Victoria Victorious
Fiction Factory Lyrics
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Of higher life for those who pray (pray, pray, pray)
Some are weak and taste like bathes
Fly blinded with a smiling purpose
Towards the light of Christian virtue
Where they can safely turn their back
Victoria, Victoria
We wait days at heaven's gate
How long?
(Victoria)
(Victoria)
(No more, no more)
Though we pass one hundred years
Exceptional you callous child
Victoria the hallowed concerned
Looks on and on and on and on and on and on and on
Victoria, Victoria
How long? How long?
We wait days at heaven's gate
How long?
Victoria, Victoria
How long? How long?
We wait days at heaven's gate
How long?
The lyrics to Fiction Factory's song, "Victoria Victorious" portray the promise of a better, more virtuous life that is held by the figure of Victoria. There is a sense that Victoria represents a higher power, a symbol of Christian virtue towards which people can turn their backs. The verses describe those who pray and follow this promise like blinded flies, willing to do whatever it takes to be part of Victoria's higher life. The chorus repeats the question "How long?" as if to question when they will reach this higher life.
The lyrics also refer to the passing of time, with the line "Though we pass one hundred years" suggesting that even after a long life, the promise of Victoria's higher life continues to be just out of reach. The repetition of the name Victoria, as well as the phrase "on and on and on" at the end of the song, gives a sense of fatigue and exhaustion with this elusive promise.
Overall, "Victoria Victorious" seems to be a commentary on the idea of blindly following promises of a better life without questioning the path being taken or analyzing the true nature of the promise.
Line by Line Meaning
Victoria holds a certain promise
Victoria symbolizes a promise of a better life
Of higher life for those who pray (pray, pray, pray)
This promise is expected to deliver a better life for the faithful people
Some are weak and taste like bathes
Although some people may be weak, they can still taste the benefits of Victoria's promise
Fly blinded with a smiling purpose
People are flying towards Victoria's promise with a hopeful and enthusiastic outlook
Towards the light of Christian virtue
Victoria's promise is associated with Christian values
Where they can safely turn their back
Victoria's promise allows people to walk away from their past and safely move forward
Victoria, Victoria
Repeating the name of Victoria emphasizes its importance
How long? How long?
Asking for the fulfillment of Victoria's promise
We wait days at heaven's gate
People are waiting patiently, hopeful for Victoria's promise to be fulfilled
(No more, no more)
Expressing a desire to end the wait for Victoria's promise
Though we pass one hundred years
Even if people live up to a hundred years or more
Exceptional you callous child
Victoria is referred to as an exceptional, yet emotionally detached child
Victoria the hallowed concerned
Victoria is acknowledged as a respected and revered entity who is concerned about the people
Looks on and on and on and on and on and on and on
Victoria is always watching and observing
Contributed by Declan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.