The Calling
Operatika Lyrics
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Darkness faded starry sky
Hideous creature of nature
One that was born out of hate
Night was his misery's cover
Doom was his definite fate
Calling
He is near -
Falling...
In the darkness of each lonely night,
Love for her - his only light!
He would give so much to change
So she could love him and see -
Under his monstrous face
Beauty that wants to be free
Can you hear?
Calling
He is near -
Falling...
Operatika's song, The Calling, is an emotional piece about a tragic creature that was born out of hate and misery. The creature is depicted as a hideous creation of nature, hiding in the shadows of night, waiting for someone to hear its calling. The lyrics suggest that the creature's fate is doomed due to its unnatural origins, and its only hope is to find someone who can see beyond its monstrous exterior and recognize the beauty that wants to be free.
The song's verses are short and poignant, using vivid imagery to paint a picture of the creature's loneliness and despair. The singer's love for the object of its desire is the only light in the darkness of each lonely night. The chorus repeats the same lines twice, "Can you hear? Calling. He is near - Falling," creating a haunting melody that reflects the pain and isolation of the creature. The final verse echoes the creature's desperation to be understood and loved, to be seen as more than just a hideous monster.
Overall, The Calling is a moving song with a powerful message about the struggle to find acceptance and love in a world that often judges based on appearances.
Line by Line Meaning
As the shadows melted day away
The darkness of evening replaced the daylight.
Darkness faded starry sky
The starry sky lost its brightness as darkness engulfed it.
Hideous creature of nature
A monster created by nature.
One that was born out of hate
The monster's creation was due to hateful emotions.
Night was his misery's cover
The night provided a cloak for the monster's pain and suffering.
Doom was his definite fate
The monster was inevitably headed towards a tragic end.
Can you hear?
An inquiry to the senses; a call to listen.
Calling
The sound of an urgent appeal.
He is near -
An announcement of the monster's approach.
Falling...
As he gets closer, he is also descending into darkness.
In the darkness of each lonely night,
During every dark and solitary night,
Love for her - his only light!
The only thing illuminating his existence was his love for her.
He would give so much to change
The monster would do anything to transform his appearance.
So she could love him and see -
In the hope that she would be able to love him if she could see beyond his revolting appearance.
Under his monstrous face
Underneath his terrifying and hideous exterior.
Beauty that wants to be free
A beautiful soul yearning to escape from the constraints of his monstrous appearance.
Contributed by Jake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TommygunThompson
love the song :-) 5/5