ants of fire
Glory Opera Lyrics
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Draining my strength away, it burns inside.
I won't faint now, it's the last ritual
Both shaman and my father will be proud.
[Bridge:]
Near the very end, I smile.
Clear visions I see, ancient spirits of my tribe.
It's almost done, the sun's about to rise,
Lightening the paths I have to ride.
I'm a warrior prince, just like my ancestors,
The "curumin" has died in my heart's core.
[Bridge:]
Feel the stormy wind cry out.
Take these gloves away from me, drown the ants down in the river.
[Chorus:]
The ritual is done,
Reborn on the leaves of dawn.
I'll lead this tribe, they're blood from my blood.
I'll be their guide, to bring all the glory again.
See that moon over me, ask for nothing but freedom
All this land belong to us, my friends.
The lyrics to Glory Opera's song "Ants of Fire" describe the physical and emotional pain that the singer is going through as he undergoes a ritual to become a warrior prince like his ancestors. The pain is draining his strength away and burns inside of him, but he remains determined to show his shaman and father that he can endure the last ritual. In the bridge, he describes feeling clear visions of the ancient spirits of his tribe as he approaches the end of the ritual.
As the sun rises, he realizes that he has succeeded and that he is now a warrior prince, just like his ancestors. He no longer feels the pain that was once consuming him – the "curumin" has died in his heart's core. He now feels the stormy wind cry out and asks that the gloves be taken away so that the ants can be drowned down the river. This is likely a reference to an aspect of the ritual that involved wearing gloves filled with ants as a test of endurance.
In the final chorus, the singer celebrates his rebirth and newfound leadership of his tribe. He sees the moon and asks for nothing but freedom, reminding his friends that all the land belongs to them. Overall, the lyrics of "Ants of Fire" describe a transformational experience in which the singer endures pain and emerges as a powerful leader of his tribe.
Line by Line Meaning
This pain within, that makes me wish to fall
I am burdened by an unbearable pain that makes me want to give up.
Draining my strength away, it burns inside.
This pain is slowly sapping away my strength, and it feels like a fire burning inside me.
I won't faint now, it's the last ritual
Despite the pain, I refuse to give up now as this is the final ritual I must undertake.
Both shaman and my father will be proud.
Completing this ritual will make both my shaman and father proud of me.
Near the very end, I smile.
As the ritual approaches its end, I am filled with a sense of calm and satisfaction, and I can't help but smile.
Clear visions I see, ancient spirits of my tribe.
During the ritual, I experience vivid visions of the ancient spirits that have guided my tribe for generations.
I she'd no tears.
Despite the emotional weight of this moment, I do not allow myself to cry.
It's almost done, the sun's about to rise, Lightening the paths I have to ride.
With the end of the ritual in sight, I have a renewed sense of purpose and the clarity to navigate my future path.
I'm a warrior prince, just like my ancestors, The "curumin" has died in my heart's core.
I embrace my identity as a warrior prince, just like those who came before me, and I have let go of any doubts or fears that were holding me back.
Feel the stormy wind cry out.
The fierce wind seems to echo my own intense emotions.
Take these gloves away from me, drown the ants down in the river.
I discard the gloves that have symbolized my pain and struggle during the ritual, and I release the ants as an act of letting go.
The ritual is done, Reborn on the leaves of dawn.
With the ritual complete, I feel a sense of rebirth, as if starting a new chapter in my life.
I'll lead this tribe, they're blood from my blood.
As a proud member of the tribe, I am committed to leading them forward, as we are all connected by blood and shared history.
I'll be their guide, to bring all the glory again.
I am willing to take on the responsibility of guiding my people to a brighter future, and working to restore any lost glory.
See that moon over me, ask for nothing but freedom.
Under the glow of the moon, I feel a sense of freedom and independence, and I ask for nothing more than that.
All this land belong to us, my friends.
As a member of the tribe, I feel a strong connection to the land we inhabit, and I believe that it belongs to us alone.
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