Popular conceptions of the Vikings often differ from the complex picture that emerges from archaeology and written sources. A romanticized picture of Vikings as Germanic noble savages began to take root in the 18th century, and this developed and became widely propagated during the 19th-century Viking revival.[3] The received views of the Vikings as violent brutes or intrepid adventurers owe much to the modern Viking myth which had taken shape by the early 20th century. Current popular representations are typically highly clichéd, presenting the Vikings as familiar caricatures.
Battle Born
The Killers Lyrics
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You walk around like a ghost
Your star-spangled heart
Took a train for the coast
When you shine you're a hilltop mansion
So how'd you lose the light?
Was it blown by the wind
In the still of the night?
You're up against the wall
Up against the wall
There's something dying on the street
When they knock you down
You're gonna get back on your feet
('Cause you can't stop now)
I always saw you as a kind of keeper
A mother to a child
But your boys have grown soft
And your girls have gone wild
From the Blue Ridge to the Black Hills
To the Redwood sky
The season may pass
But the dream doesn't die
Now don't you drop the ball
Up against the wall
There's something dying on the street
When they knock you down
You're gonna get back on your feet
('Cause you can't stop now)
And when they break your heart
And when they cause your soul to mourn
Remember what I said
Boy, you was battle born
('Cause you can't stop now)
You was battle born
When the night falls on the land
Are you haunted by the sound?
It's gonna take more than a hand
To turn this thing around
Won't you lean it on me?
Rescue, set me free
Up against the wall (up against the wall)
There's something dying on the street
When they knock you down (up against the wall)
You're gonna get back on your feet
'Cause you can't stop now ('cause you can't stop now)
And did they break your heart? (Did they break your heart?)
And did they cause your soul to mourn?
Remember what I said (remember what I said)
Boy, you was battle born (you were battle born)
'Cause you can't stop now ('cause you can't stop now)
Come on, show your face (come on, show your face)
Come on, give us one more spark (give us one more spark)
We'll sing your song of fire (sing your song of fire)
Unless we fall into the dark (fall into the dark)
'Cause you can't stop now ('cause you can't stop now)
You never live, you never learn
You never shine if you never burn
A rising tide, the undertow
The famine and the overflow
Well, turn away, welcome home
The lyrics to The Killers' song "Battle Born" are about perseverance in the face of adversity. The opening lines suggest that the person has lost faith in humanity and feels like a ghost. However, their "star-spangled heart" (representing their patriotism and resilience) hasn't completely died; they've taken a train to the coast, suggesting a new start or fresh beginning. The next lines compare the person to a hilltop mansion that has lost its light. This metaphor suggests that the person has potential, but something has dampened their spirits. The refrain "up against the wall" repeated throughout the song is another metaphor for being in a tight spot or facing a challenge.
The song then references the person's past, "mother to a child," and how they used to be a keeper or protector. However, their boys (representing the men in their life) have grown soft and their girls (representing the women in their life) have gone wild. This line may suggest that the person's past experiences have led to disappointment or loss, but they haven't given up on their dream. The last stanza begs for someone to lean on, rescue them, and set them free. The entire song encourages perseverance, reminding the person that they were "battle born" and that they can't stop now.
Line by Line Meaning
You lost faith in the human spirit
You stopped believing in the goodness of people
You walk around like a ghost
You move around without any real purpose or passion
Your star-spangled heart
Your heart is full of love and pride for your country
Took a train for the coast
You left everything you knew behind and headed towards the seas
When you shine you're a hilltop mansion
Your best moments are full of grandeur and majesty
So how'd you lose the light?
What caused you to lose your positive energy?
Was it blown by the wind
Was it taken away easily and without much resistance?
In the still of the night?
During a time of calm and quiet?
You're up against the wall
You're facing serious problems and difficulties
There's something dying on the street
Something important is being lost or forgotten
When they knock you down
When people try to bring you down or push you around
You're gonna get back on your feet
You will keep fighting and persevering
('Cause you can't stop now)
You are unstoppable and won't give up
I always saw you as a kind of keeper
I remember seeing you as a guardian of the people you cared about
A mother to a child
Someone who protected and nurtured others
But your boys have grown soft
The people you care about have started to become weaker and more vulnerable
And your girls have gone wild
Those you're responsible for have started to behave recklessly and without care
From the Blue Ridge to the Black Hills
From the eastern mountains to the western mountains
To the Redwood sky
To the vast and towering redwood trees
The season may pass
Time may keep moving forward
But the dream doesn't die
Your hopes and aspirations will keep burning strong
Now don't you drop the ball
Don't give up or let yourself down
And when they break your heart
And when people hurt you emotionally
And when they cause your soul to mourn
And when you feel deep sadness and despair
Remember what I said
Remember my words of encouragement
Boy, you was battle born
You have always been a fighter, born for this struggle
('Cause you can't stop now)
You are unstoppable and won't give up
When the night falls on the land
At times when darkness and uncertainty descend on us
Are you haunted by the sound?
Do you feel a sense of fear or dread?
It's gonna take more than a hand
It will require more than a helping hand to fix things
To turn this thing around
To change the course of events and improve the situation
Won't you lean it on me?
Can I help support you through this?
Rescue, set me free
Help rescue me from my own problems
('Cause you can't stop now)
You are unstoppable and won't give up
Come on, show your face
Don't hide from the world, reveal yourself
Come on, give us one more spark
Provide us with one last burst of energy and passion
We'll sing your song of fire
We'll celebrate your strength, courage, and vitality
Unless we fall into the dark
Unless we fail to overcome the challenges we face
('Cause you can't stop now)
You are unstoppable and won't give up
You never live, you never learn
If you never truly experience or try things, you'll never grow as a person
You never shine if you never burn
You won't achieve great things if you don't put in the hard work and effort
A rising tide, the undertow
Both the push and pull of life's forces are at play here
The famine and the overflow
Both scarcity and abundance may come and go
Well, turn away, welcome home
Sometimes you need to leave situations that don't serve you, and find your way back to where you belong
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CyberInstincts
For anyone here passing trough a hard time, whenever you think you are beaten down,
remember this part of the song and SING IT until you are heard everywhere.
"Up against the wall
There's something dying on the street
When they knock you down
You're gonna get back on your feet
Cause you can't stop now
Did they break your heart?
And did they cause your soul to mourn
Remember what I said
Boy you was battle born
Cause you can't stop now"
Now, repeat it every moment you have. Cuz' you are Battle Born!!
@asenaaki
i cant understand why they think that album wasnt good enough. these songs have a power which are increasing feelings and dragging you into deep thoughts.
@OdinsHallsBrazilianJiuJitsu
I agree that they do, but so do all their other Albums too :)
@kingofcali4883
very true (:
@juanpablovivanco9254
Well, this one out of 3 good ones in the whole album...
@rocketfish234
because imo, they were cliche and sound like an 80s movie soundtrack
@natashagilbert3
I was just coming to say the exact same thingggg! It has some of my all time favorite songs.
@desireemarshall5369
"Did they break your heart? And did they cause your soul to mourn?" <3
I love that part. So beautiful.
@nitroxide17
Desiree Marshall beautiful song
@theco2vidcultbytroonatnoor188
https://www.bitchute.com/channel/YdBDXZIIRsmf/ JUST POSTED IT TO MY BITCHUTE CHANNEL ... THIS SONG WAS WRITTEN FOR 2020 ... AND ALSO THANKYOU, WAS WONDERING WHAT THAT LINE WAS...I KEPT COMING UP WITH 'FORLORN'...SO THANKS AGAIN :D
@MrAngrybox
Fun Fact:
It has been proven by science that this song actually cannot be played loud enough.