What have you done you miserable human being
The person is consumed by self-doubt and self-blame, wondering if they are the cause of their own emotional turmoil.
You can raise above it all, gaze over the horizon of dreams, the red won't burn
There may be hope yet, if the person can find the strength to rise above and look towards a better future. The past pain does not need to define the future.
Pulsing among nothingness excruciatingly
Even in the midst of nothingness and despair, there is still a pulsing sense of pain and sorrow.
Blood turns into black
The emotional distress is so strong that everything in life begins to feel dark and hopeless.
Burn the soul, leave the flesh
The emotional pain is so intense that it feels like it is consuming the very soul, leaving behind only a shell of the person's former self.
The void is here, nothing left
The person feels as if all hope is gone, and there is nothing left in life worth living for.
Contributed by Aria K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@unsenorllamadoukko5795
Lyrics:
Arteries set on fire
Explode and reach cold temples
Lips shiver and get paleish
Hoarfrost eyes stay wide open
Plowed rotten wounds, flowing stream of gore is clotting
Aching silence takes the silver from the veins
Bloodstorm
This is it, wishful bolt will bayonet your heart
Pain gathers
What have you done you miserable human being
You can raise above it all, gaze over the horizon of dreams,
the red won't burn
Pulsing among nothingness excruciatingly
Blood turns into black
Burn the soul, leave the flesh
The void is here, nothing left
@---vi4cb
this whole track is one for the ages.
but the damn intro? & and 8:57 to the ending, especially with the pianos? man.
honestly one of my favourite songs/music moments of all time.
@D4NT3ABL3
Moj ulubiony zespół :)
@cssNuramoN
her vocals are so amazing this album is gonna be killer
@SophiesEarthquake
Shivers... wave after wave. This song hits the core. Thank you guys!!!
@jakubnowak7091
i feel like this is the most underrated band I've ever seen, you really need a new agent a PR guy lol
@darkwarrior6102
Void Mother was an exceptional album, this one is great as well. Brilliant music.
@user-jp9ut8ge5v
I'm thankful to Gojira for introducing me this band: Mario Duplantier, drummer of this band, has done artwork as a cover, eeee 🤘🤘🤘🤘
@maryshja
Mam ciarki, super!
@messeranansi3713
To co jest zajebiste to fakt, że Obskórny Sfinks dał tak długi nr! 12 minut to praktycznie jak 3x piosenki. Zachwycające!
@MirosawFijakowski100955
Miazga! I ciary w każdej części ciała.