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This God Is Dead

(Feat. Roy Khan)

Pt. 1: Smoke and Mirrors
Blindly,
Across the sea,
Your love
Lit my way through storm and shade
For a thousand years.

Today, and every day,
Let me be your light,
Let me be your light
Always.

Another battle, another day
To face the light and pull away from the embrace
Of the shadows where I survive
The agony reminds me I'm alive.

Oh mother, I wonder if you knew.
Oh father, if only I could speak with you.
Did you love my smoke and mirrors?
That would be enough, that would be enough

I know you found it, that dream you chased.
Don't ever think that what you love is a mistake.
Despite the demons that rule your mind,
Stay the course, everything will be alright.

Your mother, she watches over you.
My daughter, just know that we are proud of you.
From the beyond, you'll never hear us,
But you have our love, you have our love.

Can't afford to die, and can't afford to lose.
Sweet angel, wish I had been enough for you.
All I am is smoke and mirrors.
Would you love me if you knew?
Could you love me if you knew?

Pt. 2: Mania and Nothing
What happened to me?
I never saw these bones.
I wear this skin like someone else's clothes.
These scraps of childhood scenes are roughly sewn.
There's no tomorrow,
Just a day that started lifetimes ago.

Back and forth,
Mania and nothing.
Nothing at all.

What happened to me?
Who am I?
Everything I've been feels like it's a lie.
Food makes me sick and drink makes me fade.
Are these my memories?
Am I even awake?

Back and forth,
Mania and nothing.
Nothing at all.

Pt. 3: The Majesty
Earth, give me strength
Skies, lend your range
Moon, lend your light
Stars, guide my way

Bow before the majesty,
This loathsome demon reborn.
Life with new purpose.
See the earth through young eyes.
Feel the universe through an ancient soul.

Pt. 4: Beneath the Morning Star
I have known all and nothing.
I have stared into the void until it haunted my dreams.
Screamed and smiled beneath the morning star,
And conducted the chorus of grim constellations.

Their lights lied, I died a thousand times.
Floating frozen past their majesties,
I wandered too far into the black.

Non est otium
Tibi putesce mari aeterno
Abhorremus te

Endless nights awake in vain
My imploding brain
Torturing my psyche, there was no escaping myself
My hatred, my failures, my losses, my loathing
There was no hollow peace

This has been my final death, finally accept
All that I am, and all that I'm meant to be
Perhaps eternally

Pt. 1 (Reprise): Smoke and Mirrors
Blindly, across the sea
Your love...
Lit your way through storm and shade
For a thousand years.

Today, and every day
I will be your light,
Let me be your light,
Always

Pt. 5: This God is Dead
Guide of the lost,
Guardian of the broken,
Bringer of peace in final hours.
Happiness is a choice,
And purpose, a charted course.
I am but a soul-keeper,
And this god is dead.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "This God Is Dead" intertwine themes of love, loss, identity, and existential struggle, presenting a complex narrative that oscillates between the author’s inner turmoil and the quest for connection and meaning in the face of despair. In the first section, “Smoke and Mirrors,” the singer grapples with feelings of isolation amid battles against personal demons. The repeated refrain, “Let me be your light,” suggests a yearning for connection and purpose, as the singer wishes to support a loved one through their own darkness. Simultaneously, they reflect on the enduring nature of love across time and distance, depicted metaphorically through “smoke and mirrors,” which conveys illusions and perhaps an inability to present their true self. The questioning of parental love brings forth deep emotion and a longing for validation, hinting at unresolved family dynamics and the impact these relationships have on personal identity. Here, the singer acknowledges their flaws but expresses a desire for acceptance despite their perceived inadequacies.


Transitioning into “Mania and Nothing,” the lyrics explore the disconnection between the singer’s current self and their past, marked by an unsettling duality of feeling both present and absent. This section reveals a deep existential crisis where the singer questions their sense of self and reality. The imagery of wearing skin like “someone else's clothes” signifies a profound sense of alienation, as if the singer has lost touch with their true identity and is merely acting out a role. The juxtaposition of “mania” and “nothing” highlights a cyclical battle with mental health, where moments of intense emotion are met with voids of apathy. This struggle reflects a broader human experience of confronting inner chaos, hinting at the fragility of existence and the difficulty in reconstructing a sense of agency amidst such turmoil.


In “The Majesty,” a turning point emerges where the singer calls upon natural elements for strength and guidance—a plea for connection to the universe that transcends their personal suffering. The invocation of celestial bodies symbolizes a yearning for enlightenment and a sense of belonging within a grander scheme of life. By framing their experiences through the notion of majesty and rebirth, the singer begins to reclaim agency over their narrative. This part signifies a transformation, where acknowledging the presence of demons allows the singer to navigate life with renewed purpose. The line, “See the earth through young eyes,” presents the prospect of innocence and wonder, suggesting that facing one’s demons could lead to seeing life in a new light, opening the possibility of healing and growth.


Finally, “Beneath the Morning Star” and the concluding section, “This God is Dead,” bring an overwhelming confrontation with mortality and self-acceptance. The singer reflects on their journey through darkness, grappling with existential dread while striving to make sense of their identity amidst haunting memories and failures. The refrain of “I have known all and nothing” encapsulates the experience of existential paradox—a recognition of both the richness and emptiness of life. The declaration “this god is dead” presents a poignant realization that the former structures of belief or expectations that once governed the singer’s life have crumbled. Yet, amidst this acknowledgment of loss, the singer emerges as a “soul-keeper,” embracing the responsibilities of guiding others while finding peace. The closing thoughts on happiness as a choice suggest an empowered shift toward self-determination, symbolizing an acceptance of the complex layers of existence and the human condition, ultimately articulating a powerful meditation on rebirth and the redefinition of purpose in a world stripped of former certainties.


Line by Line Meaning

Blindly,
Walking without awareness or direction.


Across the sea,
Miles away, symbolizing distance and separation.


Your love
The deep affection and support someone provides.


Lit my way through storm and shade
Guided me through difficult and dark times.


For a thousand years.
An eternal sense of guidance that feels timeless.


Today, and every day,
In the present moment and consistently in the future.


Let me be your light,
I want to be the source of positivity and guidance for you.


Let me be your light Always.
I wish to be your unwavering support indefinitely.


Another battle, another day
Facing ongoing struggles and challenges each day.


To face the light and pull away from the embrace
Striving to find positivity while resisting negativity.


Of the shadows where I survive
Living in a place of darkness yet managing to exist.


The agony reminds me I'm alive.
Pain serves as a reminder of my existence and humanity.


Oh mother, I wonder if you knew.
Reflecting on the relationship with my mother and her awareness.


Oh father, if only I could speak with you.
Longing for communication and connection with my father.


Did you love my smoke and mirrors?
Questioning whether my struggles and façades were understood and accepted.


That would be enough, that would be enough
Just knowing you cared would bring fulfillment.


I know you found it, that dream you chased.
Acknowledging that you achieved your aspirations.


Don't ever think that what you love is a mistake.
Reassuring that passions should not be considered errors.


Despite the demons that rule your mind,
Even in the struggle with negative thoughts and feelings.


Stay the course, everything will be alright.
Persevere, as things will ultimately improve.


Your mother, she watches over you.
A comforting reminder of maternal love from beyond.


My daughter, just know that we are proud of you.
Expressing pride and support from parents.


From the beyond, you'll never hear us,
Acknowledging that communication across realms is impossible.


But you have our love, you have our love.
Affirming the enduring love that transcends death.


Can't afford to die, and can't afford to lose.
Feeling a pressing urgency to stay alive and succeed.


Sweet angel, wish I had been enough for you.
Regretting not being adequate for someone cherished.


All I am is smoke and mirrors.
Feeling insubstantial and deceptive, hiding true self.


Would you love me if you knew?
Questioning whether love would persist with the truth revealed.


Could you love me if you knew?
Doubting feelings of affection based on personal unworthiness.


What happened to me?
Inquiring about the changes that have affected identity.


I never saw these bones.
Feeling disconnected from my physical being and self.


I wear this skin like someone else's clothes.
Experiencing a sense of alienation from one's own body.


These scraps of childhood scenes are roughly sewn.
Memories of childhood feel fragmented and poorly integrated.


There's no tomorrow,
Living in a state where the future feels bleak or uncertain.


Just a day that started lifetimes ago.
Perceiving time as stagnant due to ongoing struggles.


Back and forth,
Experiencing a continuous cycle of emotions and thoughts.


Mania and nothing.
Alternating between intense emotions and emptiness.


Nothing at all.
Feeling a profound sense of void and lack of purpose.


What happened to me?
Questioning the transformation of identity and self.


Who am I?
Struggling with feelings of personal identity and self-worth.


Everything I've been feels like it's a lie.
Feeling disillusioned by past experiences and identities.


Food makes me sick and drink makes me fade.
Reactions to basic necessities feel negative and unfulfilling.


Are these my memories?
Doubting the authenticity of past experiences.


Am I even awake?
Questioning if life is real or just a dream.


Back and forth,
Continuing to oscillate between emotional extremes.


Mania and nothing.
Experiencing a cycle of intense highs and deep lows.


Nothing at all.
Feeling an overwhelming absence of meaning in life.


Earth, give me strength
Seeking grounding and support from the planet.


Skies, lend your range
Hoping for expansive freedom and possibilities.


Moon, lend your light
Looking for guidance during dark times.


Stars, guide my way
Requesting direction and clarity from distant sources.


Bow before the majesty,
Show reverence for the profound beauty and power around.


This loathsome demon reborn.
Acknowledging the resurgence of troubling feelings or thoughts.


Life with new purpose.
Finding renewed meaning and direction in existence.


See the earth through young eyes.
Gaining fresh perspective and wonder towards life.


Feel the universe through an ancient soul.
Experiencing a deep, timeless connection to the cosmos.


I have known all and nothing.
Navigating experiences that feel complete yet empty.


I have stared into the void until it haunted my dreams.
Confronted overwhelming emptiness to the point of obsession.


Screamed and smiled beneath the morning star,
Experiencing a mix of despair and joy under a new day’s light.


And conducted the chorus of grim constellations.
Interpreting the sorrowful aspects of existence.


Their lights lied, I died a thousand times.
Feeling betrayed by false hopes that led to repeated suffering.


Floating frozen past their majesties,
Drifting aimlessly through grand but hollow experiences.


I wandered too far into the black.
Venturing too deeply into darkness, losing sight of self.


Non est otium
There is no leisure or respite.


Tibi putesce mari aeterno
You would become accustomed to the eternal sea.


Abhorremus te
We reject you or detest what you represent.


Endless nights awake in vain
Sleeplessness leads to unproductive contemplation.


My imploding brain
The overwhelming mind is collapsing under pressure.


Torturing my psyche, there was no escaping myself
Constant mental anguish without a way out.


My hatred, my failures, my losses, my loathing
A detailed list of personal struggles and resentments.


There was no hollow peace
A genuine sense of calmness eludes me.


This has been my final death, finally accept
Coming to terms with my past and psychological demise.


All that I am, and all that I'm meant to be
Embracing my identity and purpose.


Perhaps eternally
Accepting this truth as an everlasting reality.


Blindly, across the sea
Continuing to traverse uncertain paths, far from clarity.


Your love...
The powerful and guiding influence of affection.


Lit your way through storm and shade
Illuminated your path through tumultuous and bleak times.


For a thousand years.
For an immeasurable duration of support and care.


Today, and every day
In the present and into the future.


I will be your light,
I will consistently provide support and guidance.


Let me be your light, Always
I wish to remain a constant source of illumination in your life.


Guide of the lost,
A beacon for those who feel directionless.


Guardian of the broken,
Protector for those who have endured pain and suffering.


Bringer of peace in final hours.
Delivering solace during the last moments of life.


Happiness is a choice,
Finding joy is determined by personal decisions.


And purpose, a charted course.
Having a clear sense of direction and intention.


I am but a soul-keeper,
A caretaker of spirits and emotional well-being.


And this god is dead.
Recognizing the loss of faith in traditional beliefs or higher powers.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Adrienne Cowan, Jack Kosto

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