Guitarplayer Niko and leadsinger Daniel are now in a band called A School of Quiet (www.aschoolofquiet.com).
Home Of Titans
.calibre Lyrics
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remission is the play - in this amaranthine game
in our compulsory advance - the conquest belts the soil
we build loggers of the wild land - that never will recoil
the terms are definite - in this exhausted engine
scarred in the heaven's blood - and seared into its skin
in the contamination range - the ice turns out insane
and a merciful tariff - does not make us humane
home of titans - where dominion stuns the will
cannibals and ogres - they have a pouch to fill
in our loathsome acumen - inheritance is tyranny
our anima is overcome - and a womb is strategy
a seduction essential - in a lunatic cadence
a perfection of the style - but a murder of the sense
the executive array - operates a mercy-cane
but the occasional pardon - does not make us humane
home of titans - where we shadow our own sun
rapists and assassins - we all become
in our machinery of greed - a life is but a tool
love is a residue - innocent blood is fuel
yes we all partake - in this atrocity
this is the land of the axe - and of the mercenary
then we write out contracts - in order not to cut a vein
but hiding slaughter in four walls - does not make us humane
In the song "Home Of Titans" by .calibre, the lyrics describe a dystopian world where humans are dominated by their own greed and desire for power. The first verse portrays the idea of expansion as a necessary part of life. Despite the destruction that comes with it, humans continue to build and advance without regard for the consequences. The chorus highlights the idea that power and control are the main goals, and that this desire can lead people to become ruthless and inhuman, willing to commit cannibalism and murder to achieve their aims.
The second verse further emphasizes the idea of power and control as a means to an end. It suggests that people inherit these desires and that it is deeply ingrained within us. The imagery of a "seduction essential" and "a perfection of style" suggests that the pursuit of power becomes all-consuming, and the moral implications of one's actions are ignored in order to attain success. In the final verse, the lyrics reflect on the idea that everyone is complicit in this world of greed and power. Even those who try to avoid it end up becoming a part of the system. The lyrics are a commentary on the destructive nature of humanity's unfettered desires.
Line by Line Meaning
home of titans - where extension is the frame
This is a place where greatness is expected and achievement is the norm.
remission is the play - in this amaranthine game
There's no rest in this never-ending game of power and control.
in our compulsory advance - the conquest belts the soil
As we strive forward, we take what we want, leaving nothing but destruction in our wake.
we build loggers of the wild land - that never will recoil
We create machines to tear apart nature, with no regard for the long-term consequences.
the terms are definite - in this exhausted engine
The rules are clear, and the system is broken and tired.
scarred in the heaven's blood - and seared into its skin
We've caused permanent damage to the environment and to ourselves.
in the contamination range - the ice turns out insane
Our pollution has driven the environment to madness, causing unforeseen consequences.
and a merciful tariff - does not make us humane
We may try to rectify our mistakes with small acts of kindness, but it will never make up for the great harm we've done.
home of titans - where dominion stuns the will
This is a place where power takes hold and cripples individual will and decision-making.
cannibals and ogres - they have a pouch to fill
In this landscape, the strong feed on the weak, with no regard for their well-being.
in our loathsome acumen - inheritance is tyranny
Our intelligence is used to oppress others, and wealth is passed down as a tool of control and domination.
our anima is overcome - and a womb is strategy
Our humanity is extinguished, and we use reproduction as a means of furthering our own goals and objectives.
a seduction essential - in a lunatic cadence
We are drawn to insanity, compelled by the allure of power and success at any cost.
a perfection of the style - but a murder of the sense
We may appear sophisticated and refined, but our actions betray the depth of our disregard for life and morality.
the executive array - operates a mercy-cane
Those in power may offer temporary reprieves, but they ultimately hold all the cards in the game of life and death.
but the occasional pardon - does not make us humane
Even if we show moments of mercy, we are not truly compassionate or empathetic beings.
home of titans - where we shadow our own sun
This is a place where our own ego and selfish pursuits block out what's truly important and valuable.
rapists and assassins - we all become
The destructive impulses within us all inevitably lead us down dark paths, no matter our initial intentions.
in our machinery of greed - a life is but a tool
We see other human beings as mere objects to be used for our own gain, with no intrinsic value or worth.
love is a residue - innocent blood is fuel
We may cling to love and hope in a futile attempt to find meaning and purpose, but our actions reveal our true priorities: violence and aggression.
yes we all partake - in this atrocity
We are all complicit in the harm and destruction wrought by our society, whether we want to admit it or not.
this is the land of the axe - and of the mercenary
This is a place where force and money rule supreme, and morality is a mere afterthought.
then we write out contracts - in order not to cut a vein
We may try to protect ourselves from the consequences of our own actions, but we cannot escape the fact that our deeds have a lasting impact.
but hiding slaughter in four walls - does not make us humane
We may try to conceal our wrongdoing, but the evidence of our misdeeds remains, haunting us and reminding us of our inhumanity.
Contributed by Isaac N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.