To Cross the Bridge
Conquering Chains: High on Fire's Epic Tale of Liberation
Lyrics
Wandering warlord, tales of horror
Introduction of a wandering warlord with tales of horror.
Quest and saga snares the batterer
The warlord is entangled in a quest and saga that ensnares and batters him.
Fallen victim taken capture, wheel of pain
Describes the warlord as a fallen victim taken captive, enduring a wheel of pain that gives strength to the unmastered.
Gives strength to unmastered
Emphasizes the transformative power of the endured pain on the warlord.
Chained and shackled, earthen toil
Depicts the warlord as chained and shackled, engaged in earthen toil, serving under whips and lashes.
Made to serve the whips and lashes
Highlights the oppressive conditions of servitude.
Quench your thirst and drink this bottle
Suggests the warlord to quench his thirst and endure by drinking from a metaphorical bottle.
Warrior's chains are self inflicted
Reveals that the warrior's chains are self-inflicted, implying a personal choice in enduring the struggle.
Laying the steps upon the mountain
Describes the warlord laying steps upon the mountain, indicating progress or ascent.
Open gates reveal the temple
Opening gates reveal a temple, possibly signifying a significant discovery or achievement.
Quench your thirst and drink this bottle
Reiteration of the advice to quench thirst and endure hardships.
The warrior's chains are self inflicted
Restates that the warrior's chains are self-inflicted, emphasizing personal agency in facing challenges.
Mirrored armor reflects squalor
Metaphorical description of mirrored armor reflecting squalor, hinting at the warlord's harsh experiences.
A day will come when I will conquer
Predicts a future day when the warlord will conquer his challenges.
Take your stand and cross my line
Encourages taking a stand and crossing a line, possibly symbolizing overcoming obstacles.
The eye Aleph has seen my kind
Mentions the eye Aleph, implying a mystical or all-seeing entity that has observed the warlord's kind.
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