Mastered in Sweden at Mastering Room (In Flames, Soilwork, Dimmu Borgir, Hammerfall), Dragonhammer 2nd album ‘Time For Expiation’ mixes epic, progressive and power elements, forms operatic style vocals, multi part harmonies, classically inspired keys, expertly done, and heavy guitars riffs.
‘Time Of Expiation’ wants to deal with more introspective themes, avoiding ‘sword & pride’ clichés. A very particular ‘tormented soul’ (the Devil) is playing the game of life and it brings together past, present and future…
Ancient Voice
Dragonhammer Lyrics
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You... You are falling in my pages... in my stories
Memories from life?
Sentenced from God, refused from death
Because I'm... the eternal sinner!
The lyrics of Dragonhammer's song Ancient Voice are cryptic and open to interpretation. The first line "You are falling in my pages... in my stories" suggests that someone is becoming a part of the singer's narrative, perhaps a memory or a person who has influenced them in some way. The line "Memories from life?" implies that this individual has had an impact on the singer's life and has now become a part of their story.
The next line "Sentenced from God, refused from death" suggests that this individual has defied the natural order of things, as if God has condemned them to an existence that should have ended with death. The singer then declares themselves to be "the eternal sinner," implying that they too are in some way condemned or outside of the natural order of things.
Overall, the song seems to hint at themes of mortality and the nature of existence, as well as the ways in which individuals can become intertwined and influence each other's lives in profound ways.
Line by Line Meaning
You... You are falling in my pages... in my stories
You have become a part of my written world.
Memories from life?
Are you reminiscing about your past experiences?
Sentenced from God, refused from death
Perhaps you were punished by a higher power but fate has kept you alive despite that.
Because I'm... the eternal sinner!
This could be because of being a sinful person, or because of casting themselves as the villain for storytelling purposes.
Contributed by Grace M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.