Gnosis
Ulver Lyrics
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Progress, the world is on the march
Why shouldn't it turn too?
It's the vision of numbers.
We are moving towards the Spirit.
Certainly deserted:
It's the voice of the oracle, what I say.
Understand, and not knowing how to express myself without using hidden words.
Science! The new nobility! Progress.
The world progresses!
Why shouldn't it turn as well?
It's the vision of numbers.
We advance towards the Spirit.
It's quite certain: it's oracular, what I say.
I know, and unaware how to express myself without pagan words, I'd rather be mute
Ulver's song "Gnosis" reflects on humanity's advancement towards scientific and technological progress. The lyrics suggest that science and progress have become the new aristocracy, and the world is moving towards the vision of numbers. This progress, however, is not just limited to technology and science, but also towards the spirit or a higher state of being. The lyrics indicate a certain religious or spiritual belief towards the evolution of human consciousness.
The second part of the lyrics, however, suggests a certain hesitancy towards expressing one's beliefs. The singer acknowledges that they know about the subject but are unable to express it without using pagan words. Hence, the singer prefers to remain silent rather than using language that is misunderstood or shrouded in controversy.
Overall, "Gnosis" is a commentary on the intersection of science, spirituality, and language. It suggests that our understanding of the world and its progress is limited by the language we use, and that clarity in expression is necessary to avoid misunderstanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Science, the new aristocracy
Science is the current ruling class, the new nobility.
Progress, the world is on the march
The world is continuously advancing with science and technology, on its path of progress.
Why shouldn't it turn too?
If the world is progressing and changing, why can't science and its beliefs evolve as well?
It's the vision of numbers.
Science is based on numerical data, facts and figures.
We are moving towards the Spirit.
As science progresses, it is also moving towards higher knowledge, understanding and enlightenment.
Certainly deserted:
I am certain, but alone in this belief.
It's the voice of the oracle, what I say.
I speak as if divinely inspired, as if hearing messages from some higher power or oracle.
Understand, and not knowing how to express myself without using hidden words.
I understand the knowledge and believe in it, but find it difficult to articulate without using complex language and hidden meanings.
I prefer to remain silent
It's better for me to stay quiet, rather than trying to explain something I cannot properly express.
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@floorshaker
Science, the new aristocracy
Progress, the world is on the march
Why shouldn't it turn too?
It's the vision of numbers.
We are moving towards the Spirit.
Certainly deserted:
It's the voice of the oracle, what I say.
Understand, and not knowing how to express myself without using hidden words.
I prefer to remain silent
Science! The new nobility! Progress.
The world progresses!
Why shouldn't it turn as well?
It's the vision of numbers.
We advance towards the Spirit.
It's quite certain: it's oracular, what I say.
I know, and unaware how to express myself without pagan words, I'd rather be mute
@Red23791
The music fits the painting very well. Just imagine being in that bizarre world. Dead beings minding their own business, tending to their plants... they do not communicate nor do they acknowledge your presence, they just work on their gardens autonomously. Surreal. There's also a nice metaphor for the cycle of life and death in this painting. The beings of death are caring for plant life, when a living creature dies it feeds the soil with the necessities for plant life.
@szeryfhl
Ewolucja tego zespołu doprowadziła do perfekcji muzycznej :) Tylko się cieszyć. Ja tylko żałuję że nie ma mnie na koncercie :(
@utqiagvik1991
ej rel
@TwoFacedEar
One my favorite Ulver songs, and I love how they can do any genre so perfectly. The Garden of Death is a great picture to accompany this with too... makes you think.
@NintendoW11
Exactly! Every release may/generally is drastically different but they are all very ULVER.
@gunnerulrich9209
The guitar oriented section is probably the most beautiful moment in the history of music.
@zyzy7102
I've never listened to Ulver before but this track is a master of all the elements of music. I love how it combines ambient, triphop, classical, drone, electronic, and rock.
@clandestina6382
Go listen to Eos by Ulver
@SkywardsSoul
Holy shit, this could easily be part of a Silent Hill soundtrack. Even the lyrics.
Amazing.
@pyrosplodeyflames
I love the way that the ominous chorus sound combines with the sampled drums and synthesizers.