The Awakening
Shrine of Malice Lyrics
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In moonlight, as stars were aligned
Inhaling the air, as I harmonize with the trees
Wondering what's surrounding me
Captivated within an Enochian dream
There is so much more than what appears to be
Risen from the ashes
Scatter flame across this realm, release this misery
O, Enlil, it is I, bringer of revolution who harks to thee
Split the skies so light may shine
Over this world of vivid color and beauty
Split the skies tonight
Necessary sacrifice prioritized
My blood as an offering, I give you this life
Bent by self-hatred, sulking in grief
Desperate for relief, it's unrelenting
This is my calling aligned in the stars
Unparalleled by what currently resides
Carrying the torch as I walk through this valley of time
A mission of retribution, complex yet delicate proposition
The hour has drawn to break these shackles paralyzing me
Reborn through my suffering, this body is made from the earth
The spirit becomes eternal as we burn away weakness
Mark my words as I speak of our curse
Striving to break from this shame
A master's wings pule from my very feet to my crown
Lifting my selfishness and releasing my hate
I shall never bow my knee
Mark my words as I speak of our curse
Striving to break from this shame
Lifting my selfishness and releasing my...
Awakened through challenge, I now behold my task
Released from the impurities, holding me in its hands
Awakened through opposition, guide my rage
To cleanse this world of its ignorance, reborn through pain
The lyrics to Shrine of Malice's song The Awakening describe the transformation of the singer as they emerge from the dark and embrace their newfound power. The use of imagery such as "moonlight" and "harmonizing with the trees" suggests a spiritual awakening, as the singer becomes more connected to the natural world. This is further emphasized by the reference to an "Enochian dream," an allusion to a type of mystical communication with the divine.
The second stanza of the song reveals the singer's willingness to make sacrifices to realize this power, an idea that is reinforced by references to "fire worship" and "necessary sacrifice." This idea of sacrifice is also echoed in the lines "Reborn through my suffering, this body is made from the earth / The spirit becomes eternal as we burn away weakness." The singer sees this process of suffering and rebirth as a way to transcend their limitations and become something greater.
Overall, The Awakening is a song about personal transformation and the power that comes from embracing one's inner strength and connection to the universe. It also contains themes of sacrifice, rebirth, and a rejection of weakness and oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
Crawling from out of the dark
Emerging from a shadowy place after a time of obscurity
In moonlight, as stars were aligned
During a moment of celestial alignment, when one's path is illuminated
Inhaling the air, as I harmonize with the trees
Breathing in deeply and connecting with one's surroundings
Wondering what's surrounding me
Curiosity about the environment and what it holds
Captivated within an Enochian dream
Entranced by a mystical vision
There is so much more than what appears to be
One's perception can be limited, but there is always more beyond what is initially seen
Risen from the ashes
Having been reborn after a significant transformation
I, from the fire worship in reverence to cleansing winds
Giving gratitude and respect to the elements that cleanse and renew
Scatter flame across this realm, release this misery
An invocation to release pain and negativity
O, Enlil, it is I, bringer of revolution who harks to thee
Calling upon a god associated with change and transformation to aid in a revolution
Split the skies so light may shine
Invoking divine intervention to bring light to a dark situation
Over this world of vivid color and beauty
Expressing appreciation for the beauty of the world
Split the skies tonight
A plea for immediate divine intervention
Necessary sacrifice prioritized
Acknowledging that sacrifices must be made for change to occur
My blood as an offering, I give you this life
An offering of one's own life force to a higher power
Bent by self-hatred, sulking in grief
Burdened and weighed down by negative self-judgment and sorrow
Desperate for relief, it's unrelenting
Feeling unending pain and searching for a way out
This is my calling aligned in the stars
A strong sense of purpose that feels divinely inspired
Unparalleled by what currently resides
Unique and different from anything else in the current state of things
Carrying the torch as I walk through this valley of time
Holding onto a light to guide oneself through the journey of life
A mission of retribution, complex yet delicate proposition
The quest for justice is nuanced and difficult
The hour has drawn to break these shackles paralyzing me
The time has come to break free from external and internal constraints
Reborn through my suffering, this body is made from the earth
Through hardship, one is transformed and made stronger; emphasizing the connection to the natural world
The spirit becomes eternal as we burn away weakness
Becoming more resilient and connected to the divine by shedding one's vulnerabilities
Mark my words as I speak of our curse
Calling attention to a shared, negative situation
Striving to break from this shame
Working towards liberation from a source of shame
A master's wings pule from my very feet to my crown
Feeling empowered and elevated to a higher state of being
Lifting my selfishness and releasing my hate
Letting go of negative qualities in order to rise above them
I shall never bow my knee
Refusing to submit or be defeated by external forces
Awakened through challenge, I now behold my task
Becoming aware of one's purpose and responsibilities through difficulty
Released from the impurities, holding me in its hands
Freed from negative forces that have been constraining and trapping
Awakened through opposition, guide my rage
Using negative emotions as fuel for change and progress
To cleanse this world of its ignorance, reborn through pain
Working to eradicate ignorance and affect positive change, even if it requires difficulty and sacrifice
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