1) Saracen is NWOBHM ban… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band called Saracen:
1) Saracen is NWOBHM band formed in 1976 in Matlock, Derbyshire under the moniker Lammergier. As Lammegier they toured extensively cross the English 'Midlands' during the ensuing years. In 1981 they re-emerged as Saracen, releasing their debut album Heroes, Saint & Fools. The album received critical acclaim and is still regarded as one of nwobhm classics. Later they signed record deal with Neat Records and released their follow-up album Change of Heart. Soon after this Saracen was split, but reformed in 2003 when Now And Then Records tracked down three founding members, signing three album record deal. They have since moved towards more progressive style of music.
2) Another UK NWOBHM band which released only 4 tracks on Roksnax compilation (1980).
3) Australian heavy metal band from Perth is now split-up. They released only one album Saracen in 1986.
Exile
Saracen Lyrics
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Moonlight was still in the skies
So nobody knew and no-one could see
The sorrow yet love in their eyes
Maybe they hoped or maybe they prayed
That someday their people would learn
The truth of their lives and escape to the west
In the heat of the day and the cold of the night
No-one was counting the cost
Of so many roads and so many miles
And so many wounds from the cross
Two lonely souls on a journey for life
Living their dream to be free
Did guidance divine lead them to where
The mountains reach down to the sea?
In those days when our nations were young
No-one could surely have known
How the lives of two people in love
Could be shrouded in tears for two thousand years
And all for a place to call home
They had to be strong in so many ways
Dividing the truth from the lies
To some they were strangers journeying west
But some saw the light in their eyes
Icons appeared at the places they stayed
Statues of of mother and child
Love had shone through in a world full of hate
When a young face of innocence smiled ...
In those days when our nations were young
No-one could surely have known
How the lives of two people in love
Could be shrouded in tears for two thousand years
And all for a place to call home
In those days when our nations were young
No-one could surely have known
How the lives of two people in love
Could be shrouded in tears for two thousand years
And all for a place to call home
And all for a place to call home
The above lyrics are from the song "Exile" by Saracen. The song tells the story of a journey embarked on by two lovers who are searching for a place to call home. At the beginning of their journey, they were full of hope and love; however, as they faced the many challenges and obstacles that came their way, they had to be strong in so many ways, dividing the truth from lies.
The song portrays the struggles and hardships of two people in love, as they travel through harsh terrain, facing many wounds from the cross. The lyrics suggest that their journey was guided by divine intervention, as they encounter icons and statues of mother and child at the places they stayed. The song addresses the pain and sorrow that come with displacement and the importance of having a place to call home.
As the song progresses, the underlying theme of hope and perseverance prevails. The song's end notes remind us that the story of this journey happened so many years ago, but its message is still relevant today. It is an evergreen story of love, hope, and a search for a place to call home.
Line by Line Meaning
When their journey began it was so close to dawn
At the start of their journey, it was very early in the morning before sunrise.
Moonlight was still in the skies
Despite the early hour, there was still some moonlight visible.
So nobody knew and no-one could see
Nobody was aware of what was happening, it was all hidden.
The sorrow yet love in their eyes
Despite the difficult situation, they still had love in their hearts.
Maybe they hoped or maybe they prayed
It's unclear what exactly they were doing, they could have been hoping or praying.
That someday their people would learn
They wanted the people of their homeland to understand and learn from their experiences.
The truth of their lives and escape to the west
They wanted to be able to live their lives truthfully and escape to the west where they would be free.
From where they could never return
They knew that once they left, they could never go back.
In the heat of the day and the cold of the night
Throughout their journey, they faced all kinds of weather and conditions.
No-one was counting the cost
The sacrifices and difficulties along the way weren't being tallied or measured.
Of so many roads and so many miles
They traveled a long distance over a lot of different roads.
And so many wounds from the cross
There were many painful experiences and struggles they had to endure.
Two lonely souls on a journey for life
They were alone in their quest for freedom.
Living their dream to be free
Their goal was to live a life free from oppression and persecution.
Did guidance divine lead them to where
Maybe some kind of spiritual force guided them to their destination.
The mountains reach down to the sea?
Perhaps their journey took them to a place where the mountains met the ocean.
In those days when our nations were young
This was a long time ago when nations were just starting to form.
No-one could surely have known
It's unlikely that anyone could have predicted what would happen.
How the lives of two people in love
It's remarkable how much impact the experiences of two people in love can have.
Could be shrouded in tears for two thousand years
Their story is one of tragedy and sadness that has lasted for hundreds of generations.
And all for a place to call home
They were willing to sacrifice everything for a place where they could feel safe and be themselves.
They had to be strong in so many ways
They had to be strong mentally, physically, and emotionally to make it through this journey.
Dividing the truth from the lies
They had to sort out what was real from what was fake or misleading.
To some they were strangers journeying west
To some people they encountered along the way, they were just strangers traveling to the west.
But some saw the light in their eyes
Others could see the determination and hope in their eyes.
Icons appeared at the places they stayed
Religious symbols or images seemed to follow them on their journey.
Statues of of mother and child
One of the symbols that appeared were statues of a mother holding her child.
Love had shone through in a world full of hate
Despite living in a world of hate and intolerance, love still managed to shine through.
When a young face of innocence smiled ...
Perhaps it was the sight of a child's smile that kept them going through the toughest parts of their journey.
Contributed by Alexander A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.