Crusader
Salamandra Lyrics


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High on the bluffs ready to fight
And to die, there is no time
Neglected fear, anger and pain
It's the last war, it's in vain

His promise is to truly fight
On the side of Christian God
And defending Lion Heart
Still greed, meanness and the force
Brings the army to the loss
And it's nearly half-destroyed

Forsaken man in Holy land losing horse walking on foot
Saving himself from Turkish rage and escaping with the gloom

The knight is weak he lost his pride
Wandering on until he dies
Reveals the truth about his sin
And he knows it's late to win

Marching across the vasted land
Knight is wounded with no faith
Trying to find a runaway
The sky is red with fiery signs
All hopes are now burned alive
And the glory left behind

Forsaken man in Holy land losing horse walking on foot
Saving himself from Turkish rage and escaping with the gloom

The greed killed you, a crusader, the blood in your eyes
You're guilty, a crusader, your soul soon dies

Marching across the vasted land
Knight is wounded with no faith
Trying to find a runaway
The sky is red with fiery signs
All hopes are now burned alive
And the glory left behind

Forsaken man in Holy land losing horse walking on foot
Saving himself from Turkish rage and escaping with the gloom

The greed killed you, a crusader, the blood in your eyes
You're guilty, a crusader, your soul soon dies
The greed killed you, a crusader, the blood in your eyes




You're guilty, a crusader, your soul soon dies
You're guilty, a crusader

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Salamandra's song "Crusader" depict the story of a knight who participates in the Crusades, a series of religious wars fought in the Middle East during medieval times. The knight is filled with determination and readiness to fight and die for his cause. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the knight's noble intentions are tainted by greed, meanness, and the force that ultimately leads to the army's downfall. Despite his promises to fight on the side of Christian God and defend Lion Heart, the knight realizes too late the truth about his own sin and the futility of his actions. The lyrics speak of his weakness, his loss of pride, and the realization that it's too late to win. The image of a forsaken man in the Holy Land, losing his horse and walking on foot, symbolizes his desperate attempt to escape the consequences of his actions.


Overall, "Crusader" reflects on the inherent contradictions and tragic consequences of waging war in the name of religion. Though the knight initially embarks on his crusade with a sense of righteous purpose, his journey ends in disillusionment and self-destruction. The lyrics highlight the destructive power of greed and the loss of faith that accompanies such endeavors.


Line by Line Meaning

High on the bluffs ready to fight
With determination and courage, standing on the cliffs, prepared for battle


And to die, there is no time
With the urgency of the situation, there is no opportunity to consider one's mortality


Neglected fear, anger and pain
Suppressing feelings of fear, anger, and pain due to the overwhelming circumstances


It's the last war, it's in vain
Recognizing that this final conflict is futile and will not achieve the desired outcome


His promise is to truly fight
Committed to engaging in a genuine battle


On the side of Christian God
Fighting in the name of the Christian faith and its deity


And defending Lion Heart
Protecting and supporting an honorable and courageous leader


Still greed, meanness and the force
Despite noble intentions, the presence of greed, cruelty, and aggression prevail


Brings the army to the loss
These negative qualities lead to the defeat of the entire army


And it's nearly half-destroyed
Almost completely decimated and weakened


Forsaken man in Holy land losing horse walking on foot
Abandoned and alone in the sacred land, forced to travel on foot after losing his steed


Saving himself from Turkish rage and escaping with the gloom
Protecting his life from the wrath of the Turks and fleeing, engulfed in a sense of sadness


The knight is weak he lost his pride
The knight, now weakened, has also lost his sense of honor and self-respect


Wandering on until he dies
Continuing to wander aimlessly until his eventual death


Reveals the truth about his sin
Confessing his wrongdoing and acknowledging the truth about his transgressions


And he knows it's late to win
Realizing that it is too late to achieve victory


Marching across the vasted land
Moving determinedly through the vast expanse of the land


Knight is wounded with no faith
The knight, injured and lacking in belief or hope


Trying to find a runaway
Attempting to locate someone who has escaped


The sky is red with fiery signs
The sky is filled with ominous signs of destruction


All hopes are now burned alive
Any lingering hopes have been extinguished and destroyed


And the glory left behind
All the former splendor and glory have been abandoned and forgotten


The greed killed you, a crusader, the blood in your eyes
The crusader's own greed has led to their demise, evident in their intense and aggressive demeanor


You're guilty, a crusader, your soul soon dies
Condemned by their actions, the guilt-ridden crusader knows their soul is destined for death


You're guilty, a crusader, your soul soon dies
Once again emphasizing the guilt and impending doom of the crusader's soul




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Written by: Salamandra

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