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Carpe Diem (Seize the Day) Lyrics
[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1]
Far out on the border, stands an ancient wall
The limits of the empire where the eagles called
Carpe diem
Stretching out across the land, snakes through moor and stone
Wall was built by Hadrian, an emperor of Rome
Carpe diem
[Chorus]
They came, they saw, they conquered
The legions of the eagle will not fall
Carpe diem
Seize the day
[Verse 2]
From coast to coast they built and slaved a tower every mile
Legionnaires would live and die under foreign skies
Carpe diem
The garrisons would guard the wall looking to the north
Out into the territory of the northern hordes
Carpe diem
[Chorus]
They came, they saw, they conquered
The legions of the eagle will not fall
[Guitar Solo]
[Bridge]
Carpe diem
Seize the day
Carpe diem
Seize the day
[Verse 3]
Over time the legions left these long-forgotten ruins
Where battalions stood and held the line against the Picts and druids
Carpe diem
Still, the wall is standing now, keeping silent watch
Upon the frontiers' lonely post towards the land of Scots
Carpe diem
[Chorus]
They came, they saw, they conquered
The legions of the eagle will not fall
They came to fight and conquer
The legends of the eagle will not die
Carpe diem
Seize the day
Carpe diem
Seize the day
Carpe diem
Seize the day
Carpe diem
Seize the day
Far out on the border, stands an ancient wall
The limits of the empire where the eagles called
Carpe diem
Stretching out across the land, snakes through moor and stone
Wall was built by Hadrian, an emperor of Rome
Carpe diem
They came, they saw, they conquered
The legions of the eagle will not fall
Carpe diem
Seize the day
From coast to coast they built and slaved a tower every mile
Legionnaires would live and die under foreign skies
Carpe diem
The garrisons would guard the wall looking to the north
Out into the territory of the northern hordes
Carpe diem
They came, they saw, they conquered
The legions of the eagle will not fall
Carpe diem
Seize the day
Carpe diem
Seize the day
Over time the legions left these long-forgotten ruins
Where battalions stood and held the line against the Picts and druids
Carpe diem
Still, the wall is standing now, keeping silent watch
Upon the frontiers' lonely post towards the land of Scots
Carpe diem
They came, they saw, they conquered
The legions of the eagle will not fall
They came to fight and conquer
The legends of the eagle will not die
Carpe diem
Seize the day
Carpe diem
Seize the day
Carpe diem
Seize the day
Carpe diem
Seize the day
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As stated by Biff Byford, this song draws inspiration from the historical context of Hadrian's Wall, an ancient fortification in Northern England built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian. It reflects upon the significance of the wall and the resilience of the Roman legions that guarded it. Throughout the track, they mention how Hadrian's Wall served as a boundary for the Roman Empire and protected them from potential threats. The wall symbolizes the determination and strength of the Roman legions, who conquered and maintained control over vast territories. Unfortunately today it remains a forgotten ruin. But despite its dilapidated condition, the wall remains standing, serving as a silent sentinel of the past.
The phrase, "Carpe Diem," is a Latin expression usually translated to "seize the day." It serves as a call to action and a reminder of the impermanence of life and encourages one to make the most of every opportunity and embrace the present moment in the song itself. The use of the expression helps highlight the resilience of the Roman legions, emphasizing that they came, saw, and conquered, reiterating the theme of seizing the day in implying that the legions will not allow themselves to be defeated.