He is currently living in Montreal. Sean Nicholas Savage co-wrote and sang lead on many songs for the Silly Kissers debut album.
Sean has been prolific in his output, and has put out several albums under his own name, as well as numerous side projects. Under his own name, he has released: Summer 5000, Little Submarine, Sunshine Melodies/Weird Daze, & Spread Free Like A Butterfly. The vinyl version of Spread Free Like A Butterfly is essentially a collection (and reworking) of songs from Sunshine Melodies and Spread Free Like A Butterfly.
The Last Emperor
Sean Nicholas Savage Lyrics
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into a tomb
if i climb out to haunt you a memory
remember i’ll always be true
if you find the remains of a prisner whos fate led him away from his muse
if you do then you know i wanted to
you are so brilliant long ago
now it’s all desert i am starving
or if you see an old friend and you love him again
wonder where has he been
if you do then i know you wanted to
i don’t care about the last emperor
i don’t care about the ocean anymore
or the valleys of gold, or the deep burning sky
i don’t care about the last emperor
i don’t care about the nights of screaming cats or the lightning flower
in the garden of power
The lyrics of Sean Nicholas Savage's song "The Last Emperor" convey a sense of longing, love, and the passage of time. The first stanza introduces the singer's devotion and the intensity of their emotions, describing how they fall in love with someone every night of their life. The use of the metaphor "into a tomb" suggests both the depths of their love and the potential for the relationship to become stagnant or lifeless.
The second stanza touches on the theme of memory and the desire to be remembered as true and committed. The singer mentions the possibility of being separated from their muse, perhaps due to circumstances beyond their control. If the listener were to come across the remains of a prisoner who had been taken away from their source of inspiration, the hope is that they would understand the longing and the yearning that existed within the singer.
Moving on, the third stanza reflects on the changes that have occurred over time. The brilliance and beauty that once existed have now turned into a metaphorical desert, leaving the singer starving for something they are missing. The lyrics suggest a longing to return to a place where they had grown and evolved, possibly with the person they are addressing. The mention of an old friend and the possibility of rekindling love represents a desire for reconnection and the curiosity of what happened to that person during their absence.
The final stanza reveals the singer's detachment from worldly desires and external distractions. They confess that they no longer care about the last emperor, the vastness of the ocean, or the wealth represented by valleys of gold. The mention of screaming cats and a lightning flower in the garden of power suggests a disregard for the chaotic and superficial aspects of life. Instead, the focus is on the emotional connection and authenticity found within relationships.
Overall, "The Last Emperor" speaks to the intensity of love, the nostalgia for what once was, and the shift in priorities towards meaningful connections rather than external accomplishments or material possessions. The lyrics invite contemplation on the passage of time and the value of shared experiences with loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
every night of my life i fall in love with you
Every night, I cannot help but have a deep affection for you.
into a tomb
It feels like being trapped in a dark and lifeless place.
if i climb out to haunt you a memory
In moments when I try to reconnect with you, it only brings back memories.
remember i’ll always be true
Please remember that my loyalty towards you will never waver.
if you find the remains of a prisoner whose fate led him away from his muse
If by chance you come across the remnants of someone who lost their inspiration because of circumstances,
if you do then you know i wanted to
If you do find them, it signifies my longing to stay true to my artistic drive.
you are so brilliant long ago
Once, you possessed immense brilliance and greatness.
now it’s all desert i am starving
Now, everything feels barren and empty, leaving me in a state of hunger and longing.
if i quickly run back to the place where i grew into something with you
If I were to hurriedly return to the place where our connection once shaped me into something meaningful,
or if you see an old friend and you love him again
Alternatively, if you encounter an old friend and rediscover love for them,
wonder where has he been
You may ponder about their whereabouts during their absence.
if you do then i know you wanted to
If these scenarios occur, I understand that you also have desires and yearnings.
i don’t care about the last emperor
At this moment, the significance of the last emperor holds no importance to me.
i don’t care about the ocean anymore
The ocean, which was once significant to me, no longer holds meaning.
or the valleys of gold, or the deep burning sky
Neither do the valleys filled with riches nor the intense fiery sky captivate my interest.
i don’t care about the nights of screaming cats or the lightning flower in the garden of power
I am no longer concerned about the distressing nights filled with howling cats or the fleeting moments of power.
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: SEAN NICHOLAS SAVAGE
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amutinyinheaven
Every night of my life, I fall in love with you
Into a tomb
If I climb in to haunt you, a memory, remember I'll always be true
Or if you find the remains of a prisoner, whose faith (fate?) led him away from his muse, if you do
If you do, then you know i wanted to
If you do, if you do, then you know I wanted to
You are so brilliant, long ago, now it's all desert, I am starving
If I quickly run back to the place, where I grew into something with you
Or if you see an old friend and you love him again, wonder where has he been
If you do, if you do, then I know you wanted to, if you do, if you do, then I know you wanted to
I don't care about the last emperor, I don't care about the ocean anymore, ?????, deeper than the sky
I don't care about the last emperor, don't care about the nights, screaming cats of the lightning flower (not sure what he sings right after this)
ANGEL FOOD CAKE
Sean is the opposite of Frank Ocean, always giving us new music
amutinyinheaven
"if you find the remains of a prisoner whose fate led him away from his muse, if you do, then you know i wanted to" i love this part
soynymph
Sean
U are so brilliant
There is no desert
I'm never starvin
Daniel Atala
Amazing, as always! Looking forward to this ❤️
romain guillet
please can someone post the lyrics of this masterpiece ?
S O N G S
@amutinyinheaven It's "I don't care abt the ocean anymore or the valleys of gold, or the deep burning sky".
And the last part is " In the garden of power"
amutinyinheaven
Every night of my life, I fall in love with you
Into a tomb
If I climb in to haunt you, a memory, remember I'll always be true
Or if you find the remains of a prisoner, whose faith (fate?) led him away from his muse, if you do
If you do, then you know i wanted to
If you do, if you do, then you know I wanted to
You are so brilliant, long ago, now it's all desert, I am starving
If I quickly run back to the place, where I grew into something with you
Or if you see an old friend and you love him again, wonder where has he been
If you do, if you do, then I know you wanted to, if you do, if you do, then I know you wanted to
I don't care about the last emperor, I don't care about the ocean anymore, ?????, deeper than the sky
I don't care about the last emperor, don't care about the nights, screaming cats of the lightning flower (not sure what he sings right after this)
Dygresja Pączkująca
Amazing!
Carlos Sanchez
the melody at the beginning remind me to Aphrodite's Child..
4TheWinQuinn
Hey this pretty good