Original line up:
Szymon Ewertowski - guitar, vocal;
Adrian Gadomski - guitar, vocal;
Michał Dobrzański - bass;
Robert Ruszczyk ,- drums, percussion.
Orcan
Sunnata Lyrics
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but I can’t see
The clouds around me
Won’t make me feel
Body seems hollow
Senses reduced
My mind’s an Orcan’s temple
Can’t reach the truth!
My souls is restless
Inside I dig
I choke with shadows
Inhale no breathe
It fucking kills me
Tears mind apart
I pray at Orcan’s altar
It’s getting dark!
Mind’s not free till the wind blows
Mind-Orcan
Send me back to the sandstorm
My homeland
The lyrics to Sunnata's song Orcan depict a sense of confusion and desperation. The singer seems to be lost in a world where everything around them is clouded and they cannot seem to find their way. The first line sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, with 'my eyes wide open but I can't see'. This suggests that the singer is trying to make sense of their surroundings, but they aren't able to. The clouds around them make it difficult to see and make them feel isolated.
The lyrics then go on to describe how the singer's body seems hollow, and their senses are reduced. This makes them feel even more vulnerable and lost. The line 'my mind's an Orcan's temple, can't reach the truth' is especially intriguing. An Orcan is defined as an underwater monster, often depicted in Greek mythology. This metaphor could mean that the singer is trapped in their own mind, unable to access the truth of their existence.
The chorus of the song is where the desperation takes hold. The singer's soul is restless, and they feel the weight of the shadows around them. They are suffocating, unable to breathe. The singer prays at Orcan's altar, hoping for guidance, but it seems as though the darkness is all-consuming. The final lines of the song state that the singer's mind won't be free until the wind blows and Orcan sends them back to their homeland.
Line by Line Meaning
My eyes wide open
Despite being alert, the person cannot perceive the reality of the present.
but I can’t see
The person is unable to comprehend the situation they are in.
The clouds around me
The surroundings of the person are hazy and full of confusion.
Won’t make me feel
The person's environment is emotionless and lacks empathy.
Body seems hollow
The person's body feels empty and devoid of any feelings or sensations.
Senses reduced
The person's ability to perceive their surroundings has been weakened.
My mind’s an Orcan’s temple
The person refers to their mind being a place of worship dedicated to the Orcan, a figure representing their belief system.
Can’t reach the truth!
Despite seeking answers, the person is unable to attain the truth they are looking for.
My soul is restless
The person feels uneasy and disquieted in their spirit.
Inside I dig
The person is introspective and delving deep into their emotions and thoughts.
I choke with shadows
The person feels overwhelmed and burdened by their negative thoughts and emotions.
Inhale no breathe
The person feels suffocated and unable to breathe properly due to mental stress.
It fucking kills me
The person is expressing the extreme pain and suffering they are going through mentally and emotionally.
Tears mind apart
The overwhelming emotions are tearing the person's mind apart, disturbing their peace of mind.
I pray at Orcan’s altar
The person seeks solace and guidance from the Orcan, hoping for relief from their agony.
It’s getting dark!
The person feels lost and hopeless, with their situation worsening over time.
Mind’s not free till the wind blows
The person's mental state will remain incapable of liberation until there is a change in their environment.
Mind-Orcan
The person is directly addressing the Orcan as a being capable of influencing their mind.
Send me back to the sandstorm
The person wishes to return to their homeland, a place with a chaotic environment they are more accustomed to.
My homeland
The person's native land, where they feel more at ease despite the turbulent environment.
Contributed by Luke T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.