Voices
The Armada Lyrics


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I pray for redemption
To vanquish my pain
My soul`s tribulation
Rips up the clouds, burns the rain

We were on a witch`s trail
My brothers and I
Beware of this sad tale:
The day when we trapped her
A stupendous gale
Emerged from her eyes
To tear out my soul
Satyr  the passion of love
Slipped into my role

Beatus vir
No, please don`t start again
Beatus vir
My soul cries out in pain

Locked up in a prison
These crystal blue eyes
My final decision
I`d lay down my life
For her to survive
Determined to love
I grabbed at my knife

Beatus vir qui timet dominum
Leaves turned to red  faces to gray
Beatus vir qui suffert tentationem
Frightened to death, she ran away

Beatus vir qui timet dominum
Virtue`s decline - desire made me blind




Beatus vir qui suffert tentationem
Trying to choke these voices in my mind

Overall Meaning

The Armada's song Voices tells the story of a man who is struggling to cope with the pain in his soul. He feels that his only hope for relief is redemption, and he longs to be free of his "tribulation." The pain is so intense that it tears up the clouds and burns the rain. The lyrics suggest that the source of the pain may be the man's love for a woman who is in trouble.


The second verse of the song reveals that the man's brothers were involved in a witch hunt, and he was part of the group that captured the witch. When she looked into his eyes, a gale emerged that tore out his soul. He describes how he became possessed by the passion of love, and he longs for the redemption that he hopes will relieve his pain.


The chorus of the song features the Latin phrase "Beatus vir," which translates to "blessed man." The phrase is repeated throughout the chorus, and the man's soul cries out in pain each time it is repeated. There are references to a prison, crystal blue eyes, and the man's final decision to lay down his life. He is determined to love a woman, and he grabs his knife to prove it. The last lines refer to the man trying to "choke these voices in [his] mind," suggesting that he hears voices that drive him to desperation.


Interesting facts about Voices by The Armada include that it was the first single released by the band, and it was featured on their debut album "The Armada." The song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Ollie Rigg, and it was produced by the band with the help of producer Matt Hyde. Voices was released in 2007 and received positive reviews from critics.


Other interesting facts about the song include that The Armada is an English rock band that was formed in 2004. The band has released several albums and has toured extensively throughout the UK and Europe. The Armada is known for their unique sound, which combines elements of alternative rock, punk, and indie music.


The chords for Voices by The Armada are not available at this time.


Line by Line Meaning

I pray for redemption
I am begging for a chance to make up for my mistakes


To vanquish my pain
To overcome the agony that is consuming me


My soul's tribulation
The torment I am experiencing in my spirit


Rips up the clouds, burns the rain
Causes chaos and destruction in the sky and on the earth


We were on a witch's trail
My brothers and I were searching for a witch


My brothers and I
My siblings and I


Beware of this sad tale:
Be cautious of what I am about to tell you


The day when we trapped her
The moment we captured the witch


A stupendous gale
An incredible windstorm


Emerged from her eyes
Came out of her gaze


To tear out my soul
To remove my life force


Satyr - the passion of love
A reference to a mythological creature that symbolizes passion and lust


Slipped into my role
Took over my identity


Beatus vir
Blessed is the man


No, please don't start again
I don't want to relive this painful experience


My soul cries out in pain
I am in unbearable agony


Locked up in a prison
Confined to a jail cell


These crystal blue eyes
Referring to someone with striking blue eyes


My final decision
The conclusion I came to


I'd lay down my life
I would sacrifice myself


For her to survive
So that she could continue living


Determined to love
Committed to expressing my affection


I grabbed at my knife
I took hold of a blade


Beatus vir qui timet dominum
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord


Leaves turned to red - faces to gray
Nature transformed into death and despair


Beatus vir qui suffert tentationem
Blessed is the man who endures temptation


Frightened to death, she ran away
She was terrified and fled for her life


Virtue's decline - desire made me blind
My morals weakened and my cravings clouded my judgment


Trying to choke these voices in my mind
Attempting to silence the conflicting thoughts in my head




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