Orpheus
exonaut Lyrics
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Saving lives playing his lyre, he charmed all life alike
Last ride, final destination : the realm of death deep down
To the underworld
To save his dearest one
Gods will let her go
If he does not look back
Descending down below, surrounded by the dead
Hades, Persephone, they let her back to life
To the underworld
To save his dearest one
Gods will let her go
If he does not look back
There I am
Among all these souls
Wandering, drifting
Lifeless orbs in the underground
Death and solitude
All around, floating in the air
I know she's here
She's right behind me
Following me
Coming back to life
I can see the sunlight
Just a few steps away
I must not look back
I must not look back
I must not look back
I must not look back
No
To the underworld
To save his dearest one
Gods will let her go
If he does not look back
In the underworld
The weakness of mankind
His feelings took over
And Orpheus looked back
The lyrics of exonaut's song "Orpheus" tell the story of the mythological character Orpheus and his journey to the underworld to save his beloved. The song describes Orpheus as an Argonaut, a skilled musician who traveled extensively, using his lyre to heal and captivate all living creatures. However, his final destination takes him to the realm of death, where he hopes to rescue his dearest one.
The realm of death, also known as the underworld, is described as a desolate and eerie place filled with the deceased. Despite the dark surroundings, Orpheus's music manages to touch the hearts of even the most sinister gods, including Hades and Persephone. It is through the power of his music that they agree to release his beloved and allow her to return to the land of the living.
As Orpheus and his beloved make their way back towards the surface, they find themselves surrounded by the souls of the dead, wandering aimlessly and trapped in a state of death and solitude. The atmosphere becomes oppressive, with death permeating the air. Despite the hope of reaching the surface and experiencing sunlight once more, Orpheus is warned by the gods not to look back, or else he will lose everything he has worked so hard to achieve.
However, as they get closer to their goal, the weakness of mankind, represented by Orpheus's feelings, takes hold of him. Unable to resist the temptation, he succumbs to his emotions and glances back at his beloved. This moment of vulnerability and disobedience shatters their chance at escaping the underworld together, as his gaze causes his beloved to be trapped once again.
The song's lyrics convey the tragic consequences of Orpheus's inability to restrain himself and follow the gods' instructions. It serves as a cautionary tale about the weakness of human emotions and the importance of self-control. Despite his immense talent and bravery, Orpheus ultimately undermines his own efforts by allowing his feelings to overpower his rationality.
Line by Line Meaning
Argonaut, music master, he traveled far and wide
Orpheus, a skilled musician and adventurer, journeyed extensively
Saving lives playing his lyre, he charmed all life alike
Using his music, Orpheus had the power to enchant and heal all living creatures
Last ride, final destination: the realm of death deep down
His ultimate journey led him to the deep underworld, the land of the dead
To the underworld
Descending into the realm of death
To save his dearest one
Orpheus ventured to rescue his beloved
Gods will let her go
The gods promised to release her
If he does not look back
Only if Orpheus is able to resist the urge to turn back
Descending down below, surrounded by the dead
As he journeyed deeper, he was surrounded by the deceased
His music touched the hearts of gods, the darkest of them all
His melodies had a profound impact even on the darkest gods
Hades, Persephone, they let her back to life
Hades and Persephone allowed his beloved to return to the land of the living
There I am, among all these souls
Orpheus found himself amidst countless lost souls
Wandering, drifting, lifeless orbs in the underground
These souls aimlessly wandered, devoid of life, in the underground
Death and solitude all around, floating in the air
The atmosphere was permeated by death and isolation
I know she's here, she's right behind me, following me
Orpheus had an unwavering certainty of his beloved's presence
Coming back to life, I can see the sunlight
As his beloved revived, Orpheus caught a glimpse of hope and the outside world
Just a few steps away, I must not look back
Although close to their escape, Orpheus must resist the temptation to turn around
I must not look back
He mustn't give in to the urge to look behind
No
A resolute refusal to give in
In the underworld, the weakness of mankind
Within the realm of death, the vulnerability of humans became evident
His feelings took over and Orpheus looked back
Overwhelmed by emotions, Orpheus couldn't resist the temptation and glanced back
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Clément Casu
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