Illumination
Tristania Lyrics


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What if you vote to change the world
It is time to let your voice be heard
Make a difference
Watch and you will learn

Don’t you trust me
Say, don’t you feel the way that I feel
A new direction is what we need
Don’t you want justice
God bless the strong and brave and free
The wheels are moving
Be strong and believe

Man the noblest beast of all
Our fate is to lead
Some might say we’ve been misled
I’m dressed to make change
And Phil is always there
To tell you what went wrong
I’ll feed you little pills
And you won’t go astray
They’ll help you on the way

Don’t you hate it
We’ll get the snake back under the heel
We’ll bring back justice
Go spread the word
God bless this nation
God bless the strong and brave and free
We’ll use the power and burst through the streets

The more they mock our way of life
The more the conflict escalates
Now they strike into our faith
We will sure retaliate

Master! Tell us what to do
Our minds are pure
Our hearts are true
Master! Speak to us of war
Will we be victorious

Children kneel with me and pray
You were blind but you will see
You must break the web of lies
And illuminate the sky

Words are wasted
I know you feel the way that I feel
God loves the faithful and hates the beast
We’ve brought back justice
God bless the strong and brave and free
We’ll use the power and burst through the streets

Master! Tell us what to do
Master!

Alt tar slutt
Alt vil bli flammars rov
Love fornying når klokkå slår
Løfte du blikket




Alt som er dødt forgår
Alt som har skjedd vil skje igjen

Overall Meaning

The song "Illumination" by Tristania is a call to action for those who believe in change and wish to make a difference in the world. The lyrics urge listeners to take a stand and let their voices be heard, with the promise that if they do so, they will learn and grow in the process. The song is a mix of inspiration, encouragement, and a sense of urgency, with lines like "A new direction is what we need" and "We’ll get the snake back under the heel" rallying listeners to fight for justice and stand up against oppression.


The lyrics also touch on the theme of leadership, with references to man being the "noblest beast of all" and our fate being to lead. The idea that we have been "misled" implies that there are forces at work that seek to control and manipulate people for their own gain. However, the song suggests that through unity and perseverance, we can break free from these webs of lies and "illuminate the sky."


Overall, "Illumination" is a song that inspires and energizes listeners to take action and be the change they wish to see in the world. It encourages a sense of unity and purpose, while acknowledging the challenges and obstacles that lie ahead.


Line by Line Meaning

What if you vote to change the world
Consider the power of your vote, as it has the potential to make a significant impact on the world around you.


It is time to let your voice be heard
Now is the moment to speak up and express your beliefs, opinions and ideas without hesitation.


Make a difference
Take initiative to create positive change, no matter how small or large, to influence the world for the better.


Watch and you will learn
By observing and reflecting on the world around us, we can gain valuable knowledge and insights to improve our lives.


Don’t you trust me
Expressing doubt towards one's credibility or trustworthiness.


Say, don’t you feel the way that I feel
Asking if the listener can relate to the singer's emotions or beliefs.


A new direction is what we need
The current path is not suitable, and a new approach or course is necessary for progress.


Don’t you want justice
Inquiry about the listener's desire for a fair and just society.


God bless the strong and brave and free
Offering blessings to those who demonstrate strength, courage, and independence.


The wheels are moving
Change and progress are in motion, and it is essential to keep up and continue forward.


Be strong and believe
Reminding the listener to maintain faith and resilience to overcome challenges and obstacles.


Man the noblest beast of all
Humans are the most distinguished and superior species on earth.


Our fate is to lead
It is our destiny to guide and direct society towards progress and development.


Some might say we’ve been misled
There are those who believe that we have been misguided or deceived in our actions or beliefs.


I’m dressed to make change
The singer is ready and prepared to initiate a transformation for the betterment of society.


And Phil is always there
Phil is a reliable source of information, guidance or support always available to the artist.


To tell you what went wrong
Phil can provide retrospective analysis and information about past mistakes or failures.


I’ll feed you little pills
The singer has a plan or strategy to guide the listener on the right path discreetly.


And you won’t go astray
The listener will not stray from the right path and will be steered in the right direction.


They’ll help you on the way
The artist's guidance or instructions will assist the listener in achieving their goals.


Don’t you hate it
Asking if the listener feels intense dislike, anger, or annoyance towards something.


We’ll get the snake back under the heel
We will take control and eliminate the source of evil or wickedness to achieve justice.


We’ll bring back justice
A promise to restore fairness, equity and morality to society.


Go spread the word
Encouraging or commanding the listener to share their message or beliefs with others.


God bless this nation
Offering blessings to a particular country or community.


We’ll use the power and burst through the streets
We will use our influence and authority to make a significant impact and change the world dramatically.


The more they mock our way of life
There are those who ridicule, belittle, or demean our culture, beliefs, values or way of living.


The more the conflict escalates
As the mocking and insults continue, tensions and anger build, leading to conflicts and violence.


Now they strike into our faith
The opposition has attacked our religious beliefs or practices.


We will sure retaliate
The singer will fight back and take revenge for the harm or damage caused.


Master! Tell us what to do
An appeal for guidance or direction from the person in authority.


Our minds are pure
We have good and virtuous intentions, motivations and objectives.


Our hearts are true
We have pure and genuine emotions, feelings, and convictions.


Master! Speak to us of war
A request for information, instructions, or a prediction about war from the person in command.


Will we be victorious
A question about the likelihood or possibility of winning in a war or battle.


Children kneel with me and pray
Inviting others to join in prayer or meditation in a humble and submissive position.


You were blind but you will see
A promise or prediction about gaining insight or understanding by opening one's eyes.


You must break the web of lies
It is necessary to overcome deception, misrepresentation, or falsehoods to find the truth.


And illuminate the sky
To bring light to darkness or to enlighten and inform the world.


Words are wasted
Talking or explaining is not effective or useful in this context or situation.


God loves the faithful and hates the beast
God appreciates and rewards those who are loyal, trustworthy, and obedient to their faith and despises cruelty, evil, and wickedness.


We’ve brought back justice
A belief or statement about achieving fairness, equity, and lawfulness in society.


We’ll use the power and burst through the streets
We will use our resources, abilities, and strategies to make a significant transformation and inspire others.


Master! Tell us what to do
An appeal for guidance or leadership from the one with authority or expertise.


Master!
An exclamation addressing the person in command or seeking direction and instruction.


Alt tar slutt
Everything comes to an end.


Alt vil bli flammars rov
Everything will be consumed by flames.


Love fornying når klokkå slår
Love is renewed when the clock strikes.


Løfte du blikket
Lift up your gaze.


Alt som er dødt forgår
Everything that is dead passes away.


Alt som har skjedd vil skje igjen
Everything that has happened will happen again.




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@BrokxMedia

The corrected playlist: :p

00:00 Mercyside
04:44 Sanguine Sky
08:34 Open Ground
13:14 The Ravens
18:20 Destination Departure
22:56 Down
27:27 Fate
32:26 Lotus
37:35 Sacrilege
41:50 In The Wake
45:58 Deadlands
52:58 Ab Initio



All comments from YouTube:

@Crossgolld

2021 and we still here!

tristania é pra sempre !

@mushroommagic1697

Hey I am here to tell you that Vibeke has a new project called Veil Of Secrets and it sounds exactly like her time with Tristania.
Also the composer for the band The Sins of Thy Beloved made a new band with his wife, it is called Rainarea.

@katiamoriz

Oh my goth! I had no idea, thanks for sharing this info!

@ivanlizama4582

Wooow thank you for the information 👍🤟😎🎸

@Hvorgandr

aegir and vibeke are not a good combination. it's just no for me.

@AvidaBlack

wow, how is it now??

@harovilius6132

Fell in love with Tristania and Theatre of Tragedy when I was 15. Eight years passed, they're still my favorites

@michael654

Been a fan for 15 years. I am known as the 30 year old boomer.

@marinamarina8941

Saudade desse tipo de música. Não se produz mais.

@Mayy8893

Conheci o som do Tristania em 2004 curti muito na adolescência e ainda curto pra caramba amo esse som das trevas❤🇧🇷😍. Vibekke Stene saudades da sua voz maravilhosamente sublime❤

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