Blood on the Crown
Blood on the Crown: A Tale of Loyalties, Betrayal, and Reigns
Lyrics
There'll be blood on the land there'll be blood in the seas
Anticipation of violence and conflict, symbolized by blood, spreading across the land and seas.
There'll be blood on my hands if it falls down to me
Acknowledging personal responsibility for the consequences and potential violence.
There'll be blood drawn in Gaelin it'll blanket the ground
Reference to bloodshed in Gaelin, indicating a widespread and impactful event.
Shed blood in her name and his reign will come down
Suggesting that shedding blood in someone's name will lead to the downfall of their reign.
There'll be blood on the crown
Repetition for emphasis, underscoring the theme of blood associated with the crown.
There'll be blood on the crown
-Where do your loyalties lie
Prompting reflection on one's allegiances and where they stand in times of conflict.
They've sworn an Oath but they've chosen a side
Highlighting a conflict between sworn oaths and personal choices.
The Queen of Remnants the last of her line
Introducing the Queen of Remnants, possibly a central figure, the last of her lineage.
It won't be ended though many may try
Suggesting the persistence of the queen's reign despite attempts to end it.
But if there's a fight
Addressing the inevitability of conflict and violence.
There'll be blood on the land there'll be blood in the seas
Reiteration of the potential for bloodshed in various scenarios.
There'll be blood on my hands if it falls down to me
-There'll be blood drawn in Gaelin it'll blanket the ground
-Shed blood in her name and his reign will come down
-There'll be blood on the crown
Reaffirmation of the connection between blood and the crown.
Bane could nae silence her heart you can't be slain when your favored by sparks
Describing a person, possibly the queen, immune to harm due to being favored by "sparks."
Why it reminds me of the time three Gaelin soldiers met demise
Recalling a past event involving Gaelin soldiers meeting their demise.
When they disguised themselves as Ratherens drinking ale they
Detailing the soldiers' attempt to infiltrate as Ratherens and the consequences.
Lied in wait till coronation drew their blades and tried to make
Describing the ambush during the coronation and an attempt to make a martyr.
A Martyr from the Child of Betrayal and when they failed
Highlighting the failure of the attempt and the resulting bloodshed.
There was blood in the sand there was blood in the lake
Referring to blood spilled in the aftermath of the failed plan.
There'll be blood on this candle oh, if that's what it takes
Symbolizing blood on a candle, possibly suggesting sacrifice or ritualistic elements.
Then there'll be blood on my shirt but it won't be my own
Acknowledging potential personal sacrifice, with blood on the shirt representing a cost.
There'll be blood in this work that's the price for the throne
Connecting blood to the labor and challenges associated with seeking or maintaining power.
There'll be blood on the land there'll be blood in the seas
Reiteration of the themes of blood, power, and potential consequences for actions.
There'll be blood on my hands if it falls down to me
-There'll be blood drawn from Gaelin it'll blanket the ground
-Shed blood in her name and his reign will come down
-There'll be blood on the crown
Final emphasis on the inevitability of blood on the crown, reinforcing the central theme.
Oh, There'll be blood on the crown
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