Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tristania_(band)
Studio albums
Widow's Weeds (1998)
Beyond the Veil (1999)
World of Glass (2001)
Ashes (2005)
Illumination (2007)
Rubicon (2010)
Darkest White (2013)
Lotus
Tristania Lyrics
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Endless sky is near
And the road you choose
By my hand is lead
In the morning light
All is clean and young
And the spider webs
But you must not fear the dark
I will watch over your sleep
Until the morning comes
All wounds have to fade
I will, I will
I will watch over your sleep
Lead me
Please guide me
Unchain me
Untie me
I see your shadow
Your shape on the wall
But I cannot hear your voice when it calls
Can you tell dreams from reality?
Can you tell sense from insanity?
Sometimes it all melts down
And mix into half-lies
Half-lies
But you must not fear the dark
I will watch over your sleep
Until the morning comes
All wounds have to fade
I will, I will
I will watch over your sleep
But you must not fear the dark
I will watch over your sleep
Until the morning comes
All wounds have to fade
I will, I will
I will watch over your sleep
The lyrics of Tristania's song "Lotus" appear to be an encouraging message from someone to another. The chorus line "But you must not fear the dark / I will watch over your sleep / Until the morning comes / All wounds have to fade / I will, I will / I will watch over your sleep" denotes that the other person who is going through a difficult time or struggling with something is not alone and that the singer (presumably a friend, lover, or family member) will be there for them. The singer attempts to steer the other person away from a sense of confusion and into clarity, stating "Can you tell dreams from reality? / Can you tell sense from insanity?" This suggests that the singer is trying to help the other person find a balance between their feelings and what is real or true.
The lyrics also paint a picture of the morning, using words like "clean," "young," and "silver threads" to emphasize the beauty of the new day. The lines "Lead me / Please guide me / Unchain me / Untie me" seem to signify that the other person is struggling or feeling trapped in some way, and the singer is asking to be led to a place of freedom.
Overall, the song appears to be about the power of love and support, and the necessity of having someone stand with you, no matter the situation. It speaks to the importance of having someone to help you through the tough times and provide you with a sense of security.
Line by Line Meaning
When the morning weeps
When the morning dawns with tears and sadness
Endless sky is near
The vast and infinite sky is within reach
And the road you choose
The path you take in life
By my hand is lead
Being guided by someone for support and protection
In the morning light
The brightness and clarity of the dawn
All is clean and young
A fresh start and a new beginning
And the spider webs
The stunning beauty of spider webs
Shine like silver threads
Glistening with a silvery sheen and radiance
But you must not fear the dark
Do not be afraid of the unknown and uncertain
I will watch over your sleep
I will provide a sense of safety and security during times of uncertainty and danger
Until the morning comes
Until a new dawn and new hope emerges
All wounds have to fade
Time is a great healer, and all pain and suffering eventually fades away
I will, I will
Reassuring support and promise of protection
Lead me
I need guidance and support
Please guide me
Asking for help and direction
Unchain me
To be released from a state of bondage
Untie me
To be free from all constraints and limitations
I see your shadow
The ghost of someone or something present but not existing in reality
Your shape on the wall
A vague image or presence of someone or something that appears on surfaces
But I cannot hear your voice when it calls
The sense of loss, loneliness and disconnection from a person or something that is present but not heard
Can you tell dreams from reality?
The ambiguity of the distinction between the imagined and the real
Can you tell sense from insanity?
The challenge of distinguishing between rational or rationalized thinking and madness
Sometimes it all melts down
The sense of confusion, chaos or failure that occurs when things fall apart
And mix into half-lies
The blurred and ambiguous truth that results from the intermingling of reality and fiction
But you must not fear the dark
Do not be discouraged or lose hope in difficult times
I will watch over your sleep
I will be a source of comfort and security when times are hard
Until the morning comes
I will stay and support you until a new dawn and a new beginning
All wounds have to fade
All pain, grief and suffering will inevitably lessen with time
I will, I will
A promise of unwavering protection and support
Contributed by Oliver W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Miguel Espenaes
my first Tristania record, I was on a cd store buying randomly, I picked it for its cover, I was like 15, oh my, what a memories!
Avsil Nédras
I love this album so much, nostalgic times
merryoldehangman
i love this band! and this song rocks!
Metelo Pinto
Uma das melhores musi cas que já ouví.
zabacinjsh
One time my brain went "can't tell memes from reality" and my brain is broken now i can't unhear it and that is what it sounds like every time now
Juda Goethe
Schön
Cássia Azevedo ♪
Sem vibeke tristania morreu !
ghostinmymind
Schönest...