Jeanne d'Arc
Eloy Lyrics


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Brought you the message
Of a higher destination
That to fulfill you were assigned
A native maid of tender
Age and dedication
Born in a dark and restless age
You had no doubts but
Fears and asked the reasons why
But still you carried on
There will come the day of
Liberation and glory
And we'll be relieved from
All the torture and pain
After fighting war for
Values sacred and holy
In the history of mankind
Your name will remain
Guided by your fearless force
They take up arms and heed your call
Now the propehsy comes true
The tyrant's slain in the name of god
In a rage of war
Out of the seeds of superstition
And guided by a devious plan
The tension grows as you
Approach the inquisition
For to your fate you must resign
Your deeds of valour done
Your followers desert you
Before the jury now you stand
A final sacrifice on
Your celestial mission
Condemned to burn alive
Jeanne Jeanne
Deny the voices in your mind
Jeanne Jeanne
There's stlll a chance to stay alive
We pray for you, we know
Jeanne Jeanne
Say, why go this far?
Light,
You're gliding into light
With angels at your side
Embracing you so tight
To shelter you from pain
They sentenced you in vain
Your spirit will arise
To melt with heaven's light
Eternal and divine
Your sacrifice will shine
You left a warning sign
You martyr and you saint
You worded no complaint
As at the end you faint
To rise to heavens ight
You're right
All the torture and pain
After fighting war for
Val ues sacred and holy
In the history of mankind
Your name will remain
Ligiht,
You're gliding into light
With angels at your side
Em bracing you so tight
To shelter you from pain
They sentenced you in vain
Your spirit wil arise
To melt with heaven's light
Eternal and divine
Your sacrifice will shine
You left a warning sign
You martyr and you saint




You worded no complaint
As at the end you faint

Overall Meaning

The song "Jeanne d'Arc" by Eloy is a tribute to Joan of Arc, also known as Jeanne d'Arc, a French heroine and martyr of the Hundred Years' War. The song talks about Joan's life, from her early visions to her trial and execution. The lyrics express both admiration and sorrow for her sacrifices, making her a symbol of courage, valor, and spirituality.


The song starts with a message of destiny that Joan has to fulfill, as she was born in a dark and restless age but had the dedication and courage to fight for values sacred and holy. She received a divine mandate to liberate France from the English and led the French army to several victories. However, she was eventually captured by the English, put on trial by the Inquisition, and burned alive as a heretic. The song portrays her as a hero who remained true to her mission and who left a warning sign for future generations about the dangers of superstition and fanaticism.


The lyrics of the song are poignant and symbolic, as they evoke the historical context of Joan's time, her inner struggles, and her ultimate sacrifice. The song reflects the band's progressive rock style, with powerful guitar riffs, elaborate keyboard melodies, and soaring vocals. The song has become one of the band's most popular and enduring tracks, and it has inspired many fans to learn more about Joan of Arc and her legacy.


Line by Line Meaning

Brought you the message
We are here to inform you


Of a higher destination
That you have been called to fulfill a greater purpose


That to fulfill you were assigned
You were chosen to fulfill this purpose


A native maid of tender
You were a young woman, born and raised in your homeland


Age and dedication
You were devoted to your cause and dedicated to your mission


Born in a dark and restless age
You were born during a time of turmoil and uncertainty


You had no doubts but
You were confident in your beliefs, but


Fears and asked the reasons why
You were afraid of the consequences and questioned what would happen


But still you carried on
Nevertheless, you persisted


There will come the day of
One day, there will be


Liberation and glory
Freedom and honor


And we'll be relieved from
And we will no longer suffer from


All the torture and pain
The suffering and agony


After fighting war for
After fighting for the sake of


Values sacred and holy
Values that are sacred and divine


In the history of mankind
Your name and legacy will be remembered and celebrated throughout history


Your name will remain
Your name will never be forgotten


Guided by your fearless force
Motivated by your unstoppable courage


They take up arms and heed your call
They join the fight and follow your lead


Now the prophecy comes true
The prediction is unfolding before us


The tyrant's slain in the name of god
The oppressor has been defeated in the name of a higher power


In a rage of war
The battle was fierce


Out of the seeds of superstition
From the beliefs and practices based on superstition


And guided by a devious plan
And led by a cunning scheme


The tension grows as you
As you approach, the tension rises


Approach the inquisition
You confront the inquisition


For to your fate you must resign
You must accept your fate


Your deeds of valour done
Your brave deeds have already been accomplished


Your followers desert you
Your supporters abandon you


Before the jury now you stand
You are standing before the court


A final sacrifice on
Your last act of devotion in


Your celestial mission
Your divine mission


Condemned to burn alive
Sentenced to be burned alive


Jeanne Jeanne
Addressing you, Jeanne


Deny the voices in your mind
Ignore the doubts and fears in your head


There's still a chance to stay alive
You can still avoid death


We pray for you, we know
We offer our prayers and support to you, and we understand


Say, why go this far?
Ask yourself, why did you go this far?


Light,
A metaphor for moving towards a better place


You're gliding into light
You are moving towards a better and brighter future after death


With angels at your side
Guided and protected by divine beings


Embracing you so tight
Holding you close and comforting you


To shelter you from pain
To protect you from suffering


They sentenced you in vain
The punishment was pointless


Your spirit will arise
Your spirit will be reborn again


To melt with heaven's light
To become one with divine energy


Eternal and divine
Endless and heavenly


Your sacrifice will shine
Your act of sacrifice will be remembered and celebrated


You left a warning sign
You left a cautionary tale behind


You martyr and you saint
You were both a martyr and a saint


You worded no complaint
You did not utter a single protest


As at the end you faint
As you near the end, you start to lose consciousness


To rise to heaven's light
To ascend to a better place after death


You're right
You were correct all along




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD WEBB, DAVID JONATHAN COHEN, CAROLINE NORRIS

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Comments from YouTube:

Maria Alves

Santa Joana Darc rogai por nóis

Gilmour Fan

Ein Großes Kompliment an Eloy !!!
vielen Dank fürs Video.

Ray Halfeld

Beautiful melody progressive germany

Penthesilea Monddrache

Das sind Ausschnitte aus dem Film Jeanne d'Arc - die Frau des Jahrtausends, von Christian Duguay aus dem Jahr 1999. Jeanne d'Arc wird von Leelee Sobieski dargestellt, gedreht wurde an Schauplätzen in Tschechien.

PT

Such a wonderful and touching song by the German prog rock band, Eloy. Joan of Arc (Jeanne D'Arc) is a heroic French-Catholic story that reminds me of once magnificent European Roman and Catholic civilization.

Daniel Bernhard

The Black Madonna of Orlean appears to Jeanne d'Arc at the beginning of this clip. The French people asked her for help.

Romynerdor

Echt schöner Song :) Von welchem Film sind die Szenen denn?

Fnidner

6:06 Barney Stinson crowned!

MFT

Cool song. I don't even speak Deutsch and love this.

Romynerdor

Also ich weiß, von Jeanne d'Arc, aber es gibt so viele verfilmungen davon x.x

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