First Light
Wodensthrone Lyrics


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First light caresses the sky
I am the creator
"In biting flame and burning ice
it shall begin again"

Whisper to me the name of the wind
be one with me
transcend the self
and become the whole

Let us hear the song of the ocean
and feel the weight of the sky
The heart opens as the eye closes
Pluck out and relinquish the 'I'

Ancestral warnings
etched into our souls
steer us from the darkness
that lies within us all

The serpent slumbers only lightly
Though he with one eye keeps vigil
Upon his throne once more
As it was, so it shall be again

The serpent slumbers only lightly
Though he with one eye keeps vigil




Upon his throne once more
As it was, so it is again

Overall Meaning

The song "First Light" by Wodensthrone opens with the description of the dawn, with the first ray of light caressing the sky. The lyrics then shift focus to the idea of creation, with the singer possibly identifying themselves as the creator. The line "in biting flame and burning ice, it shall begin again" hints at a cyclical nature of creation and destruction, where the song of the universe plays on.


Moving forward, the lyrics speak of transcending the self and becoming one with nature, where the wind whispers and the ocean's song is heard. The phrase "pluck out and relinquish the 'I'" suggests that the singer may be urging the listener to shed their ego and surrender to the natural world. The next few lines give importance to ancestral warnings and acknowledge the darkness that lies within every human soul.


The song ends with a reference to an ongoing cycle that involves a serpent. The last few lines mention that the serpent slumbers, but with one eye keeps vigil upon its throne, ultimately indicating that what was once shall be again. The serpent represents transformation and denotes the cyclical nature previously mentioned, with the idea of death and rebirth or change occurring in a never-ending loop, linking back to the dawn and first light imagery.


Line by Line Meaning

First light caresses the sky
The dawn of a new day begins with the soft touch of light on the horizon.


I am the creator
The singer claims to be the one responsible for bringing forth new life and resurrection.


"In biting flame and burning ice it shall begin again"
The cycle of life, death, and rebirth will continue despite the destructive forces of nature.


Whisper to me the name of the wind
The artist seeks a spiritual connection with nature and requests guidance on their journey.


be one with me to transcend the self and become the whole
The artist desires to merge with the universe and transcend their individual identity to become part of a greater cosmic whole.


Let us hear the song of the ocean and feel the weight of the sky
The singer calls for a deep connection with the earth and sky, to understand the vastness of nature and the universe.


The heart opens as the eye closes
By withdrawing from external stimuli, one can look inward and access the deep emotions and wisdom held within themselves.


Pluck out and relinquish the 'I'
Let go of the ego, which can hold one back from spiritual growth and connection with the universe.


Ancestral warnings etched into our souls steer us from the darkness that lies within us all
The artist reflects on the wisdom of their ancestors, who warned against the dangers of giving into the negative aspects of human nature.


The serpent slumbers only lightly Though he with one eye keeps vigil Upon his throne once more As it was, so it shall be again
The artist reflects on the cyclical nature of existence, imagining a serpent God who does not sleep soundly, always watching over the world and ready to unleash its power once more.


The serpent slumbers only lightly Though he with one eye keeps vigil Upon his throne once more As it was, so it is again
The singer repeats the earlier stanza to reinforce the idea of the unending cycle of life and death.




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Comments from YouTube:

Rico453

'Ancestral warnings, etched into our souls, steer us from the darkness, that lies within us all...'

Bexigah Music Web

+Rico453 Thanks, mate! Be welcome!

Rico453

Amazing song!!!

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