Legions of the Black Light
Watain Lyrics
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As thy light descends -
darkening the I to reveal the Self.
The rays of Gnosis are burning yet liberating.
In a blissfull imposition of the primal paradox.
Ultimate and all-embracing.
For as above - so below.
As I am lying beyond where mental winds blow.
Ignite in me the fire of the storming triple 6.
Now oh god of wrath,
unchained in you to burn,
rape and destruct!
Astaroth open my eye!
And let the beast regain his sight.
A gift from Azerate.
A path way back - to thy Thoughtless Light!
Legions of the Black Light!
Chosen sons of snakes.
A burning wrath reveals the Black Sun.
Black Sun Ascends. Forevermore.
Granted to the elected is the key to Chaos core.
Judge me now oh shining one, by blood and fire.
To wield thy sword, oh Lord and Master.
The eleventh and the first.
Whose wordless word echoes Chaos!
Oh firebringer of the Nightside.
Thy light illuminates our Temple,
as we march towards the Other Side...
Legions of the Black Light.
Chosen sons of snakes.
A burning wrath reveals the Black Sun.
Legions of the Black Light.
Chosen sons of snakes.
A burning wrath now unveils the Black Sun.
The song Legions of the Black Light by Watain can be interpreted as a summoning, an invocation for power and strength from the demonic forces of the Anti-Cosmos. The singer, who appears to be a worshipper of the dark forces, is calling for Astaroth to open their eye and let the beast regain their sight. The beast here might refer to the innermost primal self, which has been suppressed by societal norms and moral codes. The singer believes that the blackening of the self will reveal the true nature of the beast and lead to liberation. They seek the fire of the storming triple 6 (666), which represents Satan, the god of wrath, who can unleash their full potential to burn, rape and destruct.
The idea of the primal paradox is also mentioned, which refers to the concept of chaos and order existing together. The singer sees a blissful imposition in the contradictions of the universe, where light and dark, good and evil, are all part of the same system. They believe in the ultimate and all-embracing power of the Anti-Cosmos, which is the opposite of the cosmic order, and above the realms where mental winds blow. The Legions of the Black Light then represent the chosen sons of snakes, those who have been granted the key to Chaos core and can wield the sword of the Lord and Master, whose wordless word echoes Chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
I ascend.
I rise up and advance forward.
As thy light descends -
darkening the I to reveal the Self.
As the divine light lowers, it obscures the ego to enlighten the true form.
The rays of Gnosis are burning yet liberating.
The knowledge gained is both intense and freeing.
In a blissful imposition of the primal paradox. Ultimate and all-embracing.
The contradiction of primal nature is both divinely fulfilling and incorporates all aspects of existence.
For as above - so below.
As in the heavens - the same on earth.
As I am lying beyond where mental winds blow.
I exist beyond the influence of society's construct.
Release me now, oh savior of Anti-Cosmos.
Free me of societal bonds, oh great leader of all things opposite to the cosmos.
Ignite in me the fire of the storming triple 6.
Light the flame of the destructive number triple six within me.
Now oh god of wrath, unchained in you to burn, rape and destruct!
Release your wrath and allow me to burn, violate, and destroy.
Astaroth open my eye!
God Astaroth, enable me to see the truth.
And let the beast regain his sight.
Allow my animalistic form to comprehend the truth.
A gift from Azerate.
A present from the demon named Azerate.
A path way back - to thy Thoughtless Light!
A course to return to the state of non-conscious existence.
Legions of the Black Light!
Army of the darkness.
Chosen sons of snakes.
Selected men with the traits of snakes.
A burning wrath reveals the Black Sun.
An angry force uncovers the black sun.
Black Sun Ascends. Forevermore.
The black sun rises and will continue its ascent for eternity.
Granted to the elected is the key to Chaos core.
Given to the chosen ones is the access to the nature of chaos.
Judge me now oh shining one, by blood and fire.
Evaluate me now, oh bright one, through pain and suffering.
To wield thy sword, oh Lord and Master.
To use your weapon, oh lord and leader.
The eleventh and the first. Whose wordless word echoes Chaos!
The eleventh and the first, whose silence speaks of chaos.
Oh firebringer of the Nightside.
Oh the one who brings fire to the dark side.
Thy light illuminates our Temple, as we march towards the Other Side...
Your light brightens our dwelling, as we make our way towards the next realm.
A burning wrath now unveils the Black Sun.
An angry force now unveils the black sun.
Contributed by Colton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
orphan-x⁶
I first heard this song at age 16 when I bought Watain's Sworn To The Dark Album as soon as it became released in February 19, 2007 at Hastings, and I still can't get enough of all the songs off that album. I would really love to see them perform live before my lifetime.
Legions Of The Black Light
I ascend.
As thy light descends -
Darkening the I to reveal the Self.
The rays of Gnosis are burning yet liberating.
In a blissful imposition of the primal paradox.
Ultimate and all-embracing.
For as above - so below.
As I am lying beyond where mental winds blow.
Release me now, oh saviour of Anti-Cosmos.
Ignite in me the fire of the storming triple 6.
Now oh god of wrath,
Unchained in you to burn,
Rape and destruct!
Astaroth open my eye!
And let the beast regain his sight.
A gift from Azerate.
A path way back - to thy Thoughtless Light!
Legions of the Black Light!
Chosen sons of snakes.
A burning wrath reveals the Black Sun.
Black Sun Ascends. Forevermore.
Granted to the elected is the key to Chaos core.
Judge me now oh shining one, by blood and fire.
To wield thy sword, oh Lord and Master.
The eleventh and the first.
Whose wordless word echoes Chaos!
Oh firebringer of the Nightside.
Thy light illuminates our Temple,
As we march towards the Other Side...
Legions of the Black Light.
Chosen sons of snakes.
A burning wrath reveals the Black Sun.
Legions of the Black Light.
Chosen sons of snakes.
A burning wrath now unveils the Black Sun.
🤘🏼🖤🤘🏼
huehuehue
This song is dedicated to late Jon Nortdevit of Dissection.
Tha3rdworldghost
R.I.C Hail Chaos!!!
Born to live dying
😈
Sole Doubt
Wow! I really need to see these guys live, what a show! 😈
Daniel Krommenhoek
They're incredible and terrifying. Aggressive and truly representative of the black flame
Born to live dying
Come and baptize us in liverpool
Naamah
@Murray Rothbard Beware??? I was lucky enough to be baptized by them. Why would anyone "beware"??? Unless you're a closeted xtian pos.
The_Mighty_Rabbit
Hopefully, if Psycho Vegas doesn't get canceled this year, I'll finally be able to see them live.
Malfeitor 13
I've seen them three times and they NEVER disappoint! They treat each performance with the same intensity and reverence as if the entire world were burning around us!!! They are simply fucking incredible
orphan-x⁶
I first heard this song at age 16 when I bought Watain's Sworn To The Dark Album as soon as it became released in February 19, 2007 at Hastings, and I still can't get enough of all the songs off that album. I would really love to see them perform live before my lifetime.
Legions Of The Black Light
I ascend.
As thy light descends -
Darkening the I to reveal the Self.
The rays of Gnosis are burning yet liberating.
In a blissful imposition of the primal paradox.
Ultimate and all-embracing.
For as above - so below.
As I am lying beyond where mental winds blow.
Release me now, oh saviour of Anti-Cosmos.
Ignite in me the fire of the storming triple 6.
Now oh god of wrath,
Unchained in you to burn,
Rape and destruct!
Astaroth open my eye!
And let the beast regain his sight.
A gift from Azerate.
A path way back - to thy Thoughtless Light!
Legions of the Black Light!
Chosen sons of snakes.
A burning wrath reveals the Black Sun.
Black Sun Ascends. Forevermore.
Granted to the elected is the key to Chaos core.
Judge me now oh shining one, by blood and fire.
To wield thy sword, oh Lord and Master.
The eleventh and the first.
Whose wordless word echoes Chaos!
Oh firebringer of the Nightside.
Thy light illuminates our Temple,
As we march towards the Other Side...
Legions of the Black Light.
Chosen sons of snakes.
A burning wrath reveals the Black Sun.
Legions of the Black Light.
Chosen sons of snakes.
A burning wrath now unveils the Black Sun.
🤘🏼🖤🤘🏼