Dark Art

Septicflesh's song 'Dark Art' delves into the profound and enigmatic relationship between darkness and creation. The opening lines, 'Blessed be the night, the architect of all creation,' set the tone for a narrative that reveres the night as a powerful, almost divine force. The night is depicted as a creator, with 'wings... wide and strong and black,' symbolizing its encompassing and protective nature. The imagery of the night 'bleeding light' and forming stars suggests a paradoxical beauty and strength inherent in darkness, portraying it as both a source of mystery and illumination.

The lyrics 'Blind lead the blind' and 'The sun is lost' evoke a sense of disorientation and loss, common themes in gothic and dark metal genres. The 'nocturnal cities' and 'secrets lie buried in the sand' further emphasize the hidden truths and mysteries that the night conceals. This imagery suggests a world where the unknown and the unseen hold significant power, and where the dark art is a means of navigating and understanding this obscured reality.

The chorus, 'To craft the dark art we used our soul / Emotions bleed, but we stay strong,' speaks to the personal and emotional investment required in the pursuit of this dark knowledge. The repetition of 'Save me!' juxtaposed with the acknowledgment of the 'strong wind' that is 'bitter and cold and old' highlights a struggle for salvation and strength amidst adversity. The song ultimately portrays darkness not as a mere absence of light, but as a potent, creative force that binds the world together, demanding both reverence and resilience from those who seek to master it.