To brave my fire
A jury… Read Full Bio ↴To a find a cooler place in the grass
To brave my fire
A jury heard, a sentence passed
To brave my fire
We lust for the wine you bolt
Like all things impure, like all things undead
We beg from these swine
Who told you to love and endure
And to live in our stead
The whores of Rome and the kings of France
Have tried to brave my fire
Now the snakes curl up, the curtains part
Will you try to brave my fire?
We lust for the wine you bolt
Like all things impure, like all things undead
We beg from these swine
Who told you to love and endure
And to live in our stead
To find a little place in the grass
Tune up for the funeral march
Keep your treason brittle as glass
You could have been the first
Could have been the last to brave my fire
To Die Among Strangers
Rome Lyrics
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to brave my fire
a jury heard, a sentence passed
to brave my fire
we lust for the wine you bolt
like all things impure, like all things undead
we beg from these swine
and to live in our stead
the whores of rome and the kings of france
have tried to brave my fire
now the snakes curl up, the curtains part
will you try to brave my fire?
we lust for the wine you bolt
like all things impure, like all things undead
we beg from these swine
who told you to love and endure
and to live in our stead
to find a little place in the grass
tune up for the funeral march
keep your treason brittle as glass
you could have been the first
could have been the last to brave my fire
The lyrics to Rome's song To Die Among Strangers evoke a sense of defiance and rebellion against societal norms and expectations. The first two lines introduce the idea of seeking solace in nature (finding a cooler place in the grass) and preparing oneself for a trial or judgement (braving my fire). The chorus then establishes a rejection of conventional morality and a celebration of impurity and undead existence, urging the listener to embrace a life outside of societal constraints. The second verse references historical figures (the whores of Rome and kings of France) who have attempted to challenge this status quo, followed by a challenge to the listener to do the same - to face the flames of rebellion and be either the first or last to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
to a find a cooler place in the grass
Looking for a peaceful resting spot in a green meadow
to brave my fire
To face my wrath or anger and withstand it
a jury heard, a sentence passed
A legal settlement has been reached
we lust for the wine you bolt
We crave the alcoholic beverage that you refuse to give us
like all things impure, like all things undead
Similar to dirty or unclean items or beings that are no longer living
we beg from these swine
We plead with these lowlife individuals
who told you to love and endure
Who advised you to care and cope with harsh circumstances
and to live in our stead
And to subsist or exist in our place
the whores of rome and the kings of france
The prostitutes of Rome and the rulers of France
now the snakes curl up, the curtains part
Now the deceitful individuals reveal themselves and the truth is exposed
will you try to brave my fire?
Will you attempt to endure my rage or punishment?
to find a little place in the grass
To locate a small, tranquil area in the grass
tune up for the funeral march
Prepare for the music that will be played at a funeral procession
keep your treason brittle as glass
Make sure your betrayal is fragile like glass
you could have been the first
You had the potential to be the initial person
could have been the last to brave my fire
Could have been the final person to face my strong emotions
Contributed by Sydney I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.