The Externals
Racetraitor's Resonance: Conquest, Desolation, and the Struggle for External Souls
Lyrics
They conquer land and heaven
Refers to a conquering force taking control of both physical and spiritual realms.
Burnt out our home
Describes the destruction of the speaker's home by the conquering force.
They conquer land and heaven
Reiteration of the conquering force's dominance over land and heaven.
Melting our souls
Symbolizes the impact of the conquest on the inner essence or spirit of the speaker.
Blood coagulates the air in our lungs
Depicts a suffocating atmosphere caused by the presence of blood, possibly alluding to violence.
They conquer land and heaven
Repeats the theme of the conquering force destroying the speaker's home.
Burnt out our home
Echoes the destruction of the speaker's home by the conquering force.
They conquer land and heaven
Reiterates the dominance of the conquering force over both land and heaven.
Melting our souls
Reinforces the idea of the conquering force affecting the inner being or souls of the speaker.
Thirst
Introduces thematic elements of deprivation and suffering, possibly due to the conquest.
Famine
Further emphasizes the hardships faced, such as famine, likely as a consequence of the conquest.
Pestilence
Lists additional adversities, like pestilence, contributing to the overall sense of suffering.
War
Mentions war as one of the calamities, suggesting conflict as part of the conquest.
They built their walls
Describes the conquering force constructing barriers or defenses, possibly against resistance.
As tidal waves rise
Imagery of rising tidal waves symbolizing overwhelming challenges or threats.
Bodies rushing to safe havens never found
Depicts people seeking safety but unable to find it, highlighting the desperation of the situation.
The people of the sun drown
Suggests the tragic fate of a group of people, possibly the "people of the sun," succumbing to the waves.
They conquer land and heaven
Reiterates the conquering force's impact on both land and heaven, emphasizing the extent of the devastation.
Burnt out our home
Repeats the destruction of the speaker's home, underscoring the personal losses.
They will never touch the carbon
States that the conquerors will not touch something symbolic, possibly representing resilience or a core aspect.
Gold God and Glory
References "Carbon, Gold, God, and Glory" as elements untouchable by the conquerors, possibly highlighting enduring values.
Our external souls
Mentions the resilience of "external souls," indicating a persistent aspect of identity or spirit.
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