Innocence Lost
Mors Principium Est Lyrics


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Come forth, my old friend, and set your foot on the land
Have courage, my old friend for there is always hope
Look up into the sky, the sun is shining still so bright
Look out for the night, I will call the darkness to stand by my side

Raise up your banner and gather the faithful
From your great hall, father of the slain
Raise up your banner and gather the faithful
From your great hall, father of the slain

From mother's arms to father's charm
You hold the young sweet child and drown in its smile
The look in her eyes, the poor innocent child
You see the love she had, the love that she once had

Come forth, my old friend, and set your foot on the land
Have courage, my old friend for there is always hope

Raise up your banner and gather the faithful
From your great hall, father of the slain
Raise up your banner and gather the faithful
From your great hall, father of the slain

From mother's arms to father's charm
You hold the young sweet child and drown in its smile




The look in her eyes, the poor innocent child
You see the love she had, the love that she once had

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mors Principium Est's song "Innocence Lost" depict themes of hope, courage, and loss. The singer implores an unspecified “old friend” to journey onto the land and hold onto hope, all while acknowledging the potential presence of darkness. The repeated refrain of "raise up your banner and gather the faithful" suggests a call to action and unification, possibly in the face of adversity.


The second half of the lyrics bring a shift in tone, describing the experience of holding a young child and seeing the love and innocence that once filled their eyes. This contrast between hope and loss suggests a deeper theme of the fleeting nature of youth and the struggle to hold onto innocence in a world that can be dark and uncertain.


Line by Line Meaning

Come forth, my old friend, and set your foot on the land
Join me in this new venture and step forward with confidence


Have courage, my old friend for there is always hope
Keep faith in the face of adversity and trust that things will get better


Look up into the sky, the sun is shining still so bright
Observe the beauty of the world and find solace in the goodness that still exists


Look out for the night, I will call the darkness to stand by my side
Prepare for times of darkness and accept that it is a necessary part of life


Raise up your banner and gather the faithful
Unite with those who share your beliefs and fight together for what you believe in


From your great hall, father of the slain
You are a leader and protector of your people


From mother's arms to father's charm
From the nurturing love of a mother to the strength and guidance of a father


You hold the young sweet child and drown in its smile
Experience the pure joy and innocence of children, and let it fill you with happiness


The look in her eyes, the poor innocent child
See the vulnerability and naivety of the young, and understand the responsibility to protect them


You see the love she had, the love that she once had
Notice the unconditional love that she has to offer, and acknowledge that it can be lost as she grows older and experiences the harsh realities of the world




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