Heaven Shall Burn's musical style has been described as metalcore, melodic death metal, and deathcore. Their lyrics express strong support for anti-racism and anti-fascism, as well as political resistance and animal rights. All members are vegans or vegetarians and most follow a straight edge philosophy.
Sevastopol
Heaven Shall Burn Lyrics
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Here we are, waiting for the storm to come.
We know this world will drown in blood.
Last days of May, this spring is dying once again,
But we sense this summer may not be ours anymore.
Within these walls, we're loyal brothers,
Comrades till death.
Now in the distance we see the fires rage.
We're not afraid to die, no one will break this line,
This darkened world will hear our cries.
This darkened world will hear our cries.
As clouds of dust contaminate the deep blue skies,
We're crawling through the debris of our homes.
Here we are, waiting for the storm.
Here we are, this world will drown in blood.
Now in the distance we see the fires rage.
They will not take this place, will not defile this ground.
We're not afraid to die, no one will break this line,
This darkened world will hear our cries.
Curtain fires, lying in the trenches, buried deep
As cold ashes cover this swaying world in grey.
Inside this fortress, we're faithful sisters,
Comrades till death.
As their bombs eclipse this sallow sun
And their guns annihilate our sanctuaries,
Our confidence, it will not vanish, not abate,
We will not cease resisting.
Now in the distance we see the fires rage.
They will not take this place, will not defile this ground.
We're not afraid to die, no one will break this line,
This darkened world will hear our cries
The lyrics to Heaven Shall Burn's song "Sevastopol" depict the grim reality of war and the unwavering determination of soldiers to protect their land, even in the face of certain death. The repetitive phrase "here we are, waiting for the storm" serves to emphasize the anticipation and fear of what is to come, with the storm representing the impending war. The band acknowledges the fact that this war will result in bloodshed and destruction, but the soldiers remain loyal to each other and committed to their cause.
The lyrics repeatedly stress the soldiers’ solidarity and their unbreakable bond with each other, referring to themselves as brothers and sisters until death. The fortress they are protecting is their sanctuary and the soldiers are determined to not let the enemy defile it. The lines "we're not afraid to die, no one will break this line" and "this darkened world will hear our cries" signify the soldiers’ defiance and their refusal to submit to their adversaries. They have accepted their fate and are prepared to suffer and fight till the end.
The chorus’s recurring themes of unbreakable bonds, determination to protect their land, and defiance all come together to form the song's overall message- that in times of war, solidarity and determination become the only things that can sustain you.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are, waiting for the storm.
We're anticipating something dreadful to happen soon.
Here we are, waiting for the storm to come.
We're anticipating an event with a strong impact that we're helpless against.
We know this world will drown in blood.
We're certain that a violent episode will take place, with many people paying with their lives.
Last days of May, this spring is dying once again,
We perceive the end of a period of calm, represented by spring.
But we sense this summer may not be ours anymore.
We have a feeling that something crucial will change soon, affecting our way of life.
Within these walls, we're loyal brothers, Comrades till death.
We have a close bond, solidified by our shared experience and loyalty to one another.
Now in the distance we see the fires rage.
We observe from afar the dire consequences of the conflict we're involved in.
They will not take this place, will not defile this ground.
We're determined to protect our territory at all costs and prevent it from being desecrated by our enemies.
We're not afraid to die, no one will break this line, This darkened world will hear our cries.
We're willing to sacrifice ourselves to defend our cause and will not be intimidated by our adversaries. We demand the world to be aware of our struggle.
As clouds of dust contaminate the deep blue skies, We're crawling through the debris of our homes.
We're currently experiencing the aftermath of destruction and are attempting to survive in the ruins of our former lives.
Curtain fires, lying in the trenches, buried deep
We're exposed to non-stop attacks, in a vulnerable position, hiding in trenches.
As cold ashes cover this swaying world in grey.
The environment is severely damaged, and the world appears bleak, with no hope for improvement.
Inside this fortress, we're faithful sisters, Comrades till death.
We share a bond, tight-knit like siblings, dedicated to each other until our eventual death.
As their bombs eclipse this sallow sun And their guns annihilate our sanctuaries,
Our enemies are using the most destructive weapons and methods to overtake our territory.
Our confidence, it will not vanish, not abate, We will not cease resisting.
We remain steadfast in our resolve, even when faced with overwhelming odds. We won't stop fighting for what we believe in.
Contributed by Aubrey I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.