Faithless (Act II)

Odes Of Ecstasy's 'Faithless (Act II)' is a haunting exploration of inner turmoil, despair, and the loss of faith. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a soul grappling with dark emotions and existential dread. The opening lines, 'Taste my bitter dreams, The emotions which spring from A dark sea full of sins,' set the tone for a journey through a landscape of sorrow and regret. The imagery of a 'dark sea full of sins' suggests a profound sense of guilt and the weight of past mistakes, while 'bitter dreams' evoke a sense of unfulfilled desires and lingering pain.

The song continues to delve into themes of purity and innocence, juxtaposed with the narrator's own corrupted state. Lines like 'Feel my aura now Embracing your purity' and 'It’s the call To your innocence my friend' highlight a longing for lost innocence and a desire to connect with something pure and untainted. This contrast between purity and corruption is a recurring motif, underscoring the narrator's internal conflict and sense of alienation.

As the song progresses, the imagery becomes even more intense and evocative. The lines 'Burn my dead soul, Blow the ashes in the wind' and 'See the clouds of misery approach Taking the shape of your fears' convey a sense of hopelessness and impending doom. The fading sun and rising moon symbolize the cyclical nature of despair and the relentless passage of time. The final verses, with their references to 'tears running from the idol' and 'gazing at the ceiling plasterwork,' suggest a sense of futility and the inescapable nature of suffering. The song's closing lines, 'Embossed dream, I shall come to you In vertical fashion,' hint at a longing for transcendence and escape from the confines of earthly pain.