Graveyard of Empires
Evans Blue Lyrics
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Now a Graveyard of Empires
Headstones line the rows
To mark dreams gone astray
The ones who believe
The ones who were trusted
One by one, they fall victim
They captured the creators
And harnessed the fire
Built up their armies
And took over the field
But for all good intentions
Their greed became rampant
And it poisoned the leaders
Their true nature revealed
Locked on a path
Of waste and self-destruction
They silenced the voices
Of the creators they enslaved
They dampened the fire
And they buried the bodies
But they were powerless to
Hold the souls down in the graves
A new breed will stand up
And rise from the ashes
Take back the fire and
Fan the flames to new heights
Change, evolution
A progressive solution
A band of fringe outlaws
Will take over the fight
A revolution is building
As the empires crumbles
The warriors and the fighters
Will be last to survive
We wake up to a new day
Where complacency falters
And in this field of dead empires
It feels good to be alive
The opening lines of Evans Blue's song "Graveyard of Empires" paints a somber picture of a once-glorious civilization now lying in ruins. The first verse describes the kingdom as once being ablaze with fire, which serves as a metaphor for the sense of passion and creativity that once thrived within it. The kingdom has since been reduced to a graveyard of empires, with headstones marking the graves of the dreams and aspirations of those who once believed in it. The song then goes on to discuss the downfall of the kingdom, with its leaders becoming greedy and ultimately leading to its decay. The creators were silenced, the fire dampened, and the bodies buried, but despite their best efforts, they were powerless to hold the souls down in the graves.
The second verse of the song offers a glimmer of hope, with a new breed of individuals rising from the ashes of the former kingdom to take back the fire and fan the flames to new heights. The lyrics suggest that a revolution is brewing among the warriors and fighters who refuse to be complacent and accept the status quo. In this field of dead empires, it feels good to be alive, indicating that the new generation of rebels holds promise for rekindling the energy that was once so abundant in the kingdom.
Overall, "Graveyard of Empires" is a song that explores the cycle of creation and destruction that plagues all human civilizations. It reflects on the pitfalls of greed and complacency, while also celebrating the resilience and determination of those who refuse to succumb to these traits.
Line by Line Meaning
Once a Kingdom of Fire
Previously, there was a powerful and prosperous kingdom.
Now a Graveyard of Empires
Now it is a place where many powerful empires have died and failed.
Headstones line the rows
There are many graves or reminders of those empires that have died in this place.
To mark dreams gone astray
These graves represent the failures of the empires to achieve their aims and ambitions.
The ones who believe
The people who had faith and trust in these empires.
The ones who were trusted
The people who were relied upon by these empires.
One by one, they fall victim
Each of these trusted people is defeated or destroyed by the failure of the empire.
In the wake of decay
As a result of the empire's decline and fall.
They captured the creators
These empires were successful in taking hold of the intelligent, creative minds.
And harnessed the fire
They used the ideas and talents of the creative people to further their own goals.
Built up their armies
They used these resources and others to build their military power and make themselves stronger.
And took over the field
They dominated the conflict and those around them.
But for all good intentions
Despite their positive motivations at the start, things changed over time.
Their greed became rampant
As the empire grew stronger, those in charge became more selfish and desirous of even greater wealth and power.
And it poisoned the leaders
This corrupted the empire's leaders from within, making them worse and less effective over time.
Their true nature revealed
This exposed the empire's underlying flaws and allowed others to see how it had changed for the worse.
Locked on a path
With no way to change or escape the empire's downward spiral.
Of waste and self-destruction
Destined to use up all resources and gradually destroy itself over time.
They silenced the voices
The empire's leadership kept those who might share ideas or dissent quiet or suppressed.
Of the creators they enslaved
Those who had been captured and put to work were not free to express themselves or their ideas.
They dampened the fire
With their worst instincts and their control of the talented creators, the empire lost its creative spark.
And they buried the bodies
The empire took drastic steps to suppress and control those who opposed it.
But they were powerless to
Ultimately, even the most powerful empire has limitations and vulnerabilities.
Hold the souls down in the graves
Even after an empire has fallen, there might be some hope for those who died or fought for it.
A new breed will stand up
A new generation of people will emerge.
And rise from the ashes
They will come from the ruins of the old empire.
Take back the fire and
They will reclaim the creative spirit of the empire's founders.
Fan the flames to new heights
They will push the boundaries of what was possible and do better than those who came before them.
Change, evolution
This process of change and transformation can be seen as evolution.
A progressive solution
It offers a way forward from the old, oppressive empire.
A band of fringe outlaws
The people leading this change will be seen as outsiders or troublemakers by the old order.
Will take over the fight
The new leaders will challenge the old leadership and push for change.
A revolution is building
This change and transformation is not just temporary, but fundamental and long-lasting.
As the empires crumbles
As the old, corrupt empire falls apart, there is an opportunity for something new to emerge.
The warriors and the fighters
The people who fought the old order will have a role in building something new.
Will be last to survive
Those who are used to hardship and struggle will be better equipped to navigate the new reality than the old guard.
We wake up to a new day
There are new opportunities and potential for growth.
Where complacency falters
The old way of thinking or doing things is no longer enough or effective.
And in this field of dead empires
Although they might be surrounded by ruins and failed attempts at power, there is still hope for something new to emerge.
It feels good to be alive
Despite the challenges and struggles, there is a sense of optimism and potential for growth and change.
Contributed by Jacob K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.