One of the best songs ever made. When looking at Gillan's other lyrics I get confused, how could he write so much generic lyrics and still be able to write this masterpiece? maybe some uncredited help from mr. Butler? who knows, anyway here goes:
In the first verse he talks about his "room" which is most likely a symbol for his soul. The tapestries are faded and worn, he has been through much sorrow. Nothing is what it used to be in the room, something is greatly missed. Darkness controls his soul, and only the memory of forgotten passions can shine a light on what once was.
Continuing, we have the powerful metaphor, the "wall of power". This wall does not protect anyone from the room or the room itself, it only blocks out the light, and it is waiting. What is the wall waiting for? Perhaps it is waiting for the room to completely fade into darkness and give in to the superior power it faces, this is still kind of a blur to me but sounds quite logical. Again the return of these forgotten memories, the champions that once where are still a part of your mind, your soul. They still have the power to rise against the wall, to rise again for one final killing blow.
You will be born again, there is always hope. However, between the lines here lies a darker message. You do not know how when or where you will be born again, only that this is the case. Being born again might not mean you get another chance, it might as well mean that you shall rise from the ashes to serve Lucifer in his kingdom of eternal flame.
Here enters the satanic touch of the song. "Look at this prince of evil, fighting for your mind". The storyteller suggests that Lucifer is trying to liberate your mind from the infection caused by priests and religion. They shall aim at the hearts of all Gods who try to control you, be born again and you shall be free forever.
In the last verse you take a second look through my window. What you see now is your future as a free being, no longer enslaved by the religion that once chained you down. You can also see everyone else, still grey retards floating helplessly in circles, trapped forever in a cruel system of oppression. But together with the prince of evil you shall now rise, you shall challenge and kill.
Again the ending follows the same theme, follow me, be king for a day, I know what to do, you must join in my fight against the wall of power. We shall be born again.
At least this is in short what I think of when I hear the magical lyrics of Born Again, in my opinion one of the best songs in music history.
@EvilEyes that would be the same conclusion I came to when I heard this song away back when released. Also agree that this is possibly a masterpiece song by Gillan. Am not sure Butler got involved with his writing. I believe from what I read that butler let him be as he knew it would be one album only.
@EvilEyes that would be the same conclusion I came to when I heard this song away back when released. Also agree that this is possibly a masterpiece song by Gillan. Am not sure Butler got involved with his writing. I believe from what I read that butler let him be as he knew it would be one album only.
One of the best songs ever made. When looking at Gillan's other lyrics I get confused, how could he write so much generic lyrics and still be able to write this masterpiece? maybe some uncredited help from mr. Butler? who knows, anyway here goes:
In the first verse he talks about his "room" which is most likely a symbol for his soul. The tapestries are faded and worn, he has been through much sorrow. Nothing is what it used to be in the room, something is greatly missed. Darkness controls his soul, and only the memory of forgotten passions can shine a light on what once was.
Continuing, we have the powerful metaphor, the "wall of power". This wall does not protect anyone from the room or the room itself, it only blocks out the light, and it is waiting. What is the wall waiting for? Perhaps it is waiting for the room to completely fade into darkness and give in to the superior power it faces, this is still kind of a blur to me but sounds quite logical. Again the return of these forgotten memories, the champions that once where are still a part of your mind, your soul. They still have the power to rise against the wall, to rise again for one final killing blow.
You will be born again, there is always hope. However, between the lines here lies a darker message. You do not know how when or where you will be born again, only that this is the case. Being born again might not mean you get another chance, it might as well mean that you shall rise from the ashes to serve Lucifer in his kingdom of eternal flame.
Here enters the satanic touch of the song. "Look at this prince of evil, fighting for your mind". The storyteller suggests that Lucifer is trying to liberate your mind from the infection caused by priests and religion. They shall aim at the hearts of all Gods who try to control you, be born again and you shall be free forever.
In the last verse you take a second look through my window. What you see now is your future as a free being, no longer enslaved by the religion that once chained you down. You can also see everyone else, still grey retards floating helplessly in circles, trapped forever in a cruel system of oppression. But together with the prince of evil you shall now rise, you shall challenge and kill.
Again the ending follows the same theme, follow me, be king for a day, I know what to do, you must join in my fight against the wall of power. We shall be born again.
At least this is in short what I think of when I hear the magical lyrics of Born Again, in my opinion one of the best songs in music history.
@EvilEyes that would be the same conclusion I came to when I heard this song away back when released. Also agree that this is possibly a masterpiece song by Gillan. Am not sure Butler got involved with his writing. I believe from what I read that butler let him be as he knew it would be one album only.
@EvilEyes that would be the same conclusion I came to when I heard this song away back when released. Also agree that this is possibly a masterpiece song by Gillan. Am not sure Butler got involved with his writing. I believe from what I read that butler let him be as he knew it would be one album only.
@EvilEyes I agree, the lyrics on this song are just incredible. I cannot believe that Gillan and Iommi dis this album. It is a masterpiece.
@EvilEyes I agree, the lyrics on this song are just incredible. I cannot believe that Gillan and Iommi dis this album. It is a masterpiece.