Fortress
The Crüxshadows Lyrics
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As storms upon the soul
And rains may strike dividing
To sever what was whole
But though your limbs feel torn and twisted
And your memories turn cold
Take heart, for I am with you still
And will catch you should you fall
Lost and searching for the truth
The words to mend your broken heart
Can only come from you
Eyes to Heaven
Building secrets from your pain
A virtue lost in innocence
Is lost here all the same
A beautiful dreamer locked in reticence
In a tower of your soul
What lies so deep and undisturbed
Fears torment in the world
Lightning flashes warning
To whispers in the rain
The fire climbing upwards
Your fortress is in flame
Eyes to Heaven
Lost and searching for the truth
The words to mend your broken heart
Must come from inside you
Eyes to Heaven
Building secrets from your pain
In prayers to end the suffering
Heard by a soldier's saint
The lyrics to The Crüxshadows's song "Fortress" are a poetic exploration of the struggles that we face in life and the inner strength necessary to overcome them. The opening lines depict the turmoil and chaos that can often overwhelm us, causing us to feel trapped and helpless as though we are caught up in a storm that we have no control over. Despite this, the lyrics offer a message of hope and solace in the form of a promise that the singer will be there to catch us should we fall. The song encourages listeners to look upward towards the heavens to find the truth and to draw strength from within to mend their broken hearts. The storm imagery is continued throughout the song, with references to lightning, fire, and a fortress in flames. Through these vivid images, the song seems to suggest that even in the midst of chaos and destruction, there is always hope for renewal and rebirth.
At its core, "Fortress" is a song about resilience and the power of the human spirit to endure and overcome. The message is one of self-empowerment, reminding listeners that they are not alone in their struggles and that, ultimately, it is their inner strength and determination that will see them through. The lyrics also touch upon the theme of the duality of human nature, acknowledging both the darkness and the light that exist within us all. The reference to a "soldier's saint" perhaps suggests a connection to the idea of fighting for what we believe in and holding fast to our ideals even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes our lives descend, insnared
There are times in our lives where we feel trapped and hopeless
As storms upon the soul
These feelings are like a storm that ravages our inner selves
And rains may strike dividing
The difficulties we face may cause division in our lives
To sever what was whole
This division can lead to things falling apart that once seemed solid and whole
But though your limbs feel torn and twisted
Even when things seem unbearable and painful
And your memories turn cold
And when the things that once brought you joy seem distant and forgotten
Take heart, for I am with you still
Remember that there is still hope and love in the world to guide you through the darkness
And will catch you should you fall
And that even if you stumble, there are those who will support you
Eyes to Heaven
Looking upwards for guidance
Lost and searching for the truth
Feeling lost and uncertain, seeking answers
The words to mend your broken heart
Realizing that the healing you need can only come from within
Can only come from you
And that ultimately, you are the one who has the power to heal yourself
Building secrets from your pain
Learning to cope with your suffering by developing your own inner strength
A virtue lost in innocence
Discovering that sometimes, difficult experiences can actually contribute to our growth and wisdom
Is lost here all the same
But recognizing that even so, it is important not to lose sight of our values and sense of morality
A beautiful dreamer locked in reticence
A person who has a lot of potential, but is held back by their own fears and insecurities
In a tower of your soul
Feeling trapped and isolated in their inner struggles
What lies so deep and undisturbed
The hidden emotions and experiences that shape who we are
Fears torment in the world
The things in the world that fill us with anxiety and distress
Lightning flashes warning
Signs that something dangerous or disruptive is on the horizon
To whispers in the rain
Perhaps the warnings are coming from sources that seem subtle or unimportant
The fire climbing upwards
The feeling of being consumed, and the sense that things are spiraling out of our control
Your fortress is in flame
The protections we have built up for ourselves may be failing us
In prayers to end the suffering
Turning to a higher power for comfort and guidance
Heard by a soldier's saint
Perhaps finding solace in the stories of those who have gone through similar journeys and emerged stronger for it
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