Amid The Stars

Këkht Aräkh's song 'Amid The Stars' delves into the depths of existential despair and the search for solace in the face of overwhelming darkness. The opening lines, 'Selfless gaze into the abyss / Shadows raging in my skull,' set a tone of introspection and turmoil. The abyss here symbolizes a profound emptiness or a void, while the shadows represent the chaotic thoughts and emotions that plague the narrator's mind. The plea to 'Fix me please, stop all these / Thoughts that poisoning my soul' underscores a desperate need for relief from this mental anguish.

As the song progresses, the imagery of stars and celestial bodies becomes prominent. 'Stars are getting dimmer / Close my eyes so I can see' suggests a fading hope or light, with the act of closing one's eyes symbolizing a retreat into oneself to find clarity. The 'Pale blue fire shimmers' and the notion that the 'Rising Sun is not for me' evoke a sense of alienation and detachment from the world. This celestial imagery serves as a metaphor for the narrator's inner state, where the usual sources of light and hope seem distant and unattainable.

The latter part of the song introduces a sense of transformation and acceptance. 'Change is coming I can feel / Rapture strengthening my will' indicates a shift in the narrator's perspective, possibly towards embracing the darkness rather than fighting it. The 'Void-like womb embraces us / Fear is gone. Day is done' suggests a return to a primordial state of being, where fear and struggle are replaced by a serene acceptance. The final lines, 'Shadow's here. No need to run / Lullabies for anyone,' convey a sense of peace and comfort in the darkness, as if the shadows themselves have become a source of solace.