Winds Of Creation

Decapitated's song 'Winds Of Creation' delves into the profound themes of chaos, creation, and the origins of existence. The lyrics open with a depiction of primordial chaos, a state of disorder from which the beginnings of life and the universe emerge. This chaos is not just a physical state but also a metaphorical one, representing the tangled and complex nature of existence before order and structure were imposed. The imagery of dusk, rather than brightness or human form, signifies a time of transition and potential, where the earth and day are born from the darkness.

The song continues to explore the relationship between light and darkness, suggesting that brightness is a product of darkness rather than a spiritual entity. This inversion challenges traditional notions of light as inherently good and darkness as evil, proposing instead that they are interdependent and essential to the creation process. The 'black sky without its jewels stars' symbolizes a primordial void, a canvas for the emergence of life and brilliance. The reference to 'first parents ereb-night, eternal night' and their offspring, mankind, positions humanity as a product of this eternal darkness, bound by the illusions of their gods and the constraints of elemental forces.

The lyrics also touch on the theme of human rights and the power dynamics that shape human existence. The 'toys of elements' and 'children of dreams' suggest that humans are at the mercy of greater forces, their rights and freedoms crushed by the might of these elemental powers. The long sleep of mother earth, described as 'so coloured real but fog woven,' hints at a dormant potential within the earth, waiting to be awakened from the dusk. This awakening represents a return to the origins, a re-emergence from the chaos that birthed existence, and a reclaiming of the brilliance that lies within the darkness.