The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Call of Dagon" by the artist "Therion"

The song "Call of Dagon" by the Swedish band Therion, inspired by the myths of Dagon, both ancient Semitic and Lovecraftian, explores the theme of longing for the unknown, for a cosmic connection with ancient forces.

The lyrics of the song represent the call of Dagon, a god associated with water and the cosmos, to the listener. This call is more than just a sound, it is an echo from "another world" emanating from a "lonely star on the other side of the universe." It awakens in the listener an ancient memory, a yearning for the stars, a desire to break free from the shackles of "modernity" and step into "infinity."

Sirius, mentioned in the song as the brightest star in the sky, symbolizes enlightenment, an exit from "oblivion." Its light awakens in a person the awareness of their connection with the cosmos and ancient gods, such as Dagon.

The recurring motif of the "Call of Dagon," which sounds like the "singing of the night sky," reinforces the idea of the constant presence of ancient forces available to those who are ready to hear their call. This call is something intuitive, located "somewhere in your dreams," it is the "sound of the universe."

The image of the dancing Dagon, the "star god," completes the composition, leaving a sense of the majestic beauty and power of the cosmos, of which the listener himself is a part.