An Arrow from the Sun
Therion Lyrics
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Eiwar!
There's no light for us to see
Eiwar!
Eiwar!
The ignorance of human mind
Eiwar!
On Olympia the sun is born
Radiating from god Apollo
From the utmost North arrived a man
And he took a spark, a shaft of light
Arrows from the sun, they penetrate the human mind
Sophia is born when we catch one of these
Arrows from the sun, they burn the soul and make us see
Him who took the spark: Abaris Eiwar
Eiwar, Eiwar, take an arrow from the sun
Abaris, pilgrim from the regions of darkness
When you catch the sun, you'll ride a beam
All across the world, in every place
Like Abaris did, he took the spark
As a riding broom; a magic world
Arrows from the sun will penetrate the human mind
Sophia is born when we catch one of these
Arrows from the sun, they burn the soul and make us see
Deep inside the maze: the Psyche, the soul
An arrow from the sun is like a sceptre in your hand
A key to time and space, to journeys within
Arrows from the sun will open up your beating heart
Sophia will shine when they hit your soul
Eiwar, Eiwar, take an arrow from the sun
Abaris, pilgrim from the regions of darkness
Eiwar, Eiwar, bend the bow now and shoot now
Abaris, bowman, shoot an arrow from the sun
The song "An Arrow From The Sun" by Therion is a complex allegory that explores the power of the sun, the human mind, and the journey toward enlightenment. The first verse illustrates the idea that sometimes the sun can hide behind a cloud, which represents the ignorance that can cloud the human mind. However, even when we can't see the sun, there is still a chance for us to catch a ray breaking through, which symbolizes the opportunity for enlightenment.
The second verse introduces the concept of Abaris, a pilgrim from the regions of darkness, who arrived from the utmost North and took a spark, a shaft of light from the newly born sun on Olympus. Arrows from the sun penetrate the human mind, and those who catch them can begin the journey towards enlightenment, which is represented by Sophia. The repeated use of the word "Eiwar," which is believed to be an ancient Germanic name for Yggdrasil, the Norse tree of life, emphasizes the symbolism of the song.
The repetition of the phrase "take an arrow from the sun" emphasizes the idea that enlightenment is not given power or something that can be taken by force, but rather a journey that one must embark upon willingly. The use of Abaris as an allegory for this journey reinforces this idea, as he took the spark from the sun with a willingness to embark upon a path towards enlightenment.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunshine hides behind a cloud
The light is obscured and not visible
There's no light for us to see
There is darkness all around us
But a ray is breaking through
There is a sliver of light shining through
The ignorance of human mind
Humans are unaware of the true power of the sun
On Olympia the sun is born
The sun rises over Olympia, Greece
Radiating from god Apollo
The sun is a symbol of the god Apollo's power
From the utmost North arrived a man
A man from the far north came to Olympia
And he took a spark, a shaft of light
He captured a piece of the sun's power
Arrows from the sun, they penetrate the human mind
The sun's power can affect our thoughts and perceptions
Sophia is born when we catch one of these
Enlightenment and wisdom are gained when we experience the sun's power
Arrows from the sun, they burn the soul and make us see
The sun's power can be transformative and enlightening
Him who took the spark: Abaris Eiwar
This man is named Abaris Eiwar and he captured the sun's power
When you catch the sun, you'll ride a beam
Experiencing the sun's power allows for incredible journeys
All across the world, in every place
These experiences can happen anywhere
As a riding broom; a magic world
The experience can be magical
Deep inside the maze: the Psyche, the soul
Experiencing the sun's power can lead to deep self-discovery
An arrow from the sun is like a sceptre in your hand
Experiencing the sun's power is a symbol of power and control
A key to time and space, to journeys within
The sun's power allows for exploration in a mystical sense
Arrows from the sun will open up your beating heart
Experiencing the sun's power can be transformative
Sophia will shine when they hit your soul
Wisdom and enlightenment follow experiencing the sun's power
Eiwar, Eiwar, bend the bow now and shoot now
This is a call to action to experience the sun's power
Abaris, bowman, shoot an arrow from the sun
This is a reference to the man who first captured the sun's power
Eiwar, Eiwar, take an arrow from the sun
This is another call to action to experience the sun's power
Abaris, pilgrim from the regions of darkness
This is a reference to Abaris coming from a place without the sun's light
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTOFER JAN JOHNSSON, THOMAS NIKLAS KRISTER KARLSSON
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