Valley Of Shadows
Finita Lyrics

In the valley of shadows
The singer is in a dark place, filled with sorrow and pain.

We met in dreams one last time
The singer is recalling the last time they saw someone in a dream.

I needed to get away again
The singer desires to escape from their current situation.

'cus my true nature could not be revealed
The artist has a hidden aspect of their personality that they cannot express openly.

Son, I taught you what I know
The artist is addressing their child and discussing what they have taught them.

I told you not everyone is touched by good
The singer advised their child that not everyone is inherently good or compassionate.

trust does not exist without compensation
The singer believes that trust cannot exist without some sort of exchange or reward.

forgiveness is a sublimation
The artist views forgiveness as a way to divert or transform negative feelings.

not a gift to be given to the weak
The artist believes that forgiveness should not be given to those who are seen as vulnerable or feeble.

but you insist on turning the other cheek
Despite the artist's advice against it, their child still believes in being forgiving and patient.

Something can happen, I see
The singer senses that something important may occur or that a significant event may take place.

winds of an ancient conspiracy
There is a feeling of suspicion or a sense of a secretive plot or plan.

How good it was to see my son playing
The singer reminisces about a happy moment when they saw their child having fun.

he likes to bathe in wine when it's raining
The singer recalls a quirky or unconventional habit that their child has.

turning the nature of beings
The singer observes how their child is able to change or influence others.

digging up worms, loving silly things
The artist thinks about their child's innocent and carefree nature.

the best of humans
The artist thinks that their child represents the best qualities of humanity.

It is my own creation
The singer takes pride in the creation of their child and their contribution to their child's development.

Their echoes remain in the valley
The haunting aftereffects of a traumatic event linger in the valley.

Sorrowful whispers that hurts my chest
The artist recalls hearing whispers of sadness that caused them pain.

He said that humanity is abandoned
A person spoke about how humanity has been left behind or neglected.

Begging to the skies
The artist describes a person pleading for help or guidance from a higher power.

"My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?"
The singer is repeating words that express feelings of abandonment and despair.

His last words to me were tender:
The artist is recalling the final moments shared with someone who spoke softly and lovingly.

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."
The person's last words expressed forgiveness and understanding for those who may not have realized the gravity of their actions.

There is no forgiveness!
Despite the person's request for forgiveness, the singer does not believe that true forgiveness is possible.

His soul was leaving
The singer is describing the moment of someone's passing.

But I did not let the creator steal it
The artist did something to prevent the natural process of death from happening.

the obscure knowledge ignores the reason's shield
The artist is suggesting that secret or hidden knowledge can override common sense or logical thinking.

the mystery of the flesh was revealed
A previously unknown aspect of physicality was exposed or discovered.

the blood ritual imprisons the soul
The singer believes that certain actions or ceremonies have the power to bind or trap one's soul.

in the world of spirits I have control
The artist has a sense of power or control over unseen or spiritual forces.

Some people genuinely joined to my grief
The artist is grateful for the support and comfort they have received from others who share their sorrow.

In their voices I heard with sadness:
The artist is reflecting on how others expressed their sadness or empathy.

"No father deserves to see the death of a son"
Others have remarked how difficult it is for a parent to see their child die.

For that, I will give free will to the good ones
As a response to the pain and trauma they have experienced, the artist will allow certain people to make their own decisions and live their own lives.

Finitude, immortality
The singer contrasts mortality with immortality, suggesting a struggle with the concept of death and the desire for eternal life.

Freedom, condenation
The singer contrasts freedom with condemnation, suggesting a choice between liberation and punishment.

To the killers, the only fate
The singer believes that those who have killed will experience a particular outcome or destiny.

Eternal purgation
Those who have killed will face an everlasting state of purification or suffering.

In the valley of shadows
The artist repeats the title, emphasizing the overwhelming sense of sadness and loss.

I left everything I had
The singer has abandoned their possessions or former life in the valley of shadows.

In my inner shadows
The singer has not only left the physical space of the valley, but also their own personal darkness and struggles.

I will hammer all men
The artist will punish or hurt all people, possibly as a way of retaliating against the pain they have experienced.