A “Zenith” is, by definition, the imaginary point that is directly above a particular location on the celestial sphere; or ‘the time at which something is most powerful or successful’. The song has been interpreted in different ways but it’s most probably a call to the day when Satan reaches world d...
[Verse 1: Papa Emeritus III]
We conquered the magic, we counted the stars
Deciphered the clockwork, enacted this farce
Devoured by shadows, we cling to the light
Deluded by wisdom, the bringer of night
[Pre-Chorus: Papa Emeritus III]
Now and for always, a perpetual rise
A fall of illusion, your zenith fades into eternity
[Chorus: Papa Emeritus III]
Time will soon be gone
Right will turn to wrong
Winds come on strong
So help you God
Come unleashed
You're set free
[Verse 2: Papa Emeritus III]
A genesis captured, ignited by truth
A martyrdous rapture, a vision to sooth
Devoured by shadows, we cling to the light
Deluded by wisdom, the bringer of night
[Pre-Chorus: Papa Emeritus III]
Now and for always, a perpetual rise
A fall of illusion, your zenith fades into eternity
[Chorus: Papa Emeritus III]
Time will soon be gone
Right will turn to wrong
Winds come on strong
So help you God
Come unleashed
You're set free, yeah
[Bridge]
Saecula Saeculorum, Saecula Saeculorum
Saecula Saeculorum, Saecula Saeculorum
Saecula Saeculorum, Saecula Saeculorum
Saecula Saeculorum, Saecula Saeculorum
[Chorus: Papa Emeritus III]
Time will soon be gone
Right will turn to wrong
Winds come on strong
So help you God
Come unleashed
You're set free
Zenith was written by Tobias Forge & Klas Åhlund & Martin Persner.
Zenith was produced by Klas Åhlund.