If you've come this far, it's because you're probably suffering from the struggles we all deal with in our lives. Whether it's alcohol and drugs like Stevie. Whether it's the struggle of relationships. Whether it's mental and emotional turmoil within your own mind. Like he said, it's all based on fear. Once you tear down that wall of denial in your life and let the truth of whatever it is that is holding you back no longer have control, you begin to break the cycle of madness that consumes you . The threads in the veil of darkness fall away...
If you've come this far, it's because you're probably suffering from the struggles we all deal with in our lives. Whether it's alcohol and drugs like Stevie. Whether it's the struggle of relationships. Whether it's mental and emotional turmoil within your own mind. Like he said, it's all based on fear. Once you tear down that wall of denial in your life and let the truth of whatever it is that is holding you back no longer have control, you begin to break the cycle of madness that consumes you . The threads in the veil of darkness fall away one by one until you see clearly. The love of the people around you, the grace of God, the peace of mind in no longer fighting the truth, whatever it is, will ultimately lose it's grip on you. Today is your day. Let it go and find simplicity and amazement in your own existence no matter how small it may seem, and let that sensation grow into something greater. Life will get better.
If you've come this far, it's because you're probably suffering from the struggles we all deal with in our lives. Whether it's alcohol and drugs like Stevie. Whether it's the struggle of relationships. Whether it's mental and emotional turmoil within your own mind. Like he said, it's all based on fear. Once you tear down that wall of denial in your life and let the truth of whatever it is that is holding you back no longer have control, you begin to break the cycle of madness that consumes you . The threads in the veil of darkness fall away one by one until...
If you've come this far, it's because you're probably suffering from the struggles we all deal with in our lives. Whether it's alcohol and drugs like Stevie. Whether it's the struggle of relationships. Whether it's mental and emotional turmoil within your own mind. Like he said, it's all based on fear. Once you tear down that wall of denial in your life and let the truth of whatever it is that is holding you back no longer have control, you begin to break the cycle of madness that consumes you . The threads in the veil of darkness fall away one by one until you see clearly. The love of the people around you, the grace of God, the peace of mind in no longer fighting the truth, whatever it is, will ultimately lose it's grip on you. Today is your day. Let it go and find simplicity and amazement in your own existence no matter how small it may seem, and let that sensation grow into something greater. Life will get better.
Song is about heavy drug abuse, and how every time the main character stops, the drugs "beg him" to come back. "I got what was / I want to take what's left," the main character wants to take all of the drugs he has at once, so he takes a lot The main character is hypnotized by taking so much drugs, his "beautiful senses are gone," and the drugs keep calling him back, "Canary in a gilded cage / Singin' / Sweet, soft and low / I will poison you all / Come closer, racin' to your tongue," the main character listened...
Song is about heavy drug abuse, and how every time the main character stops, the drugs "beg him" to come back. "I got what was / I want to take what's left," the main character wants to take all of the drugs he has at once, so he takes a lot The main character is hypnotized by taking so much drugs, his "beautiful senses are gone," and the drugs keep calling him back, "Canary in a gilded cage / Singin' / Sweet, soft and low / I will poison you all / Come closer, racin' to your tongue," the main character listened to the drugs, and took even more, but he doesn't realize he is overdosing. "No talk will cure / What's lost, or save what's left," the main character won't listen to anyone, and wants to take more. "Who are you hiding? Is it safe for the deaf? / Beautiful cancer, infiltrate then forget," The main character realized he screwed up, he's going to overdose. "Yeah, I saw you coming and I heard not a thing / A mistake not to listen / When I knew where you'd been," the main character was told what would happen if he took everything, but was too ignorant. Finally, the main character succumbs to his stupidity, and the song transitions to Mosquito Song, about his rotting corpse.
Obviously about people doing cocaine, because battery acid is in cocaine.
Obviously about people doing cocaine, because battery acid is in cocaine.
I think this song is describing the perils of being a wanderer. Dion is Christian and has some quite conservative beliefs, amongst them are that casual relationships bring pain to both parties.
I think this song is describing the perils of being a wanderer. Dion is Christian and has some quite conservative beliefs, amongst them are that casual relationships bring pain to both parties.
The wanderer with his "two fists of iron" suggests he possesses great strength and control, but also he's clenched in fear/anger? He's going nowhere, the repetition on around around around... suggests it's tedius for him. And he could fall for girls, but a barely thought through compulsion making him "hop right into that car".
The wanderer with his "two fists of iron" suggests he possesses great strength and control, but also he's clenched in fear/anger? He's going nowhere, the repetition on around around around... suggests it's tedius for him. And he could fall for girls, but a barely thought through compulsion making him "hop right into that car".
Dion is saying that people like this appear happy, but are miserable.
I think it's about the police. We want them around to make society better, but they often make things worse. They promise they won't destroy us, and yet their actions say otherwise. The chorus puts me in mind of the military / police using force against civilians. "Pa pa" is the sound of a gun, therefore "pa pa power" is power asserted through violence and fear.
I think it's about the police. We want them around to make society better, but they often make things worse. They promise they won't destroy us, and yet their actions say otherwise. The chorus puts me in mind of the military / police using force against civilians. "Pa pa" is the sound of a gun, therefore "pa pa power" is power asserted through violence and fear.
Asa Bay is a location that Bathory has previously covered in their song "One Road to Asa Bay". In this song, they talk about cultural identity, religious imposition and the difficulties that can arise when traditions conflict. Asa Bay is one of the places where the Vikings' "Dragon ships" often sail to other lands. In the song One Road to Asa Bay, the feeling of loss and resistance to change are presented to us with the clash of old traditions against a new belief (Christianity).
Asa Bay is a location that Bathory has previously covered in their song "One Road to Asa Bay". In this song, they talk about cultural identity, religious imposition and the difficulties that can arise when traditions conflict. Asa Bay is one of the places where the Vikings' "Dragon ships" often sail to other lands. In the song One Road to Asa Bay, the feeling of loss and resistance to change are presented to us with the clash of old traditions against a new belief (Christianity).
In the song Ring of Gold, Bathory provides details as if they are telling us the background of the stories of our heroes in One Road to Asa Bay. Their relationship with nature, their devotion to their religion (using imagery such as the raven, the endless sky and the open sea) and their adventurous spirit are conveyed to us through words. At the same time, their devotion to their loved ones is represented by a gold ring that will survive even beyond time.
I'm pretty sure I figured it out.
I'm pretty sure I figured it out.
"It didn't matter what they wanted to see. He thought he saw someone that looked just like me. That summer memory that just never dies. We worked too long and hard to give it no time."
"It didn't matter what they wanted to see. He thought he saw someone that looked just like me. That summer memory that just never dies. We worked too long and hard to give it no time."
"It didnt matter what they wanted to see [I will love her regardless.]" "He thought he saw someone that lookED just like me" means his friend thought that he was still innocent, like when he was a kid. The "summer memory that just never dies" is when he was innocent. "We worked too long and hard to [let this friendship die]"
"He sees right through me it's so easy with lies. Cracks in the road that I would try and disguise. He runs his scissors at the seem in the wall. He cannot break it down or else he would fall. One thousand lonely stars hiding in the cold. Take it, I don't wanna sing anymore."
"He sees [that narrator loves his gf/wife.]" "He runs his scissors at the seem in the wall" means he's being risky in his approach, he might lose their friendship. "He cannot break it down or else he would fall" means he can't end things. He can't call him out because their friendship would end/he needs this friend. "One thousand lonely stars hiding in the cold" means everyone is aware of the situation but nobody is making any moves. Everyone has lost attraction and they're all lonely in the cold. "Take it, I don't wanna sing anymore" means that he wants his friend to have the girl. He's done with this mess, he gives up, he can have her.
The last unique lyrics: "I don't understand, don't get upset. I'm not with you. We're swimming around. It's all I do when I'm with you." She's upset with his decision. He says, I'm not your man. We're treading water, but going nowhere.
I think this is the end because of the story because of the music break. The music grows, it peaks, it reaches a plateau, then spikes again at the end. I think that's indicative of the story. It reaches this peak, he resolves it, but it's not a perfect resolution because she's hurt with the result. "Can I give it up or give it away?" in the end he does give it up. He gives it away to his friend.
This song is about Charon, the mythological creature from greek and roman literature (In particular he is known for his appearance in Virgilio’s Eneide), and the feeling of scare and discomfort a dead soul feels when they see him. We know from Dante’s Divina Commedia that he is a very quiet and old man, and intimidating when he talks (He is very reluctant to get Dante to hell since he’s still a living man), and this surely adds to the dark atmosphere described in this song. Anyway, regardless of the lyrics, this is a very beautiful song, the intro solo is...
This song is about Charon, the mythological creature from greek and roman literature (In particular he is known for his appearance in Virgilio’s Eneide), and the feeling of scare and discomfort a dead soul feels when they see him. We know from Dante’s Divina Commedia that he is a very quiet and old man, and intimidating when he talks (He is very reluctant to get Dante to hell since he’s still a living man), and this surely adds to the dark atmosphere described in this song. Anyway, regardless of the lyrics, this is a very beautiful song, the intro solo is very good, both melodic and shred-y, very ahead of its time since its from 1978, when guitarist like Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve vai still had to pick up the instrument.
Putting the past and all of the bad things you used to do to each other in the past where they belong. Starting new and doing things right this time around.
Putting the past and all of the bad things you used to do to each other in the past where they belong. Starting new and doing things right this time around.