Under the Ice
Blind Guardian Lyrics

Run 'til you find the answer
Keep searching for the truth, even if you have to run to find it.

Time out for our poor Cassandra
Cassandra is metaphorical for those who are ignored when they try to warn others of impending harm.

She's fairy safe inside the fire
The fire is a metaphor for the protective forces that will not let anything happen to her.

Inside the fire
The protective forces that defend Cassandra from harm.

Awakes desire
The protective forces that shield Cassandra awaken the desire in her to fight back against her foes.

Cruelly admired
Her foes continue to admire her but push the limits of cruelty with the punishments they inflict.

They'll torture her soul
Cassandra's foes will attempt to break her spirit with various forms of suffering.

And they'll torment her heart
Cassandra's foes will cause her deep emotional suffering by harming those she cares about.

But won't change her mind
Despite their efforts, Cassandra remains steadfast in her beliefs and convictions.

Would you like to see me
The artist is taunting their foes, daring them to come and face them.

How I'll cut off
If they do come, the singer is promising to kill them.

Her head life's a game
The artist is suggesting that taking Cassandra's life is no different than playing a game.

A lesson to learn
The singer believes that harming Cassandra will teach others a lesson.

Don't be shy just blame me
The singer is accepting blame for what they plan to do to Cassandra.

Well, there is no need to feel ashamed
The singer is telling their foes that they should not feel guilty for what they do to Cassandra.

Remember the oath
The artist is reminding their foes of the promise they made.

Wake up it's time to cross the border
The artist is urging their foes to stop hesitating and take action against Cassandra.

Is it true what they say
The singer is questioning whether or not the rumors about Cassandra are accurate.

About the part you've played?
The singer is accusing their foes of contributing to Cassandra's suffering.

Enjoy your stay here
The artist is sarcastically welcoming their foes to the place where they will meet their end.

Welcome to the slaughterhouse
The artist is describing the place where their foes will meet their demise.

Release from rotten thoughts
Their foes will finally be freed from their corrupt and evil ways.

No more pain
Their foes will not be able to inflict any more suffering on others.

And no more gods
The artist is rejecting the concept of divine intervention, suggesting that they are the ones in control.

Under the ice you will believe
The experience of facing death will force their foes to accept the truth of their situation.

Under the ice you will be free
Once their foes accept the truth, they will finally be free to escape from their torment.

Please understand
The singer is attempting to explain their motives to their foes.

It's not in our hands
They are acknowledging that some things are out of their control.

Barren the land
The world is a desolate and barren place.

It's all dead and gone
Everything has been destroyed or ruined beyond repair.

And still the tyrant's face is red
Even though everything has been destroyed, the tyrant is still determined to exert their power.

So witness my glory, my triumph, my fame
The artist is boasting about their success at defeating their foes.

It's the sweetest taste
They find pleasure in the feeling of victory.

King of terror
The artist is mocking their foes for their fear.

Just stop wining
The singer is telling their foes to stop complaining.

Hold your breath
The tension is building toward the climax of the conflict.

It won't take long realize
Their victory is imminent.

This is your judgement day
The singer is telling their foes that they are about to face the consequences of their actions.

In between the killing carry on
Despite the violence and destruction around them, life goes on.

There are no rules here
The artist is suggesting that in this world, morality and fairness do not matter.

You're the artificial enemy
The artist is accusing their foes of being fake and not truly understanding the situation.

An illusion we all need
The singer acknowledges that they themselves may be creating an unreal version of reality.

For our sake
Despite this, it is necessary to keep up the illusion for the good of everyone.

We're not allowed to see
The artist is acknowledging that there are things that they do not know or understand.

Beyond that's your skill
The artist is acknowledging that their foes may possess knowledge or skills that they do not have.

Will we ever learn the lesson
The artist is questioning whether or not they will ever truly understand the situation.

"We can't fly with broken wings"
The singer is suggesting that their foes are trying to accomplish something impossible.

Break the chains
The artist is encouraging their foes to free themselves from their mental bondage.

Time to change
The singer is suggesting that it is time for everyone to move on and attempt to create a better world.

But you won't play a part
The singer is telling their foes that they will not be allowed to participate in this new world.

It's been nice we now get to the climax
The tension is building up toward the end of the conflict.

Your destination's unknown
The artist is telling their foes that they do not know where they will end up after this conflict ends.

Just get out of my way
The artist is telling their foes to step aside and let them continue toward victory.

Don't mind the blood here
The singer is telling their foes to accept the violence and destruction that is happening all around them.

And no more gods
The singer is suggesting that they do not need any kind of divine intervention to act as judge and jury.