Following Gold's death in December 2011 as a result of an automobile accident, Woods of Ypres disbanded and Thrawsunblat became Violette's main project. He recruited Brendan Hayter (bass) and Rae Amitay (drums) - who were set to join Woods' touring lineup in 2012 - to fill out a new lineup in preparation for Thrawsunblat II: Wanderer On The Continent Of Saplings.
Line-Up:
Joel Violette - Songs, Vocals, Guitars (2009-present), Bass (2009-2012)
Brendan Hayter - bass guitar (2012-present)
Rae Amitay - drums (2012-present)
Former members:
David Gold - Drums (2009-2011, deceased)
Black Sky
Thrawsunblat Lyrics
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on our separate paths,
we fade further
out of sight.
Stars are all we have
to connect our diverging lives.
And know that though we are so far,
we see the same stars.
Stars are all we have
to connect our distant lives.
So what becomes of you and I
under this fading Winter sky?
This death black sky.
As we walked for hours,
stars lit the forest of our past.
You and I faded like the night sky,
fearing to leave the beaten path.
And so we lie, you and I,
torn apart by the miles.
And so we die, you and I,
under the same black sky.
I hope someday you find the fire
to leave the comfort of the beaten path.
The lyrics to Thrawsunblat's song Black Sky revolve around the idea of two individuals taking different paths in their lives and drifting away from each other. The stars serve as a symbol of their connection, as they both look up at the same sky and see the same stars. Despite the physical distance between them, they still remain interconnected, and the death black sky looms over their lives as a reminder of their mortality.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the two individuals gradually fading out of each other's sight as they continue to walk on their separate paths. The second verse emphasizes the significance of the stars, which are the only things that continue to bind them together. They serve as a reminder that they are not alone in this world, even if they are physically apart. The chorus repeats the message of the second verse, with the stars being the only thing that connects their distant lives.
The third verse is arguably the most heartbreaking, as it describes a time when the two individuals were still together, walking through a forest with the stars lighting their way. But despite this idyllic setting, they both knew that they were slowly drifting apart, just like the night sky. The final two lines of this verse are particularly poignant, as they highlight the sense of helplessness and resignation that the two individuals feel.
The final verse provides a glimmer of hope, with the singer encouraging the other person to find the fire within themselves to take risks and leave their comfort zone. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the two individuals still separated by distance, but with the possibility of reuniting someday in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
As we tread further
on our separate paths,
we fade further
out of sight.
As we move forward on our own journeys, we slowly disappear from each other's sight.
Stars are all we have
to connect our diverging lives.
We have only the stars to link our lives together as they move away from each other.
Look at the sky from where you are.
And know that though we are so far,
we see the same stars.
When you gaze upon the sky, remember that even though we are far apart, we still both behold the same stars.
Stars are all we have
to connect our distant lives.
We have only the stars to bridge the distance between our lives.
So what becomes of you and I
under this fading Winter sky?
This death black sky.
What will happen to us beneath this winter sky that fades to black?
As we walked for hours,
stars lit the forest of our past.
You and I faded like the night sky,
fearing to leave the beaten path.
As we wandered for hours, the stars illuminated our past. You and I vanished like the night sky, afraid to move off the safe, well-trodden path.
And so we lie, you and I,
torn apart by the miles.
And so we die, you and I,
under the same black sky.
We both remain separated by vast distances, and eventually pass away, beneath the same dark sky.
I hope someday you find the fire
to leave the comfort of the beaten path.
I hope that you, one day, discover the courage to stray from the well-trodden path and follow your heart instead.
Contributed by Sophia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.