Sacrificial Wanderer
Rekuiem Lyrics
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a sadness fills my soul
never more can i return
i hear the final bell toll
on my knees i do fall
as i pray before the gates of dawn
the golden gates of salvation
i fall to my knees
look up and touch the hand of creation
outcast of a sinful society
a messenger in my solemn task
forgiveness i can never,
never obtain
before venus i will ask
through the endless darkness
l'm accustomed to
i ride upon my fiery steed
before me lies the gateway
my open wounds forever bleed
this lonely, winding road
lined with dead mens' bones
skeletons shattered by terror
the wind echoes to their tortured
moans
time has deserted the warrior
in his time of need
yeh
on my knees do i fall
on my knees do i crawl
on my knees do i fall
The lyrics to "Sacrificial Wanderer" by Rekuiem depict a sense of despair and longing for salvation. The wind echoing through the trees sets a somber tone, reflecting the sadness that fills the singer's soul. They express a feeling of being permanently separated from their past life, unable to return. The tolling of the final bell signifies an acceptance of their fate.
The singer falls to their knees, praying at the gates of dawn, seeking some form of redemption or solace. As they gaze upon the golden gates of salvation, they are overwhelmed by a sense of awe and reach out to touch the hand of creation, possibly symbolizing a desire for connection with a higher power.
The lyrics also hint at the singer's status as an outcast in a sinful society, tasked with a solemn mission as a messenger. However, they acknowledge that they can never obtain forgiveness for their own sins, only hope for understanding from the goddess Venus.
The song further portrays the singer's journey through darkness, riding on a fiery steed. They are confronted with a gateway, representing a crucial moment or decision in their life. Their open wounds, both physical and metaphorical, continue to bleed, emphasizing their suffering and vulnerability.
The final repetition of the phrase "on my knees do I fall" emphasizes the humility and desperation of the singer, highlighting their willingness to submit to their circumstances and seek some form of resolution or salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
wind echoes through the trees
The sound of wind passing through the trees symbolizes a feeling of emptiness and melancholy.
a sadness fills my soul
An overwhelming sense of sorrow and despair engulfs my inner being.
never more can i return
I am forever unable to go back to what once was, to the past that I long for.
i hear the final bell toll
The ringing of the final bell signifies the approaching end, a reminder of mortality and the passing of time.
on my knees i do fall
I humbly prostrate myself, yielding to a higher power or divine presence.
as i pray before the gates of dawn
In the early morning, I offer my heartfelt prayers and supplications at the entrance to a new beginning.
now they are before me
The majestic golden gates of salvation stand in front of me, an opportunity for redemption.
the golden gates of salvation
These gates represent a path towards deliverance, a chance to find solace and peace.
i fall to my knees
Overwhelmed by awe and reverence, I sink downward in reverence and humility.
look up and touch the hand of creation
In a profound moment, I reach upwards to connect with the divine forces that shaped the universe.
outcast of a sinful society
I am rejected and isolated from a corrupt and morally bankrupt world.
a messenger in my solemn task
I bear the weight of delivering important messages or revelations, fulfilling my duty with solemnity.
forgiveness i can never, never obtain
No matter how much I yearn for forgiveness, it remains forever out of reach for me.
before venus i will ask
I direct my plea for divine mercy and understanding towards Venus, the symbol of love and compassion.
through the endless darkness
I traverse a seemingly infinite void of darkness, a metaphor for the struggles and hardships I face.
l'm accustomed to
I have grown accustomed to this hopeless and desolate existence.
i ride upon my fiery steed
With determination and passion, I advance on my powerful and untamed journey.
before me lies the gateway
Ahead of me lies the doorway, the elusive entrance to a new realm or dimension.
my open wounds forever bleed
My emotional and spiritual wounds continue to cause pain and suffering, with no possibility of healing.
this lonely, winding road
The path I travel is isolated and meandering, filled with solitude and uncertainty.
lined with dead mens' bones
The road is marked by the remnants of the deceased, a reminder of mortality and the passage of time.
skeletons shattered by terror
The skeletons, broken and destroyed, serve as evidence of the fear and horrors they have endured.
the wind echoes to their tortured moans
The wind carries the haunting echoes of the tormented moans emitted by these souls, amplifying their suffering.
time has deserted the warrior in his time of need
When I need it the most, time has abandoned me, leaving me vulnerable and without support.
on my knees do i fall
Once again, I humbly collapse to the ground, surrendering myself to a higher power or fate.
on my knees do i crawl
In a state of utter desperation and submission, I crawl forward on my hands and knees.
on my knees do i fall
The cycle continues as I repeatedly descend to my knees, acknowledging my dependence and insignificance.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Steve Slater
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