Lyrics
From the sands of the western coast
Expressing the origin from the western coast's sands.
To the edge of the eastern shore
Indicating the extent of influence to the eastern shore.
We have come to take your land
Stating the purpose of taking possession of the land.
We have come to conquer more
Asserting the ambition to conquer additional territories.
For we are Rome, and we are now your home
Affirming Rome's identity and the claim of dominance.
Praise be to Caesar
Expressing reverence for Caesar, the ruler.
Our proud and conquering King
Highlighting Caesar's proud and conquering role as a king.
We give our lives for his
Committing to sacrificing lives for Caesar.
We dwell beneath his feet
Emphasizing subservience by dwelling beneath Caesar's feet.
Every knee will bow down
Describing universal submission through bowing.
By threat of mighty sword
Indicating the enforcement of loyalty by the threat of the sword.
And every tongue confess him
Stressing the universal acknowledgment of Caesar as Lord.
Caesar is Lord
Reiterating Caesar's divine status as Lord.
He has crowned his earthly empire
Portraying the grandeur of Caesar's earthly empire.
With majesty and fame
Attributing majesty and fame to Caesar's reign.
The world will fear and tremble
Forecasting fear and trembling in the world due to Caesar's name.
The name above all names
Emphasizing the supremacy of the name above all names.
For we are Rome, and we are now your home
Reaffirming Rome's identity and dominance.
Praise be to Caesar
Reiterating praise for Caesar as a conquering king.
Our proud and conquering King
Restating the commitment to sacrifice lives for Caesar.
We give our lives for his
Reaffirming subservience by bowing beneath Caesar's feet.
We bow beneath his feet
Echoing the call for universal acknowledgment of Caesar.
Let every tongue confess Him
Declaring the consequence of refusal, facing the bitter sword.
Or taste the bitter sword
Highlighting the universal acknowledgment through confession.
And all will sing the anthem
Anticipating the anthem proclaiming Caesar as Lord.
Caesar is Lord
Repeating the declaration of Caesar as Lord for emphasis.
Caesar is Lord
Emphasizing Caesar's Lordship through repetition.
Caesar is Lord
Reiterating the declaration of Caesar as Lord.
Caesar is Lord
Concluding with a final affirmation of Caesar's Lordship.
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