Lyrics
I have been waiting for so long
I have been waiting for a considerable amount of time.
Time has slowed down
Time feels like it's passing very slowly.
The punks I had behind bars have
The individuals I had incarcerated, possibly troublemakers or rebels.
Have run a
They have escaped or been released.
Like clockwork and drunk I have conceived my death
In a predictable manner and under the influence of alcohol, I have contemplated my own death.
All these years, the crimes of the city burn me
Throughout the years, the crimes committed in the city weigh heavily on me.
No redemption for me!
I believe there is no chance for my redemption.
Co-workers
Possibly referring to colleagues or fellow criminals.
Maybe the enjoy the manhunt
They might find pleasure in pursuing me.
I'm done now!
I've had enough; I am finished.
No more!
No more of whatever is causing distress.
No more!
Emphasizing the desire for an end to the torment.
No more fire!
No more conflicts or battles represented by "fire."
No more fire for me!
No more challenges or struggles for the speaker.
Fire? (Fire!)
A questioning or echoing of the word "fire."
Dawn? (Dawn!)
A questioning or echoing of the word "dawn."
What can these hands do
Reflection on the speaker's capabilities to confront death or adversity.
To bring down the empire of Death!
Expressing a desire to overcome death or a powerful force.
Save 'em? (Save us!)
Save them from misery; a plea for salvation.
Misery!
An acknowledgment of suffering and hardship.
I'm but a man!
The speaker sees themselves as just a human.
A miserable man!
Emphasizing the speaker's feelings of wretchedness or unhappiness.
For all these years, our victories
Recalling past victories and successes.
Were stuff of legend
These victories were legendary.
No golems, No soldiers
No artificial beings or warriors.
Assassins, No hitmen
No hired killers or assassins.
Could match our strength!
None could match the speaker's group's strength.
(Strength!)
Reiteration of the strength possessed.
(Strength!)
Further emphasis on strength.
Yet they found a way to take us
Despite their strength, they were defeated or captured.
Demons from the deepest circles
Enemies from the darkest depths.
Die! (Die!)
A call for the demise of these enemies.
Bleed!
A demand for the enemies to suffer.
One by one they took our brothers!
Sequential loss of comrades to the enemy.
Down! (Down!)
A plea for an end or resolution.
Dawn! (Dawn!)
Referencing a new beginning represented by "dawn."
No more! No more!
No more of the pain or suffering.
No more! No more!
Emphasizing the end of distress.
My blood flows reddish through the ground
The speaker's blood is spilled, possibly in a final confrontation.
It feeds the flame
His blood nourishes the flames, signifying a sacrifice.
Now hell is awaiting my falling of grace!
Anticipation of descending into hell due to a fall from grace.
(Grace! Grace!)
Grace, though lost, is acknowledged.
It's been so long since I felt love
It's been a long time since the speaker experienced love.
But I'll die like man!
Despite the lack of love, the speaker intends to face death with dignity.
No more
No more of the torment or struggles.
No more
Reiteration of the desire for an end to suffering.
No more fire!
No more conflicts or battles represented by "fire."
No more fire for me!
No more challenges or struggles for the speaker.
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