Heat
Silent Rider Lyrics


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Come down off of your cloud
I've a request that you give me that crown
Hush now, you've had a good run
But I'm prepared to raise armies with guns

I've made rings with gold from your earth
I can wear them to prescribe my worth
I've made shells with brass from your hand
I can point them at any who stand

Speak now while your tongue still has worth
In the hands that will transcribe your words
For now make leave of your throne
Let the dust settle over these robes

I've made rings with gold from your earth
I can wear them to prescribe my worth
I've made shells with brass from your hand
I can point them at any who stand

Speak now while your tongue still has worth
In the hands that will transcribe your words
For now you'll make leave of your throne
Let the dust settle over these robes

Come down off of your cloud
I've a request that you give me that crown
Hush now, you've had a good run
But I'm prepared to raise armies with guns

Speak now while your tongue still has worth
In the hands that will transcribe your words




For now you'll make leave of your throne
Let the dust settle over these robes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Silent Rider's "Heat" tell the story of a power struggle. The singer is addressing someone who has been ruling from a lofty position, likely a metaphorical throne represented by a "cloud" they are perched on. The singer requests that the person relinquish their "crown," acknowledging that they have had a "good run." However, the singer warns that they are prepared to fight for power with "armies with guns."


The singer then mentions making "rings with gold from your earth" and "shells with brass from your hand," indicating that they have the resources and weapons necessary to take over. There is also a sense of using the resources of the oppressed for self-promotion, as the singer can "wear them to prescribe [their] worth" and "point them at any who stand."


The singer continues to emphasize the importance of the other person speaking while they still have "worth," as their words will be transcribed by the new ruling power's hands. The song ends with a reiteration of the initial request for the person to come down from their cloud and give up their crown, ultimately knowing that they will use violence if necessary to gain power.


Line by Line Meaning

Come down off of your cloud
Please come down from the high pedestal you’ve placed yourself on


I've a request that you give me that crown
I have a demand: that you relinquish your power to me


Hush now, you've had a good run
You've had your moment in the sun, it's time to step aside


But I'm prepared to raise armies with guns
If you resist, I'm willing to go to war to achieve my goals


I've made rings with gold from your earth
I’ve taken resources from you and turned them into symbols of my supremacy


I can wear them to prescribe my worth
I wear them as a way of asserting power and value over others


I've made shells with brass from your hand
Using your resources, I've created weapons to further assert my authority


I can point them at any who stand
I'm prepared to use my weapons against any who oppose me


Speak now while your tongue still has worth
While you still have a voice, use it before I silence you


In the hands that will transcribe your words
I'll control how your message is received, so be cautious in what you say


For now make leave of your throne
Step down from power temporarily, possibly permanently


Let the dust settle over these robes
Let the memories of your time in power fade away


Come down off of your cloud
Please come down from the high pedestal you’ve placed yourself on


I've a request that you give me that crown
I have a demand: that you relinquish your power to me


Hush now, you've had a good run
You've had your moment in the sun, it's time to step aside


But I'm prepared to raise armies with guns
If you resist, I'm willing to go to war to achieve my goals


Speak now while your tongue still has worth
While you still have a voice, use it before I silence you


In the hands that will transcribe your words
I'll control how your message is received, so be cautious in what you say


For now you'll make leave of your throne
Step down from power temporarily, possibly permanently


Let the dust settle over these robes
Let the memories of your time in power fade away




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