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
How Futile It Seems to Sow
Paragon of Beauty Lyrics
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A useless delay
This moment
Same sleep
Will you never understand what I miss
How futile it seems to sow
I am looking for nothing and all
Your fading heart
When we will cast our final spark
On tiptoe I moved off to the
All-knowing cranes
They said we were only a
Brief yearning for
Something far too bright
"A reflecting image of paper
Is still more than a directionless fool
Within a celestial scenery
So our deeds are never as hopeless
As we may think sometimes."
The lyrics to Paragon of Beauty's song "How Futile It Seems to Sow" seem to be expressing feelings of hopelessness and despair. The opening lines "It is fragile every day, a useless delay, this moment, same sleep" suggest a feeling of monotony and pointlessness. The repetition of "same sleep" could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling stuck in a rut, going through the same motions day after day.
The line "Will you never understand what I miss" implies a sense of longing and loneliness, as if the singer is reaching out for someone to understand them. The chorus of the song, "How futile it seems to sow, I am looking for nothing and all, my fleeting hope, your fading heart, when we will cast our final spark," further reinforces the theme of hopelessness and the ultimate futility of striving for something that may never come.
The next verse introduces the symbol of cranes, which are often seen as symbols of hope and longevity. However, the cranes in this song instead seem to offer a sense of disillusionment, telling the singer that they were only a "brief yearning for something far too bright." This could suggest that the hope and longing that the singer feels is ultimately unrealistic and unattainable.
The final lines of the song offer a glimmer of hope amidst the despair, suggesting that even small actions can have a positive impact, and that our deeds are never truly hopeless. Overall, the lyrics to "How Futile It Seems to Sow" offer a poignant exploration of the struggles of living a life that feels empty and unfulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
It is fragile every day
Each day feels uncertain and delicate
A useless delay
Life seems to be a waste of time
This moment
Right now
Same sleep
Repetitive slumber
Will you never understand what I miss
Do you not realize what I long for?
How futile it seems to sow
Attempting to achieve something can appear pointless
I am looking for nothing and all
I seek everything and nothing specific
My fleeting hope
My brief optimism
Your fading heart
Your declining passion
When we will cast our final spark
When we eventually reach the end of our lives
On tiptoe I moved off to the
I quietly ventured over to the
All-knowing cranes
Wise and knowledgeable birds
They said we were only a
They suggested that we were simply a
Brief yearning for
Temporary desire for
Something far too bright
Something that is too idealistic to achieve
"A reflecting image of paper
An image on paper that
Is still more than a directionless fool
Is more valuable than someone who lacks purpose
Within a celestial scenery
In the midst of the beautiful universe
So our deeds are never as hopeless
Therefore, our actions are never completely useless
As we may think sometimes."
As we sometimes misguidedly believe.
Contributed by Natalie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rob retro
This is such an amazing, emotional song, I love it. Had it on repeat for hours during certain times.
Prophecy Productions
Thank you!