Rapture
Liege Lord Lyrics
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Of a dream that has come true
Her strength held back the hours
And spread shadow on the truth
Destiny's daughter, her fatal beauty speaks
Now I taste the experience of her lies and self deceit
[Chorus]
(Rapture) Be ready to defend
In the flesh commanding passion,
Glaring lust into my eyes
I'm blinded by her spirit, not yet knowing her disguise
And I know that deep inside,
When my trust becomes a fact
I'll pull out, she'll pull away And stab me in the back
[Chorus]
Commanding with action
Like a fever driven molten spike
I drill her till her skin can crawl
Then she sets me up for the fall
[Chorus]
Immense and whole power
Of a dream that has come true
Overwhelming, never ending
Brings the fever out in you
Away you'll wail, until you're pail
With a craze of passion flow
When it ends it all depends
Get in or you'll never know
[Chorus]
The song "Rapture" by Liege Lord is about the seductive power of a woman who brings a man to his demise. The lyrics describe the immense and overwhelming power of passion that comes with the fulfillment of a dream, symbolized by the woman in question. The woman's strength holds back the hours and spreads shadow on the truth, suggesting that her power is rooted in darkness and deceit.
The chorus warns of the beginning of the end and the need to be ready to defend oneself, suggesting that the seductive power of the woman will lead to a downfall. The verses describe the woman's commanding passion and glaring lust, which blind the singer to her true intentions. He knows that deep down, when his trust becomes a fact, she will end up betraying him, yet he cannot resist her.
The song ends with a description of the overwhelming and never-ending power of passion that the woman brings out in the singer. The fever of passion can drive one to madness, and when it ends, it all depends on whether one was in or not.
Overall, "Rapture" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of succumbing to the seductive power of passion, and it warns of the need to be ready to defend oneself against those who would use it for their own gain.
Line by Line Meaning
Immense and whole the power
There is a vast and complete authority present
Of a dream that has come true
A wish that has become a reality
Her strength held back the hours
The woman's valor has prevented time from progressing
And spread shadow on the truth
Implanted doubt and confusion in the honest truth
Destiny's daughter, her fatal beauty speaks
She is the foretold offspring of fate, and her lethal attractiveness delivers a message
Now I taste the experience of her lies and self deceit
As I get to know her, I am aware of her falsehoods and self-delusions
(Chorus) Beginning of the end
This is the start of the conclusion
(Chorus) Be ready to defend
Prepare to safeguard yourself
In the flesh commanding passion
There is a dynamic passion present in the physical form
Glaring lust into my eyes
It is very obvious that she wants me
I'm blinded by her spirit, not yet knowing her disguise
Her true nature is unknown and I am unable to see clearly
And I know that deep inside,
I have a feeling that beyond the surface,
When my trust becomes a fact
When my confidence can be shown to be valid,
I'll pull out, she'll pull away
I'll attempt to escape, but she'll disengage
And stab me in the back
And betray me in a sneaky way
(Chorus)
Refrain
Commanding with action
Taking action decisively
Like a fever driven molten spike
It's like an intense feeling, akin to a hot, glowing metal spike
I drill her till her skin can crawl
I pressure her until she becomes distressed
Then she sets me up for the fall
She puts me in a position to fail
(Chorus)
Refrain
Immense and whole power
A staggering, complete might
Of a dream that has come true
Of a wish that has been fulfilled
Overwhelming, never ending
Incredibly overpowering and never ceasing
Brings the fever out in you
Makes the passion inside you explode
Away you'll wail, until you're pail
You'll scream until you're pale
With a craze of passion flow
With an intense rush of desire
When it ends it all depends
The result depends on how it concludes
Get in or you'll never know
Act now or you'll remain uninformed
(Chorus)
Refrain
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Deborah Harry, Christopher Stein
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