Decade ago in the year 1996, born of brimstone womb, Twilight Ophera saw th… Read Full Bio ↴Decade ago in the year 1996, born of brimstone womb, Twilight Ophera saw the first glimpse of dawnlight. In spring 1997 they released their first promotional piece of paradox craft which secured them deal with the Cacophonous Records. The covenant was respected with the release of "Shadows Embrace the Dark", debut cut in innocent flesh of the world. With this album they seized the place in forefront of new raising tide of Dark Metal. The fall through sulphur spiral continued with the second sin, "Midnight Horror", committed in the year of the prophet, 1999. What followed was the age of struggle, as old members were lost and the bands record label had their own share of problems, finally deciding to drop all their artists leaving Twilight Ophera free to search for new record contract. Having lost their drummer, Timo Kollin, in shrouded circumstances, the band faced another blow after blow as both bass player Jani and the singer Sauli Karkkunen (RIP) decided to depart for other sinuous paths in life’s cursed masquerade. In 2001 new blood was recruited as Mikko Häkkinen joined the faltering ranks of Twilight Ophera as a lead singer. The new black pyre was ignited into cold hearts, promo material was recorded, and the new deal signed with Low Frequency Records for two liturgies of damnation. It was the “The End of Halcyon Age” as their third album declared, conceived in tarnation flames of summer 2003 with the help of two new cultists, drummer Janne Ojala and bass player Jussi Heikkinen. One era passed as the founding member Mikko Kaipainen departed the crusade in the fall of 2005. This year humanity shall fall into lowest depths as Twilight Ophera has joined forces with the Order of the Sanguine Diadem to create the threnody of man, “Descension”. The fourth madness shall be released worldwide under the banner of Low Frequency Records, featuring 10 twisted sermons like never been heard conquering the senses of mortal men.

Crown of Thorns
Twilight Ophera Lyrics

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Empty walls, hollow words
The unholy secrets of them
I can live without this world

Believe again
I am so dead inside you
So numb without

You are my world
You are the world

...and the holy flesh for me

Bleeding eyes, crown of thorns
I don't long for them
Shining wings and reeking horns
Worship again

I am so lost without you
So divine inside
You are my faith
You are the grace

...sacred water for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Twilight Ophera's "Crown of Thorns" are somewhat poetic, but they convey a sense of disillusionment and estrangement from the world. The opening lines, "Empty walls, hollow words / The unholy secrets of them / I can live without this world," suggest a disconnect from society and a desire to escape from the superficiality and falsehoods of everyday life. The singer seems to find solace in a higher power, addressing a divine entity with the words "Believe again / I am so dead inside you / So numb without / You are my world / You are the world / ...and the holy flesh for me." The language is somewhat cryptic, but it suggests a sense of spiritual emptiness that can only be filled with a sense of faith and devotion.

The second verse shifts the focus to the image of a crown of thorns and the biblical story of Jesus' crucifixion. The lines "Bleeding eyes, crown of thorns / I don't long for them / Shining wings and reeking horns / Worship again" suggest a fascination with the dark side of religious iconography. The singer expresses a longing for something deeper and more meaningful than the superficial trappings of religion, but seems to find a sense of reassurance in the imagery nonetheless. The final lines "You are my faith / You are the grace / ...sacred water for me" suggest that the singer has found some form of salvation or redemption in their devotion to a higher power.

Line by Line Meaning

Empty walls, hollow words
Devoid of any meaning or substance, often seen in the promises of others.

The unholy secrets of them
The shameful truths that people hide and keep to themselves which can cause harm to others.

I can live without this world
There is no attachment to this world, as it is not fulfilling or satisfying.

Believe again
To have faith and trust in someone or something once more, despite past experiences or doubts.

I am so dead inside you
The artist feels numb and lifeless without the presence or love of the person they are addressing.

So numb without
Feeling no emotion, unable to express oneself despite trying.

You are my world
The person being addressed is the most important thing in the singer's life and often their sole purpose.

And the holy flesh for me
A divine being sacrificed their flesh or life for the artist's salvation, making them feel indebted and grateful.

Bleeding eyes, crown of thorns
Symbols of pain and suffering, often linked to religious imagery and the sacrifice of a messianic figure.

I don't long for them
The artist is not craving or desiring the pain and suffering associated with the symbols, but they are present in their life nonetheless.

Shining wings and reeking horns
Contrasting symbols of purity and evil, often associated with angels and demons.

Worship again
To offer devotion and praise to a higher power or authority, sometimes out of fear, respect or love.

I am so lost without you
The singer feels aimless and purposeless without the person they are addressing, often relying on them for guidance and direction.

So divine inside
An intense feeling of admiration, respect and love for someone with an almost god-like presence or power.

You are my faith
The person being addressed is the source of the singer's spiritual or religious beliefs, often the foundation of their worldview.

You are the grace
The person being addressed is the embodiment of divine or spiritual favor, often seen as a blessing or gift.

sacred water for me
Symbolic of the cleansing, purifying and rejuvenating qualities of holy or blessed water, often seen in religious rituals and practices.

Contributed by Samuel N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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