Remnants Of War
Helstar Lyrics


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Black horizons are wide and vast
The winds of war blow cold
Minutes of life so quickly flash
Nothings left to be told
From the sky a star will fall
The seas will turn to dust
No king or ruler shall stand tall
Now who will you trust

Oh now where can you run
What more can you do
The shadows of death
Are closing in on you

The end has now just begun
Look for the rising sun
Seek the holy one

As the final curtain falls your heart is split with pain
You wonder how long before he's going to reign

The thunder roar
The ruins fall
Only desert land remains
A living hell the earth transformed
But will you go insane?





Remnants of war

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Helstar's song "Remnants of War" depict the devastating consequences of war and how it affects every aspect of life. The first verse describes how war alters the world around us, creating vast black horizons and cold winds. The line "minutes of life so quickly flash, nothing's left to be told" speaks to the fragility of human life and how it can be taken away in an instant during a war. The second verse warns that even the most powerful leaders and rulers will not be spared -- pointing to the ultimate futility of creating divisions and engaging in conflict.


The chorus reinforces the feeling of hopelessness, questioning where one can run or what one can do in the face of impending doom. The reference to seeking the holy one suggests that perhaps there is some kind of spiritual salvation that can be found in the face of war. The final verse depicts an apocalyptic scene where the earth itself is transformed into a living hell. The line "the final curtain falls, your heart is split with pain" is particularly haunting, emphasizing the sense of despair that accompanies the end of war.


Overall, the song is a powerful anti-war statement that serves as a reminder of the horrific consequences of conflict. It encourages us to seek peace and understanding, rather than resorting to violence and aggression.


Line by Line Meaning

Black horizons are wide and vast
The aftermath of war has left the world barren and devastated – from land to sky, everything feels desolate and devoid of life.


The winds of war blow cold
The war has brought with it bitter and relentless destruction that has left behind ruins, insecurity, and the feeling of being exposed to a constant, biting wind.


Minutes of life so quickly flash
The war has been a brutal, traumatic and brief event for many people and they find themselves unable to catch their breath from the whirlwind of events that have taken place.


Nothings left to be told
The aftermath of war has left people stunned, speechless and devoid of any meaningful words to express the pity and sorrow they feel.


From the sky a star will fall
The destruction of the war knows no bounds and will affect everything, even the seemingly stable cosmic order, as shown by the powerful image of a star falling from the sky.


The seas will turn to dust
The war has affected everything – even the seemingly endless, vast ocean – and reduced it all to dust and a barren wasteland.


No king or ruler shall stand tall
The war has left no one untouched; all have been brought low – even those who once wielded the most power, wealth and influence.


Now who will you trust
The war has shattered people's concept of trust, as people are now wondering if they can trust anyone after looking around and seeing the destruction around them.


Oh now where can you run
The war has left people with a sense of despair and hopelessness, leaving them with nowhere to turn for solace or protection.


What more can you do
The war has reached such an unprecedented level that people are asking themselves what they can do in the face of such overwhelming destruction.


The shadows of death
The war has created an environment of constant danger, where people are living under the weight of the threat of death with no warning or mercy.


Are closing in on you
The war has made people feel trapped and isolated, surrounded by the shadows of death in every direction.


The end has now just begun
Despite everything that has already happened, people realize that the war is far from over and that the worst is yet to come.


Look for the rising sun
Even in this dark and hopeless situation, people must still have hope for a brighter future – the hope that with the rising sun, will come a new day with a new beginning.


Seek the holy one
In this apocalyptic world, hope lies only in the divine and the transcendent which can offer comfort, peace and a new beginning.


As the final curtain falls your heart is split with pain
As the effects of the war come to their brutal conclusion, people are left with only pain and heartbreak, unable to find any solace or comfort.


You wonder how long before he's going to reign
People are questioning the concept of leadership and power, wondering how long it will be until someone else takes over and begins the cycle of destruction all over again.


The thunder roar
The war has left an everlasting impression on the people, and its sound and effect echoes like a thunderstorm, reminding them of its relentless cruelty.


The ruins fall
People witness the complete fall of their worlds, the destruction affecting everything from the buildings to the people in their lives.


Only desert land remains
The destruction of the war is so complete that nothing remains but a desert, devoid of life and uninhabitable.


A living hell the earth transformed
The once beautiful and habitable earth is now transformed into a barren, wretched wasteland – a testament to the horrors of war and the destruction it brings.


But will you go insane?
As people contemplate the destruction they have witnessed, they wonder if they will come out of it sane, or if the war has taken something fundamental and irreplaceable away from them.


Remnants of war
Even once the war has died down, its remnants will serve as a reminder of the destruction it caused and the horrors that have taken place.




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