Lyrics
Bring back my eldest
Expresses a desire to bring back the speaker's eldest.
Before my heart is withered
Before the speaker's heart loses its vitality or passion.
He's a fighter and a winner
Describes the eldest as a fighter and a winner.
A falling legend in the mirror
Portrays the eldest as a declining legend when reflected in the mirror.
He will spoil the hungry beast
Depicts the eldest as someone who will overcome challenges.
Till the flag is raised and
Implies a connection between the eldest and a flag being raised and the cessation of fire.
The fire is ceased
Suggests the conclusion of a conflict or struggle.
He'll sway and sway until he's creased
Describes a swaying motion until the eldest is creased, possibly metaphorical for enduring difficulties.
And saved before the senior priest
Implies the need for salvation before a senior priest, hinting at a spiritual dimension.
Like a rebel
Compares the eldest to a rebel, highlighting defiance or non-conformity.
Bring back my second for he is left handed
Expresses a desire to bring back the speaker's second, emphasizing the fact that he is left-handed.
He don't know the rule of thumb
Suggests the second's lack of adherence to conventional wisdom.
The artillery, the rolling drum
References military elements like artillery and a rolling drum.
Crafted for the right hand wrist
Describes items crafted for the right hand wrist, possibly symbolizing tools of power.
Of the worthy knights with
Refers to worthy knights with clenching fists, alluding to strength and determination.
Their clenching fist
Highlights that these items are not suitable for the left-handed second.
Not for my boy whose callow lips
Portrays the second's inexperience with love and romantic encounters.
Have never yet been truly kissed by a lover
Describes the second's callow lips that have never been kissed by a lover.
Bring back my third before his skin is burnt
Expresses a desire to bring back the speaker's third before he experiences harm.
He lives inside an ancient soul
Describes the third as residing within an ancient soul, possibly referring to deep-rooted qualities.
Deep in the mist of rock and roll
Places the third in the mist of rock and roll, suggesting a connection to a rebellious or free-spirited lifestyle.
Oh love will be his deadly sin
Suggests that love will be a detrimental force for the third.
When the ships arrive and it's time to spin
Anticipates a challenging moment when the ships arrive, accompanied by heavy swords from the eastern winds.
The heavy swords from the eastern winds
Describes a scenario involving the heavy swords and the holy name of the king of kings.
In the holy name of the king of kings
Evokes a sense of promise related to the third.
Like a promise
Empty line, possibly for emphasis or transition.
Bring back my youngest
Before the youngest's eyes witness certain things.
Before his eyes have seen
Before the youngest's youth is wasted.
Before his youth will go to waste
Discourages exposing the youngest to harsh truths.
Don't give him any truth to taste
Desires the youngest to return, envisioning sandy shores of the southern sea.
I want him riding back to me
With a green and unspoiled demeanor reminiscent of a child.
On the sandy shores of the southern sea
Desires the youngest's return with open arms, symbolizing freedom and welcome.
Green and unspoiled as a child can be
Portrays the youngest as innocent and untouched.
With open arms calling liberty
With open arms calling for liberty, possibly a metaphor for a better future.
Like his father
Comparing the youngest to his father, emphasizing the desire for a positive legacy.
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