Reborn
Tillian Lyrics
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Phoenix reborn again
What is this? a strange wind blowing
Bearing secrets with its hushing rustle
And who are you? a figure approaching
Are these footsteps I hear or my heartbeat
Pounding, forcing the Amorphis to conceive
As the tremulous bud turns to the sun
Oh phoenix, let me climb on your pyre
Phoenix forge me a soul in your fire
Will I wither like all roses?
Will I forfeit my own cry?
But the blackness held its silence
The golden scales in perfect balance
For time it is weightless
At least not until dawn breaks
Come back when the spring ends
To see Lady Lazarus stand trial
Oh phoenix, let me climb on your pyre
Phoenix reborn again
Oh phoenix, let me climb on your pyre
I am Phoenix I am reborn again
I am Phoenix I am reborn again... Look
The lyrics of Tillian's song "Reborn" evoke imagery of a phoenix and the concept of rebirth. The singer addresses the phoenix directly, asking to climb on its pyre, symbolizing a desire to undergo a transformative experience. The idea of being reborn is further emphasized in the repetition of the phrase "Phoenix reborn again."
The lyrics also introduce a mysterious element, with the mention of a strange wind carrying secrets. The arrival of a figure and the uncertainty of whether they are approaching or if it's just the singer's heartbeat adds to the tension and anticipation. The lyrics convey a sense of helplessness as the singer watches the unfolding events, like witnessing a bud turning towards the sun.
There is a contemplative tone to the lyrics, as the singer questions their own fate. They wonder if they will wither like roses or if they will lose their ability to express their true emotions. However, the lyrics suggest that there is a delicate balance between light and darkness, and that time itself is weightless until the break of dawn.
The mention of Lady Lazarus standing trial signifies a relationship between death and rebirth, with Lazarus being a biblical figure who was raised from the dead, just like the phoenix's cycle of death and resurrection. The singer ultimately identifies themselves as the phoenix, emphasizing their own personal journey of rebirth.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh phoenix, let me climb on your pyre
Phoenix, allow me to experience transformation through your flames
Phoenix reborn again
Rising from the ashes, the phoenix is renewed
What is this? a strange wind blowing
There is an unfamiliar and mysterious force at play
Bearing secrets with its hushing rustle
The wind carries hidden truths, whispered softly
And who are you? a figure approaching
A person is coming near, their identity unknown
Are these footsteps I hear or my heartbeat
Uncertainty arises as I question whether the sounds are from the approaching person or within myself
Pounding, forcing the Amorphis to conceive
My heart beats rapidly, urging the shapeless form of potential to take form
Chimes of midnight I stand helpless watching
In the darkness of midnight, I am powerless, observing
As the tremulous bud turns to the sun
Like a delicate flower bud, I embrace growth, facing the light
Will I wither like all roses?
Am I destined to fade away, like roses do in time?
Will I forfeit my own cry?
Will I lose my voice, surrendering my expression?
But the blackness held its silence
The darkness remains silent, devoid of answers
The golden scales in perfect balance
In harmony, the scales of life maintain equilibrium
For time it is weightless
Time carries no physical burden
At least not until dawn breaks
Yet, its weight is felt only when daylight arrives
Come back when the spring ends
Return when the season of growth concludes
To see Lady Lazarus stand trial
Witness the resurrection of Lady Lazarus as she faces judgment
I am Phoenix I am reborn again
I identify as the phoenix, experiencing perpetual rebirth
Look
Observe and contemplate
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Lea Marcu
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