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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Nocturnal Light" by the artist "Therion"

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The lyrics of the song "Nocturnal Light" by the Swedish band Therion tell the Sumerian myth of the goddess Inanna (Ishtar in Akkadian mythology) and her journey to the underworld.

"Nocturnal Light", in this context, is a metaphor for rebirth, hope, and the cyclical nature of life. Inanna, the goddess of love, beauty, war, and fertility, descends into the realm of death, ruled by her sister Ereshkigal. There she passes through seven gates, losing her divine attributes, and becomes a prisoner.

This descent symbolizes not only death but also initiation, overcoming trials, and transformation. "Nocturnal Light" is a glimmer of hope in the realm of darkness, a promise of return to life after death.

The image of Inanna descending into the underworld and returning from it is associated with natural cycles, the changing seasons. Her husband, Dumuzid, the god of fertility, remains in the world of the living, and his absence marks the winter. Inanna's return from the underworld marks the arrival of spring and the rebirth of nature.

Thus, "Nocturnal Light" in Therion's song carries a deep symbolic meaning, addressing the themes of death and rebirth, darkness and light, the cyclical nature of life, and the triumph of hope.

Nocturnal light – ah

Goddess Inanna, the beauty of Venus, you travel our minds and the sky

Ruler of heavens, on ground of Eanna be praised!

Mighty Inanna, the spirit of warfare, to Babylon open your gate

Fruits of your wisdom – seeds will bring birth to this day

Where there was nothing, kingdom of the void

Threshold to forever awaits and will unfold

[Chorus:]

Nocturnal light – dark empress keep

It flowing through your secret womb

Nocturnal light – bury the ashes of time

Where the angels in silence divine

Face the dawn, so nocturnal and bright

Down to your sister Ereshkigals kingdom, the netherworld, you now descend

Gates there are seven and stripped of your power you dwell

Saved by your husband with sister beside him, they will now be taking your place

Granting you freedom, sharing the months of the year

[Chorus:]

Nocturnal light – dark empress keep

It flowing through your secret womb

Nocturnal light – bury the ashes of time

Where the angels in silence divine

Face the dawn, so nocturnal and bright

Deep in the darkness, your husband Dumuzi,

The God of what flourish above

Now all in his absence has turned into winter

And summer will mark his return

Nocturnal light!

[Chorus:]

Nocturnal light – dark empress keep

It flowing through your secret womb

Nocturnal light – bring back your time

The fall of night – Inanna rise!

Nocturnal light – flow from your lust to the seas

Of every man –

Inanna rise!

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