Saturn Coming Down Lyrics – Tribulation

[Verse 1]
Overcome by your piercing gaze
Overcome by your rule
Because you cannot stop for us
We’ll kindly stop for you

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Father of time
To the crooked, the sick and absurd
No chance to evade
Death is the way of the world

[Chorus]
Saturn coming down tonight
Saturn coming down
Saturn coming down tonight
Saturn coming down

[Verse 2]
Cut the millstones from our necks
We know not what we do
Hear the cries from your kin beneath
Our weeping and gnashing of teeth

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Come gather your herd
Death is the way of the world

[Chorus]
Saturn coming down tonight
Saturn coming down
Saturn coming down tonight
Saturn coming down

[Post-Chorus]
As our crowns begin to rust
Karmic debt that burns to dust

Incinerate our beings as you must
When will you come?
Where will we be?
When will you come for me?
As Saturn’s coming down

[Bridge]
We fear you
Appease you
Bask in your great shadow
We’ll see you coming down
And enter sacred space
Take us through the gates
That lead to our ends
When will you come for me?

[Chorus]
Saturn coming down tonight
Saturn coming down
Saturn coming down tonight
Saturn coming down

[Post-Chorus]
As our crowns begin to rust
Karmic debt that burns to dust
Incinerate our beings as you must
When will you come?
Where will we be?
When will you come for me?
As Saturn’s coming

[Verse 1]
The lyrics portray a sense of being overwhelmed by a commanding and inevitable force, symbolized by a piercing gaze and singeritative rule. Despite humanity’s inability to control or evade this force, they accept its presence with a sense of resignation and acknowledgment.

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Time is personified as a paternal figure, overseeing all with impartiality—whether one is upright or flawed, all are subject to its relentless progression. The lyrics underscore the universal truth that death is an intrinsic part of the human experience, affecting everyone without exception.

[Chorus]
The repeated refrain “Saturn coming down” emphasizes the impending arrival of a significant cosmic event or the onset of mortality itself. This phrase serves to emphasize the inevitability and universal nature of the impending change or reckoning.

[Verse 2]
Metaphorically, “Cut the millstones from our necks” suggests a desire to liberate oneself from burdens or ignorance that weigh heavily. Despite this desire, humanity remains unaware of the full consequences of their actions, amidst the cries of suffering and the anguish of existence.

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Gathering the herd symbolizes the collective acceptance of fate—the understanding that death is an unavoidable reality for all living beings, transcending individuality and circumstance.

[Chorus]
Repeating the theme of an imminent cosmic event or the approach of mortality, the chorus reaffirms the inevitability and universality of this profound change or event.

[Post-Chorus]
The imagery of rusting crowns and burning karmic debts suggests a process of transformation or purification, reflecting on the consequences of human actions. The lyrics ponder when and where this cosmic reckoning will occur, contemplating the timing and nature of this significant event.

[Bridge]
Humanity’s response to this cosmic presence oscillates between fear, attempts at appeasement, and a tentative acceptance. The invocation to “enter sacred space” hints at transitioning to another realm or state of being, contemplating the ultimate journey and its uncertain destination.

[Chorus]
Once again, the chorus reinforces the theme of an approaching cosmic event or the imminent arrival of Saturn, underscoring the inevitability and profound nature of this event.

[Post-Chorus]
Continuing to reflect on the repercussions of human actions as existence is either consumed or transformed by an unstoppable force, the lyrics question when and how this cosmic event will manifest, pondering the timing and purpose of this existential reckoning.

1. Overcome by your piercing gaze
This phrase conveys a sense of being overwhelmed or dominated by an intense and penetrating stare, symbolizing a powerful and unavoidable force exerting control or influence.

2. Father of time
Describing time as a paternal figure suggests singerity and inevitability, overseeing the lives of all beings with impartiality and bringing about their eventual end.

3. Saturn coming down tonight
The repetition of this line underscores the imminent arrival of Saturn, metaphorically representing a significant event or change approaching with undeniable certainty.

4. Cut the millstones from our necks
This imagery portrays a desire to remove burdens or obstacles that weigh heavily, reflecting a plea for liberation from ignorance or oppressive circumstances.

5. We fear you
Expressing fear acknowledges a sense of dread or apprehension towards a formidable force, contrasting with attempts to placate or find solace in its shadowy presence.