prologue
A. R. Rahman Christopher Nightingale & Värttinä Lyrics
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It’s like God sending its' wrath from heaven in such a beautiful but violent way
It’s something that the mind can barely perceive
It takes lightning 350 meters per second to strike
It’s almost as fast as the speed of sound
Well that’s a metaphor for how this mixtape made me feel
I’m giving you my pain, pleasure, my love, hate and every emotion in between
Tryna to create something beautifully violent and something infinite
In the song Prologue, the lyrics depict the awe-inspiring yet potentially dangerous nature of lightning strikes. The imagery conjured in the lyrics positions the phenomenon as the embodiment of God's righteous wrath, as the raw power and intensity of the strike is likened to a beautiful yet violent display from heaven. The lyrics also suggest the mind's inability to fully comprehend the magnificence of lightning strikes, while also highlighting the incredible speed of lightning, which travels at 350 meters per second, making it almost as fast as the speed of sound.
The song then transitions into a metaphorical representation of the artist's emotional journey through the creation of a mixtape. As the lyrics state, the mixtape weaves together different emotions, such as pain, pleasure, love, and hate into something that is both beautifully violent and infinite. The artist hopes that listeners will find the emotional connection they seek within the sounds of the tape.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever seen lightning strike?
Have you witnessed the wrath of God as symbolized by lightning?
It's like God sending its' wrath from heaven in such a beautiful but violent way
The beauty of lightning is juxtaposed with its violent nature as a representation of divine punishment.
It's something that the mind can barely perceive
The awe-inspiring nature of lightning is beyond the human capacity to fully comprehend.
It takes lightning 350 meters per second to strike
Lightning is incredibly fast, traveling at a speed of 350 meters per second when striking.
It's almost as fast as the speed of sound
Lightning is nearly as fast as sound, which travels at approximately 343 meters per second.
Well that’s a metaphor for how this mixtape made me feel
The singer draws a comparison between lightning and the intense emotions evoked by the mixtape.
I’m giving you my pain, pleasure, my love, hate and every emotion in between
Through the mixtape, the singer is sharing a range of emotions including pain, pleasure, love, hate, and everything in between.
Tryna to create something beautifully violent and something infinite
The artist's goal in creating the mixtape is to craft a work that is both beautifully intense and boundless in its meaning and impact.
I hope you find whatever emotion you need on these tapes
The artist wishes for the listener to connect with the various emotions on the mixtape, finding comfort or inspiration where needed.
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Written by: G. Williams, Glenn Williams
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@Accio_Eloise
LYRICS:
I-ngwaew asia wintar
Ar i ardh iaur ú dara
Erui men úvill
Gomen amdiram
Orthored i wath
Lasto i lamath
Erin gwaew
I lamath lin edair
Avo osto!
Aphada ven thanc
Ar u dhir tira
Last' inn tegitha
@ReeshaLocklan
Translation (as written in the CD booklet):
The winds of change blow
and the old world will not remain.
Separate we are vulnerable,
together we may hope
to conquer the shadow.
Listen to the voices
on the wind,
the voices of your forefathers.
Do not be afraid!
There is a choice to make (Lit. "you follow a forked road")
and none can help you.
Listen, your instinct will lead you.
@Accio_Eloise
LYRICS:
I-ngwaew asia wintar
Ar i ardh iaur ú dara
Erui men úvill
Gomen amdiram
Orthored i wath
Lasto i lamath
Erin gwaew
I lamath lin edair
Avo osto!
Aphada ven thanc
Ar u dhir tira
Last' inn tegitha
@ReeshaLocklan
Translation (as written in the CD booklet):
The winds of change blow
and the old world will not remain.
Separate we are vulnerable,
together we may hope
to conquer the shadow.
Listen to the voices
on the wind,
the voices of your forefathers.
Do not be afraid!
There is a choice to make (Lit. "you follow a forked road")
and none can help you.
Listen, your instinct will lead you.
@GraceMcMusic
Thank you! This musical was so underrated and I learnt all the music as a performing student at the time and love having them on youtube! my parents have the CD x
@Accio_Eloise
We had the original CD for so many years! I'm absolutely gutted that somewhere along the way it has been lost 😔 the entire music is underrated and I would be absolutely elated if it came back! ❤️
@GraceMcMusic
@@Accio_Eloise I actually work in theatre and have pushing friends of mine to let me produce and direct a revival even if it's just the music and a new interpretation of the story :) fingers crossed one day I get the right team and funding :)
@JehRehMyUh
Grace Mc Music Ive been working towards that as well. If you ever get there break a leg.
@GraceMcMusic
@@JehRehMyUh we should connect up! I'm @gracemcmusic on facebook and Instagram (twitter too) send me a request and we can be friends :D
@Accio_Eloise
@@GraceMcMusic I do apologise! I never saw your response! I've just followed you on insta and twitter :)
@marcyheil5038
Omg, I can’t believe I’m just discovering this! I always thought Lotr would make a fantastic musical! 🤩
@RoPajams
BROADWAY MAKE THIS NOW !!!! PLEASE !!! i need a stage play of this ASAP!!!