Cast Out
Liege Lord Lyrics
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For these chains and shackles barred on me
A condemned man but why they're all deaf to my cry
And choose to end my life discreetly
All of the facts aren't clear my terrible fate grows near
Decision of the highest court to the gallows or the chair
The laws choice so unfair my sanity's mend is torn apart
A man's life has faded away so this great price I'll pay
For I have been cast out
Self defense is my plight to judge my way as right
To rid my guilt and fight my way no time left I must escape
No chance to hesitate a fugitive with no laws to obey
Cast out...
The lyrics to Liege Lord's song Cast Out are about a man who has been condemned to death for a crime he believes he did not commit. He is baffled by the fact that nobody believes him and no one is listening to his cries for help. He feels as though his destiny has already been decided by the "highest court" and the "laws choice." The man knows that his fate is not fair, but he seems to be resigned to it. He feels as though he has been "cast out" by the very people who are supposed to protect him.
The man decides to take matters into his own hands and try to escape his fate. He believes that his "self defense is [his] plight" and that he is justified in fighting for his life. He knows that he doesn't have much time to escape and is willing to risk it all to win his freedom. The man sees himself as a "fugitive with no laws to obey," and he feels empowered by the idea that he is no longer bound by the rules of society.
In the end, the man's fate is unclear, but one thing is certain: he will not go quietly into the night. He is determined to fight for his life and to prove his innocence. The lyrics of Cast Out are a powerful commentary on the nature of justice, freedom, and human nature.
Line by Line Meaning
How much more can I take they don't realize their mistake
I am burdened beyond tolerance, yet no one realizes their error
For these chains and shackles barred on me
I am physically restrained and unable to escape
A condemned man but why they're all deaf to my cry
I am sentenced to death but no one listens to my plea for mercy
And choose to end my life discreetly
They will execute me secretly or without attracting attention
All of the facts aren't clear my terrible fate grows near
The evidence is unclear and my execution draws closer
Decision of the highest court to the gallows or the chair
The court has decided to execute me either by hanging or electrocution
The laws choice so unfair my sanity's mend is torn apart
The legal system is unjust and my mental state is deteriorating
A man's life has faded away so this great price I'll pay
My life is going to end and I will pay a heavy price for what I've done
For I have been cast out
I have been rejected and exiled from society
Self defense is my plight to judge my way as right
I defend myself by believing that my actions were justified
To rid my guilt and fight my way no time left I must escape
I must clear my conscience and escape while I still can
No chance to hesitate a fugitive with no laws to obey
I cannot delay and must flee as a criminal with no rules to follow
Cast out...
I have been pushed aside and forced to leave
Contributed by Nicholas G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michael Bohlman
Now this is old school power metal the way it should be played
Raiderblack
I bought this album when it came out and I was blown away! Nothing quite like it existed then...
kissarmy897
LOVE IT !!
neurosisfan
I heard about Liege Lord through Fates Warning's Thank You List on the "No Exit" album. I thought "Who was badass enough to tour with Fates Warning back in the Awaken the Guardian/No Exit era that I haven't listened to?" I am so IMPRESSED. This is EXCELLENT. Thanks for posting... Keep it heavy...
goldenworm
My favorite obscure 80s thrash band!!!
Ra Pariah
This destroys modern flower metal bands! They should take note that in order to be a power metal band a band has to sound powerful! Hail Liege Lord!
marco israel magdaleno vazquez
Killer tune
Neoclassic and shred style
anvilofcrom1
Power metal rules! This song is good
Zklang
Ok thanks. And It's way better than the actual bands who pretend to be "power metal". If THIS is power metal, it's really a great type of music :)
Lord Metallium
I FUCKING LOVE LIEGE LORD FUCK YES and happy 2020 all IN THE NAME OF METAL!