Their Will
Journey Amidst Struggle: Echoes of Loss and Resolve
Lyrics
On waves we had come
Reflecting on the journey, possibly a migration or exploration, using "waves" metaphorically.
They planted us on to these shores
Describes being settled or placed on new lands, implying colonization or displacement.
Now we had never known
The unfamiliarity of the new surroundings, highlighting a sense of alienation.
Such sites or the places that we now call home
Expressing the transformation of unfamiliar places into what is now considered home.
We were given to these days
Recalls a period of time, suggesting the passage of days in the new environment.
There was silence
Emphasizes a period of quiet or peace before a significant event or change.
Then came their calls
Introduces external influences or commands disrupting the silence.
Urged us up and over for King and Country
Refers to a call to action, possibly for military or patriotic reasons.
And for Gods sake don't hesitate
Encouragement to act swiftly and decisively, driven by a sense of urgency.
Make the distance boys before they see
Advises to cover distance quickly to avoid detection or confrontation.
Then into their fire
Describes entering a dangerous or hostile situation, metaphorically represented as "their fire."
We drove our bodies there
Depicts a physical movement into the mentioned perilous situation.
Then came the sounds
Highlights the arrival of distressing or painful sounds.
Cries of pain emerged from within the clouds
Describes the emergence of cries of pain, possibly from the chaos or conflict.
Our feet they fell apart
Symbolizes physical and emotional deterioration, possibly due to the mentioned conflict.
Our wills soon followed
Suggests a weakening of determination or resolve, both individually and collectively.
As did our hearts
Indicates a profound impact on both physical and emotional aspects, signifying a heavy toll.
With head in hand we traced our paths
Depicts a reflective moment where individuals trace their paths, possibly regret or contemplation.
On the remnants of their worn out maps
Utilizes remnants of old maps as a metaphor for navigating through the aftermath or consequences.
By the time
Refers to a specific point in time, indicating a turning point or change in the situation.
We had turned around
Describes a shift in perspective or action after a significant event.
The tides had come
Metaphorically represents a reclaiming of what was lost or damaged by the tides.
Reclaimed the broken ground
Indicates a process of healing or recovery after a destructive event.
The wounds we had
Reiterates the idea that some wounds are permanent and will not recover.
We all knew they'd never heal
Acknowledges the losses incurred, emphasizing their enduring impact.
And the ones we lost
Recognizes the inability to save everyone, expressing a sense of helplessness or regret.
And the ones we couldn't save
Reiterates the theme of loss and the inability to protect or rescue certain individuals.
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