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Ihsahn At the Heart of All Things Broken Lyrics know the real meaning of Ihsahn's At the Heart of All Things Broken Song lyrics

In the midst of urban solitude, "At the Heart of All Things Broken" delves into introspection, revealing a disfigured self-image amidst cityscape reflections

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Updated Feb 21, 2024

Ihsahn At the Heart of All Things Broken Lyrics know the real meaning of Ihsahn's At the Heart of All Things Broken Song lyrics

Ihsahn At the Heart of All Things Broken Lyrics

Eye-to-eye with the skyline
In solitude by the windowpane
I watch as nights descend upon
A twilight city, glazed in rain
And staring back at me
From deep inside the glass and steel
My own disfigured image
My own disfigured image
Marred and stained, it is revealed

As from ashes, rise a monolithic tower
An obelisk comprised in my disguise
Founded on the remnants of humanity
Thus, for transcendence, I have paid the price
Oh, I have paid the price

We could trace the ruins' shadow back to greatness
Sense the strength and grace of times gone by
Still, they're but decrepit tombs and epitaphs
Of power, pride, and loss, and so am I

In depths of tragedy resides
In depths of tragedy resides
A seed of the sublime
At the heart of all things broken
At the heart of all things broken
A spark of the divine
A spark of the divine

And I have seen the vibrant sheen
The eye's inherent alchemy
Intoxicated rhapsody
A madness in which I remain
And any fragile impulse
To return, to love, would be in vain
This antler crown exceeds beyond
The arch to your domain

Ihsahn At the Heart of All Things Broken Lyrics Meaning

"At the Heart of All Things Broken" delves into the introspective journey of the protagonist, observing the cityscape from solitude. The disfigured self-image reflected in the glass symbolizes the inner turmoil and brokenness within. The monolithic tower rising from ashes represents the facade of transcendence built upon the remnants of humanity, highlighting the cost of seeking higher ideals. 

Ihsahn At the Heart of All Things Broken Lyrics Details

Artist

Ihsahn

Release Date

2024

Available on

YouTube Music

Ihsahn At the Heart of All Things Broken Lyrics Facts

  • Title: "At the Heart of All Things Broken" is a song by Ihsahn, a Norwegian musician known for his work in the metal genre.
  • Themes: The lyrics explore themes of introspection, solitude, and the inner turmoil of the protagonist as they observe the cityscape from a windowpane. It delves into the concept of brokenness, both externally in the decay of civilization and internally in the protagonist's disfigured self-image.
  • Imagery: The song vividly depicts the protagonist's view of the city at night, with imagery of a twilight city glazed in rain and the reflection of their own disfigured image in the glass and steel. This imagery serves as a metaphor for the decay and brokenness present within the protagonist and the world around them
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Ihsahn At the Heart of All Things Broken Lyrics - FAQ

1. What is Ihsahn's real name?

Vegard Sverre Tveitan

2. What is Ihsahn's primary instrument?

Guitar

3. Which metal band is Ihsahn best known for?

Emperor

4. When was Ihsahn born?

October 10, 1975

5. What genre is Ihsahn's music primarily associated with?

Progressive metal