The Firebird
Priestess Lyrics


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Keep your voices quiet
Ears are all around
If we hide each other
No one will be found

I can hear them talking
Lie against the ground
It's almost over
Just don't make a sound

Waiting for the morning
Waiting for the sun to rise

Waiting for the morning
Waiting for the sun to rise

High up in the tower
Chained and bolted down
Looking through the window
Her eyes are on me now

I can't escape it
I can't make a sound

Waiting for the morning
Waiting for the sun to rise

Waiting for the morning
Waiting for the sun to rise

Fly the vulture hunter
Scourge upon the town
On wings of thunder
Bolting through the clouds
Be drawn together
Lightning strikes the ground


Waiting for the morning
Waiting for the sun to rise

Waiting for the morning
Waiting for the sun to rise

Morning
Waiting for the sun to rise





Waiting for the morning
Waiting for the sun to rise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Priestess's song "The Firebird" reveal a sense of urgency and danger. The first stanza suggests the importance of staying quiet to avoid detection, implying a fear of being caught or watched. The individual's survival depends on protecting and helping each other. In the second stanza, the individual is imprisoned and unable to move or make a sound. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of helplessness and desperation. However, waiting for morning and awaiting the sunrise anticipates a glimmer of hope, and perhaps an opportunity for escape.


Line by Line Meaning

Keep your voices quiet
It's important to remain silent to avoid being detected.


Ears are all around
There are people or enemies nearby who can hear anything we say.


If we hide each other
If we protect and cover each other's tracks, it will be difficult for anyone to find us.


No one will be found
We can avoid being caught if we don't reveal our location or make noise.


I can hear them talking
The artist can hear other people's conversation nearby.


Lie against the ground
The singer is lying down on the ground to avoid being seen or heard.


It's almost over
The situation is almost coming to an end.


Just don't make a sound
We must remain silent to avoid alerting anyone nearby.


Waiting for the morning
The group is waiting for the day to break.


Waiting for the sun to rise
They are waiting for the sun to rise to start their journey or task.


High up in the tower
Someone is located in a high place, possibly a prisoner in a tower.


Chained and bolted down
The person in the tower is restrained with chains and bolts.


Looking through the window
The singer is looking out of the window to check for any danger or updates.


Her eyes are on me now
The person in the tower is aware of the singer's presence and is looking at them.


I can't escape it
The singer is trapped and cannot flee from the danger or situation.


Fly the vulture hunter
An unidentified person or group is heading towards the town, possibly as a threat or danger.


Scourge upon the town
The group heading towards the town is possibly planning to cause harm or destruction.


On wings of thunder
They are traveling fast and possibly with great force.


Bolting through the clouds
They are moving quickly and possibly undetected through the sky.


Be drawn together
The people in this situation need to stick together and support each other.


Lightning strikes the ground
There is possibly a sudden and dangerous event happening nearby.


Morning
It is now morning or dawn.


Waiting for the sun to rise
They are waiting for the sun to fully rise to start their day or journey.




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Written by: DANIEL WATCHORN, MICHAEL DYBALL, MICHAEL HEPPNER, VINCENT NUDO

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Holden McGroin

A shame these guys are on hiatus. Their brand of rock is a little bit old school, but with kind of an original twist. Rock music is in sad shape these days and needs more bands like this: something that takes what's made metal great but isn't afraid to do its own thing. I believe RCA had a dispute over this album, and that it wasn't "marketable" enough. Well, that's the thing about true rock and metal. They don't worry about what'll be popular and marketable. They worry about doing what they want and say eff off to anyone who doesn't. Without that sort of attitude you stop being metal and start being Maroon 5.

Johny Riggs

From a old rockers view we need more of this. My go-to bands are shopping Rodeo Drive instead of knocking it out of the park like this! Still listening in 2021

Nunya Bidness

I saw these guys play live before I had ever heard their music. After the first few songs... I was blown the fuck away! Been listening ever since. Wish they had made at least one more album. Deep down (though I highly doubt it), I'm hoping they'd go on tour once more!

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they are going to be one of the greatest band, just like the 80's bands !

David Harlow

Got to see these guys and Black Cobra open for High on Fire years ago in Columbus Oh. It was a heavy show to say the least.

Andrés Corral

The music still awesome, too bad that the band ain't together anymore:/

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Mutt Long

you should see them live!!!! sounds the same!!! no dub nosync shit!!! awesome live show!!! nofireworks or anything, still awesome. fireworks are for the old balls!!

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That's what I thought; they sound like an 80's band.

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