Isomorph
Seventh Seal Lyrics


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Several million faces watch them spin
A portion burning forever
The others finding a way
Only to be secure in our existence
Only to be the way it is
Organized chaos performing existence
A mere collection of actors plots constantly
Changing in turn
Changing forever
Fear spawns disbelief
Credibility founded on science




If they only knew what they thought
They knew the last star would burn out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Seventh Seal's song "Isomorph" are thought-provoking and intriguing. Beginning with "Several million faces watch them spin", the lyrics allude to the vastness of the universe and how everything in it is constantly in motion. The mention of "a portion burning forever" could be referring to stars that are still burning despite the passage of time, while "the others finding a way" refers to the various planets and stellar bodies that have found their place in existence. The lyrics then speak of our need to be secure in our existence and the fact that things are the way they are.


As the song progresses, it speaks of organized chaos and how everything in existence is a mere collection of actors playing out their various roles. The lyrics suggest that these roles constantly change and morph into something new. The mention of fear spawning disbelief could be in reference to our fear of the unknown and how it can lead to a lack of understanding or acceptance of new things. The lyrics then speak of the importance of science in founding credibility and how those who truly understand it know that the last star will eventually burn out, thus signifying the end of all existence.


Line by Line Meaning

Several million faces watch them spin
Countless individuals observe the actions of the universe


A portion burning forever
Some celestial bodies will continuously emit light


The others finding a way
Other entities will discover their own paths


Only to be secure in our existence
We take comfort in the knowledge that we exist


Only to be the way it is
The nature of reality is unchangeable


Organized chaos performing existence
The universe operates in a seemingly chaotic but structured manner


A mere collection of actors plots constantly
The entities in the universe are just players following their predetermined roles


Changing in turn
Roles and circumstances shift in cycles


Changing forever
The universe will constantly evolve


Fear spawns disbelief
Anxiety sows seeds of skepticism


Credibility founded on science
Facts and empirical evidence establish trustworthiness


If they only knew what they thought
If they realized the limits of their knowledge


They knew the last star would burn out
They would comprehend the eventual end of the universe




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