Monument
Angels Agony Lyrics
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Call it judgement, call it fate.
Moments of facing what we′ve done.
Our past can't be undone.
In the light of our demise
When the final hour has come
When we hesitate to claim for all of us
This is who we are.
Forged by heaven and earth.
Made of blood and bone.
Our soul is divine.
This is what we long for.
This is what we dream.
We′ll never surrender.
And never give in.
We can't say we've not been warned.
We can′t deny we′ve seen the signs.
Closing our eyes and turning away
From how we've defined ourselves.
How can we change our ways in time.
Let this few word be our [?]
Maybe our righteous future
Is yet to come.
This is who we are.
Forged by heaven and earth.
Made of blood and bone.
Our soul is divine.
This is what we long for.
This is what we dream.
We′ll never surrender.
And never give in.
The lyrics of Angels & Agony's song "Monument" explore the concept of judgment and fate, and how we face the consequences of our actions in life. The opening lines suggest that there may be a greater event or reckoning to come, and that we will have to confront the outcomes of what we have done. The lyrics then go on to express a sense of resolve and determination, as though we are ready to face whatever comes next.
The chorus of "Monument" reinforces this idea of perseverance and resilience. We are reminded that we are "forged by heaven and earth," and that our soul is divine. This seems to be a reflection on our inherent strength and goodness as human beings, and our capacity to strive for something greater. The lyrics suggest that this is what we long for and dream of, to never surrender and never give up, no matter what challenges we may face.
There is also a sense of urgency in the song, as though we are running out of time to make things right. The lyrics suggest that we have been warned and have seen the signs of what is to come, but that we have chosen to turn a blind eye. The final lines offer a glimmer of hope that perhaps we can still change our ways and create a more righteous future. Overall, the song is a powerful ode to resilience and the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
If there was a greater day to come,
If there was a day of reckoning on its way,
Call it judgement, call it fate.
Whether it is called judgement or fate,
Moments of facing what we′ve done.
Times when we must confront the consequences of our actions,
Our past can't be undone.
We cannot change what has already happened.
In the light of our demise
As we face the end of our existence,
When the final hour has come
At the moment when everything comes to an end,
When we hesitate to claim for all of us
When we are reluctant to take responsibility for our collective actions.
This is who we are.
These are the facts of our existence.
Forged by heaven and earth.
We are a combination of divine and earthly elements.
Made of blood and bone.
Our physical composition is simply flesh and bone.
Our soul is divine.
We have a divine spark within us.
This is what we long for.
This is what we desire above all else.
This is what we dream.
This is what we aspire to.
We′ll never surrender.
We will never give up.
And never give in.
We will never yield to defeat.
We can't say we've not been warned.
We cannot claim ignorance of the signs.
We can′t deny we′ve seen the signs.
We cannot deny that we have witnessed the warning signs.
Closing our eyes and turning away
Ignoring the signs and refusing to face the truth.
From how we've defined ourselves.
From the way we have chosen to identify ourselves.
How can we change our ways in time.
Is it possible for us to alter our course before it is too late?
Let this few word be our [?]
May these few words serve as a reminder to us.
Maybe our righteous future
Perhaps there is still hope left for us.
Is yet to come.
Our salvation may still be in the future.
Writer(s): Martin Gore
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