The Window
Throng of Shoggoths Lyrics
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Of which no one could ever half keep track
And in a small room somewhat near the back
Was an odd window sealed with ancient stone
There, in a dream-plagued childhood, quite alone
I used to go, where night reigned vague and black
Parting the cobwebs with a curious lack
Of fear, and with a wonder each time grown
One later day I brought the masons there
To find what view my dim forbears had shunned
But as they pierced the stone, a rush of air
Burst from the alien voids that yawned beyond
They fled-but I peered through and found unrolled
All the wild worlds of which my dreams had told
In the first paragraph, the lyrics describe an old house with many wings that are difficult to keep track of. Within this house, there is a small room towards the back that contains a peculiar window sealed with ancient stone. In the singer's childhood, they would often visit this room, where darkness was dominant and mysterious. Despite the presence of cobwebs, the singer would venture into the room without fear but rather with a growing sense of wonder.
Moving on to the second paragraph, the lyrics portray a later day when the singer decides to bring masons to the room. The purpose of this visit is to uncover the view that their ancestors had avoided. However, as the masons break through the stone sealing the window, a sudden rush of air bursts out from the unknown voids beyond, causing the masons to flee in fear. Despite this, the singer remains intrigued and dares to peer through the window, discovering something extraordinary.
Finally, in the fourth paragraph, the lyrics reveal that by looking through the window, the singer uncovers a breathtaking sight. The "wild worlds" that the singer had only experienced in dreams are now unrolled before them. This suggests that the window serves as a portal to other dimensions or realms, confirming the singer's childhood dreams and providing a glimpse into a vast and extraordinary universe. This transformative experience further emphasizes the significance of the window and the power of imagination in navigating hidden realities.
Line by Line Meaning
The house was old, with tangled wings outthrown
The house was ancient, with multiple extensions branching out in a disorganized manner
Of which no one could ever half keep track
It was impossible for anyone to fully comprehend or keep count of the various parts of the house
And in a small room somewhat near the back
And located in a small room positioned towards the rear of the house
Was an odd window sealed with ancient stone
There was a peculiar window covered with aged stone, securely shut
There, in a dream-plagued childhood, quite alone
During my childhood filled with unsettling dreams, I would often venture to this place completely isolated
I used to go, where night reigned vague and black
I used to visit this place, where darkness prevailed in a form that was uncertain and pitch-black
Parting the cobwebs with a curious lack
I would separate the cobwebs with an inquiring absence of fear
Of fear, and with a wonder each time grown
Without fear, and with an increasing sense of awe on every occasion
One later day I brought the masons there
One day in the future, I took the stonemasons to that location
To find what view my dim forbears had shunned
In an attempt to discover the sight that my ancestors had avoided due to their limited understanding
But as they pierced the stone, a rush of air
However, when they penetrated the stone, a sudden gust of air
Burst from the alien voids that yawned beyond
Emerged from the unearthly voids that stretched out beyond
They fled-but I peered through and found unrolled
The masons fled, but I glanced through and discovered unfolded
All the wild worlds of which my dreams had told
All the fantastical realms that my dreams had described in great detail
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Written by: Andrew Young
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