Prototype
Martyr Lyrics

(dm-) men felt the flame's licking
Humans harnessed fire's power and used it to their advantage.

Tamed it, risen to the sky
By harnessing fire, humans believed they have gained power over nature.

Symbol of power
Fire became a symbol of human power and dominance over the natural elements.

There was the silex dagger
In the dawn of civilization, humans used simple, primitive tools like stone daggers.

Tools from the wisest elders
The elders or wise men of the tribe created and crafted simple tools that were necessary for survival.

At calvary's dawn
At the beginning of civilization or human history.

The wheel is born
The invention of the wheel revolutionized transportation and was a major milestone in human progress.

Massive and rustic
The first wheels were crude, simple, and basic in form and function.

From stone age's i.q.
The wheel was invented during the Stone Age when humans were not very advanced or intelligent as compared to modern times.

There's no more to say
There isn't much more to describe or explain about this era or time period.

About this era
The whole song is about the dawn of human civilization and the progress humans made throughout history.

Those primal ages
The early times or beginning of human history.

Of prototypes
The earliest human creations or inventions were crude prototypes that evolved into more advanced and sophisticated versions over time.

Things created
The early human creations or inventions were simple and satisfied basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing.

Were all we needed
The early human creations or inventions were sufficient for survival and meeting basic needs.

For the survival
The early human creations or inventions were crucial for human survival in a primitive and harsh environment.

Of what they call humanity
Humanity or the human race evolved and thrived due to the inventions and creations of their ancestors.

Revelations, not to be shared
Some inventions or creations were secret and hidden from others to gain an advantage or power.

Aberations, nobody cares
Some human creations or inventions were considered abnormal or deviant, but no one cared as long as it served their purposes.

Here shines the other light
The new era or age of human progress is characterized by the advent of electricity and advanced technologies.

Made of wires and glass
The new inventions of the modern era are sophisticated and complex creations made from new materials.

Knowledge's artifice
The new inventions or creations are the product of human knowledge, skills, and intelligence.

Weapons again
With all their knowledge and inventions, humans still create weapons and engage in wars.

Gleaming white, staining red
The weapons of modern times may appear sophisticated and elegant, but their purpose is still the same: to kill and destroy.

Rusting on battlefields
The weapons of modern times may become obsolete and rust over time, but the destructive impact of wars lingers on.

(dm+fm-) we dared make wings
Humans even dared to fly like birds, creating airplanes and other flying machines.

(dm-) from wax to steel
Humans went from attempting to fly using simple materials like wax to constructing metal planes that could soar through the sky.

From sky to hell
Despite achieving incredible heights through aviation, humans still experience the horrors and tragedies of war and destruction.

Bloodthirsty ages
Throughout human history, there have been wars, conflicts, and violence that often overshadow the progress and achievements of humanity.

Prototype
The repetition of the word 'prototype' underscores the gradual evolution of human creations and inventions throughout history.