The Light
The Duskfall Lyrics


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One man in his darkness, lying in his tomb
Waiting for the silence to greet his final moon
Shadows start to gather, embracing his release
A journey to the darkside, a forever rest in peace

There will be light if you believe
Just let your memories flow free
Show me light where only shadows breed
Embrace my soul and set me free

Honoured in remembrance, locked in precious mind
Mourned among the living - a hurt that never dies




Kept alive through heartbeats, and within bloodline
Failed to be forgiven, erased by human kind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Duskfall's song "The Light" present a stark yet nuanced portrayal of death and the afterlife. The first verse depicts a man who is shrouded in darkness and awaiting his final moments. The shadows that gather around him symbolize the unknown, the uncertainty of what lies beyond. Yet the chorus offers a glimmer of hope: if he believes, there will be light. The notion of memory is also significant, as the lyrics suggest that our recollections can help guide us towards the light.


The second verse takes a more melancholic tone, as it explores the concept of remembrance. The deceased is "honoured" and "locked" in the minds of those who mourn him, yet his absence still causes "hurt" that never truly goes away. The references to heartbeats and bloodlines suggest a very physical, tangible connection to the memory of the dead, but this connection ultimately falls short of true forgiveness. The final line is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the limitations of human empathy and our inability to fully understand each other's pain and suffering.


Overall, "The Light" is a song that grapples with big, existential questions about life and death. The lyrics are evocative and thought-provoking, and the somber melody complements the mood perfectly. Through its exploration of memory, belief, and forgiveness, the song offers a subtle yet profound commentary on the human experience.


Line by Line Meaning

One man in his darkness, lying in his tomb
A person is in despair, lying in their grave waiting for death.


Waiting for the silence to greet his final moon
The person is waiting for death in the peaceful silence of their final resting place.


Shadows start to gather, embracing his release
The person is overcome by darkness, finally finding peace.


A journey to the darkside, a forever rest in peace
The person's journey has ended in the darkness and they can rest in peace forever.


There will be light if you believe
Believing in something will bring light into your world.


Just let your memories flow free
Letting go of the past can bring you peace and happiness.


Show me light where only shadows breed
Bring light to the darkness in my life.


Embrace my soul and set me free
Freeing my soul from pain and suffering will allow me to live my life fully.


Honoured in remembrance, locked in precious mind
The person is remembered as an honorable memory.


Mourned among the living - a hurt that never dies
The person is mourned by those that are still alive and the pain of that loss will never fully go away.


Kept alive through heartbeats, and within bloodline
The person's memory and legacy will continue to live on through their loved ones.


Failed to be forgiven, erased by human kind
The person was never forgiven by humankind and has been forgotten.




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