Bring The Sun / Toussaint L'Ouverture
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Bring the sun, bring the sun

Toussaint L'overture!
Toussaint L'overture!
Toussaint L'overture
Liberté!
Egalité!
Fraternité!
Sangre de Dios!
Hijo de Dios!
Amor de Dios!
Sangre es Vida!
Vida es Sangre!
Sangre es Amor!
Amor es Sangre!




Toussaint!
Toussaint!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Swans's song Bring The Sun / Toussaint L'Ouverture seem to be a call for revolution, freedom, and equality. The title itself refers to the Haitian revolutionary leader Toussaint L'Ouverture, who led the struggle for independence against colonial powers. The repetition of his name in the chorus serves as a rallying cry for the oppressed to rise up against their oppressors.


The lyrics also reference the principles of the French Revolution - Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité, which were ideals that Toussaint L'Ouverture fought for in Haiti. The use of Spanish, French and English words adds a multicultural aspect to the song, symbolizing the universality of the struggle for freedom.


The phrase "Sangre es Vida" or "Blood is Life" is a powerful allusion to the sacrifices that people have to make in order to achieve freedom. The mention of "Amor es Sangre" or "Love is Blood" points towards the idea that love and compassion are key components in the fight for freedom.


Overall, Swans's song Bring The Sun / Toussaint L'Ouverture is a call to action for those who are oppressed to rise up and fight for their freedom and rights, echoing Toussaint L'Ouverture's own words: "In overthrowing me, you have cut down in Haiti only the trunk of the tree of liberty. It will spring back from the roots, for they are numerous and deep."


Line by Line Meaning

Bring the sun, bring the sun
Let the light of hope and positivity shine in


Toussaint L'overture!
Invoke the name of the revolutionist Toussaint L'Ouverture, who fought for the liberation of Haitian slaves


Liberté!
Freedom from oppression and tyranny


Egalité!
Equality among all people, regardless of race or social standing


Fraternité!
Brotherhood and solidarity among people


Sangre de Dios!
Blood of God, a cry for divine intervention


Hijo de Dios!
Son of God, a plea for guidance and strength in the face of adversity


Amor de Dios!
Love of God, a reminder to act with compassion and kindness


Sangre es Vida!
Blood is life, a recognition of the importance of life force and vitality


Vida es Sangre!
Life is blood, a realization that all living beings are connected by the common thread of life


Sangre es Amor!
Blood is love, a recognition that love is the driving force behind life


Amor es Sangre!
Love is blood, a reminder that blood and love are intertwined and essential


Toussaint!
Invoke the name of Toussaint L'Ouverture once again, as a symbol of resistance and hope


Toussaint!
Call upon Toussaint L'Ouverture again, as a reminder that the struggle for freedom and justice is ongoing




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@ComputerHeadGFX

Never heard of Swans, never heard of this type of music, never fully listened to a half an hour song.

but this is very interesting and i'm absolutely loving it

brad taste in music sent me here lol

the emphasization on the buildup is so long and dragged on which makes it literally unforgettable. it is also extremely layered with just a chaos of noise such as in 19:25 where it's just an organized mess, and i love it. other miscellanous sounds (otuside sounds like the neighs) really immersed me in the song. my only complaint is that i had to pull up the lyrics seven times to just understand what he was saying lmao.

all in all, i might listen to this album (if i have the time, this album is literally two hours lol)



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