Diary of Life and Death
Echoes of Rebellion: Unveiling the Profound Message in Raventhorn's 'Diary of Life and Death'
Lyrics
Once again the devil roams the lands
Expresses the recurrence of malevolence spreading across the territories.
Preaching peace with knife in red right hand
Highlights the hypocrisy of advocating peace while holding a weapon, suggesting deceptive intentions.
"Their liberation - now our holy quest"
Refers to the distorted idea of achieving liberation, now perceived as a sacred mission.
Yet "freedom" of ours strikes "them" as a pest
Comments on the conflicting interpretations of "freedom," seen as a nuisance by others.
Bodies, now trampled, shall nourish the soil
Symbolizes the sacrifice of lives, trampled bodies becoming nourishment for the earth.
For the ivy to weep for an innocent soul
Describes the aftermath, with nature mourning the loss of an innocent soul.
Until the dawn we live
Reflects on the ongoing struggle until the break of dawn.
And might never see the Sun
Suggests the uncertainty of a positive outcome, possibly implying perpetual darkness.
Is it our glory
Ponders whether the conflict is a source of pride or just a predetermined aspect of life.
Or just time to live and time to die?
Raises existential questions about the purpose of life and the inevitability of death.
Until the dawn we fight
Emphasizes the ongoing fight until the dawn, depicting a relentless struggle.
And mother won't see her son
Elicits the sorrow of a mother unable to witness her son due to the persistent conflict.
Is it our glory
Reiterates the contemplation of whether the ongoing conflict brings glory or is simply a cycle of life and death.
Or just time to live and time to die?
Rephrases the earlier existential question about the purpose of life and death.
Voice of hope so often veiled in lies
Addresses the deceptive nature of a hopeful voice, often concealed by lies.
Is now a beacon for the end of times
Portrays hope as a guiding light in the face of impending doom.
The scapegoat will always have Baphomet's horns
Associates the scapegoat with Baphomet's horns, suggesting the perpetuation of blame and persecution.
As long as the feeble seek cause for their scorn
Comments on the tendency of the weak to find reasons for their disdain.
Refuse and resist, for your freedom's at stake
Encourages resistance against oppression, emphasizing the importance of defending one's freedom.
It's time for the vicious circle to break
Calls for breaking the destructive cycle, suggesting a need for change and liberation.
Until the dawn we live
Repeats the idea of living until dawn, underscoring the persistence of the struggle.
And might never see the Sun
Reiterates the uncertainty of witnessing a positive change, possibly implying prolonged darkness.
Is it our glory
Ponders whether the ongoing struggle is a source of glory or an inevitable part of existence.
Or just time to live and time to die?
Presents the existential question about the purpose of life and death in a different context.
Until the dawn we fight
Reiterates the commitment to fight until the dawn, emphasizing the persistent nature of the conflict.
And mother won't see her son
Elicits the pain of a mother deprived of seeing her son due to the ongoing struggle.
Is it our glory
Repeats the contemplation of whether the ongoing conflict brings glory or is just an inescapable cycle.
Or just time to live and time to die?
Restates the existential question about the purpose of life and death, completing the lyrical journey.
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