Nabataea
Helloween Lyrics

Way back in time was a nation sublime
There was a nation long ago that was great and noble.

For they had what it takes to lead a good life
This nation possessed qualities that enabled them to live a life of prosperity and happiness.

Foremen believed it’s because of some secrets
The leaders of the people speculated that the nation's success was due to certain secrets that it possessed.

They brought the fight and it never ended
However, this speculation led to conflict and the fighting between the people never stopped.

Hush, don’t cry
Be quiet and do not weep.

Deep in the night come the raiders
Aggressors sneak in during the night and attack.

Shiver and pray
Tremble with fear and hope for divine intervention.

Petra will fall to the Great
Petra, the capital city, will succumb to the great power that is attacking it.

Oh Nabataea
Referring to the Nabataean people and their civilization.

You came so far
The people of Nabataea achieved much success in their time.

Now gone you are
But they are no longer around and their presence is missed.

You morning star
The people of Nabataea were once bright and shining.

Now so afar
But now they are far away, whether physically or metaphorically.

People desire and people admire
Individuals crave power and recognition from others.

Some always try to reign with fire
Some people seek to control others through violent means or intimidation.

So are the seals, hence the old Nabateans
The people of Nabatea also employed these tactics, which may have contributed to their disappearance.

Have disappeared under the wire
The people of Nabatea have vanished from history, and their legacy is not well-known.

Petra, you were a shining star
Addressing the city of Petra, which was once a beacon of greatness.

Unique in your time
It was special and unparalleled during the era in which it existed.

Petra, 2000 years on we still
Even thousands of years later, Petra's influence can still be felt.

Suffer the same crimes
The world still has problems like those faced by Petra in its time.

Petra, today we’re trying hard
People today are attempting to recreate Petra's achievements.

To reach your paradigm
To reach the same level of success and prosperity as Petra did.

We say no
Refusing or rejecting something.

To the ultra-extreme
To the groups or individuals who promote extreme or violent ideologies.

No, we say no
Reiterating the refusal or rejection of these extremist attitudes.

To the killers of dreams
Referring to those who crush the hopes and aspirations of others.

Children, children have no fear
Addressing the children and encouraging them to be courageous.

Soon we all will disappear
Reminding the children that everyone will eventually pass away.

Children, children don’t you cry
Urging the children not to weep.

Make no sound or we will die
Telling the children to remain quiet to avoid detection and harm from aggressors.

Once there was a land midst of the chaos
Describing a period of history where turmoil was prevalent and one nation stood out among the chaos.

Floating like an island in old blood
Metaphorically describing how the nation was a peaceful haven amidst a sea of violence and war.

People lived in peace, there was no hunger
The people of this nation lived in a time of tranquility, with no food shortages.

Though they had no slaves, believe it or not
Despite the fact that they did not keep slaves, the people of this nation still enjoyed a prosperous society.

Once there was a nation without soldiers
Referring to how this nation did not need an army or soldiers to defend itself, as it was able to maintain peace through diplomacy and good governance.

Never brought a war to other lands
This nation was not aggressive towards other nations and did not go to war outside of its borders.

They lived without king or queen or ruler
The nation had no monarchy or authoritarian figurehead, as it was a democratic society.

Once there was the first democracy
Referring to the unique qualities of this nation that made it stand out in history.

Oh Nabataea
Referring once again to the people of Nabatea.

You came so far
The people of Nabatea achieved much success in their time.

Now gone you are
But they are no longer around and their presence is missed.

Oh Nabataea
Referring once again to the people of Nabatea.

You morning star
The people of Nabatea were once bright and shining.

Now so afar
But now they are far away, whether physically or metaphorically.

Oh Nabataea
Referring once again to the people of Nabatea.