Harbinger

Polaris' song 'Harbinger' delves into themes of existential dread, societal disillusionment, and the search for truth amidst chaos. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world on the brink of collapse, where the ground beneath is unstable, and the future is uncertain. The opening lines, 'I'm staring through the static / I'm sensing that we stand on unstable ground,' set the tone for a narrative that questions the very foundation of our beliefs and existence. The protagonist's struggle to 'peer through the fog' symbolizes the difficulty in finding clarity and meaning in a world filled with confusion and suffering.

The recurring question, 'Do we all have to suffer to see we were born to bleed?' suggests a deep contemplation on the nature of human suffering and whether it is an inherent part of our existence. This line reflects a sense of inevitability and resignation, as if suffering is a necessary condition to understand the human condition. The imagery of 'picking up the loose ends' and 'digging to the roots through the soil' signifies a quest for deeper understanding and truth, even if it means confronting uncomfortable realities.

The song also touches on themes of mortality and the transient nature of life. The lines 'Knowing well we're soon to be / Just a feast for the crows to dine on' evoke a stark reminder of our mortality and the futility of our struggles. The imagery of 'staring down the barrel' and 'cutting to the marrow' conveys a sense of urgency and desperation, as the protagonist seeks to uncover the core truths of their existence. The closing lines, 'Dead eyes stare through the veil / Pulse weakens, words fail me now / Except to say we're a lost cause,' encapsulate a sense of hopelessness and resignation, as if the search for meaning has led to the realization of humanity's inherent flaws and doomed fate.