Longa Noite de Pedra
Sangre de Muerdago Lyrics
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De pedra os muros
E as tebras de pedra
O chan e as reixas
As cadeas e as portas
O ar e as fenestras
E as olladas lonxanas
Os corazós dos homes
Que ó lonxe espreitan
Coma o seu sangue
Tamén son de pedra
I eu morrendo
Nesta noite de pedra
E de menceres mortos
Longa noite de pedra
The lyrics of Sangre de Muerdago's song Longa Noite de Pedra evoke a sense of melancholic despair and isolation. The imagery of stone dominates the song, from the walls and floors to the windows and doors, creating a cold and unyielding atmosphere. The mention of chains and gates reinforces this motif of imprisonment and confinement, while the distant gazes of the people add to the sense of disconnection and alienation.
The final lines of the song, "E de menceres mortos/Longa noite de pedra", suggest a sense of fatalism and acceptance of one's fate. The singer seems resigned to their impending death, a fate shared by others whose hearts are also made of stone. The repetition of "pedra" throughout the song reinforces the idea that everything is unchanging and immovable, creating a sense of hopelessness and despair.
Overall, Longa Noite de Pedra is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the feeling of being trapped and alone, with no hope of escape. It is a powerful expression of the human condition, and its melancholic tone and introspective lyrics make it a standout track in Sangre de Muerdago's repertoire.
Line by Line Meaning
A noite é de pedra
The night is made of stone
De pedra os muros
The walls are made of stone
E as tebras de pedra
And the darkness is made of stone
O chan e as reixas
The floor and the bars are made of stone
As cadeas e as portas
The chains and the doors
O ar e as fenestras
The air and the windows
E as olladas lonxanas
And the distant gazes
Tamén son de pedra
Are also made of stone
Os corazós dos homes
The hearts of men
Que ó lonxe espreitan
That gaze into the distance
Coma o seu sangue
Like their blood
Tamén son de pedra
Are also made of stone
I eu morrendo
And I, dying
Nesta noite de pedra
In this night of stone
E de menceres mortos
And of dead dawns
Longa noite de pedra
Long night of stone
Contributed by Hannah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Káled Matheus
on haunted glow
Haunted Glow
Moon where did you go, you faded into the night,
I miss your haunted glow, your pale distant gaze…
And could it be that the moon has finally broke her heart,
And could it be that we have finally lost our way,
Lost in the the darkness of a neverending path…
Moon where have we gone, lost without your gentle halo,
A desperate last call to return to our final resting place…
And could it be that the moon has finally broke her heart,
and could it be that we have finally lost our way,
lost in the darkness of a neverending path…