Tree of Freedom
Heaven Shall Burn Lyrics


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Kept away from daylight
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,
Time won't force us to surrender,
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

Overall Meaning

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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