☝️ Key Points
- The song lyrics use metaphors of darkness and cold to represent difficult times and challenges.
- There is a willingness to go through the difficulties (symbolized by the 'bitter rain').
- Dreams and hope are strong themes; they create a place of warmth and connection amidst the darkness.
- The longing for a loved one is present, with the hope of seeing them again in dreams.
- The willingness to follow one's path despite the darkness and impending end shows perseverance and determination.
Interpretation
The lyrics of the song 'In Dreams' from 'The
Lord of the Rings' deal with themes of hope, longing, and perseverance in times of darkness and uncertainty. The first four lines 'When the cold of winter comes / Starless night will cover day / In the veiling of the sun / We will walk in bitter rain' are metaphors for difficult times, where darkness and cold (problems and challenges) cover the day (normal, peaceful life). Nevertheless, there is a willingness to walk through the 'bitter rain' (the difficulties). The chorus 'But in dreams / I can hear your name / And in dreams / We will meet again' speaks of the power of dreams and hope. Even when the physical world is dark and cold, dreams can offer a place of warmth and encounter. The singer longs for a loved one and hopes to see them again in their dreams. The last lines 'When the seas and mountains fall / And we come, to end of days / In the dark I hear a call / Calling me there / I will go there / And back again' could symbolize the end of the world or a great upheaval. Despite the darkness and impending end, the singer hears a call (perhaps the voice of the loved one or an inner desire) that they want to follow. This part represents perseverance and the willingness to continue on despite all adversities.