Warp Spasm
Airged L'amh Lyrics
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Battle frenzy my body shakes the Earth
Mists of poison spiral around me
As the dawn of battle rages on and on
The stench of death has filled the evening
Fearsome warriors ride in silence
Strong the great champion of Fir-Bolg stood firm
As the armies of Nuada
Were slaughtered and butchered to death
I am determined to banish the evil's domain
Power, fierce and hatred are my only faithful friends
Battle frenzy the Earth my body shakes
Restless spirits gather around me
Feel the anguish of that long day never fades
For power and glory the harvest of bloodshed
I am determined to banish the evil's domain
Power, fierce and hatred are my only faithful friends
The Airged L'amh song "Warp Spasm" tells a story of a king named Nuada who is consumed by grief and anger when he loses his two sons in a battlefield. The intense emotions trigger the power of the Goddess within his muscles, and the battle frenzy turns into a state of epileptic seizures known as "War Spasm." During this state, his body takes a strange, albeit strong, shape, as he bends and his body forms a rainbow.
However, the cost of his frenzied state is high, as Nuada loses his arm in battle, and supreme victory ultimately leads to his decline. As a result, he is unable to rule the land or marry the Goddess Mother Earth, leading to further war and desolation. The lyrics convey a sense of power, fierceness, and hatred as the character struggles to banish the evil's domain through bloodshed.
The lyrics of "Warp Spasm" portray a vivid and harrowing tale of a king consumed by grief, anger, and the desire for revenge. The imagery of the mists of poison, the stench of death, and the restless spirits all create a visceral and haunting atmosphere. The song also touches on themes of sacrifice, loss, and the consequences of violent action.
Line by Line Meaning
Battle frenzy my body shakes the Earth
The singer enters a state of frenzied strength during battle that causes the ground to shake.
Mists of poison spiral around me
A toxic mist surrounds the singer.
As the dawn of battle rages on and on
The fight continues into the morning.
The stench of death has filled the evening
The smell of death permeates the air as day turns to night.
Fearsome warriors ride in silence
The enemy soldiers ride towards the artist silently.
Strong the great champion of Fir-Bolg stood firm
The champion of Fir-Bolg stands strong despite the armies of Nuada being slaughtered.
As the armies of Nuada were slaughtered and butchered to death
Nuada's armies are slaughtered mercilessly in battle.
I am determined to banish the evil's domain
The artist is determined to defeat evil.
Power, fierce and hatred are my only faithful friends
The artist relies on his strength, fierceness, and hatred to win the battle.
Battle frenzy the Earth my body shakes
The artist's battle fury causes the ground to tremble.
Restless spirits gather around me
The singer is surrounded by restless spirits of the dead.
Feel the anguish of that long day never fades
The pain of the long, deadly battle lingers on.
For power and glory the harvest of bloodshed
The spoils of war are power and glory, gained through bloodshed.
I am determined to banish the evil's domain
The singer remains committed to defeating evil.
Power, fierce and hatred are my only faithful friends
The singer continues to rely on his strength, fierceness, and hatred to win.
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