Horizons
The Byzantines Lyrics

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Driven to the thorn
Unaware of the dying to come
Extinction opens her eyes
An event is on the horizon
Thank God it's time

We are bound to this earth only by the pull of the tides
For we are creatures of intelligent design

A bleak situation just got bleaker
Our ties with the maker get weaker and weaker
The absolution of what will befall you
The light at the end of the tunnel will smite you

Christ bait rising
Agnostic death
Annunaki
What do you believe to be true.

[Solo Tony]

Seas rise as trembling tears multiply, the end is nigh
Count your rosary for seasons blur their ceremony
your beliefs are finally put to the test, how insignificant
Praise Allah, the patron saint of Armageddon

A bleak situation just got bleaker
Out ties with the maker get weaker and weaker

The absolution of what will befall us
The light at the end of the tunnel denies us

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Byzantines' song "Horizons" explore themes of impending doom, existential crises, and the questioning of belief systems. The opening lines, "Driven to the thorn / Unaware of the dying to come / Extinction opens her eyes / An event is on the horizon," suggest a sense of impending disaster or cataclysmic event that is about to unfold. The line "Thank God it's time" could be interpreted as a sarcastic or resigned response to the inevitability of this event.

The following verse, "We are bound to this earth only by the pull of the tides / For we are creatures of intelligent design," speaks to the complex interplay between humanity and nature, as well as the notion that humans are products of a higher power.

The song then delves into different belief systems and questions their validity. References to "Christ bait rising" and "Agnostic death" suggest a clash between religious ideologies, while the mention of "Annunaki" alludes to an ancient Mesopotamian mythological concept. The question posed in the lyrics, "What do you believe to be true," highlights the uncertainty and confusion surrounding belief systems.

As the song progresses, the atmosphere becomes increasingly bleak with lines like "The light at the end of the tunnel will smite you" and "The light at the end of the tunnel denies us." These lines could be interpreted as a commentary on the futile nature of hope or salvation in the face of impending doom.

Overall, "Horizons" seems to explore existential themes, challenging belief systems, and confronting the idea of inevitable disaster or annihilation.

Line by Line Meaning

Driven to the thorn
Compelled towards suffering and hardship

Unaware of the dying to come
Ignorant of the imminent death and destruction

Extinction opens her eyes
The realization of our impending extinction

An event is on the horizon
A significant and impactful event is approaching

Thank God it's time
Expressing gratitude for the arrival of this event

We are bound to this earth only by the pull of the tides
Our connection to the earth is solely influenced by forces beyond our control

For we are creatures of intelligent design
As beings with intelligence, we possess inherent purpose and intention

A bleak situation just got bleaker
An already hopeless circumstance has worsened

Our ties with the maker get weaker and weaker
Our connection with a higher power diminishes further over time

The absolution of what will befall you
The certainty of the impending doom that awaits you

The light at the end of the tunnel will smite you
The perceived hope or salvation will bring punishment or destruction

Christ bait rising
The rise of religious manipulation or deception

Agnostic death
Death without certainty or belief in an afterlife

Annunaki
An ancient Mesopotamian deity or extraterrestrial being

What do you believe to be true
Questioning the validity of one's beliefs

[Solo Tony]
Instrumental section performed by the guitarist Tony

Seas rise as trembling tears multiply, the end is nigh
As the oceans swell and tears flow in abundance, the apocalypse is imminent

Count your rosary for seasons blur their ceremony
Seek solace in prayer as the natural cycles and rituals become distorted

Your beliefs are finally put to the test, how insignificant
The authenticity and significance of your beliefs are now challenged and revealed to be futile

Praise Allah, the patron saint of Armageddon
Acknowledging Allah as the divine figure associated with the end of the world

The absolution of what will befall us
The certainty of the impending doom that awaits all of us

The light at the end of the tunnel denies us
The perceived hope or salvation remains out of reach, denying us any respite

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