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That is one hell of a guitar solo \m/.

Ok, first of all I agree with the theory that the first verse of the song is sang by Claudio Sanchez, and the second verse is sang by Claudio Killgannon.

I read in Kerrang Magazine that Claudio said some of this record is inspired by this relationship he was in where this girl basically wanted him to settle down and abandon the band (Coheed and Cambria). He said he was actually prepared to make this choice, but things didn't work out.

Given that, I think this song definately is about that situation. The first verse is about how crazy he was about this girl, and how she betrayed him and broke his heart (I assume she cheated on him or something).

These lines specifically lead me to believe that.

You could have been all that I wanted But you were honest Now get in the ground

(We could've been married and happy, but you lied/cheated, so die)

You choked off the "surest" of favors But if you really loved me You would've ignored my world

(You would've thrown away our marriage if I refused to leave the band, but if you loved me you would've allowed me to continue doing what I love)

Then basically the last lines of the first verse are just saying you're a whore trying to fuck up my life, so you're not going to have a badass like me in your life anymore.

Now, my interpretation of the second verse is I think it's Claudio Killgannon pissed off that Claudio Sanchez is considering quitting the band and thus ending the story.

I'm not quite sure about all that Jesus and armada stuff, but here's my interpretation of these lines

With love and devotion I'll die as you sleep

(because of you're marriage to this girl, you're considering stopping the writing of this story, and just killing me)

But if you could just write me out To never this wonder Happy will I become?

(you could just stop writing this story and never leave me with closure? never let me find out how things end for me, or if I end up)

Be true that this is no option So listen, god damn you Demon raiding the love

(I think this part is just Claudio Killgannon saying he has no choice but to finish writing the story. He has to finish this, or else how will his world's problems be resolved)

Likewise, I think the chorus is just Claudio Sanchez talking about how the relationship between the woman and him is dead and over.

I also wonder if the right hand reference his referring to the hand with which he writes/strums his guitar with, basically saying to the characters in the story, and possibly the fans, "Hang ong ot the glory of my right hand," or, hang on, because im going to finish writing this story and making these songs.

And finally the last part goes along with the whole relationship with the girl thing

I know this has been a very long post, but I want to propose one final question of mine.

As you guys know, Claudio has said the writer of the story will be involved in the plotline of this album...but also it has been hinted at that the God of the world of Coheed and Cambria is an influence on the plot too. Do you guys thinik that the writer of the story is the God that the Prise are waiting to return?

Just a theory I thought I'd propose.

Anyways, sorry for the long post, I just had some theories about this song, so I thought I'd post them.

I love this song! I adored it so much that I had to buy the album, and I became a fan very quickly. XD

The song to me is just pure genius with dark undertones to back it up. Wicked guitar solo too.

I always thought that he said, "Like Jesus bled later". However, the lyrics in the cover say, "Like Jesus played letter" but I think the people who were making the cover messed it up, since it doesn't make as much sense. -shrug-

The song was originally titled Kashmire and the styles an homage to Led Zepplin.

Like 2113 was to Rush's 2112 and Final Cut is to Pink Floyd's Final Cut.

The song/album steps out of the story to show how the writers life affects the outcome. Dear Apollo im burning Star IV, volume two will finish the story and thier last album will be the beginning of everything.

Does anyone know for sure if the writer is meant to be Cladio/the band, or if the writer is a character in a story-inside-of-a-story kind of motif?

Amazing song.

The race is not called the Prise, they are the fairy creatures that watch over the keywork for god. The race that rules over man is called Mage.

ok im going to straighten out this song for u guys

You stormed off to scar the armada Like Jesus bled later I'll drill through your hands The storm for the curse you have blamed me To never this wonder Happy will I become?

Hang on to the glory of my right hand Here laid to rest, is our love ever long We're two from the shores of compassion You seem to take premise to all of these souls

One last kiss for you One more wish 'til you Please make up your mind girl, I'll do anything for you One last kiss for you One more wish 'til you Please make up your mind girl, before I hope you die

"surest of favors" "endured my reign" "and on to the glory at my right hand" "with truth on the shores of confession" "premise to all of these songs" "Like Jesus PLAYED LETTER" "but if you could just rat me out" "never mis-warn her" "so rinse it, condem you"

This song is powerful. On November 1, 2005, I saw C & C at Rockettown it was the best night of my life.

totally agree with coopmoe. till now i just thought it was about newo and claudio. the only thing i dont get is why its called welcome home since the song has nothing to do with that.