The Sun
Ragana & Thou Lyrics
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There's a syllable.
A point of reference,
the ineffable.
What man can say no to the weight of the soul while rising?
There's a balance unachieved.
What man can say no to the weight of the soul while rising?
One day when the rain falls hard,
one day when the wind blows sharp,
once in the deepest moon, we will find you.
One breath of deepest sun,
disguised in everyone,
once sin is reflecting truth, we will find you.
The lyrics to Ragana & Thou's song The Sun are heavily poetic and obscure, leaving much room for interpretation. The opening lines, "There's a sentence, there's a syllable, a point of reference, the ineffable," seem to suggest the power of words and language to convey ideas that are impossible to express through direct means. The next few lines pose the question, "What man can say no to the weight of the soul while rising?" which suggests an inner struggle against the pull of the soul towards enlightenment or transcendence.
The following lines, "There's a balance unachieved, there's a prophet unbelieved," could be interpreted as a commentary on the state of modern society or organized religion- a sense of imbalance and a mistrust in traditional authority figures. The repetition of the first question emphasizes the existential dilemma posed by the soul's weight, and hints at a potential resolution through the discovery of inner truth.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a sentence.
There is a complete thought expressed in a group of words.
There's a syllable.
Even the smallest unit of sound has significance and meaning.
A point of reference,
Something that can be used to understand or compare to other things.
the ineffable.
That which cannot be expressed in words or is too sacred to be spoken aloud.
What man can say no to the weight of the soul while rising?
Is it possible for someone to deny the spiritual journey that takes place within them, especially when it causes them to transcend their earthly existence?
There's a balance unachieved.
While harmony and balance may be sought by many, it is not always found.
There's a prophet unbelieved.
Some may be skeptical of those who claim to have spiritual insight.
What man can say no to the weight of the soul while rising?
Is it possible for someone to deny the spiritual journey that takes place within them, especially when it causes them to transcend their earthly existence?
One day when the rain falls hard,
Occasionally, there are times of great difficulty and struggle.
one day when the wind blows sharp,
Other times require a strong will to persevere.
once in the deepest moon, we will find you.
During a rare moment of clarity, we will discover what was previously hidden.
One breath of deepest sun,
A moment of great spiritual insight.
disguised in everyone,
This moment can be found in each and every person, no matter how different they may seem.
once sin is reflecting truth, we will find you.
Once we are able to see the truth behind our mistakes and flaws, we can discover our deeper selves and connect with the divine.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tyler Coburn, Matthew Thudium, Mitch Wells, Bryan Funck, Andy Gibbs
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