Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: guitar
Song Meaning of “Day in the Mountain Temple, Night Under the Star of Despair” by Andrei Krylov
This song speaks of the contrast between a peaceful mountain temple and the cold desolation of a starless night. It speaks of a divide between the connection one finds in a place of spirituality, and the emptiness that can accompany loneliness in the night.
The mountain temple is a sanctuary – a place for one to find clarity and peace of mind in the wake of sadness and despair. But when night falls and the stars disappear, the mystery is replaced with an aching loneliness that battles for one’s attention.
The song speaks of the highs and lows of life – the moments of joy as well as the moments of sorrow. It is a reminder that life is a balance of both dark and light, set against a backdrop of earthy natural sounds and gentle strings. It is a plea for the listener to pause, observe, and learn to find peace in both darkness and light – to find solace in both spiritual heights and desolate nights.