Ballad of a Hangman
Echoes of Despair: Unraveling the Meaning Behind 'Ballad of a Hangman'
Lyrics
Scream and die at the gallows pole
Screaming and meeting death by hanging at the gallows pole.
Where the hanged are singing songs of despair
Where those sentenced to death are expressing their despair through songs.
Hope is the last what they have in mind
Despite the dire situation, hope is the final thought they hold onto.
Songs of revolution are hanging in the air
Revolutionary songs are in the air, representing resistance or rebellion.
The master of death, deep in their mind
The concept of death is deeply ingrained in their thoughts.
Stealing their lives and leaving them blind
Death takes lives, leaving those affected emotionally blinded.
No mercy, no excuse for all of your sins
No forgiveness or justification for the committed wrongdoings; punishment is certain.
You will die in agony, the evil within
Expect a painful, tormenting death due to inherent evil.
Run and hide
Advice to flee and find safety for as long as possible.
As long as you can
Suggesting to evade capture or punishment by running away.
The race is started
The competition or pursuit has begun.
Let the hangman begin
Commencement of the hangman's work or the execution process.
Kill you at the gallows pole
Killing by hanging at the gallows pole.
Where the brave find their rest and pray for the dead
Brave individuals meet their end at this place and pray for the departed.
Ballads are sung and the earth starts to quake
Songs are sung as the world trembles, indicating a significant event or chaos.
The last supper starts for the slaughter you wait
The final meal before impending death, waiting for the execution.
Run and hide
Encouragement to continue seeking refuge and safety.
As long as you can
Emphasizing the urgency to prolong survival by evading capture.
The race is started
Similar to line 13, indicating the beginning of a pursuit or challenge.
Let the hangman begin
Initiation of the hangman's task or the commencement of the execution.
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