Lyrics
He was a young boy
Introduces the protagonist as a young boy.
About to be a man
Indicates the imminent transition from boyhood to manhood.
She loved him so
Expresses someone's deep love for the young boy.
Oh please don't go
Plea for the boy not to leave or go away.
Down on his knees
Describes the boy on his knees, possibly in a vulnerable state.
The blade passed with ease
Depicts a moment of violence or conflict as a blade passes through.
Shoulder to shoulder
Suggests unity or camaraderie as two individuals stand shoulder to shoulder.
As it pierces her heart
The blade pierces a heart, symbolizing emotional pain or loss.
Out in the fields
Shifts to a different setting, possibly a field, as the boy matures.
The boy becomes a man
Reiterates the boy's transformation into a man.
Taste of blood in his throat
Describes a taste of blood, suggesting a violent encounter.
Feel of death on his hands
Conveys a sense of guilt or realization of mortality as death is felt on the hands.
He shall fall on this dark, misty night
Foretells the boy's fall on a dark, misty night.
As he falls he hears his loved one cry
As he falls, he hears the cry of someone he loves.
Birth of a hero
Declares the birth of a hero, suggesting the boy's transformation into a heroic figure.
Death of a man
Marks the death of the man he once was.
She'll never understand
Expresses the inability of someone to comprehend why he left.
Why he left her hand
Refers to the departure from a loved one's hand, possibly indicating separation.
He was a young boy
Reintroduces the protagonist as a young boy, creating a cyclical narrative.
She loved him so
Reiterates the deep love someone has for the boy.
She watched the sun set
Describes a poignant moment as the sun sets, possibly symbolizing an end.
And longed for his journey home
Expresses the yearning for the boy's return from a journey.
Flags fly low
Flags fly low, suggesting a somber atmosphere or mourning.
The blade cut deep
Highlights the deep cut of the blade, signifying lasting emotional wounds.
Now she must bear the wounds
Portrays the enduring pain that must be borne by the one left behind.
That bleed memories
Emphasizes that these wounds bleed memories, indicating the enduring nature of emotional scars.
Birth of a hero
Repeats the declaration of the birth of a hero, underscoring the transformative journey.
Death of a man
Reiterates the death of the man, emphasizing the sacrifice or loss involved.
She'll never understand
Expresses the ongoing inability to understand why he left.
Why he left her hand
Reiterates the theme of departure from a loved one's hand, reinforcing the emotional impact.
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