1789
Lonewolf Lyrics


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Your reign of terror
Shall come to an end
Tonight the oppressed
Are making a stand

Out on the streets
To take your might
Revolution calls now

July; 1789
Not a revolt but a revolution
July; 1789
A call spread through the lad
The people takes command

Bastille's taken by storm
Marquis overuled
Losing all and more
Kings are on the lose

Out on the streets
To take your might




Revolution calls now
Paris is on fire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lonewolf's song "1789" detail the events of the French Revolution, specifically the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. The song begins with a proclamation that the "reign of terror" will come to an end, and that the oppressed will make a stand. Throughout the song, there is a feeling of urgency and determination as the people take to the streets to overthrow the ruling classes and take control of their own lives. The chorus of "Revolution calls now" emphasizes the idea that the people have had enough, and they will not be silenced or oppressed any longer.


As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the people are not just staging a revolt, but a full-blown revolution. The storming of the Bastille is mentioned as a turning point, where the people took command and overthrew the ruling Marquis. The lyrics also suggest that the revolution is spreading throughout the country, with "a call spread through the land" and "Paris on fire." The final line, "Kings are on the lose," highlights the significance of the revolution for the entire ruling class, not just those in France.


Overall, "1789" is a powerful song that captures the spirit and energy of the French Revolution. It emphasizes the determination of the people and their willingness to fight and sacrifice for their freedom. The lyrics are also a reminder that revolutions are messy and unpredictable, with both triumphs and losses along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

Your reign of terror
Lonewolf sings to someone with tyrannical power, warning them that they will not hold onto their power forever.


Shall come to an end
Lonewolf is telling the tyrant that they will lose their power soon.


Tonight the oppressed
Lonewolf is implying that the oppressed have waited long enough and are ready to take action.


Are making a stand
Lonewolf is stating that the oppressed are no longer going to stay quiet and will take a stand to resist the tyranny.


Out on the streets
Lonewolf describes the location of the people who are ready to resist the tyrant.


To take your might
Lonewolf is saying the people will resist the oppression of the tyrant.


Revolution calls now
Lonewolf is calling for a revolution right then and there.


July; 1789
Lonewolf sets the date contextually as the beginning of the French Revolution.


Not a revolt but a revolution
Lonewolf is stating that this supposed rebellion has grown to become much larger than an ordinary revolt.


A call spread through the lad
Lonewolf describes how the message of the upcoming revolution has sown into the minds of the people, quickly reaching many areas.


The people takes command
Lonewolf is saying that the people are organizing and taking control over their situation as a collective.


Bastille's taken by storm
Lonewolf is describing the Bastille as being seized with violence by the people.


Marquis overuled
Lonewolf references the Marquis de Sade, who was imprisoned and overthrown in the revolution.


Losing all and more
Lonewolf is implying that the tyrant is not only losing their power, but also their possessions, freedom and life.


Kings are on the lose
Lonewolf describes how those with royal titles are frantically trying to flee the country to avoid the revolution's wrath.


Paris is on fire
Lonewolf is describing Paris as being in a state of chaos and destruction with everything up in flames.




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