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Providence
Ulver Lyrics


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We drink and drink
A subtle poison

More in sorrow
Than in anger

Our skin is so thin
And left to love

The sentence we serve
Our masks discarded

The blind rage of youth
The black starry eyes

All animal passions
Covering up the truth

There is no deliverance
Providence is lost

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ulver's "Providence" are rich in imagery and emotion, expressing a deep sense of loss and despair. The use of language is powerful and evocative, with each verse drawing the listener deeper into the song's themes. The first two lines, "We drink and drink, a subtle poison," suggest a sense of escapism, perhaps from a world that is too harsh or too painful to bear. The phrase "More in sorrow than in anger" underscores this point, indicating that the drinking is not driven by anger or aggression, but rather by a sense of sadness or futility.


The lines "Our skin is so thin and left to love, the sentence we serve, our masks discarded" suggest a sense of vulnerability and exposure, as if the characters in the song have removed their protective barriers and are exposed to the world. The reference to "the blind rage of youth, the black starry eyes" hints at the idea of youthful rebellion, but also suggests a sense of uncertainty or confusion about the future. The final line, "There is no deliverance, Providence is lost," is a bleak and powerful expression of despair, suggesting that the characters have lost hope and faith in the world around them.


Line by Line Meaning

We drink and drink
We consume and consume


A subtle poison
A hidden toxin


More in sorrow
Mainly with sadness


Than in anger
Not primarily with rage


Our skin is so thin
Our resilience is weak


And left to love
Alone with affection


The sentence we serve
The punishment we endure


Our masks discarded
Our façades abandoned


The blind rage of youth
The irrational fury of adolescence


The black starry eyes
The dark glittering gaze


All animal passions
All instinctual desires


Covering up the truth
Concealing the reality


There is no deliverance
There is no salvation


Providence is lost
Divine guidance is gone




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R2 the Specialist

A constant inspiration, this band.

misiekspeed

Ulver - "Providence" live with Alex Ward this is live awesome!!

S̷aulot

this song is so beautyful, damn you ulver!

Felipe A. Carrasco Villanueva

Sublime

Marcus Wiesner

song of the year

David Kailov

Probably vinyl

snakefan88

Honestly? I don't know. XD

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