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Front Angel
Centhron Lyrics


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Slumber deep and cold
The skull upon the shoulder
Closed eyes, a guest of wind
No one cries!

Snow falls, ice rains
The body numb and hard
There's a flower in his hand
From home, fatherland

Stählern ist das Kreuz, das seinen Körper schmückt
Er bricht den Wind zur Erde gedrückt
Hebt den Arm dem Sturm entgegen
Front Angel - Macht heisst leben

Where is future, where is past
Cursed to die at last
Into foreign lands they fell
Deaf ears listen to the death bell

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Centhron's song "Front Angel" paints haunting imagery of an unnamed soldier resting in a slumber deep and cold with a skull on his shoulder. The bleakness of the snowfall and the icy rain echoes the numbness of the body. The only comfort is a flower held in the hand, a reminder of the home and the fatherland. The refrain of "no one cries" highlights the futility and loneliness of war.


The lyrics continue with a proclamation of honor and heroism, with the soldier's adorned body representing an emblem of steel symbolizing the strength and sacrifice of the warrior's spirit. The imagery of the soldier fighting against the wind signifies the bravery and determination to persevere, as the "Front Angel" signifies the power of the military force.


The last lines express the soldier's fate and a cruel realization that the efforts of the soldiers who fell in foreign lands may have been in vain, as the sound of the death bell falls on deaf ears. The song concentrates on the poignancy of the military and the never-ending cycle of conflict and death, a powerful and vital message.


Line by Line Meaning

Slumber deep and cold
A peaceful sleep that is cold, lifeless and without movement.


The skull upon the shoulder
The skull placed on the shoulder signifies the idea of carrying death with them.


Closed eyes, a guest of wind
With the eyes shut, they become a visitor of the air or wind. The line signifies a state of death that is not physical, but rather spiritual.


No one cries!
There is no one left behind to mourn.


Snow falls, ice rains
The environment is cold and harsh, making it hard for a human to exist. The line signifies a rough and brutal environment that they are in.


The body numb and hard
The human's body is frozen and hard as there is no life left in it. The line signifies the idea of a corpse that is no longer alive.


There's a flower in his hand
The idea of holding onto a flower signifies that the person is in mourning, but there is hope that things will get better in the future.


From home, fatherland
The idea of home and fatherland signifies a place of safety and security that they are longing for. The person is away from their homeland which is comforting and familiar.


Stählern ist das Kreuz, das seinen Körper schmückt
The steel cross that decorates the body represents the strength and power of the person. It serves as a symbol of resistance against the harsh environment they have found themselves in.


Er bricht den Wind zur Erde gedrückt
The line signifies the idea of resistance against the harsh wind, which is pushing the person towards the ground. It also represents the power and strength of the person to resist the odds against him.


Hebt den Arm dem Sturm entgegen
The idea of raising one's arm against a storm signifies the concept of resistance and power against a challenging situation. It represents the person's willingness to never give up and fight against all odds.


Front Angel - Macht heisst leben
The phrase 'Front Angel' represents an individual who is strong and powerful, who can go to any lengths to achieve their goals. The phrase 'Macht heisst leben' signifies that power is life and is essential to survive in such a hostile environment.


Where is future, where is past
The human is in a situation where there is no future or the past. They are in a state of limbo, where time does not exist, and survival is the only thing that matters.


Cursed to die at last
The idea of being cursed to die signifies a life that is doomed from the start. Death is inevitable, and it does not matter how much one resists, in the end, everyone has to face it.


Into foreign lands they fell
The idea of falling or being thrown into a foreign land signifies the idea of being lost or stranded in an unfamiliar environment. The person is all alone, and there is no one to help them out.


Deaf ears listen to the death bell
The sound of the death bell signifies the symbol of death, which is heard by everyone, but no one can do anything about it. It represents the idea of helpless people who are unable to do anything about their situation, and they are forced to face the inevitable.




Contributed by Camden J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.