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Cradle of the first egg

About the Story Inspired by the Finnish national epic Kalevala, this song retells one of Finland's oldest creation myths. In the beginning, only endless waters and the open sky existed. The Maiden of the Air drifted across the primordial sea until a golden bird built its nest upon her knee and laid a sacred egg. When the egg broke, its fragments became the foundation of the universe: the lower shell formed the Earth, the upper shell became the sky, the golden yolk turned into the Sun, the white became the Moon, and the scattered pieces transformed into the stars and clouds. Rather than portraying creation through war or divine command, this myth celebrates birth, transformation, and harmony with nature. Every mountain, river, forest, and living soul is presented as part of the same cosmic beginning. The song captures this ancient Nordic vision with sweeping cinematic soundscapes, folk instruments, and powerful choruses, inviting listeners to experience a timeless story where the entire world emerges from a single sacred egg and every heartbeat still echoes the dawn of creation. --- Before the dawn could find a name, No earth, no stars, no endless flame. The silent waters held their breath, A waiting sea untouched by death. A lonely maiden crossed the tide, The endless sky her only guide. She opened both her empty hands, And hope became the wind's command. A golden bird came from the blue, Searching where no life yet grew. One sacred egg... One endless sky... Broken wings taught the world to fly. Shell became the mountains high, Golden heart became the sunrise. Silver white became the moon, Stars awakened all too soon. From one beginning... Life was born. The upper shell became the dome, The lower shell our living home. The golden yolk ignited fire, The moon rose pale and carried light. Each shattered piece found perfect place, A timeless gift to time and space. The rivers learned the ancient song, The forests knew where they belong. Every heartbeat... Still remembers... Every soul... Carries the first dawn... One sacred egg... One endless sky... Every dream still learns to fly. Mountains echo ancient cries, Northern lights begin to rise. When we sing the old refrain, The world is born... Again... Again...