![]() It seems almost like an attempt to summarize the entire human experience of being saddled with the knowledge that the universe doesn't care about you and that eventually everything, including you and everyone you love will come to an end, but still trying to find some sort of personal comfort in the things around you, whether that be by carnal pleasures, religious communion, or loving those close to you. Being horrified at the indifference of the universe but content in the meaning one finds in interpersonal relationships and the search for meaning itself. The lyrics given here are from Frederic Austins 1909 publication that established the current form of the carol. I like to think of the album as an invocation for knowledge and growth (starting with Lunacy) and quickly becoming overwhelmed at the sheer magnitude of existence and experience. I am pleased that you have discovered our music through this medium. I hope it gives you some joy and pleasure. Like a lot of Swans albums, the music itself does much more of the storytelling than the actual lyrics. Swans 'Lunacy' ('The Seer' Full Album Part 1) Hello, thank you for listening to our music. ![]() Also explored are themes of religious adoration, apocalyptic visions, and revelation. There seems to be a pretty common thread of the fine line of cosmic horror and reverence and searching for meaning. Lunacy Lyrics: In the mind of no one / Forming sun, forming love / Break the chain, hide within / Innocence, not innocent / Innocent in no sense / Eat the. If you read the lyrics, there isn't really any concrete narrative but there are certainly common themes and threads. In the end, you have to find your own way of looking at it but maybe I can shed some light. I'll start by saying that this is just one dude's interpretation of the album.
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