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Royalty
Eden Synthetic Corps Lyrics
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Fighting a dangerous tide
I wonder if you see
Beyond your stupid pride
Someone has set your price
Someone has thrown your dice
Not a sound, not a noise
Not the end you've been fighting for
There's no winner in this silent war
So give up
Or bury your dead
The song "Royalty" by Eden Synthetic Corps is a commentary on the destructive nature of pride and the futility of war. The opening lines illustrate the absurdity of war and how it can take young men away from home and put them in harm's way. The lyrics "Your men are on the sea, fighting a dangerous tide" highlight the danger and risk involved in conflict. The second line "I wonder if you see, beyond your stupid pride" serves as a criticism of those who initiate war without considering the consequences.
The next lines "Someone has set your price, someone has thrown your dice" suggest that the outcome of war may be predetermined by external forces, and that those who initiate conflict may not have control over the final outcome. The following lines, "Not a sound, not a noise, not a whisper, nor a voice, not the end you've been fighting for, there's no winner in this silent war" express the idea that war ultimately leads to destruction and loss, regardless of the outcome. The final lines "So give up or bury your dead" call for an end to the conflict and a cessation of hostilities, implying that continuing the war is only leading to more loss and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Your men are on the sea
The people who work for you are facing difficult challenges within their job
Fighting a dangerous tide
They are facing obstacles that are difficult to navigate and could potentially harm them
I wonder if you see
I am curious if you are aware of the struggles your employees are facing
Beyond your stupid pride
You need to let go of your ego and focus on helping your workers succeed
Someone has set your price
Someone else has determined your value and worth in this situation
Someone has thrown your dice
You have no control over the outcome of this situation, as it has been determined by someone else
Not a sound, not a noise
No one is speaking up or taking action to resolve the issues at hand
Not a whisper, nor a voice
There is complete silence and lack of communication, which is only making the situation worse
Not the end you've been fighting for
The end result will not meet your original expectations or goals
There's no winner in this silent war
No one will come out on top if everyone continues to stay silent and not work together to find a solution
So give up
You need to let go of your stubbornness and work with others to find a solution
Or bury your dead
If you refuse to work together, the consequences could be severe and potentially fatal for your company or team
Contributed by Isabella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.