All Rivers at Once

All Rivers at Once

Sevdaliza

Following the narrative of the album and following the song Lamp Lady, this track revolves around pain and how it is necessary to build up a bright future. Sevdaliza regrets having built walls to not let the waters of the rivers flow (water represents pain) because now she has to be filled with water all at once to allow her growth and the achievement of a better future: all rivers at once.

Interestingly, notice how usually water is used to wash sins and troubles away in ancient texts like Shahnameh (where Shabrang’s story is contained), while she’s receiving them right now. Water is now tears and agony. This updates a different age’s ideology into ours by acknowledging that what’s vital (water) doesn’t always fit us and is not always meant to benefit, in this case, water carries harm.