Artaxerxes II Mnemon
Artaxerxes II: Monarch's Triumph and Betrayal
Lyrics
He's the lord of your empire!
Artaxerxes II Mnemon is portrayed as the ruler and lord of the empire.
From eastern shores he rose to be a ruler
Highlights Artaxerxes' ascent to power from the eastern shores.
And he wears the crown
Emphasizes that Artaxerxes wears the crown, symbolizing his royal authority.
For the men that he trusted few were
Describes that Artaxerxes trusted only a few men, indicating a select and loyal inner circle.
Sometimes a threat sometimes an enemy in war
Notes that those trusted individuals could be both a threat and an enemy in times of war.
He wears the crown
Reiterates the image of Artaxerxes wearing the crown, reinforcing his leadership.
Defiler of the ancient Hellenes
Refers to Artaxerxes as the defiler of the ancient Hellenes, suggesting conflicts with Greek civilizations.
Now he breathes like a lion on your neck
Describes Artaxerxes' imposing presence, akin to a lion breathing down on someone's neck.
Don't try to run, better have him as a friend
Advises against attempting to escape, implying that having Artaxerxes as a friend is a better choice.
He will desecrate your Gods he'll burn you in eternal flames
Forewarns of Artaxerxes' ability to desecrate gods and inflict eternal flames on those who oppose him.
In no man's land
Refers to a no man's land, a place of danger and uncertainty.
He bears the crown of wisdom
States that Artaxerxes bears the crown of wisdom, implying a combination of power and intellect.
He wears the frown of wisdom
Expresses a paradoxical image by describing Artaxerxes wearing the frown of wisdom, suggesting the burdens of leadership.
He bears the crown of wisdom
Repeats the idea that Artaxerxes bears the crown of wisdom, reinforcing his intellectual prowess.
He is the lightsome seism
Describes Artaxerxes as the lightsome seism, possibly portraying him as a force of change or disruption.
He is the life of seasons
Depicts Artaxerxes as the life of seasons, symbolizing his influence over time and events.
Slowly to light-I am the one
Introduces a first-person perspective, claiming to be the one slowly coming to light.
Artaxerxes-Lord of the empire
Reiterates Artaxerxes as the Lord of the empire, reinforcing his dominant role.
Brought the Antalcide-Antalcidean peace
Credits Artaxerxes with bringing Antalcidean peace, possibly referencing a historical event or achievement.
Fought like a King, brought his brother to his knees
Commends Artaxerxes for his prowess in battle, specifically defeating his brother and bringing him to submission.
Trickster trickster what have you done?
Questions Artaxerxes as a trickster, raising doubts about his actions and intentions.
Flames in no man's land
Mentions flames in no man's land, suggesting the destructive consequences of Artaxerxes' actions.
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