If Joan of Arc had a heart
Would she give it as a gift?
To such as me who longs to see
How an angel
Ought to be
Her dream is to give her heart away
Like an orphan along the way
She cared so much, she offered up
Her body to the grave
Would she give it as a gift?
To such as me who longs to see
How an angel
Ought to be
Her dream is to give her heart away
Like an orphan along the way
She cared so much, she offered up
Her body to the grave
Lyrics submitted by fletch699, edited by sepultura1987
Joan of Arc (Maid of Orleans) Lyrics as written by Andrew Mccluskey
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The lyrics ask, "If Joan of Arc had a heart, would she give it as a gift?" To such as me, who longs to see how an angel ought to be" indicate that the vocalist admires Joan of Arc's bravery and selflessness and wants to follow in her footsteps. The lines "She cared so much, she offered up her body to the grave" further reinforce the theme of sacrifice and selflessness.
As for the music video,
The use of chess in the video is an interesting metaphor. The chess game is a representation of the battle of wills and strategy between the two individuals. Chess represents the conflict between Joan of Arc and her enemies, as well as between her aspirations and realities, which is another symbol for the song's overall theme.
Her religious convictions and the loss of her spiritual guidance are symbolically represented by the crucifix that was fastened to the horse falling off and into the snow. The brief scene of Joan of Arc and the man continuing their game of chess while looking at one another represents the continuation of their conflict of wills and strategies.
Joan of Arc is hit by an arrow, which causes her to tumble from her horse. The action then shifts back to the chess player taking a piece from Joan of Arc's side of the board, signifying her defeat in the game.
Following that, Joan of Arc is captured and tied up. The scene then changes to a close-up of a fireplace, where Joan of Arc is seen looking at it and possibly reflecting on her fate and the ultimate price she paid.
The man giving her a cross is symbolic of her redemption and her return to her spiritual beliefs. The smile on her face and the man's smile back at her suggest a sense of understanding and acceptance of her fate. The other man not being able to see her symbolizes the idea that not everyone can see or understand the sacrifices made by others.
The man playing chess sees Joan of Arc pass by via the window on her horse, and off into the darkness as the video finishes. This scene suggests that Joan of Arc's spirit is free and at peace, but her physical body is not, which reinforces the theme of sacrifice and redemption in this conclusion.