MUSIC - JIM GILMOUR, IAN CRICHTON, JIM CRICHTON
LYRICS & MELODY - ROB MORATTI
Crown Of Thorns
Saga Lyrics
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'Til the day it hunts you down
Crown of thorns, dignified
Fills my head without a sound
One endless crime of anxiety
Am I last in line?
The ocean of time has forsaken me
Iron tongues, suckled life
While I'm helpless bruised and torn
Broken laws, poisoned minds
Feel my blood is running cold
One endless crime of anxiety
Am I last in line?
The ocean of time has forsaken me
Tell me, why?
The scattered profanity honored and written in stone
Conducted by vanity leading us more than you know
Wreck of lies, toxic codes
As I start to lose control
Cracks my skin, indisposed
Now I'm ready to explode
One endless crime of anxiety
Am I last in line?
The ocean of time has forsaken me
Tell me, why
Tell me, why
The scattered profanity honored and written in stone
Conducted by vanity leading us more than you know
The scattered profanity honored and written in stone
Conducted by vanity leading us more than you know
One endless crime of anxiety
Am I last in line?
The ocean of time has forsaken me
Tell me, why?
One endless crime of anxiety
Am I last in line?
The ocean of time has forsaken me
Tell me, why?
Truth is born, mystified
'Til the day it hunts you down
Crown of thorns, dignified
Fills my head without a sound
The scattered profanity honored and written in stone
Conducted by vanity leading us more than you know
The scattered profanity honored and written in stone
Conducted by vanity leading us more than you know
The song "Crown of Thorns" by Saga is a reflection of the artist's struggle with anxiety and the feeling of being forsaken by time. The lyrics describe the weight of the crown of thorns on the artist's head, representing the burden of their thoughts and emotions. The use of "truth" being mystified and hunting the artist down suggest that their anxiety is deeply rooted in their perception of reality. The repetition of "one endless crime of anxiety, am I last in line?" portrays the artist's feeling of being alone in their suffering. They question why time has forsaken them and made them feel this way.
The verse "The scattered profanity honored and written in stone, conducted by vanity leading us more than you know" suggests that the artist is aware of the superficiality of society and the impact it has on individuals. The phrase "scattered profanity" implies that society's values and beliefs are scattered and not necessarily logical or reasonable. The artist seems to be saying that society is following these beliefs blindly, and they are leading society astray.
The chorus repeats the themes of anxiety and being forsaken by time, highlighting the desperation of the artist's situation. The song ends with the repetition of the line "conducted by vanity leading us more than you know," suggesting that society's superficial values and beliefs will continue to negatively impact individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Truth is born, mystified
The origin of truth is shrouded in mystery and enigma
'Til the day it hunts you down
Until the day truth confronts you and forces you to face reality
Crown of thorns, dignified
The suffering and torment one endures is a mark of honor and nobility
Fills my head without a sound
The pain and anguish one endures is overwhelming and all-consuming
One endless crime of anxiety
Anxiety is a never-ending source of distress and turmoil
Am I last in line?
Do I have to suffer more than others?
The ocean of time has forsaken me
Time has abandoned and left me behind to suffer alone
Tell me, why?
Pleading for an explanation or reason for the suffering and pain endured
Iron tongues, suckled life
Powerful voices drain the life force of the weak and helpless
While I'm helpless bruised and torn
While I am left powerless, injured, and harmed
Broken laws, poisoned minds
Society's laws are flawed and corrupted by a toxic mentality
Feel my blood is running cold
The pain and suffering endured has left one feeling numb and lifeless
The scattered profanity honored and written in stone
Swearing and cursing is revered and permanently etched in society
Conducted by vanity leading us more than you know
Self-importance and prideful arrogance drives us more than we realize
Wreck of lies, toxic codes
Destructive and false beliefs and values permeate society
As I start to lose control
As everything spirals out of control and chaos ensues
Cracks my skin, indisposed
The emotional and mental stress has taken a physical toll on the body
Now I'm ready to explode
The suffering has reached a breaking point and one is ready to lash out
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN STEVENSON CRICHTON, JAMES DICKSON CRICHTON, JAMES GERAD GILMOUR, ROBERT MORATTI
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Gary Abshire
The whole CD is outstanding! It is so well done and well mastered. A great listen! I've been following Saga since the late 70's, and I am imprinted on their style. However, this departure from Michael Sadler works! This CD is worth the purchase!
Jeff Nesbit
Best SAGA in years...not a bad tune on here...heard Mike Sadler is back now...it's a damn shame that these don't play in America....I would pay big bucks to see these guy at least once.....
Chris S.
It really is unfortunate that groups like Saga never gained mainstream appeal. Especially so for the real-deal prog rock and prog metal fans who now have to shell out big bucks for long out or print records and CDs from these bands.
Patric G Syntt official
this Music never dies
aitech nasus
Crown Of Thorns Is À Great Song And Fantastic Wonderful Masterpiece By Saga.
patrice monette
what an amazing guitar solo just loves the hard rock touch SAGA possesses
patrice monette
toute une chanson what a great song always a big fan of saga
Patric G Syntt official
The real 80ties. You can fly really by this music
CJKrecsy
yeah, this is a great piece.
Reese Koltvet
great song