The Fallen Priest
F.Mercury & M.Caballe Lyrics
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A life of sacrifice controlled me
But those promises I made
No longer hold me
Mercurial more wayward by the hour
The shackles fall away I'm in your power
Free me, and free yourself
I beg you, I beseech you to let go
My heaven is yours
And heaven is all I know
We are mortal
In the hands of God who roll the dice
Searching for an earthly paradise
So hard to find
We are mortal
Victims of our weaknesses and passion
We are reaching for the heights
(I am falling from the heights)
But I promise I would serve
I should be a rock against depravity and sin
Oh no sin no sin
Free yourself, let your life begin
Oh
To yourself be true
I am a man of God
I should not be here with you
Free me we are mortal ah
Come a little closer to the fire
To love and live that one desire
Denial of that love is treason
The love that we make
The force of our lives and it's reason
We are mortal
In the hands of Gods who roll the dice
Searching for an earthly paradise
So hard to find
We are mortal
Victims of our weaknessess and passion.
(I am falling, I am falling we, we are mortal)
Why do I believe in you
You're destroying my world
Hold nothing back
Give me all there is
I want it all
This is all there is
Prisoners of each others love
Prisoners of each others love
The Fallen Priest is a song that explores a protagonist who is struggling with his faith and desire. He speaks of a life of sacrifice that once controlled him and promises he made that no longer hold him. He describes himself as mercurial and wayward, as if he has been struggling with something for a long time. The shackles that once bound him are falling away, and he is now in the power of someone else. The lyrics suggest he wants to be freed from his predetermined path, which was probably based on religious dogma, so that he can be empowered to live his own truth.
The chorus repeats the phrase 'we are mortal' several times, which seems to acknowledge how human beings are at the mercy of fate and circumstance. The lyrics also suggest that humans are constantly searching for an earthly paradise but are often trapped by their weaknesses and passions. The singer admits to falling from the heights he once stood, but he promises to serve and be a rock against depravity and sin. He asks to be free and for his life to begin while acknowledging his struggle with his existence and the expectations placed upon him.
The final stanza speaks of prisoners of each other's love, and it seems to suggest that the singer has found love with someone he shouldn't have. It seems he is destroying his world by being with this person, but he still wants to hold on to it because it gives him everything he desires. In conclusion, The Fallen Priest is an emotional and reflective song about a man who is struggling with his faith while trying to find his place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Free me, free yourself
Release me from my past and free yourself from the burden of my life choices
A life of sacrifice controlled me
My life has been one of self-denial and religious service, dictated by external circumstances
But those promises I made
No longer hold me
The vows I once made to God and the Church are no longer relevant to my current beliefs and desires
Mercurial more wayward by the hour
The shackles fall away I'm in your power
My mood and intentions are constantly changing, but I feel liberated from my past and under your influence
Come to me and let me lead you
I beg you, I beseech you to let go
My heaven is yours
And heaven is all I know
Allow me to guide you towards my vision of a perfect, blissful existence, which I believe is the only true paradise
We are mortal
In the hands of God who roll the dice
Searching for an earthly paradise
So hard to find
We are fallible and subject to fate, striving to achieve a perfect life on earth which may never be attainable
Victims of our weaknesses and passion
We are reaching for the heights
(I am falling from the heights)
Despite our aspirations, we are often undone by our flaws and desires, and may fail to meet our own expectations
But I promise I would serve
I should be a rock against depravity and sin
Oh no sin no sin
Although I feel conflicted and uncertain, I still believe in my mission to combat evil and uphold moral standards
Free yourself, let your life begin
Oh
To yourself be true
I am a man of God
I should not be here with you
Break free from your constraints and start living the life you want, but I must acknowledge that my actions contradict my religious role
Come a little closer to the fire
To love and live that one desire
Denial of that love is treason
The love that we make
The force of our lives and it's reason
Embrace your passion and share in the intense, transformative power of love, which is the essence of our existence
Why do I believe in you
You're destroying my world
Hold nothing back
Give me all there is
I want it all
I am conflicted and confused by my attraction to you, as it challenges my beliefs, but I am also drawn to the intensity of our connection
This is all there is
Prisoners of each others love
Prisoners of each others love
Despite the difficulties and contradictions, we are bound together by our mutual love and unable to escape its powerful hold
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@doogalloonni
I'm so happy that Freddie was able to enjoy this bit of the Heaven he found with Montserrat Caballe before he passed.... Such a beautiful colaboration, RIP
@CristinaBalanOfficial
This world would be very poor without Freddie's exceptional voice! I will never grow tired with this song and the entire Barcelona album. Pure art, my friends.
@scneese64
Pure Perfection...still listening in 2019!! Anyone else??? I need to update this..it's now July 2020, it's Epic still!!! Love to all & stay safe!
@maximojr.callangan4885
i do, so relaxing!
@mikeomike3960
Indeed
@lyndasleep4838
Frequently
@stanislavdiker608
every day
@MarkBrydondrums85
here from 2020.
@omarnoah
Thunderous and mighty song!! No wonder Freddie was determined to make his dream of singing with Montserrat come true and ardently pursue it. Listen to the results. Pure pleasure to our senses and soul. May they both rest in peace and enjoy infinite joy
@ProchyKT
2023 still perfect