The Guard
Guardians of Sorrow: A Poetic Anthem Against War
Lyrics
The loss and the pain, faces of soldiers.
The lyrics begin with a reflection on the suffering and hardship experienced by soldiers.
Bruises and scars turning yellow and blue.
Describes physical injuries (bruises and scars) endured by the soldiers, depicted through colors turning yellow and blue.
Shelters and trains sisters and mothers
Mentions shelters and trains, possibly indicating displacement and the impact on sisters and mothers.
Stories are many but voices are few
Highlights the abundance of stories but a lack of voices, suggesting the silence or suppression of those affected.
I wish I could say that I'm safe for the moment
The desire to convey safety is expressed, though it's acknowledged as untrue, hinting at the challenges faced.
I would lie if I said I'm alright.
Admits that the speaker is not alright, suggesting the emotional toll of the situation.
The wolves are at the door, the beacons are burning
Metaphorically refers to threats as wolves at the door, and the urgency is emphasized by burning beacons.
And I stand on guard for the night.
Declares the speaker's commitment to standing guard during the night, implying a duty or responsibility.
A special campaign, the disinformation
Addresses disinformation and lies associated with a special campaign, possibly reflecting the manipulation of public opinion.
The lies and the justification of war
Refers to justifications for war and the consequences of falsehoods.
The hate and disdain, the annihilation
Expresses strong negative emotions like hate and disdain, pointing to the destructive nature of conflict.
We are pawns in a game played to even the score
Depicts individuals as pawns in a larger game aimed at achieving balance or revenge.
I wish I could say that I'm safe for the moment
Reiterates the false claim of safety, acknowledging the deception due to the challenging circumstances.
I would lie if I said I'm alright
Admits the emotional strain and unwellness of the speaker, contrary to the earlier desire for reassurance.
A light in the sky, the sirens are calling
Introduces a symbolic light and the call of sirens, potentially representing hope amid danger.
And I stand on guard for the night.
Reaffirms the commitment to stand guard, emphasizing the night as a time of heightened vigilance.
Always beside me, though war has torn us apart
Expresses the enduring presence of a comforting voice, even in the midst of war's separation.
Your voice will comfort and guide me
Highlights the guidance and comfort provided by the mentioned voice.
Longing for you fills my heart
Expresses a deep yearning for a loved one, indicating a source of strength and motivation.
And keeps me alive in the dark.
Suggests that the longing for the loved one keeps the speaker alive in challenging circumstances.
Ashes and dust, wasteland and ruins
Describes the aftermath of destruction, using imagery of ashes, dust, wasteland, and ruins.
Echoes of pain through the mist and the rain
Portrays the lingering effects of pain through echoes amidst mist and rain.
Nothing to gain when neighbours and brothers
Highlights the futility of conflict where neighbors and brothers face each other, referencing the biblical story of Abel and Cain.
Are facing each other like Abel and Cain
Suggests the absence of gains in such confrontations.
I wish I could say that I'm safe for the moment
Repeats the desire for safety, acknowledging the ongoing deception due to challenging circumstances.
I would lie if I Said I'm alright.
Reiterates the admission of unwellness and emotional strain.
The wolves are at the door, the beacons are burning
Recalls the threat of wolves and burning beacons, emphasizing the ongoing need for vigilance.
And I stand on guard for the night.
Restates the commitment to stand guard during the night, reinforcing the theme of duty and responsibility.
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