prologue
Eluveitie (La Gruta del Mago) Lyrics

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"When I reminisce about all those years
I see many things
Life and death strung together
Like the mountains and valleys
In which we lived
There was wealth and opulence
But also tribulation and loss
There was laughter and song

And there was also tears
But even more than tears
Blood was shed
And so many were left
To their unadorned graves
Unburied
But to us death was but another journey
And close by the darkness
Through which we strode
There was also light
The light of life and immortality
And after all
When I reminisce about those years
I mostly remember our songs
We sang
As if to drown out the sound
Of clashing swords

As if the battle cries fell silent
Because war had lost its meaning"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eluveitie's song "Prologue" speak of the memories and experiences of the writer throughout the years. The beginning lines narrate how the author remembers life and death, and how they are interconnected, much like the mountains and valleys that surround them. The lyrics evoke a feeling of nostalgia, as the author talks about wealth, opulence, tribulations, and loss that mark their memories. They recall the laughter and celebration of life but also the sadness, tears, and bloodshed.

The song goes on to describe the war-ridden times that the author has experienced. Death becomes just another journey for them, as they walk through the darkness, illuminated by the light of life and immortality that shines close by. In the end, the memories of their songs prevail over the sound of clashing swords and battle cries, signifying the triumph of life over death and devastation.

The lyrics are poetically written, and the use of contrast between the good and bad experiences of life, light and darkness, and life and death make this a compelling song. The words incorporate a deep sense of nostalgia and reflections about the past, but also of hope and the continuation of life beyond death.

Line by Line Meaning

When I reminisce about all those years
As I reflect on the past, I think about the memories of our experiences and events.

I see many things
There are many different things that come to mind when I think about those times.

Life and death strung together
Life and death are intertwined, with one leading into the other in a constant cycle.

Like the mountains and valleys
These experiences were like the highs and lows of a rugged terrain, always changing and unpredictable.

In which we lived
These experiences were a part of our daily lives and shaped who we were.

There was wealth and opulence
We experienced times of luxury and abundance, with all we could wish for at our fingertips.

But also tribulation and loss
We also faced struggles and difficult times, with some of us losing loved ones or experiencing hardship.

There was laughter and song
There were joyful moments filled with laughter and the beauty of music.

And there was also tears
But we also had times of sadness and pain, with tears shed for those we lost or those struggling.

But even more than tears
However, the deepest sadness was in the loss of life and the shedding of blood.

Blood was shed
There were battles and wars that led to death and destruction.

And so many were left
The toll of these conflicts resulted in many lives lost and people affected.

To their unadorned graves
Many died without the honors and dignity they deserved, buried in unmarked and forgotten graves.

Unburied
Some were even left behind, without proper burial or respect for their bodies.

But to us death was but another journey
Despite the pain and loss of life, we believed that death was not the end, but merely a transition to another existence.

And close by the darkness
However, this belief was contrasted by the looming and ever-present threat of darkness and danger.

Through which we strode
We navigated through these challenges and faced them head-on with courage and determination.

There was also light
But amidst the darkness, there was always hope and light, symbolized by the beauty and vitality of life.

The light of life and immortality
This light represented the continuation of existence beyond death and the enduring memory of those who had passed.

And after all
In the end, what mattered most were not the struggles and battles, but the memories and experiences that we shared together.

When I reminisce about those years
Even though time has passed, these moments remain etched in my memory, and I still think of them often.

I mostly remember our songs
But what I recall most fondly are the melodies and lyrics that we shared as a community.

We sang
In times of strife and sorrow, we turned to music as a source of comfort and hope.

As if to drown out the sound
We sang with an intensity and passion, blocking out the noise of battle and strife around us.

Of clashing swords
The sounds of weapons and war were a constant reminder of the danger and devastation we faced.

As if the battle cries fell silent
But in those moments of song, it felt as though the echoes of war faded away and we were in a peaceful world of our own.

Because war had lost its meaning
We sang in defiance of the violence and suffering around us, hoping to remind ourselves that there was still beauty and goodness in the world worth fighting for.

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