The Ensemble Of Silence

Empyrium's song 'The Ensemble Of Silence' is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of solitude, regret, and the bittersweet nature of love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a night filled with longing and introspection, where the moon and the night become metaphors for the singer's inner turmoil and emotional landscape. The moon gliding on the wave and the silent wings of the night symbolize a gentle yet inevitable descent into a state of reflection and melancholy.

The imagery of the frozen rose in the singer's hand represents a love that has ceased to grow, leaving behind a sense of woe and regret. This metaphor extends to the 'wine of love,' which, while sweet, is tainted by the bitterness of regret. The singer acknowledges the inevitability of meeting 'the ascending veils of dread' at sunset, suggesting an acceptance of the darker aspects of life and love.

As the nocturnal curtains fall, the night devours all, symbolizing the all-encompassing nature of grief and solitude. The singer finds a paradoxical comfort in this solitude, describing it as a 'sweet blue sound' that makes them drunk with its beauty. In this state, the fear of death dissipates, and the singer embraces the 'solemn realms of death' without a single sigh. The song concludes with the singer becoming one with the 'poetry of the night,' finding solace in the ensemble of silence that plays so beautifully for them. This final union with the night and silence suggests a profound acceptance and perhaps even a transcendence of their sorrow.