Lunar Ascendence

from Lunar Ascendence by Moonskin

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“Lunar Ascendence”, the EP’s title track (heavily inspired by In Flames and a tribute to their sound), is about the experience of a protagonist who grievously injured, lays dying and near death is hit by moonlight, and begins a lycanthropic transformation. The song describes the tantalizing, intoxicating power of transforming to a werewolf, while fighting to retain one’s humanity. This is a metaphor for finding strength when you are broken down to your lowest point, and about the battle between the human and the animal, between logic and instinct, between the conscious and unconscious mind, between temptation and restraint.

lyrics

As I lie here
Bleeding life, Sand through my hands
A cold smile from the wicked moon
Dying, wounded, beyond repair

Degradation, Exhilaration
Cursed strength ensnared, your creation
Arise
Arise
Carnal Hunger, beast within I despise

Spilled blood a crimson rose
Bathed in your pale light
As daylight draws to a close
I will rise tonight

Desecration, Titillation,
Rising strength, violent temptation,
Ensnared
Enslaved
Seduced & Lusting, desire depraved

Enslaver
Enslaver
Enslaver
You are mine

Enslavement,
Subjugation,
Architect of my salvation

A slave to your presence,
Your cold pale tune
Enchanted by your essence,
Cruel seductress, my boon

Enslaver
Enslaver

Subjugation, Exaltation
Euphoric Power, Intoxicating reformation
I Rise
I Rise
Insatiable thirst, Destruction epitomized

Enslaver
Enslaver

Euphoria, Dysphoria
My enchantress, my Victoria
I am
I am
Stronger than ever before.

credits

from Lunar Ascendence, released August 19, 2022
Kris North: Music and Lyrics
Galen Taylor: Music
Nik Molson: Music
Ross Gyurkovits: Music
Kieran Killgour: Music

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Moonskin Kelowna, British Columbia

Moonskin is symphonic, rhythmic and intellectually focused melodic metal. The music takes inspiration from the darkness of night, the eeriness of twilight settling on the forest, and the creatures and nightmares that dwell within. The music and lyrics explore concepts of the supernatural, lycanthropy, fantasy, and horror, The project and writing of the first album "Lycanthropy" began in 2009. ... more