When Cannons Fade
When Cannons Fade: A Poignant Reflection on War's Aftermath
Lyrics
When Cannons Fade
Beginning of the song, setting the stage for the main theme.
Into the eighth offensive
Entering the eighth phase of a military offensive.
Frontline reformed
Reorganization of the frontline, indicating a pivotal moment in battle.
Artillery that never ceased
Constant and unyielding artillery fire throughout the war.
In overtures of war
War is depicted as a symphony with overtures, emphasizing its orchestrated and intense nature.
....When cannons fade
Repetition of the song's title, underscoring the central theme.
Now the guns are silenced
After the cannons cease, indicating a shift in the intensity of the conflict.
End of hell storm
The end of a devastating artillery barrage, referred to as a "hell storm."
The final argument of kings
Final decisions or actions taken by leaders, suggesting a critical juncture in the war.
All earth transformed
The consequences of the war have transformed the entire earth.
....When cannons fade
Reiteration of the song's title, emphasizing the aftermath of the intense conflict.
As the silence grows
A period of silence ensues after the war, indicating a stark contrast to the previous chaos.
Steadily replacing
Gradual replacement of the sounds of war with quietness.
The resonance of thunder
The fading echoes of thunder, symbolizing the diminishing impact of the conflict.
Deep in the soul
A deep emotional impact of war on the soul, despite the external silence.
Conscience still remains
The moral and ethical aspects of the individual still persist after the war.
Horror - amongst the flames
The horrors of war linger amidst the flames of destruction.
Ashes keep on falling
Remnants of destruction continue to fall, signifying ongoing consequences.
I close my eyes
A personal perspective: closing one's eyes to the external world.
And even now
Reflection on the past, acknowledging the enduring impact of war.
The distant memory remains
Memories persist, particularly those associated with the final sorrowful expressions.
Of the last laments
Recollection of the last sorrowful cries or songs related to the war.
To be played
The expectation of these laments to be replayed or remembered.
(When cannons fade)
Final affirmation of the aftermath, reiterating the theme of fading cannons.
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