This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
We come from
Over the dark horizon sky
With twisted tales of sacrifice
To imagine or believe all the glory of the free
Hunting all day an endless cry
The things I've seen I can't deny
Sinners, saints all mixed in one
The dawn of time has begun
Why can't you see what they're doing to me
Is it fair that I'm dying in vain
Once in a land of sacrifice now only valleys of demise
Shadows of a pale blue moonlight ride the waves of entity
Why can't you see what they're doing to thee
Is it fair that you all die in vain
Ride with the steel and the power of the sword
Stand up and fight now and forever more
Rise through the night sky with daylight's desire
To be free there must be black fire
Through the day and through the night with dragons heart the warrior strikes
This is the day that they'll be known as my enemy
Why can't you see what they're doing
To what we believe in we rise through the pain
Ride with the steel and the power of the sword
Stand up and fight now and forever more
Rise through the night sky with daylight's desire
To be free there must be black fire
We come from distant lands we travel so far
Can you see the bleeding scar
The prizes of life we fail to win
'Cause we doubt the power within
Why can't you see what they're doing to
What we believe in we rise through the pain
Ride with the steel and the power of the sword
Stand up and fight now and forever more
Rise through the night sky with daylight's desire
To be free there must be black fire
Black fire
Over the dark horizon sky
With twisted tales of sacrifice
To imagine or believe all the glory of the free
Hunting all day an endless cry
The things I've seen I can't deny
Sinners, saints all mixed in one
The dawn of time has begun
Why can't you see what they're doing to me
Is it fair that I'm dying in vain
Once in a land of sacrifice now only valleys of demise
Shadows of a pale blue moonlight ride the waves of entity
Why can't you see what they're doing to thee
Is it fair that you all die in vain
Ride with the steel and the power of the sword
Stand up and fight now and forever more
Rise through the night sky with daylight's desire
To be free there must be black fire
Through the day and through the night with dragons heart the warrior strikes
This is the day that they'll be known as my enemy
Why can't you see what they're doing
To what we believe in we rise through the pain
Ride with the steel and the power of the sword
Stand up and fight now and forever more
Rise through the night sky with daylight's desire
To be free there must be black fire
We come from distant lands we travel so far
Can you see the bleeding scar
The prizes of life we fail to win
'Cause we doubt the power within
Why can't you see what they're doing to
What we believe in we rise through the pain
Ride with the steel and the power of the sword
Stand up and fight now and forever more
Rise through the night sky with daylight's desire
To be free there must be black fire
Black fire
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Just A Little Lovin'
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