The Warning
Arachne Lyrics
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I feel, all the pain of the war and all the pain of the people.
Normal souls, normal eyes,
In the middle of strange light
Now the bombs are resting,
And the children are sleeping, now.
And we are here, with our shocking pains,
We are still like silly things,
With a little smile.
When I, when I see that leanness, that hands,
I feel, I feel a warning, a warning for all (the) men.
The lyrics of Arachnes's song "The Warning" are rife with imagery and emotion. The opening lines, "When I see your empty glances, I feel all the pain of the war and all the pain of the people," evoke a sense of profound empathy for a person who is clearly struggling. The singer is able to see beyond the superficial and empathize with the pain of those around them.
The reference to "normal souls, normal eyes, in the middle of strange light" is a powerful juxtaposition that speaks to the confusion and absurdity of life during wartime. It is a clear statement of how innocence is caught in the crossfire of the world's conflicts. However, the line "now the bombs are resting, and the children are sleeping" offers a glimmer of hope that eventually, even in the midst of chaos, there will be peace.
The last verse is a warning that men can't ignore the struggles of their fellow humans. The imagery of "leanness, hands" is likely meant to signify the specter of poverty and lack of resources faced by so many in the world. The warning is not to ignore the struggles of others, to recognize their suffering and work to alleviate it.
Line by Line Meaning
When I, when I see your empty glances
Observing your vacant look leaves me with a feeling of immense suffering from the past wars and the plight of the people.
I feel, all the pain of the war and all the pain of the people.
I experience the suffering and agony endured by individuals during times of war or social upheavals.
Normal souls, normal eyes,
Individuals who are not influenced or unaware of the strange circumstances around them
In the middle of strange light
Amidst the perplexing situation that surrounds us
Now the bombs are resting, And the children are sleeping, now.
At present, the bombs have ceased, and the young ones are finally catching some rest.
And we are here, with our shocking pains,
We remain here, plagued by the unbearable agony we have experienced.
A weak market, a black day,
A struggling economy combined with an ominous day.
We are still like silly things,With a little smile.
Even though our future appears bleak, we manage to mask our distress with a lighthearted grin.
When I, when I see that leanness, that hands,
On seeing your gaunt physique with those frail-looking hands
I feel, I feel a warning, a warning for all (the) men.
I sense a forewarning for mankind to realize the disastrous consequences of waging wars and neglecting the welfare of the populace.
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Paul-Napoléon Calland
#TeamAthena
This is Ovid's version, which predictably defames Minerva. It's a perfect display of why Augustus was right to kick the misogynistic lecher out of Italy. The original Greek story of Arachne actually shows Athena turn Arachne into a spider after Arachne hangs herself in despair over humiliating her favourite goddess. It's an act of love to a young craftswoman who Athena respects and feels sorry for, more like Apollo turning two dead boyfriends into a tree (a cypress tree) and a flower (the hyacinth) respectively.
As said in another most excellent video, if you see a story where Athena acts out of spite, jealousy, or just being a dick to people, you're likely to be looking at Ovid.
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ImArih
Another story where Athena gets pissed that someone is better than her so she ruins their life
ᴅᴏᴏᴍ
Lmao Athena ruins anyone who looks better is nicer or is just better in general personality wise and skill wise
George Noel
@Tae ?? don't compare me to them you don't know me.
George Noel
@Pie I'm not on tumblr you fool and why I'm talking to a pie it's waste of time.
Tae ??
@George Noel I hope you made it out of the alt right pipeline
J
Athena usually only acts like that in the later Romanized stories.
Rodrick Hatton
So she accepted the challenge then got pissed off, ripped her work, beat her, and turned her into a spider...yup...that's classic Greece for you.
Wijny
it's happening today as well. myths aren't literal stories, they portray human traits. look at the leftists, swj's & cancel culture. they debate, get owned & then try to cancrl that person. same mindset as athena. gods aren't beings, they are faces of ourselves.
Clown
@IAm Nameless Athena did nothing wrong. Ovid was very biased. In actuality, Medusa was a normal Gorgon and the only mortal Gorgon from the sisters
Jack Empire
Gods and goddess are douches