The Brazilian DragonHeart's current lineup is:
André Mendes - guitar and vocals
Marco Caporasso - guitar and vocals
Mauricio Taborda - bass and vocals
Marcelo Caporasso - drums
They have released four albums, Underdark, Throne of the Alliance, Vengeance in Black and The Battle Sanctuary.
Betrayal in the Coast of Raven
DragonHeart Lyrics
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Traitor
You had no reasons to tell anyone
Liar
Risking the fate of the throne
Judas
Selling the lives of your brothers in arms
Destroying the plans of the Crown
Sons of Claymored
Sons of Fhalkior
Betrayal in the Coast of Raven
This journey has no return
Betrayal in the Coast of Raven
We will never break the oath
Bring him to me
I want to know
Why did he tell?
Before we go
Traitor
In the Greyhawk tavern he lost his mind
Liar
His greed will change our lives
Judas
Now we'll have to prepare our armies
Betrayer
We are not afraid to die
Sons of Claymored
Sons of Fhalkior
Betrayal in the Coast of Raven
This journey has no return
Betrayal in the Coast of Raven
We will never break the oath
So came the moment
About Fellstrought
Our time is out
We have to go
[Solo (Eduardo Marques)]
Betrayal in the Coast of Raven
This journey has no return
Betrayal in the Coast of Raven
We will never break the oath
Forgive me my king
Tell me your sin
I've failed with my faith
Join us in this crusade
The lyrics to DragonHeart's "Betrayal in the Coast of Raven" depict a story of betrayal, deception, and brotherhood. The song begins by addressing the traitor who has sold out the plans of the Crown, putting the lives of his brothers in arms at risk. The chorus repeats twice, emphasizing the betrayal that has taken place and the fact that they will never break their oath. The verse goes on to reveal that the traitor was driven by greed and that now they must prepare their armies for what is to come. The song concludes with the plea for forgiveness from the king and redemption through joining their crusade.
The song's structure is typical of power metal anthems, with the chorus acting as a rallying cry, and the verses advancing the story through a series of accusations and declarations. The use of historical and mythological imagery, such as the reference to Claymored and Fhalkior, is common to power metal, reinforcing the song's epic scope. The lead vocal performance by Eduardo Marques is particularly noteworthy, as he effortlessly transitions from a soaring falsetto to a gritty, aggressive tone.
Line by Line Meaning
Traitor
Calling attention to the disloyal, treasonous behavior of the subject at hand
You had no reasons to tell anyone
There was no impetus or justification for the subject to divulge information to others
Liar
Accusing the subject of being untruthful and dishonest
Risking the fate of the throne
The subject put the entire monarchy in danger with their actions
Judas
Drawing a parallel between the subject and the biblical figure who betrayed Jesus Christ
Selling the lives of your brothers in arms
The subject endangered the safety and wellbeing of their fellow soldiers
Betrayer
Expressing disgust and outrage at the subject's act of betrayal towards others who put their trust in them
Destroying the plans of the Crown
The subject's actions caused significant damage to the strategic goals and objectives of the ruling power
Sons of Claymored
Referring to a group of warriors or soldiers who belong to a specific clan or kingdom
Sons of Fhalkior
Another group of warriors or soldiers, potentially of a rival clan or kingdom
Betrayal in the Coast of Raven
The specific location and context of the subject's act of treachery
This journey has no return
The consequences of the subject's actions cannot be undone or reversed
We will never break the oath
Even in the face of severe adversity, the singer and their companions will remain true to their word and honor their commitments
Bring him to me
The singer demands to confront the subject and get answers from them
I want to know
The singer is seeking information and clarity regarding the situation at hand
Why did he tell?
The artist is questioning the motives and reasoning behind the subject's betrayal
Before we go
The artist and their companions are likely about to embark on a quest or mission to right the wrongs caused by the subject's actions
In the Greyhawk tavern he lost his mind
The subject's downfall or descent into villainy may have been caused by a specific event or trigger
His greed will change our lives
The subject's actions were motivated by selfish, materialistic desires that will have a lasting impact on the singer and their allies
Now we'll have to prepare our armies
As a result of the subject's treachery, the artist and their allies will need to mount a military response to protect themselves and their kingdom
We are not afraid to die
Even in the face of great danger, the artist and their companions are ready and willing to fight for what is right and just
So came the moment
A pivotal moment has arrived, likely involving a key battle or confrontation
About Fellstrought
A specific location, potentially the site of a significant event or conflict
Our time is out
The artist and their companions are running out of time to take action and right the wrongs caused by the subject's betrayal
We have to go
The singer and their companions must depart immediately to fulfill their mission and protect themselves and their allies
Forgive me my king
The subject is expressing remorse and seeking absolution from their monarch or leader
Tell me your sin
In a potentially ironic turn, the subject now demands to know what specific wrongdoing the king or leader has committed
I've failed with my faith
The subject feels a deep sense of guilt and shame for their actions and lack of loyalty
Join us in this crusade
The artist invites the king or leader to join alongside them in their fight for justice and righteousness
Contributed by Lucy S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.