Ruins
The Dauntless Lyrics
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A battle that got out of hand
To the end they stand
Exaggerated revolution takes your life
Tanks are roaring, the earth quakes
Soldiers march in a good faith
Hide your face and throw the bottle
Flames are burning down your land
From the ruins freedom rises
After everything is lost
In their minds the battle haunts
After the bodies have been counted
And then more will be found
Exaggerated revolution takes your life
Motivation vanished
Gunfire pierced their bodies
The enemy will punish
Face to face with the enemy
You aim and it fails
Face to face with the enemy
Your final breath you take
The lyrics of The Dauntless's song Ruins depict the horrors of war and the consequences of revolution. The first two lines describe how a battle that started with good intentions spiraled out of control, leading to a doomed land. Despite the destruction and chaos, the soldiers fighting the battle are determined to stand to the end, highlighting the bravery and resilience of those caught up in war.
The lyrics reflect the cost of revolution, as it describes how an exaggerated revolution can ultimately take one's life. The tanks roaring and the earth quaking create an image of the chaos and destruction caused by war, while the soldiers face the rage of the battle. The line "Hide your face and throw the bottle" suggests that even civilians are caught up in the chaos of war, and their attempts to fight back are futile as the flames continue to burn down their land.
However, the song ultimately ends on a positive note as it says "From the ruins freedom rises, after everything is lost." This line speaks to the resilience of the human spirit, as even in the darkest moments, there is always hope for a better future. Despite the haunting memories of the battle, those who survive must carry on and rebuild.
Line by Line Meaning
Forces of the doomed land
The military forces of a land that is destined to be destroyed
A battle that got out of hand
A conflict that escalated beyond control
To the end they stand
They continue fighting until the bitter end
Exaggerated revolution takes your life
An overblown revolution can cost you your life
Tanks are roaring, the earth quakes
The sounds of war are loud and destructive
Soldiers march in a good faith
The soldiers have faith in their cause as they march to battle
The rage of war they'll face
They'll encounter the full intensity of war
Hide your face and throw the bottle
In protest, you hide your identity and throw a Molotov cocktail
Flames are burning down your land
The fire of revolution is claiming your home
From the ruins freedom rises
Even in the aftermath of destruction, the possibility of freedom remains
After everything is lost
When there is nothing more to lose
In their minds the battle haunts
The memory of the conflict remains with them
After the bodies have been counted
When the death toll has been tallied
And then more will be found
And more casualties will be discovered
Motivation vanished
Their reason for fighting has faded away
Gunfire pierced their bodies
The bullets of war have harmed them physically
The enemy will punish
The enemy will exact retribution
Face to face with the enemy
In direct confrontation with the opposing forces
You aim and it fails
You try to take down your enemy, but your attempt is unsuccessful
Your final breath you take
You die in battle
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