Knights of Cydonia
Beware Lyrics
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Through the veins of history
I'll show you a god who
Falls asleep on the job
And how can we win
When fools can be kings
Don't waste your time
No one's gonna take me alive
The time has come to make things right
You and I must fight for our rights
You and I must fight to survive
No one's gonna take me alive
The time has come to make things right
You and I must fight for our rights
You and I must fight to survive
No one's gonna take me alive
The time has come to make things right
You and I must fight for our rights
You and I must fight to survive
The lyrics to Beware's song "Knights of Cydonia" are both poetic and thought-provoking. The song invites the listener to join the singer on a journey through history, as they explore the idea of a god who falls asleep on the job. This imagery is both interesting and relatable, as it suggests that even the most powerful beings can become lazy and complacent.
The lyrics also touch upon themes of power, justice, and the struggle for survival. The lines "How can we win when fools can be kings" suggest a sense of frustration and helplessness in the face of those who hold power without merit or competence. The repeated refrain "You and I must fight for our rights, you and I must fight to survive" serves as a call to action, urging the listener to take a stand and fight for what they believe in.
Overall, the lyrics to "Knights of Cydonia" are a powerful and poetic commentary on the human condition, inviting the listener on a journey through history and urging them to fight for their rights and their survival.
Line by Line Meaning
Come ride with me
Join me on this journey
Through the veins of history
We'll explore the past and its secrets
I'll show you a god who
I'll reveal a powerful being who
Falls asleep on the job
Neglects their duties and responsibilities
And how can we win
How can we succeed
When fools can be kings
When unqualified and foolish people can have immense power and control
Don't waste your time
Avoid using your time recklessly
Or time will waste you
Otherwise, you'll find yourself wasting away and losing precious moments
No one's gonna take me alive
I refuse to be captured or defeated
The time has come to make things right
It's time to take action and correct wrongs
You and I must fight for our rights
We need to defend and fight for what's important to us
You and I must fight to survive
We need to struggle and persevere to stay alive and overcome adversity
No one's gonna take me alive
I'm determined to stand my ground, no matter what
The time has come to make things right
It's imperative that we correct the wrongs and injustices we've faced
You and I must fight for our rights
We need to defend and uphold our rights and freedoms
You and I must fight to survive
We need to be strong and persevere to overcome challenges and threats to our well-being
No one's gonna take me alive
I'm prepared to fight to the bitter end, to keep my autonomy and dignity intact
The time has come to make things right
We can no longer tolerate injustices and imbalances in our society
You and I must fight for our rights
It's up to us to struggle for justice and equality
You and I must fight to survive
We must resist oppression and stay strong, no matter the cost
Contributed by Ethan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ivan B. Parker
Seven years are passed and this is still one of the greatest Batman things ever created.
Cherish Porter
Totally agree👍
Mauricio Abril
Your words truly humble me! Many thanks for continuing to watch this and glad you enjoy it :)
Mjolnir
An excellent revelation at the end, it really got me! Suddenly I realized how meaninful this is because if it wasn't for Batman the kidnapped little girl wouldn't be alive to grow up and her granddaughter to which the story is being told to wouldn't exist... So simple but beautiful to me, takes back Batman to his roots which have always been about saving innocent lives. Great job on both the art and the story!
Cosmic Bananas
People often forget that hope is such a important thing about Batman he has hope for the salvation of Gotham he has hope that he won't be needed forever he has hope that those he stops will learn the error of their ways (in some versions at least)
Mauricio Abril
Thank you very much! I very much agree about Batman's roots - my favorite stories are the ones where he's fighting normal criminals or organized crime from the shadows. Cheers!
Daniel Kumi
this is probably one of the most(i dare say) the most amazing adaption of the dark knight. Even In Chris Nolan's films the Joker never harmed children..... All the kutos to Mauricio for creating this masterpiece along with A Smallville Man. Hope to see more videos of yours soon!
I'm sorry for arguing, but
Unrelated, but I thought your typo was funny. I’m sure you meant kudos, but kuto in Filipino means lice, lol.
Mauricio Abril
Thank you, @Daniel Kumi I can honestly say that comments like yours from fans all around the world continue to make me glad that I put all that time and work into it. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
KZ Bernabeu
I'm a huge MUSE fan; this was my introduction to "Knights of Cydonia" actually. Every time I hear it now, this is what I think of. It's just so perfect, and so well done.