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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Eternal Return" by the artist "Therion"

The lyrics of "Eternal Return" by the Swedish band Therion are an allegorical depiction of the concept of eternal recurrence, the idea that the universe and all existence within it are endlessly repeating in cycles of birth, life, and destruction.

Symbolism and interpretation:

Cronus: The ancient Greek god of time who devoured his children, symbolizing the relentless flow of time and the cyclical nature of existence. Cronus' drums are the rhythm of time, measuring out the epochs.

Eternity: The state of being outside of time, the infinity of cycles of existence. "Enter Eternity" can be interpreted as a call to embrace the cyclical nature of being, to realize its infinity.

Wheel of Fortune: The ancient Roman goddess of fortune, symbolizing the unpredictability of fate and the constant change of ups and downs. The dance with Shiva is a metaphor for the interplay of creative and destructive forces that drive the universe.

Newborn: A symbol of a new cycle, a new life arising from the destruction of the previous one.

Destruction: An inevitable stage in the cycle, the end of the old world, which gives rise to a new one.

Queen of Beauty: Possibly a metaphor for life, the beauty of the world, which inevitably fades. The "veil of time" is the passage of time, leaving its mark on all things.

Darkness: A symbol of the end, death, but also of potential, a new beginning.

Light: A symbol of rebirth, new life, a new cycle.

Flame: A symbol of purification, transformation, transfiguration.

The main idea of the song:

The universe exists in endless cycles of birth and destruction. Everything that has been will be again, and life is just one of an infinite number of repeating stages in this eternal wheel of time. It is important to accept this truth, not to be afraid of the end, because it is only the beginning of something new.

Kronos is drumming

And time is running.

Enter the Aeon

And bring back the past

Wheel of Fortune

Dancing with Shiva

Spin to the newborn

Who live to the last

The world is changing

And fall apart

End of the kingdom

And of the heart

The queen of beauty (veil of time)

Now cold and pale

The sun is setting

The night prevail

But fear not darkness

It' hidden light

And you will find it

Shining with bright

The time is running (veil of time)

The flame will burn

When today vanish,

But all return.

Time will come to an end but bring back the start again

Queen of time will rise again

And bring forth the future

Wheel of time will whirl around

And bring back the past

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