Sons of the Wolf

Sons of the Wolf: Epic Saga of Empire's Birth
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Lyrics

Two babies cry out along the riverside

Two abandoned infants cry near the riverbank.

Twins of royal blood, left there to die

Twin babies of royal lineage left to perish.

Nursed by the she-wolf tending to their cries

A she-wolf nurtures and cares for the abandoned infants.

From their noble bloodline an empire will rise

From the noble bloodline of the infants, a powerful empire will emerge.


Sons of the wolf, our seven hill home

The descendants are referred to as "Sons of the Wolf," indicating a connection to the nurturing she-wolf.

Sons of the wolf, descendents of Rome

They are heirs to Rome, emphasizing their Roman lineage.


Romulus and Remus outlined their new city

Romulus and Remus plan the foundation of their new city.

Remus laughed and said, "this won't stop an enemy"

Remus expresses skepticism about the city's defensibility against enemies.

Romulus drew sword, slay Remus where he stood

Romulus, in response to Remus's doubt, kills him with a sword.

The origin of empire springs from a brother's blood

The establishment of the empire has its roots in fratricide.


Sons of the wolf, our seven hill home

Reiteration of the descendants as "Sons of the Wolf" and their connection to the seven hills.

Sons of the wolf, descendents of Rome

Emphasizes their lineage as descendants of Rome.


(Hail King Romulus, founder of Rome

Hails Romulus as the founder of Rome and describes the city's inclusivity.

Welcomer of criminals, outcasts and refugees

Highlights Rome's acceptance of criminals, outcasts, and refugees.

Into the land blest by Jupiter, greatest and best among gods)

Refers to the blessed land by Jupiter, the greatest among gods.


Sons of the wolf, our seven hill home

Reiteration of the descendants' connection to the seven hills and being "Sons of the Wolf."

Sons of the wolf, descendents of Rome

Reiterates their Roman descent as "Sons of the Wolf."

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