Sacrifice
Casey Lee Williams Lyrics
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Death is never what it seems.
Did the things you thought you should,
All the things they said were good.
All your faith in ancient ways,
Leaves you trapped inside a maze.
Take the lives of those you need,
Reap the seed.
Born an angel, heaven sent.
Falls from grace are never elegant.
Stars will drop out of the sky,
The moon will sadly watch the roses die.
In vain,
Lost, no gain,
But you're not taking me.
You can't have my life,
I'm not your sacrifice.
You can try, but I'm free,
And you won't conquer me.
I won't crawl,
Most of all,
I won't fall,
For you.
Show them gods and deities,
Blind and kepp the people on their knees.
Pierce the sky, escape your fate.
The more you try the more you'll just breed hate,
And lies.
Truth will rise,
Revealed by mirrored eyes.
What if all the plans you made,
Were not worth the price they paid?
Even with the lives you stold,
Still no closet to your...
Goal.
You can't have my life.
I'm not your sacrifice.
You can try, but I'm free,
And you won't conquer me.
I won't crawl,
Most of all,
I won't fall,
For you.
The song "Sacrifice" by Casey Lee Williams is a powerful anthem about the struggle between good and evil, and the importance of standing up for oneself in the face of darkness. The lyrics use vivid imagery and metaphor to tell the story of someone who has been trapped in a maze of ancient beliefs and traditions, and who must fight to break free from those chains in order to live a life of their own choosing.
The song begins with a call to "close your eyes" and enter into the world of dreams, where death is not what it seems. This sets the stage for a journey of self-discovery and transformation, as the singer must confront the beliefs and values that they have been taught and decide whether they truly align with who they are as an individual. The verses also touch on themes of sacrifice and the price of ambition, as the singer wonders whether the plans they have made are "worth the price they paid" and whether the lives they have taken have brought them closer to their ultimate goal.
The chorus is a defiant declaration of independence, as the singer asserts that they will not be a pawn in someone else's game. They refuse to be a sacrifice, and will not allow anyone to conquer them. The bridge of the song takes a critical look at the ways in which religion and ideology can be used to manipulate and control people, as the singer warns against the dangers of blindly following gods and deities that serve to keep people docile and obedient. The song ends with a powerful affirmation of the singer's strength and resilience in the face of adversity, as they vow not to crawl, fall or succumb to the pressures of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes now, time for dreams.
It's time to escape reality and enter the world of dreams and imagination.
Death is never what it seems.
Death may not always be the end of life but could also be the beginning of a new adventure.
Did the things you thought you should, All the things they said were good.
Have you lived your life based on what you were told was right and not what you truly wanted?
All your faith in ancient ways, Leaves you trapped inside a maze.
Relying on old traditions and beliefs can hinder you from exploring new paths and opportunities.
Take the lives of those you need, Sow the death and reap the seed. Reap the seed.
Sometimes we hurt others to gain something, but it will always come back to us in the end.
Born an angel, heaven sent. Falls from grace are never elegant.
Being born innocent and pure doesn't make you immune to making mistakes and facing consequences.
Stars will drop out of the sky, The moon will sadly watch the roses die.
Even the most beautiful and precious things can fall and disappear, leaving nothing but sadness and loss.
In vain, Lost, no gain, But you're not taking me.
Even if we feel lost and hopeless, we still hold onto our individuality and refuse to be controlled by others.
You can't have my life, I'm not your sacrifice. You can try, but I'm free, And you won't conquer me.
We won't let anyone take advantage of us and use us as a tool for their own purpose or agenda.
I won't crawl, Most of all, I won't fall, For you.
We won't submit to anyone's will, and we'll stand tall and firm.
Show them gods and deities, Blind and kepp the people on their knees. Pierce the sky, escape your fate. The more you try the more you'll just breed hate, And lies. Truth will rise, Revealed by mirrored eyes.
Those who hold power often blind us with false promises, and we need to break free and seek the truth within ourselves and others.
What if all the plans you made, Were not worth the price they paid? Even with the lives you stold, Still no closet to your... Goal.
Sometimes, even if we achieve our goals, the cost is too high, and we end up with nothing meaningful or worthwhile.
Contributed by Owen O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Viohoodie21
Close your eyes now time for dreams
Death is never what it seems
Did the things you thought you should
All the things they said were good
All your faith in ancient ways
Leaves you trapped inside a maze
Take the lives of those you need
Sow the death then reap the seed
Reap the seed
Born an angel, heaven sent
Falls from grace are never elegant
Stars will drop out of the sky
The moon will sadly watch the roses die
In vain
Lost, no gain
But you're not taking me
You can't have my life
I'm not your sacrifice
You can try, but I'm free
And you won't conquer me
I won't crawl
Most of all
I won't fall for you.
Show them gods and deities
Blind and keep the people on their knees
Pierce the sky, escape your fate
The more you try the more you'll just breed hate
And lies
Truth will rise
Revealed by mirrored eyes
What if all the plans you made
Were not worth the price they paid?
Even with the lives you stole
Still no closer to your
Goal
You can't have my life
I'm not your sacrifice
You can try, but I'm free
And you won't conquer me
I won't crawl
Most of all
I won't fall for you
Wags Fam
Spoilers for volume 8!
So I know that the hound being summer is a controversial theory but the first part of this song makes me wonder....
“Death is never what it seems”
“Born an angel, Heaven sent. Falls from Grace are never elegant”
Then they throw in: “the moon will sadly watch the roses die”
It sounds like some heavy foreshadowing that summer has fallen from grace in her “death”.
achaas the one above all 2
@nuvaboy
This passage from 2:42 to the word "Goal".
To me it has something to do with Cinder.
"All the lives you stole"- Reference to the fall of Beacon and the thousands that died then due to her actions.
"Still no closer to your goal"- Well...as the volumes go, she still isn't making that much progress.
Her plans have been thwarted quite a few times by now...
Or wait...I think I have an even better idea..
What if...
The leitmotif of this song and cinder's song in V8 are so similar is because...
Sacrifice is also about not surrendering yourself to someone else's will. Not being their sacrifice on their plans so to speak.
Well...
Cinder, given what we've recently seen with Salem mirroring her abusive stepmom, might feel that way about Salem.
Other Grimm
I still think this song is from Raven's point of view towards Ozpin. It was part of the Volume 2 soundtrack, which was the first time we saw Raven.
She blames Ozpin for sacrificing people in his war against Salem, such as Summer, and still not getting the job done ('The moon will sadly watch the roses die in vain, lost, no gain'; 'What if all the plans you made were not worth the price they paid, even with the lives you stole, still no closer to your goal').
She knows about the relics, which makes me think Ozpin tried to recruit her - and while she may have joined him for a while, she left after deciding Ozpin couldn't win (which she alludes to in 'Family'). She refuses to just be another pawn in Ozpin's losing game ('You can't have my life, I'm not your sacrifice'; 'Most of all, I won't fall for you').
Admittedly, we know very little about Raven as a character, but I feel like this song fits pretty well with what we do know, and helps to fill in some of the unknowns (just like From Shadows hinted at Blake's faunus heritage long before it was revealed).
Just my thoughts.
Jacob Stinnett
Uh there's an error with the lyrics here
It's supposed to be "sow the death and reap the seed
reap THE-
SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED"
tyvm
Nah though, really, that's one of my absolutely favorite moments from any song in the overall RWBY soundtrack. it's fucking epic.
FlyntofRWBY
Ugh, I'm still disappointed with how this one turned out. I'll probably do a remaster at some point in the future.
Nathan Madden
This was fine. I see nothing wrong.
Commander Vex
Yea, I love it, though maybe have a different image for the second one, but apart from that perfect
HuntSD
FlyntofRWBYNation Cant wait for next week.
Ricky Uzumaki
FlyntofRWBYNation
Just out of curiosity, what part of the series is this from?
Because Lions
Ricardo Ortiz-Joseph 3, but I don't believe it's in the show
Wobby
Cant wait until volume 16 when we have another 10 meanings for this song
Cheddarhead7
For real lmao
Moon Moon
At some point, you’ll have to admit that you are causing a lot of those meanings.
Shadow Spector
It’s definitely Raven talking to Ozpin about how Summer died and that she won’t be next.