The Candle That Burns
Eternal Flames of Remembrance: The Candle That Guides Heroes
Lyrics
The sands of the desert were cruel and stark
The harsh and unforgiving nature of the desert is described.
They burned in the day and they chilled in the dark
The desert is characterized by scorching heat during the day and chilling cold during the night.
On that vast battleground, on the eve of the fight
Refers to a large battleground on the night before a significant conflict.
The candle that burns inspired them that night
A symbolic candle burning during the night inspires individuals on the battlefield.
The brine of the ocean was freezing and cold
The cold and freezing nature of the ocean is highlighted.
The boys became men and the men became bold
Youth matures into bravery in challenging conditions.
But they died just the same in the damp and the wet
Despite bravery, individuals still perish in damp and wet conditions.
The candle that burns will not let us forget
The enduring memory of those who died is represented by the persistent burning of a candle.
The candle that burns in the chapel will be
A candle in a chapel symbolizes enduring freedom.
Left to burn where it stands in a world that is free
Emphasizes the preservation of freedom represented by the burning candle.
Do not cry little one, for no one will take
Encourages resilience in the face of loss and hardship.
The candle that burns on your first birthday cake
The candle on a birthday cake signifies the enduring presence of memories.
The sky was not meant to be shattered that way
Describes the unexpected and destructive impact of war on the sky.
With shells that exploded the night into day.
Explosive shells transform night into day, illustrating the brutality of war.
And each time they returned on a wing and a prayer
References the return of individuals from war with hope and prayers.
The candle that burns was a welcoming there
The burning candle symbolizes a welcoming atmosphere for returning soldiers.
The beaches remained and the red poppy blooms
Despite challenges, nature persists, symbolized by red poppy blooms on beaches.
The signs they have shifted and covered the tombs
Changes in signs cover the resting places of fallen soldiers.
Of the boys resting there in the earth and the sea
Boys rest in both the earth and the sea, and the candle represents their memory.
The candle that burns is to their memory
The persistent burning of the candle honors the memory of those who died.
The candle that burns in the chapel will be
Reiterates the symbolism of the chapel candle in a free world.
Left to burn where it stands in a world that is free
Underscores the idea that freedom allows the candle to burn undisturbed.
Do not cry little one, for no one will take
Encourages resilience and reassures that no one can take away the enduring memory symbolized by the candle.
The candle that burns on your first birthday cake
The candle on a first birthday cake represents the beginning of a lifelong memory.
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