Grand Architecte
Triste Terre Lyrics
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the spiritual aspects of his existence.
He progressively evolved his perception of a creator, a supreme being,
the controlling force from which all things emanated and upon which they depended for their
continuing existence.
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the dust shall return to the earth as it was, the spirit shall return to God who gave it.
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the importance of developing consciousness, mind, and soul.
Make us aware of our nature as moral beings. Help us see the benefits of education and
knowledge. -
Great Artificer of the Universe, teach us how to use the three great lights to guide us in
discharging our duty to You, to our neighbor, and to ourselves
We thank You, O Father of Light, as we gather for food and fellowship, for the heritage we share.
- lapis-
ite Missa est
The lyrics to Triste Terre's song "Grand Architecte" explore the journey of man to understand his place and purpose in the universe through spiritual exploration. The song begins by acknowledging the primitive man's evolution of his perception of a creator, a supreme being that controls all things. The lyrics then reference the biblical verse, "the dust shall return to the earth as it was, the spirit shall return to God who gave it," referencing the cycle of life and death and the belief in an afterlife.
The song then shifts to a prayer, asking the Great God to guide humans in living lives of illumination and developing their consciousness, mind, and soul. It also emphasizes the importance of being moral beings and the benefits of education and knowledge. The lyrics go on to ask the Great Artificer of the Universe to teach them how to use the three great lights to guide them in discharging their duty to God, their neighbor, and themselves.
The final lines of the song express gratitude for the heritage that they share, ending with the Latin phrase, "ite Missa est" which translates to "go, it is the dismissal." Overall, Triste Terre's "Grand Architecte" is a spiritual exploration of man's journey to understand his place in the universe and the importance of living a moral and conscious life.
Line by Line Meaning
As a primitive man strived to understand his place and purpose in the universe,
The song starts by acknowledging the spiritual quest of humanity in understanding the universe and one's purpose in it, starting from primitive times.
the spiritual aspects of his existence.
This line refers to the spiritual side of human existence that has driven people to seek answers beyond their physical experiences.
He progressively evolved his perception of a creator, a supreme being,
The song highlights the evolution of the human perception of a creator and higher power, which has developed over time.
the controlling force from which all things emanated and upon which they depended for their continuing existence.
This line reinforces the idea of a supreme being that is the source of all existence, and upon which everything depends for their continuous existence.
the dust shall return to the earth as it was, the spirit shall return to God who gave it.
This line refers to the cycle of life and death, where physical bodies return to the earth and spirits return to a higher power or God.
Guide us, Great God, in learning to truly live lives of illumination.
The song asks for guidance to live a life of greater consciousness and enlightenment.
the importance of developing consciousness, mind, and soul.
This line reinforces the need to focus on developing aspects of self beyond the physical, such as one's consciousness, mind, and soul.
Make us aware of our nature as moral beings. Help us see the benefits of education and knowledge.
The song asks for awareness of one's moral nature and the importance of education and knowledge as tools for growth and development.
Great Artificer of the Universe, teach us how to use the three great lights to guide us in discharging our duty to You, to our neighbor, and to ourselves
This line speaks to the need for guidance in using the three great lights (wisdom, strength, and beauty) as a means of fulfilling one's duty to others and to a higher power.
We thank You, O Father of Light, as we gather for food and fellowship, for the heritage we share.
The song expresses gratitude to a higher power for the blessings of food, fellowship, and heritage that are shared among people.
lapis-ite Missa est
This line is not clear in its meaning and needs further context to interpret its significance.
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Written by: Malcey Victor
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