Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: heavy-metal
Song Meaning of “Souls in the Abyss” by Frade Negro
Souls in the Abyss, by Frade Negro, takes its listener on a journey to the depths of the sea, where it is easy to get lost in the darkness. The song begins with a haunting melody, setting the tone of the song as each instrument slowly fades in, hinting at a mix of fear and curiosity. The lyrics talk of the ocean’s depths, but also speak to a deeper isolation and depression that one may feel, a kind of ‘dark abyss’ that can be hard to escape. The chorus emphasizes this sentiment with the lyrics ‘In the depths of the abyss, we are all alone’. This suggests that while it may be difficult to move on from such darkness, we should ultimately be striving for more, despite the loneliness and feeling of disconnect that often come with depression.
The song progresses with its strong drums and slow melody, as the lyrics interestingly talk of releasing ‘hearts to the sea’, allowing us to metaphorically purge the depths of our abyss, and start heading again towards the light. The song gradually fades away, yet the instrumentation lingers in the air, leaving the listener with the heavy feelings of a deep, yet hopeful song, reminding us that there is always a way out of the darkness.