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IX
Amentes Lyrics
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Because the road has clashed with two worlds
The smile that covers my face and shows the path, the blades of knife
Without fear and trepidation of being killed while breathing
In it's own confrontation
With horror of living evil
In it's own wandering
Into the hands of death
And nearer are the paths of blood than the call of men
Nearer from those on which one can get killed
Of steel birds that chained the sky with steel wires
Instead of the celestial chains that belong to them
Smiling to the morning
With red stripes
And like a trail in the eyes, on the edge of the worlds
Like tears collected with hands
Mixed with air and all the waters
Like tears...
These lyrics from Amentes's song IX are filled with vivid and powerful imagery that paint a picture of a journey through danger, death, and survival. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been traveling on a treacherous path and is relieved to have made it through without getting hurt, but also hints at the violence and struggle that lies ahead. The smile on the singer's face seems to be a show of strength and defiance in the face of danger, and the metaphor of the blades of a knife suggest that the singer is ready to fight back if necessary. However, the final lines of the first verse also hint at the possibility of death, with the phrase "killed while breathing" suggesting the singer is facing a deadly enemy.
The second verse continues this theme of danger and confrontation with evil, with the singer describing a battle against an enemy that is both terrifying and persistent. The line "nearer are the paths of blood than the call of men" suggests that the singer is surrounded by violence and death, perhaps in a war or other conflict. The image of "steel birds that chained the sky with steel wires" is a particularly striking one, and seems to suggest that the singer is facing a powerful and technologically advanced enemy. Yet even in the face of all this danger and violence, the singer remains defiant and determined to survive, with the closing lines of the song suggesting a kind of resilience and endurance that will carry them through even the toughest challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll let the dust from my feet not to be bloody today
I won't engage in a violent confrontation today, avoiding any potential harm to myself.
Because the road has clashed with two worlds
The path I'm on involves two opposing forces that have collided.
The smile that covers my face and shows the path, the blades of knife
My cheerful expression hides my true intentions, which are sharp and potentially dangerous.
Without fear and trepidation of being killed while breathing
In the face of danger, I remain fearless and continue to breathe normally.
In it's own confrontation
The world is in constant conflict with itself.
With horror of living evil
There is a disturbing and pervasive presence of evil in the world.
In it's own wandering
As the world moves along its path, it continues to wander aimlessly.
Leaving itself, burying his body
The world is constantly changing, leaving its past behind and often destroying what was once there.
Into the hands of death
The ultimate destination of everything in the world is death and decay.
And nearer are the paths of blood than the call of men
The threat of violence and bloodshed is more immediate and pressing than the call for peace and cooperation between people.
Nearer from those on which one can get killed
The paths that lead to death are closer than we would like to think.
Of steel birds that chained the sky with steel wires
Human-made constructs like airplanes and infrastructure have disrupted and altered the natural world.
Instead of the celestial chains that belong to them
Man-made creations have replaced the natural order of the world, disrupting our connection to the universe.
Smiling to the morning
I greet the new day with a smile and positive outlook.
With red stripes
There is a vivid and vibrant energy present in the beginning of the day.
And like a trail in the eyes, on the edge of the worlds
There is a trail of beauty and hope that exists at the edges of our perception and understanding.
Like tears collected with hands
There is a fragility and tenderness to the world that should be cherished and protected.
Mixed with air and all the waters
The essence of life is intertwined with the elements and forces that make up the natural world.
Like tears...
The beauty of the world is often intertwined with sadness and pain.
Contributed by Bella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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