Stones
Damion Suomi & The Minor Prophets Lyrics
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Your tongue is burning
One thousand parts are nearly dead
Is it not better to live
Turn the stones into bread
Come gain your merit
And pour your wine on
Is it not better to live
Turn the stones into bread
Morning star casts my heart′s shadow
Resist that devil and he'll see
Bid my mother to bear witness
Won′t be driven from my seat
I sally forth to fight
'Cause men don't live on bread alone
Pretense and beauties
Which do you fancy
Lust or pleasure or regret
Is it not better to live
Turn the stones into bread
Stole out the suffering
And it′s never-ending
They will not listen to you
And end this quest and go live
Turn the stones into bread
Morning star casts my heart′s shadow
Resist that devil and he'll see
Bid my mother to bear witness
Won′t be driven from my seat
I sally forth to fight
'Cause men don′t live on bread alone
You have fought well but this task is too hard
Your strength will fail and leave you soon
Rise up from that seat
It belongs to me
Morning star casts my heart's shadow
Resist that devil and he′ll see
Bid my mother to bear witness
Won't be driven from my seat
'Cause I sally forth to fight
I sally forth to fight
I sally forth to fight
′Cause men don′t live on bread alone
The lyrics in Damion Suomi & The Minor Prophets' song "Stones" explore themes of suffering, temptation, and perseverance. The opening lines describe someone who is near death, with sunken eyes and a burning tongue. The singer then questions whether it is better to turn stones into bread and live, suggesting a temptation to give in to physical desire rather than holding on and fighting through hardship. The idea of gaining merit by pouring wine on holy fires that were once fled highlights the idea of redemption and spiritual growth.
The following lines depict a struggle with temptation again, asking whether the listener favors pretense and beauty, lust or pleasure or regret, making the suggestion that temptation comes in various forms, not just physical desire. The repetition of "turn the stones into bread" reinforces the idea of giving in to temptation, and not being able to hold out against it.
The final lines describe someone rising to fight, not just because of physical need, but because men do not live on bread alone. It's a reminder that life is more than just physical survival, and that perseverance and spiritual endurance are important in order to overcome temptation and suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
Your eyes are sunken
You look tired and drained.
Your tongue is burning
You are thirsty and feel like you are burning up.
One thousand parts are nearly dead
You are exhausted and feel like your body is shutting down.
Is it not better to live
Isn't it better to be alive and well than to suffer?
Turn the stones into bread
Take what you have and turn it into something that will sustain you.
Come gain your merit
Prove yourself and show that you are worthy.
And pour your wine on
Celebrate your successes and enjoy life.
Holy fires that you fled
Don't shy away from things that challenge your beliefs or values.
Morning star casts my heart's shadow
My inner turmoil is created by my own desires.
Resist that devil and he'll see
Fight off temptation and you will be rewarded.
Bid my mother to bear witness
Ask those closest to you to support you in your journey.
Won't be driven from my seat
I won't let anyone take away my power or control.
I sally forth to fight
I am willing to go into battle for what I believe in.
'Cause men don't live on bread alone
Life is about more than just survival, it's about fulfilling your soul.
Pretense and beauties
The things people value can be superficial or fake.
Which do you fancy
Which do you prefer or find attractive?
Lust or pleasure or regret
Is your desire based on physical attraction, enjoyment, or remorse?
Stole out the suffering
Remove the pain and hardship you are facing.
And it's never-ending
It feels like there is no end to your troubles.
They will not listen to you
Others may not understand or sympathize with your struggles.
And end this quest and go live
Stop searching for answers and start enjoying life.
You have fought well but this task is too hard
You have tried your best but this challenge is too difficult.
Your strength will fail and leave you soon
You will not be able to keep going for much longer.
Rise up from that seat
Get up and take charge of your life.
It belongs to me
I am in control of my own destiny.
Writer(s): Damion Suomi
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