Castles
Conquest of Hearts: Daniel Tompkins' Anthem to Love and PowerLyrics
Castles don't survive through kings emptied hearts
Castles symbolize structures that do not endure when rulers have empty hearts.
With your hand in mine we conquered it all
The speaker and their partner achieved great success and dominance together.
We are the stars, the lords of a new age
The speaker sees themselves as celestial beings ushering in a new era.
We are the legends and secret of outrage
They are legendary figures, embodying secrets and expressions of indignation.
We are the ones, bringer of brightest light
The speaker claims to bring the brightest light, representing positivity.
All of these castles crumbling tonight
Alluded to the fall of metaphorical castles, suggesting challenges or setbacks.
We are the song of conquest and crier
The speaker represents a conquering force and a herald of victory.
We are the burning of unquenched desire
They symbolize intense, unfulfilled longing and passion.
We are the sun, the sanctity and the fight
The speaker embodies elements of power, holiness, and the struggle.
All of these masters fall away tonight
Reference to the downfall of masters, possibly those in positions of authority.
Breathing ash and flame, our hands we will bind
Describes a state of destruction and intensity, with hands bound in commitment.
Crested, no man came to serve single hand
Implies that no one came prepared to serve alone.
We are the stars, the lords of a new age
Reiteration of being celestial figures ushering in a new era.
We are the legends and secret of outrage
Continued emphasis on legendary status and hidden expressions of anger.
We are the ones, bringer of brightest light
The speaker claims to bring profound illumination and positivity.
All of these castles crumbling tonight
Repeated reference to the crumbling of metaphorical castles, facing challenges.
We are the song of conquest and crier
The speaker sees themselves as conquerors and heralds of victory.
We are the burning of unquenched desire
Symbolizes intense, unfulfilled desire and passion.
We are the sun, the sanctity and the fight
Embodies elements of power, holiness, and a struggle against adversity.
All of these masters fall away tonight
Repetition of the idea of masters falling away, perhaps those in authority.
I feel you inside me, a stabbing unwinding
Describes a profound, intimate connection with a sense of certainty.
And somehow I'm certain, no questions, no lying
Expresses a certainty without doubts or falsehoods.
Your shan't be so frightened, my hands you are carried
Assures the partner not to be frightened, emphasizing guidance and support.
And softly reminded it's fate that's behind
Soft reminder that fate plays a role in their connection.
A kingdom awaits you a master obeys you
References a kingdom awaiting, with the speaker as a devoted master.
Be still and be quiet your heart will not silent
Encourages stillness and quiet, promising a heart that won't be silent.
I nurture your touch and your tongue and your violence
Speaks of nurturing various aspects, including touch, tongue, and violence.
You're tender, my firmness, my fire, my kindness
Describes tenderness, firmness, fire, and kindness in the relationship.
A taste of your softness, I fill you with wanting
Invokes the sensory experience of taste and a longing desire.
A comfort, a warmth of a love ever growing
Describes a comforting and warm love that continues to grow.
We're tearing away the resistance we scatter
Refers to overcoming resistance and rejecting the fear of the unknown.
The fear of unknowing we shun ever after
Expresses a commitment to overcoming challenges and uncertainties.
We are the stars the lords of a new age
Reiteration of celestial status and ushering in a new era.
We are the legends and secret of outrage
Continued emphasis on legendary status and hidden expressions of anger.
We are the ones, bringer of brightest light
The speaker claims to bring profound illumination and positivity.
All of these castles crumbling tonight
Repeated reference to the crumbling of metaphorical castles, facing challenges.
We are the song of conquest and crier
The speaker sees themselves as conquerors and heralds of victory.
We are the burning of unquenched desire
Symbolizes intense, unfulfilled desire and passion.
We are the sun, the sanctity and the light
Embodies elements of power, holiness, and a struggle against adversity.
All of these masters fall away tonight
Repetition of the idea of masters falling away, perhaps those in authority.
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