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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Jewels from Afar" by the artist "Therion"

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This excerpt from Therion's opera "Jewels from Afar" reveals a crucial stage in the relationship between Elena and Seth. Elena, reminiscing about her childhood and the image of a special, bright star, draws a parallel with Seth. This metaphor is multifaceted:

The star as a symbol of loneliness: Elena compares herself and Seth to distant stars, emphasizing their isolation and the lack of understanding from others.

The star as a symbol of inner light: The bright star, standing out in the sky, symbolizes Seth's inner strength and greatness, which Elena is able to discern despite his dark demeanor.

The star as a symbol of hope: The morning star, appearing at dawn, can be interpreted as a symbol of hope for happiness and understanding that Elena sees in their relationship with Seth.

Elena's words penetrate Seth's heart; he feels a kindred spirit in her. Tired of loneliness and darkness, he is ready to open up to the light and warmth that emanate from Elena. The kiss at the end of the scene symbolizes the fusion of their souls and the beginning of a new stage in their relationship.

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Helena joins him and speaks gently about how she and Johanna as children experienced how the stars spoke to them from another world. Helena says that she was mostly fascinated by a peculiar star that always shone most brightly in the morning. There is silence for a moment.

Suddenly Seth notes that Helena with tear-filled eyes is searching for his eyes. She says that genuinely understands his loneliness and emptiness but also his greatness. Helena uses words that reach deep into the mind of Seth. He senses a kindred spirit. When Helena subsequently calls for calm and suggests that they should allow themselves to be surrounded by silence, AC grabs her hand, embraces her. They join in a kiss.

[HELENA:]

Lovely is this night...

[SETH:]

Evening falls — nothing I do behold.

[HELENA:]

Moments of childhood days come back,

a few precious seconds I fly out.

Shining beyond the moon — my beloved star always

inviting me, born of secrecy — my morning star.

Dear Majesty, oh please look at me...

[SETH:]

Speak the truth my dear, from where come the tears...?

[HELENA:]

Your soul I hear it sings in silence, utterly alone...

[SETH:]

Riddles in your eyes, jewels from afar, tell the evening sky

who we really are...

[HELENA:]

Dear Majesty, do not plague yourself, do not turn your

mind to the dark.

Silence speaks to us, so hush...Let it be.

[SETH:]

Angel of my dawn, take me by the hand and your morning star will arise again.

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