The bands current lineup is: Steve Cobucci (rhythm guitar, clean vocals), Ben Summers (bass, backing vocals), Nick Detty (unclean vocals, piano), Abishai Collingsworth (drums), and Joey Alarcon (lead guitar).
Morning Star
Wolves At The Gate Lyrics
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Quickly we are trending light and absolving self of all eternal fears
Until our conscious clears
Hear this voice engage the fight as I pound my chest still knowing my end nears
Still knowing my end nears
The sun is burning out and your rule is left, your rule is left in doubt
We'll sing, and scream, and shout "For You have won, You have won the bout!"
The earth is screaming against its bondage of decay
Creation eager for the coming new day
My lungs are breathing stealing every single breath
Not my soul, but my body is put to death
For if heaven's not your cry, you're still afraid to die
I'll tell you now the end is not far
The sun is burning out and with all creation shout
Enter in the bright Morning Star
I know this is a voyage, it's not my destination
I know this is a voyage, it's not my destination
Not waiting for no dying sun, or watching for a fading moon
No shooting star has caught my eye
Nothing in my hand
Still there is nothing in my hand I bring
Only to the cross
For only to the cross my arms will cling
Only to the cross
Nothing in my hand that I will bring, there is nothing in my hand
For if heaven's not your cry, you're still afraid to die
I'll tell you now the end is not far
The sun is burning out and with all creation shout
Enter in the bright Morning Star
I can see the coming light as the nights will pass and the dawn it clears
Screaming out with all my might for the Morning Star, the Morning Star He nears
I see a new day is coming
I see a new day is near
The song "Morning Star" by Wolves At The Gate expresses a message of hope and faith in the midst of struggling with the fear of death and uncertainty. The lyrics start by acknowledging the human tendency to seek comfort in light and fleeting trends, rather than facing the reality of mortality. However, the singer asserts their determination to fight and speak up, even knowing that their time on earth is limited.
The chorus conveys a powerful sense of triumph, as all of creation rejoices in the victory of the One who has conquered death. The contrast between the decaying earth and the coming new day creates a tension that underscores the urgency of the message: we are not meant to cling to this life, but to look forward to a higher purpose.
The bridge shifts the focus to personal commitment and surrender, as the singer declares that their ultimate hope is not in themselves or their accomplishments, but in the cross of Christ. This faith that transcends earthly limitations and fears is what empowers them to face the darkness with courage and joy.
Overall, "Morning Star" is a song that wrestles with the existential questions that haunt us all, but ultimately offers a clear answer: in the face of death and decay, there is a radiant Morning Star who promises to usher in a new day of eternal life.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see the end in sight as we pacify our itching ears
We think we are getting closer to the end just because we are avoiding listening to the truth and instead, hearing what we want to hear.
Quickly we are trending light and absolving self of all eternal fears
We are easily swayed by popular opinion and ignoring our fears of what happens after we die.
Until our conscious clears
We will only be free of our fears when we face the truth and clear our conscience.
Hear this voice engage the fight as I pound my chest still knowing my end nears
I am still fighting for what I believe in, even though I know my time is limited.
The sun is burning out and your rule is left, your rule is left in doubt
The end of the world is coming and people are starting to question the power of those in charge.
We'll sing, and scream, and shout 'For You have won, You have won the bout!'
We will celebrate God's victory when the end comes.
The earth is screaming against its bondage of decay
Nature is deteriorating and crying out for a new beginning.
Creation eager for the coming new day
The world is ready and excited for the new day that is coming.
My lungs are breathing stealing every single breath
I am grateful for every breath I take, knowing that my time is limited.
Not my soul, but my body is put to death
Only my physical body will die, not my soul.
For if heaven's not your cry, you're still afraid to die
If you're not striving for heaven, then you're scared to face death.
I'll tell you now the end is not far
The end of the world is coming soon.
The sun is burning out and with all creation shout Enter in the bright Morning Star
Everyone and everything will welcome the Morning Star (Jesus) when he returns at the end of the world.
I know this is a voyage, it's not my destination
Life is just a journey, not the final destination.
Not waiting for no dying sun, or watching for a fading moon
We are not focusing on the end of the world with fear, but are living in the present moment.
No shooting star has caught my eye
We are not distracted by trivial things or chasing after fleeting desires.
Nothing in my hand, Still there is nothing in my hand I bring
We cannot bring anything material with us when we die, only our faith and love for God.
Only to the cross, For only to the cross my arms will cling
The only thing that matters is our belief in Jesus and his sacrifice on the cross for our salvation.
I can see the coming light as the nights will pass and the dawn it clears
I can see the end of my journey and the beginning of a new one as the darkness fades away.
Screaming out with all my might for the Morning Star, the Morning Star He nears
We are eagerly awaiting the return of Jesus at the end of the world.
I see a new day is coming
I am hopeful and excited for what the future holds.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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