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.
Tree of Freedom
Heaven Shall Burn Lyrics
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Deprived from all the songs I loved
These walls may hold my body captive,
But my soul is attending every sunset
This is the hardest there was to walk,
But nothing I regret
Our death would only be the thing they're praing for,
Their crippled freedom is not the one we're longing for,
As all else failed we raised our fists and weapons,
Not born as soldiers, but driven to the end
These wounds will be like memories, enhancing my existence
And our scars shall be the seals of freedom
I know that time heals nothing
Never casting dwon my eyes before the tyrant's throne
I know that our screams will sound out to the world,
Our blood will be like water for the tree of freedom
These wounds will be like memories, enhancing my existence
These wounds will be like memories, cannot banish this idea
This idea will overcome all walls and fences
A young man's deeds became an old man's wisdom
The first couple of lines in Heaven Shall Burn's "Tree of Freedom" describe a person who is separated from the rest of the world. They have been kept away from daylight and deprived of the music that they once loved. Despite being trapped in a confined space, this person's soul is still able to appreciate the beauty of the sunset. They acknowledge that their journey has been difficult and challenging, but they regret nothing.
The second half of the song seems to allude to the idea of fighting for freedom. The lyrics suggest that the enemy wants the singer dead in order to gain victory, but they will never surrender. The idea of a "crippled freedom" implies that the enemy's brand of freedom is weak and ultimately false. The characters of the song are not necessarily soldiers by profession, but they are passionate fighters with a driving desire for freedom. As they move forward in this fight, they will bear physical scars to enhance their existence and the existence of others—the scars will ultimately become symbols of freedom.
The last line of the song is a hopeful one, almost like a prayer or a wish for future generations. It suggests that the deeds of the young will be remembered and celebrated as they grow old, and in turn, become beacons of wisdom for those who come after them. These lyrics portray a powerful message of resilience, commitment and the longing for freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Kept away from daylight
Locked up in a dark and isolated place
Deprived from all the songs I loved
Cut off from everything that brought joy and comfort
These walls may hold my body captive,
Physically trapped behind barriers
But my soul is attending every sunset
Mentally and emotionally free to witness the beauty of nature
This is the hardest there was to walk,
The most difficult path one could take
But nothing I regret
Without any remorse for choosing that path
Our death would only be the thing they're praing for,
The oppressors desire our demise
Time won't force us to surrender,
Perseverance will keep us going
Their crippled freedom is not the one we're longing for,
The limited and unfair freedom they offer is not satisfactory
As all else failed we raised our fists and weapons,
When peaceful methods did not work, we had to fight back
Not born as soldiers, but driven to the end
We did not choose to be warriors, but circumstances led us there
These wounds will be like memories, enhancing my existence
The scars we bear as a result of struggle are a reminder of our strength
And our scars shall be the seals of freedom
Our battle wounds are proof of our fight for liberation
I know that time heals nothing
The passage of time does not always erase trauma and injustice
Never casting dwon my eyes before the tyrant's throne
We refuse to submit to the oppressor's power and authority
I know that our screams will sound out to the world,
Our voices will be heard far and wide
Our blood will be like water for the tree of freedom
Our sacrifice will nourish the roots of the struggle for liberation
These wounds will be like memories, enhancing my existence
The scars we bear as a result of struggle are a reminder of our strength
These wounds will be like memories, cannot banish this idea
Our battle scars are a testament to the idea of freedom that we cherish
This idea will overcome all walls and fences
The vision of liberation will conquer any physical or metaphorical barriers
A young man's deeds became an old man's wisdom
The actions of one generation become the lessons of the next
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