Internal Force
Eternus Lyrics
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And you can't find a way out
Your memories of life come to you
And you start to lose hope
The sun on you is the torture
And every minute turns into hours
You need to stay alive here
Awake, stand up at dawn,
The goal is closer than you think
In your mind, have internal force
The sand turns into a path
Break the fate of death
Awake, stand up at dawn,
The goal is closer than you think
In your mind, have internal force
And live once again ...
Awake, stand up at dawn,
The goal is closer than you think
In your mind, have internal force
Scuta comburet lucem.
Poem mortis clamoribus
Silentium
Patientia
Poem vitae. fatum verum
The lyrics of Eternus's song "Internal Force" speak to the idea of persevering through difficult times. The opening lines depict a person lost in the desert without hope, and the harsh sun bearing down on them. The individual is facing their sense of mortality and their memories of life. The artist suggests that the only way to survive in this desperate situation is to summon one's inner strength. The chorus reinforces this message of inner resilience; "In your mind, have internal force, and live once again."
The second verse paints an image of the desert transforming from a harsh, barren land into a path toward freedom. The lyrics convey a sense of transformation as the persona moves from a state of hopelessness to one of empowerment. The Latin phrases scattered throughout the song add an extra layer of meaningfulness. For example, "Scuta comburet lucem" roughly translates to "Shield the burning light," which suggests the idea of staring directly at the thing that causes us discomfort and pain, and being able to face it head-on. The final Latin phrase "Poem vitae. fatum verum" translates to "Poem of life. True fate." which may speak to the idea that one's life is like a poem, and that there is a true, inevitable path that we must follow.
Line by Line Meaning
When you walk through the desert
When you face challenges and hardships in life
And you can't find a way out
And you feel lost and overwhelmed
Your memories of life come to you
And you remember your life and experiences
And you start to lose hope
And you begin to lose hope
The sun on you is the torture
The harsh environment is tormenting you
And every minute turns into hours
And time seems to slow down and drag on
You need to stay alive here
You must fight to survive
You must find your own force
You must find the strength within yourself
Awake, stand up at dawn,
Wake up and face the new day
The goal is closer than you think
Your goal is within reach
In your mind, have internal force
You must have inner strength and determination
The sand turns into a path
Your journey becomes clear
Break the fate of death
Defy the odds and overcome death
And live once again ...
And come back to life
Scuta comburet lucem.
The shield burns with light
Poem mortis clamoribus
A poem of the cries of death
Silentium
Silence
Patientia
Patience
Poem vitae. fatum verum
A poem of life. True fate
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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