Repentance
Hallas Lyrics
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The voilence you brought on her
Now her silence tells me all I need to hear
Who are you?
Expose any of this
No one will forgive you
Thy nightmare has come
Shadows grow if hate is given
Tears will fall, but don't let him take you deeper
An arrow that's forged in the fire of spite
Can split the heart of the most evil knight
Tighten your bow and let go of your pain
A shot of relief goes away
A seed into the earth once planted grew into a poisoned tree
The Crown darkened the soil ruined
The ground with it's roots and leaves
No one living ever came near in fear
Of hate and death the plague it spread
Til one day the gods had enough
Lightning struck and burned it down
This time the seekers of vengance have found you
Facing the beast you've become
Friends of all those you've done wrong
Outnumbered, surrounded by justice
Their will be done
Thy nightmare begun
When the final dusk is near voices will
Not disappear they will follow you to rest
When you're left there on the shore not
Allowed to cross the water for a hundred years or more
You will beg for their forgiveness
The lyrics of Hallas's song Repentance present a powerful story of retribution for the wrongdoings of a tyrant. The singer begins by acknowledging that words will never be able to fully convey the horror that the tyrant has inflicted upon others. The violence has left a lasting mark on the victim, whose silence speaks volumes. The singer then poses the question, "Who are you?" and reminds the tyrant that no amount of exposure or apology will lead to forgiveness. The tyrant is now living in the nightmare he himself has created.
The chorus advises against giving in to hate and instead encourages the listener to release their pain like an arrow from a bow. The imagery of an arrow forged in the fire of spite splitting the heart of an evil knight is particularly impactful. The second verse expands upon the idea of a poisoned tree, the roots of which have spread far and wide, bringing hate and death wherever they go. The gods themselves have had to intervene, burning the tree down to stop the spread of the plague. The last verse is a haunting reminder that even if the tyrant meets justice in the end, the voices of the people who have suffered will never truly go away.
Overall, Repentance is a song about standing up to power and recognizing the lasting impact of violence and hate. It is a call to action for those who have been wronged and a reminder that even the most evil tyrant will eventually meet their end.
Line by Line Meaning
Tyrant, words can't describe you
This person is a tyrant that cannot be put into words.
The violence you brought on her
The tyrant caused extreme violence towards a person.
Now her silence tells me all I need to hear
The victim's silence speaks volumes about their pain and suffering.
Who are you?
Questioning the identity and actions of the tyrant.
Expose any of this
Trying to reveal the truth about the tyranny and its effects.
No one will forgive you
No one is willing to pardon the cruel actions of the tyrant.
Thy nightmare has come
The consequences of the tyrant's actions are upon them.
Don't look back
Encouraging to leave behind the past and move on.
Shadows grow if hate is given
Hate fuels negativity and darkness in oneself and surroundings.
Tears will fall, but don't let him take you deeper
The pain can cause tears but one should not let the tyrant break them further.
An arrow that's forged in the fire of spite
A retaliation that is fueled by hate and vengeance.
Can split the heart of the most evil knight
Even the most cruel person can be affected by intense emotions and pain.
Tighten your bow and let go of your pain
Take control and release the pain and negativity.
A shot of relief goes away
The feeling of relief may be temporary.
A seed into the earth once planted grew into a poisoned tree
A seemingly harmless start led to the growth of something toxic.
The Crown darkened the soil ruined
A metaphor for the corrupt government influencing and corrupting the people.
The ground with its roots and leaves
The harmful influence dug deep.
No one living ever came near in fear
People were afraid to approach the toxic situation.
Of hate and death the plague it spread
The negativity and death spread like a disease.
Til one day the gods had enough
The consequences came in the form of divine intervention.
Lightning struck and burned it down
A powerful force took care of the harmful entity.
This time the seekers of vengeance have found you
The people seeking revenge finally caught up to the tyrant.
Facing the beast you've become
Confronting the cruel person that the tyrant has transformed into.
Friends of all those you've done wrong
The allies of victims and those affected by the tyranny.
Outnumbered, surrounded by justice
The justice serves as a mighty force against the tyrant.
Their will be done
The justice will be carried out regardless of the tyrant's desires.
When the final dusk is near voices will
Reflecting upon the inevitable end where the truth will reveal itself.
Not disappear they will follow you to rest
The memory of the harmful actions will stay with the tyrant even after death.
When you're left there on the shore not
Trying to convey the depth of the consequences and punishment.
Allowed to cross the water for a hundred years or more
The punishment is severe and long-lasting.
You will beg for their forgiveness
The tyrant will have to ask for mercy and redemption.
Writer(s): Alexander Moraitis
Contributed by Penelope F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.