Cry for the Moon
Epica Lyrics
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You cannot hide yourself
Behind a fairytale forever and ever
Only by revealing the whole truth can we disclose
The soul of this bulwark forever and ever
Forever and ever
Indoctrinated minds so very often
And commit most of the evil they preach against
Follow your common sense
You cannot hide yourself
Behind a fairytale forever and ever
Only by revealing the whole truth can we disclose
The soul of this bulwark forever and ever
Forever and ever
Indoctrinated minds so very often
Contain sick thoughts
And commit most of the evil they preach against
Follow your common sense (follow your common sense)
Follow your common sense
"Cry for the Moon" by Epica is a song that touches upon the theme of seeking the truth and breaking away from indoctrinated beliefs. The opening lines of the song, "Follow your common sense, You cannot hide yourself, Behind a fairy tale forever and ever" encourages the listener to use their own intuition and not be blinded by false beliefs. The use of a fairytale in this context suggests that some beliefs are based on myth, rather than reality.
The lyrics further explain that to understand the truth, we need to be willing to reveal the full extent of what we know. This means that we cannot hide parts of the truth just because it may be uncomfortable or difficult to accept. The line, "Only by revealing the whole truth can we disclose the soul of this bulwark forever and ever" is significant as it suggests that the truth is the key to unlock hidden mysteries.
The phrase "Indoctrinated minds so very often contain sick thoughts, And commit most of the evil they preach against" highlights the dangers of blindly following beliefs without questioning their validity. The song encourages the listener to distinguish between truth and lies and to be open-minded in their search for knowledge. Ultimately, the chorus repeats the importance of following our common sense.
Overall, "Cry for the Moon" is a powerful song that encourages the listener to seek the truth and question their beliefs. It is a song that reminds us to stay grounded in our common sense and to not be blinded by fairy tales or indoctrination.
Line by Line Meaning
Follow your common sense
Trust your instincts and don't ignore reality
You cannot hide yourself
You can't keep the truth from yourself forever
Behind a fairytale forever and ever
Refusing to acknowledge the truth is like living in a fantasy that can't last
Only by revealing the whole truth can we disclose
The only way to truly understand something is to confront and accept the truth
The soul of this bulwark forever and ever
The true essence of something will always endure
Forever and ever
Eternity or permanence
Indoctrinated minds so very often
People who blindly follow ideology can become dangerous
Contain sick thoughts
Their beliefs can often be twisted and harmful
And commit most of the evil they preach against
Ironically, those who claim to fight against evil can often be the ones who perpetrate it
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Markus Jansen, Simone Simons, Adrianus Sluijter
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Ben - Moderator
on Our Destiny
Corrected - thank you Jordan
Jordan N
on Our Destiny
This should say that it is the fifth track on Epica's fourth studio album, "Design Your Universe", which was released in 2009.