Discography
1996 - Starwoven (demo)
1996 - Snowfall Summerdream (demo)
1998 - The Spring
2000 - Seraphine... Far Gone Gleam
2001 - Comfort Me, Infinity
Members
Monesol (Markus Baltes) - vocals, guitars
Andreas Schuler - guitars
Oliver Kron - guitars
Taisha (Nadine Baltes) - bass
Lord Sol (Christian Seibert) - drums
A Cosmos for a Lovestarved Child
Paragon of Beauty Lyrics
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Of a winter's gravedance dawning twice
Painful life, joyful death
I hail you under the spiritual flag
Of the sunthorncosmos
My heartbeam was wingless and the skygreens were grey
Hark, I starved of a cosmos at my soulbirth in May
I emerged from the stones with a flamebunch of mirth
A weight that is more than a lifetime on earth
Chaoswoven threads and miracles of soulspawn pain
A sparkling shade amidst the purple edenflame
A black woeful raven crossed the sunconquered plain
Starved of love and withered with an ode to the rain
Unravel thy secret thou keeper unseen
And write down your rune in emerald green
Chaoswoven threads and miracles of soulspawn pain
A sparkling shade amidst the dying edenflame
Seeds unbroken and wings sailing free
December birds have churned up the sea
Newborn dreams, oh please cherish the night
The winter dies with a promise, moonchild
Chaoswoven threads and miracles of soulspawn pain
A sparkling shade amidst the purple edenflame
The lyrics of "A Cosmos for a Lovestarved Child" by Paragon of Beauty, are poetic and enigmatic, leaving room for interpretation. The song appears to be a meditation on the meaning of life and the cyclical nature of existence. The vision "true and wise" refers to a spiritual insight into the importance of both joy and pain, represented by the juxtaposition of "painful life" and "joyful death." The singer hails this insight under the "spiritual flag / Of the sunthorncosmos," which suggests a reverence for the natural world and the cycles of life and death.
The singer recalls their own birth, mourning the absence of a "cosmos" at that moment. The skygreens are grey, indicating a lack of vibrancy and life. However, this lack is soon filled with a "flamebunch of mirth," suggesting that the singer has found a source of joy and light within themselves. This weight is "more than a lifetime on earth," indicating that the singer has lived many lives within their own soul.
The lyrics continue with images of chaos and pain, represented by "chaoswoven threads" and "miracles of soulspawn pain." The singer is aware of their own mortality, as represented by the raven's ode to the rain. However, there is also a sense of wonder and potential renewal, as represented by the "seeds unbroken" and "wings sailing free." The final image is of the winter dying with a promise of new life.
Overall, the lyrics of "A Cosmos for a Lovestarved Child" are rich in symbolism and suggest a deep engagement with the mysteries of life and death.
Line by Line Meaning
I have this vision true and wise
I possess a profound and genuine understanding
Of a winter's gravedance dawning twice
A celebration of death and rebirth that comes with the passing of winter
Painful life, joyful death
Life can be filled with hardships, but death can be a release from suffering
I hail you under the spiritual flag
I honor and respect you in a spiritual sense
Of the sunthorncosmos
The universe is both beautiful and dangerous
My heartbeam was wingless and the skygreens were grey
I felt empty inside and the world seemed bleak and colorless
Hark, I starved of a cosmos at my soulbirth in May
I was deprived of a sense of connection to the universe from the moment of my birth
I emerged from the stones with a flamebunch of mirth
I found joy in life despite the difficulties I faced
A weight that is more than a lifetime on earth
The challenges I have overcome have been greater than what most people experience in a lifetime
Chaoswoven threads and miracles of soulspawn pain
The unpredictable twists and turns of life can result in personal growth
A sparkling shade amidst the purple edenflame
I shine brightly even in difficult circumstances
A black woeful raven crossed the sunconquered plain
A dark omen of death or suffering passed across a place that was previously filled with light and hope
Starved of love and withered with an ode to the rain
Feeling unloved and mournful, like a plant that is dying from thirst and being ravaged by a storm
Unravel thy secret thou keeper unseen
Help me discover the mystery that is hidden from view
And write down your rune in emerald green
And show me the truth in a way that is both beautiful and eternal
Seeds unbroken and wings sailing free
Hope for the future and freedom to explore new horizons
December birds have churned up the sea
The changing of seasons brings about great upheaval and transformation
Newborn dreams, oh please cherish the night
Hopes and aspirations for the future should be nurtured and guarded
The winter dies with a promise, moonchild
The end of a difficult period brings with it the hope of a new beginning
Chaoswoven threads and miracles of soulspawn pain
The struggles and difficulties in life can lead to profound growth and transformation
A sparkling shade amidst the dying edenflame
The beauty and light of life can still shine through even as it is fading away
Contributed by Jordan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.