Doom metal band, originally based in Belgium and later in the UK, with prog… Read Full Bio ↴Doom metal band, originally based in Belgium and later in the UK, with progressive overtones and a heavy dose of melancholy. Although originally associated with the funeral doom scene, the band has developed a more complex sound in their later work, incorporating elements from progressive and classic rock alongside the original influences from doom metal, classical and ethnic music. Typical for their sound is the creation of a solemn, mystical atmosphere, to which elements such as atmospheric keyboards, acoustic instruments and semi chanted vocals strongly contribute.

Brighter Days
Pantheist Lyrics

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Awakened to heavy silence, no sunrise in sight
Was that just one more dream that passed me by?
Smiling as it waved goodbye "you know how nothing can last"
Still we crave for brighter days though we still feel blind

Seems no-one warned us when somehow we'd lose our will
The joys of yesterday still seem a perennial breeze
But could we carry tomorrow's burdens with dignity?

Today, the boundless reach of doubt should set us free

As pilgrims bound to will, our doubt must set us free

Like every fallen star
Must wake just once more
To arise and shine
As it lits the way for the lost

Puppeteered by fate
Or free to our paths

We'll stand and run again
For the ever elusive light.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pantheist's song Brighter Days speak about the struggle of finding hope amidst the darkness and uncertainty of life. The lines "Awakened to heavy silence, no sunrise in sight / Was that just one more dream that passed me by?" depict the feeling of waking up to a bleak reality that contradicts the hopes and dreams we had envisioned for ourselves. The idea that "nothing can last" highlights the transient nature of life that often causes us to cling to hope for a better future. The phrase "Still we crave for brighter days though we still feel blind" expresses the desire for a way out of the darkness, despite the feeling of being lost and unsure.

The second verse "Seems no-one warned us when somehow we'd lose our will / The joys of yesterday still seem a perennial breeze / But could we carry tomorrow's burdens with dignity? / Today, the boundless reach of doubt should set us free" touches on the theme of change and the inevitability of growing older and losing the carefree attitude of youth. The line "Today, the boundless reach of doubt should set us free" suggests that we should not fear the unknown but instead accept and embrace it to move forward.

The chorus "Like every fallen star / Must wake just once more / To arise and shine / As it lits the way for the lost" compares the listener to a fallen star, implying that just like a star, they must rise again to shine and guide others through the darkness. The last verse "Puppeteered by fate / Or free to our paths / We'll stand and run again / For the ever elusive light" further explores the idea of fate and destiny, while also emphasizing the idea that we have the power to choose our own paths and make our own way towards the light.

Overall, the lyrics of Brighter Days convey a message of hope, resilience, and embracing the uncertainty of life to find the light that will lead us out of the darkness.

Line by Line Meaning

Awakened to heavy silence, no sunrise in sight
We've woken up to a dark, quiet world where hope seems out of reach.

Was that just one more dream that passed me by?
We wonder if our hopes and desires are always destined to go unfulfilled.

Smiling as it waved goodbye 'you know how nothing can last'
We must accept that all things come to an end, even the good ones, but we can still be grateful for the experience.

Still we crave for brighter days though we still feel blind
Even though we don't know what the future holds, we still yearn for hope and a better tomorrow.

Seems no-one warned us when somehow we'd lose our will
We didn't expect to lose our motivation and drive along the way, but here we are.

The joys of yesterday still seem a perennial breeze
Looking back on happier times, it feels like they were easy and carefree compared to our current struggles.

But could we carry tomorrow's burdens with dignity?
We must wonder if we have what it takes to face the challenges ahead and do so with grace.

Today, the boundless reach of doubt should set us free
Embracing our doubts and fears can actually lead to a sense of liberation and freedom in the present moment.

As pilgrims bound to will, our doubt must set us free
As we journey through life, we must embrace our doubts and fears to guide us towards our true path.

Like every fallen star
Just like a star that has lost its light and fallen from the sky...

Must wake just once more
...we too must rise again after experiencing setbacks or failures.

To arise and shine
We have the potential to not only bounce back, but to shine brighter than ever before.

As it lits the way for the lost
By overcoming our own struggles and shining brightly, we can guide others who may be lost or struggling.

Puppeteered by fate
Sometimes it can feel like our destiny is out of our hands, and we are merely being controlled by some unknown force.

Or free to our paths
But we also have the power to shape our own lives and choose our own paths.

We'll stand and run again
Regardless of our circumstances, we have the strength to stand back up and keep moving forward.

For the ever elusive light.
We will continue chasing after the fleeting, yet powerful, hope that lies ahead.

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