Poema Arcanvs was brought to life in 1992 in Santiago, Chile. They strived … Read Full Bio ↴Poema Arcanvs was brought to life in 1992 in Santiago, Chile. They strived hard for creating something new, and their goal has always been to reach behind the normal concept of neither doom or death metal. This resulted in 2 demotapes as well as a live cassette EP, before they finally in 1998 recorded their debut album «Arcane XIII» which was released the year after by the Chilean label Picoroco Records.
Since then the band has developed the strength of the band, both in composing material and in the stage of performance.
The band has also opened for alot of more known bands, including everything from Napalm Death to Moonspell, also playing a lot of concerts in their home country as headliners.

Nocturnal Blossom
Poema Arcanus Lyrics

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[Lyrics and Music: Claudio B.]

... Can you keep a secret?

At night's darkest time
Silent and barefoot I run ... I run
While in dreams, everybody lie
To be witness, to be witness

My shadow makes no comments
As I climb the mountains ... of life
Or as I go down into the valley's depths
To be witness, to be witness

And there in the great blackness
A rose starts to grow, giving life
For a child to be witness
Or leaving a man to die

So I've been witness, so I've been witness

So, can you keep a secret?

Overall Meaning

The song "Nocturnal Blossom" by Poema Arcanus explores the idea of secrets and being a witness to the mysteries of life. The lyrics describe the singer running barefoot through the darkness of night, as everyone else sleeps and dreams. In this state of solitude and introspection, the singer is able to witness the beauty and horrors of the world around them.

The singer's shadow is mentioned as a silent companion, accompanying them as they ascend and descend the mountains and valleys of life. The imagery of the mountain and valley metaphorically alludes to the ups and downs of life, the trials and the triumphs. The singer's shadow remains non-judgmental and non-commentary, a symbol of nature allowing the singer to bear witness to all that exists.

As the song reaches the climax, the singer sees a rose growing in the midst of the great blackness. The rose is shown to be both life-giving and destructive, as it can give birth to a child or leave a man to die. The rose represents the beautiful and mysterious aspects of life, as well as the elements of pain and suffering.

Overall, "Nocturnal Blossom" presents a beautiful and haunting reflection on the secrets of life and being a witness to all that exists.

Line by Line Meaning

At night's darkest time
During the darkest point of the night

Silent and barefoot I run ... I run
I run without making a sound and without shoes on

While in dreams, everybody lie
As everyone else sleeps and dreams

To be witness, to be witness
To observe and experience the events that unfold

My shadow makes no comments
My shadow does not provide any feedback

As I climb the mountains ... of life
As I face the challenges and obstacles of life

Or as I go down into the valley's depths
Or when I hit a low point in life

To be witness, to be witness
To observe and experience the events that unfold

And there in the great blackness
In the darkness and unknown depths

A rose starts to grow, giving life
A rose begins to bloom and bring life