A Romance Of Thorns

Angellore's 'A Romance Of Thorns' is a haunting exploration of despair, regret, and the yearning for deliverance. The song opens with a Latin chant, 'In paradisum,' which translates to 'In paradise,' setting a somber and spiritual tone. This chant is traditionally used in the context of funerals, suggesting themes of death and the afterlife. The lyrics then delve into the narrator's deep sense of despair, describing a fall into a metaphorical abyss where the gates behind the mountains glare and the crescent moon hangs above silent snow. This imagery evokes a sense of isolation and coldness, reflecting the narrator's internal state.

The song continues to paint a picture of a 'derelict soul in a body accurst,' wandering through a 'lightless, desolate place.' The narrator's feelings of powerlessness and imprisonment within themselves are palpable, as they describe their anger and existence as useless. This sense of hopelessness is further emphasized by the imagery of walking endlessly among naked stones and ghastly trees, guided by a dismal sun. The recurring theme of time slipping away and the regret of unfulfilled potential is evident in lines like 'What happened to all these years? Time flew away in a blink.' The narrator's remorse and repentance come too late, adding to the weight of their sorrow.

As the song progresses, the narrator's yearning for deliverance becomes more intense. They describe feeding an 'ancient sadness' and seeing 'crimson oceans' as blood runs from their eyes, symbolizing deep emotional pain. The imagery of watching through a window at barren plains and living under cobwebs and black garlands suggests a life of stagnation and decay. The narrator's desire to escape their human husk and see it crumble to dust, while their spirit flies above a smoking pyre, represents a longing for freedom from their unfulfilled desires and the burdens of their existence. 'A Romance Of Thorns' is a poignant and evocative portrayal of the struggle with inner demons and the quest for liberation from a life of despair.