Cthulhu

Therion's song 'Cthulhu' delves into the dark and mysterious world of H.P. Lovecraft's mythos, particularly focusing on the ancient cosmic entity, Cthulhu. The lyrics are steeped in themes of madness, damnation, and the inevitable rise of an ancient evil. The opening lines, 'Damnation my insane / No pain shall got to high,' set a tone of despair and insanity, suggesting a descent into a chaotic and painful reality. This aligns with Lovecraft's portrayal of Cthulhu as a being whose mere existence drives humans to madness.

The repeated references to 'Bering the doings unto get outs' and 'It's killed in screeds, wrath hunting breathe' evoke a sense of relentless pursuit and inevitable doom. These lines could be interpreted as the inescapable influence of Cthulhu, whose presence corrupts and destroys. The phrase 'We live in amber's tide' suggests a world trapped in a state of suspended animation, possibly alluding to the timeless and otherworldly nature of Cthulhu's domain.

The chorus, featuring Cthulhu's own words, 'My thoughts cry in this pit / I breed sorrows my thoughts for you,' adds a personal dimension to the cosmic horror. It implies that Cthulhu is not just a mindless force but a sentient being capable of deep, sorrowful thoughts. This anthropomorphization of Cthulhu adds a layer of complexity to the character, making the horror more intimate and profound. The song concludes with a call to action, 'Come times us come / Deem us come true / We again (shall rules),' suggesting the inevitable return and dominance of Cthulhu, a theme that resonates with the cyclical nature of Lovecraft's mythos.