Raid of the Achaemenids
Epic Battle Unveiled: Achaemenid Conquest's Spiritual Tale
Lyrics
By the sword of the serpent
Symbolic reference to a powerful weapon, possibly representing a military defeat
We lost the war
Expressing defeat in a war
As it crumbles on the ground before me
Describing the aftermath of the war, with destruction visible
By the sword of the serpent
Reiteration of the impact of the serpent's sword
Watch it all
Observing the complete loss as everything is consumed
Devoured then all is gone
Highlighting the total destruction after being devoured
Like fire from a hundred flames
Comparing a destructive force to a powerful fire
Their Gods they came from the sky above
Introducing Gods arriving from the sky, likely the Achaemenids
The Achaemenids
Naming the Achaemenids as the divine entities
Our future is uncertain
Expressing uncertainty about the future in the context of the Achaemenids
Their messengers the omen saw
Referring to omens seen by messengers of the Achaemenids
Their reign will come from a distant horizon
Anticipating the reign of the Achaemenids from a distant place
Wreaking havoc for all
Describing the destructive impact they will have
Ahriman, he speaks in ancient tongue and whispers
Introduction of Ahriman speaking in ancient tongue, suggesting a dark force
Welcome to hell
Welcoming to hell, indicating a sinister influence
He rose the waves to drown our ships in
Describing a destructive act, raising waves to sink ships
Blood and pain
Emphasizing the consequences with blood and pain
Another battle will define us
Anticipating another defining battle
And by the Gods we'll fight to the end
Commitment to fight to the end with the support of Gods
In Kition, they speak in ancient tongue before me
Reference to ancient language spoken in Kition, possibly indicating resistance
Strong we opposed
Strong opposition and denial of oppression, likened to lions
Like lions fought denied oppression
Reinforcing the strength and resilience in fighting against oppression
Egypt called, a beam of hope was born inside was
Call from Egypt bringing hope, but it fades due to external factors (Antalcidean)
Still by the Antalcidean it died
Hope dies, possibly due to interference or betrayal
Like fire from a hundred flames
Reiteration of destructive force from the Gods of the Achaemenids
Their Gods they came from the sky above
Reintroduction of Gods from the sky, reinforcing their influence
The Achaemenids
Repeat of uncertainty about the future in the context of the Achaemenids
Our future is uncertain
Final line reiterating the uncertainty and potential consequences
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