Line Of Fire
Opus Atlantica Lyrics
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There is no end
There is no beginning
I'm lost in time
All your life you were born to shine
Come on it's gonna hurt you
No crying now
Winged with steel we're dressed to kill tonight
Line of fire
Oh, the wasteland of your life
Let's take a chance
All we do is dance the dance
It's do or die
Even if it's suicide
Come on rise up with tears
Rise up now to his fears
No crying now
Wasted lifes the spirits running wild
Line of fire
Oh, the wasteland of your life
Wasted life
In disguise
Burning eyes
Oh, the wasteland of your life
The lyrics of Opus Atlantica's Line of Fire speaks of the wasted life that one can live while being lost in time. The first few lines seem to indicate the confusion and uncertainty that the singer is feeling with regards to the concept of time. Time is being portrayed as an endless loop with no beginning or end, which is causing the singer to feel lost. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that the person they are addressing was born to "shine". It is unclear if this is a call to action, or if it's simply a sarcastic remark.
The chorus is where the theme really hits home. The "Line of Fire" is a metaphor for danger, and the potential cost of living a life that one was seemingly meant to live. The first line of the chorus speaks to the pain that the person being addressed may have to face, and encourages them to rise above it. The second line of the chorus states that there are no more tears to be shed, perhaps indicating that the person has already gone through so much that they have no more tears left to give. The third line speaks of a shared experience – the singer and the person they are addressing are both "winged with steel" and dressed to kill, ready to face whatever comes their way. This line appears to suggest that both parties are in the same boat and are ready to face whatever dangers lie ahead.
The last verse speaks about the idea of wasted life. It's possible that the message is that even if one's life is seemingly wasted, there is still time to take a chance and dance the dance of life. The line "it's do or die, even if it's suicide" further reinforces the idea that even though the risks may be high, life is still worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
There is no end
The current situation seems infinite, with no resolution in sight.
There is no beginning
It's impossible to go back and change things, to start over and begin anew.
I'm lost in time
The singer feels disconnected from reality, unsure of which direction to go in life.
All your life you were born to shine
Despite the current difficulties, you were meant to do great things and achieve success.
Come on it's gonna hurt you
The upcoming challenge will be painful and difficult, but it's necessary to face it.
Rise up there's no more tears
Crying won't solve anything, it's time to be strong and fight.
No crying now
Don't let the pain consume you or hold you back.
Winged with steel we're dressed to kill tonight
The artist and their allies are ready to face the challenge head-on armed with strength and determination.
Line of fire
The artist is on the front line of the conflict, in the direct path of danger.
Oh, the wasteland of your life
The current situation seems bleak and hopeless, like wandering through a barren wasteland.
Let's take a chance
It's worth the risk to try and improve your situation, to fight for something better.
All we do is dance the dance
Life is just a series of dances, we must move elegantly and gracefully through the challenges.
It's do or die
The situation is so critical that there is no time to hesitate or back down.
Even if it's suicide
The singer is willing to risk it all, even if it means self-destruction.
Come on rise up with tears
The singer is emotional and vulnerable, but still determined to rise up and face the challenge.
Rise up now to his fears
It's time to stand up to the fears and obstacles that are holding you back.
Wasted lifes the spirits running wild
The artist's life may seem aimless and unfulfilled, but their spirit and imagination run rampant.
Wasted life
The singer feels as though their life has been a waste, unproductive and uneventful.
In disguise
The singer is putting on a facade or mask, hiding their true feelings and intentions.
Burning eyes
The artist's intense gaze reveals their passion and determination to succeed.
Contributed by Joshua F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pibe1096
Otra obra maestra de Opus Atlántica!
@nazgul-gv7rc
Good
@gustavoaliaga1923
Nice song, i have this album, the only one of the band
@daviscardonaarroyo839
The only one in more than 12 years🤐
@lewisshardrockheavymetales4519
@Davis Cardona Arroyo silver seraph is much better one of the best bands I've heard but also only one album. Midnight sun is also good