When Angels Cry
Artch Lyrics

I've lived beneath the rails.
I've spent a significant part of my life living in a place where people don't generally choose to live, possibly because I didn't have the means or options to live elsewhere.

I've bled from the "cat-o-nine-tails".
I've suffered physical pain and possibly punishment as a result of my actions or circumstances, similar to a punishment tool called the cat-o-nine-tails, which is a whip with multiple tails.

I was born in the desert-sun.
I was born in a hot and unforgiving environment that might have contributed to my tough upbringing and life experiences.

Raised on beating, dragged with the scum.
I grew up surrounded by violence and possibly people who didn't have the best reputation or were viewed negatively by society at large.

Learned to survive on the run.
As a result of my upbringing and circumstances, I had to learn how to survive by being constantly on the move or avoiding trouble.

Killed a man, I was just sixteen.
I committed a serious crime by taking someone's life, and I did so at a very young age, which probably had long-lasting effects on my psyche and life path.

The judge put these chains on me.
The legal system punished me for my crime by imprisoning me and restricting my freedom through chains or other means.

"We sentence you to the Galley.
The judge and the legal system sentenced me to hard work and possibly hardship, similar to the punishment of being sent to the Galley, a place where slaves or convicts rowed ships.

Pay penance for your crime.
I had to work hard and suffer as a way to pay for my crime, either to atone for it, to be rehabilitated or to serve as an example to others.

He's guilty; Take him aside"
The people in charge believed I was guilty of my crime, and decided to separate me from society as a way to protect it and possibly to punish me.

They left me nothing, but my pride.
After being stripped of my freedom, dignity and possessions, the only thing I had left was my sense of self-respect and honor.

I'll weep, when angels cry!
I will only cry or show my emotions when something truly momentous and significant happens, similar to how angels crying would be a rare occurrence.

Who'll say a prayer for a wanted-man,
As a condemned person who is likely considered a criminal, I wonder if anyone would care enough about me to pray or hope for my well-being.

now that I am condemned.
Since I have been found guilty and sentenced, I feel like an outsider or outcast from society, with few people on my side or willing to help me.

I won't weep
Despite the hardships and lack of support, I won't let other people break me down or make me show my vulnerabilities easily.

Still got my pride.
Even though I have lost everything else, I still have my sense of self-worth and respect, which helps me keep going and surviving.

I was just sixteen...
The fact that I made such a serious mistake and committed a crime while still so young weighs heavily on my conscience and memory.

when they killed the child in me.
As a result of my crime and punishment, I feel like I had to grow up too fast or lose my innocence and sense of wonder earlier than most people do.

Thirteen years on the Galley.
I spent a long time performing hard manual labor and being punished for my crime, which probably had an impact on my physical and mental health.

I've paid penance for my crime,
I've worked hard and suffered as a way to make up for my mistake and hopefully become a better person as a result.

the pain is all inside.
Despite my external display of toughness or resilience, I still feel immense emotional and psychological pain and scars as a result of my crime and punishment.

Can't chain my heart,
Even though my body may be restrained or limited by chains, bars or guards, my heart or spirit can still be free and defiant.

or my hopes for tomorrow.
Even though my present circumstances may be gloomy and limited, I still have dreams and wishes for a better future that keep me going.

Can't tear me apart...
Despite the adversities and obstacles in my path, I refuse to be broken or defeated by the circumstances, and will keep fighting or surviving.

I've learned how to survive
Through my life experiences and hardships, I have acquired the skills and mindset necessary to face adversity and come out the other side, possibly stronger.

on the run
I've spent a lot of my life feeling like I have to keep moving or avoiding trouble, which has impacted my perspective and way of life significantly.