Lyrics
I walk between dismal ruins
I am walking amidst desolate remains.
at the end of every day
This occurs daily, suggesting a recurring sense of decay.
Theaters and palaces
The once grand structures like theaters and palaces are now in ruins.
destroyed by years of decay
Years of deterioration have led to their destruction.
Oh what happened to you?
An expression of surprise or lamentation about the drastic changes.
How could it come this far?
Questioning how the situation reached such an extreme state.
Is it Constantine's new god to blame?
Speculation on whether Constantine's new religion is responsible.
The one who does not tolerate
Referring to the intolerance of Constantine's god toward other deities.
other gods next to him.
Highlighting the exclusivity demanded by Constantine's god.
Only their shadows remained
Only shadows of the once glorious entities are left.
Mighty Rome, oh Quo Vadis?
A plea or questioning of the fate of Rome (Quo Vadis).
The pride of the world for a thousand of years
Acknowledgment of Rome's historical significance for a millennium.
But now there´s just ruins and dust
Contrasting the past glory with the current state of ruins and dust.
Mighty Rome, oh Quo Vadis?
A repetition, emphasizing the decline of mighty Rome.
Sanded your walls, left by the gods
Reference to the walls of Rome being worn away, abandoned by the gods.
Only shadows inhabit this tomb
Only shadows remain in this abandoned tomb.
This is your doom
This state is described as the inevitable fate or doom of Rome.
Countless hordes of barbarians
Mentions various barbarian groups causing chaos in Rome.
Goths, Ricimers, Vandals
Specifically names Goths, Ricimers, and Vandals as invaders.
Robbing and murdering. They roamed your streets
Describes their actions of theft and murder on the streets of Rome.
Dishonored by our former vassals
Expresses shame or disgrace caused by Rome's former subjects.
Oh how could this happen?
A rhetorical question, pondering the cause of this unfortunate turn.
Arrogance and decadence
Refers to Rome's pride and excess leading to its downfall.
Your hybris led to your downfall
Uses the term "hybris" to indicate arrogance contributing to Rome's decline.
Let this be a warning to all
Advises other kingdoms to take Rome's fall as a cautionary tale.
kingdoms that will become
Contemplates the fate of kingdoms that will follow a similar path.
What will become of you?
Ponders the inevitable outcome of such kingdoms.
Mighty Rome, oh Quo Vadis?
Reiterates the question about the destiny of Rome.
The pride of the world for a thousand of years
Repeats Rome's historical significance but contrasts it with current ruin.
But now there´s just ruins and dust
Re-emphasizes the present condition of ruins and dust in Rome.
Mighty Rome, oh Quo Vadis?
Reiteration, underlining the decline of the once mighty Rome.
Sanded your walls, left by the gods
Repeats the imagery of Rome's walls being forsaken by the gods.
Only shadows inhabit this tomb
Reiterates the presence of only shadows in this abandoned tomb.
This is your doom
Reaffirms that this state is the destined doom of Rome.
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