The funny thing: I guessed the meaning of this song correctly. It was a major coincidence, but I had been rereading a couple of fantasy series when this song came out, making them fresh on my mind. When I was singing (cough "singing") along with the lyrics, coming to the refrain I immediately thought "Wow! This almost looks like they've written a song about Fitzchivalry Farseer's life (Robin Hobb - Assassin's Apprentice and the rest of the books)!
Turns out that's exactly what it is about. I only later read that somewhere in an interview with Sharon. Kinda cool though. They make awesome music (have been a fan since their very first concert for like 30 people when they were creating Enter. Yes I'm old ;).) and have good taste in books.
Explanation:
Fitz, later Fitzchivalry Farseer is the bastard son of the future king. He didn't have a name for the longest time growing up in the stables after his grandfather from mother's side dumps him at the Palace doors. For years he's just "Boy" until he's 'recognised' by the reigning King and led into the palace to prevent further embarrassment for the throne. When growing up it turns out he has a special magical gift that's seen as abnormal and that could get him killed when people find out. Not practicing it though makes him feel like half a person.
Because he can't be in line for the throne, but can no longer be a stable boy either Fitz is trained as an assassin, protecting the throne. He's not allowed to say who he is, what he can do, making him lie and lose the love of his life in the process. And all the while he feels very uncomfortable (euphemism) in his forced role, since Fitz is a nurturer, not a killer. Worse: he also needs to protect people who are just noble in title, not in character and actions. Plus, in the books he plays an important role in a brutal, bloody war, where he needs to kill to prevent their adversaries to become successful, making him even more confused about what is right and wrong in the world. And obviously leading him further from the life he craves.
Lyrics are obvious now, right?
I've tried to keep details to a minimum in case you like to read the books. Fair warning though: While Robin Hobb is an amazing writer, the Farseer Trilogy is definitely one of the more intellectual fantasy series. Not to mention a little on the heavy side. The 1st time I read it I was going through a particularly rough time and that was nót the ideal reading material - it made me bawl my eyes out even more.
The funny thing: I guessed the meaning of this song correctly. It was a major coincidence, but I had been rereading a couple of fantasy series when this song came out, making them fresh on my mind. When I was singing (cough "singing") along with the lyrics, coming to the refrain I immediately thought "Wow! This almost looks like they've written a song about Fitzchivalry Farseer's life (Robin Hobb - Assassin's Apprentice and the rest of the books)!
Turns out that's exactly what it is about. I only later read that somewhere in an interview with Sharon. Kinda cool though. They make awesome music (have been a fan since their very first concert for like 30 people when they were creating Enter. Yes I'm old ;).) and have good taste in books.
Explanation: Fitz, later Fitzchivalry Farseer is the bastard son of the future king. He didn't have a name for the longest time growing up in the stables after his grandfather from mother's side dumps him at the Palace doors. For years he's just "Boy" until he's 'recognised' by the reigning King and led into the palace to prevent further embarrassment for the throne. When growing up it turns out he has a special magical gift that's seen as abnormal and that could get him killed when people find out. Not practicing it though makes him feel like half a person.
Because he can't be in line for the throne, but can no longer be a stable boy either Fitz is trained as an assassin, protecting the throne. He's not allowed to say who he is, what he can do, making him lie and lose the love of his life in the process. And all the while he feels very uncomfortable (euphemism) in his forced role, since Fitz is a nurturer, not a killer. Worse: he also needs to protect people who are just noble in title, not in character and actions. Plus, in the books he plays an important role in a brutal, bloody war, where he needs to kill to prevent their adversaries to become successful, making him even more confused about what is right and wrong in the world. And obviously leading him further from the life he craves. Lyrics are obvious now, right?
I've tried to keep details to a minimum in case you like to read the books. Fair warning though: While Robin Hobb is an amazing writer, the Farseer Trilogy is definitely one of the more intellectual fantasy series. Not to mention a little on the heavy side. The 1st time I read it I was going through a particularly rough time and that was nót the ideal reading material - it made me bawl my eyes out even more.