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Eternal City
The Old Firm Casuals Lyrics
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The vulture's belly is filled with blood
The troops are ready: land, sea and air
Geared up for battle, deployments near
It's the end of eternal city
It's the end of the golden road
It's the end of all prosperity
Too late for justice, it's dead and gone
Stuck in the gutters where we belong
Echoes of voices strained with the fear
We pray to god, but he ain't here
It's the end of eternal city
It's the end of the golden road
It's the end of all prosperity
It's the end of an empire: the fall of Rome
The Old Firm Casuals's song "Eternal City" is a commentary on the fall of Rome and the ultimate downfall of powerful empires. The first verse speaks of the aftermath of war with the debt toll and the vulture's belly filled with blood. The troops are prepared for battle while the city falls. The chorus, "It's the end of eternal city, it's the end of the golden road," suggests that the powerful empire has reached its climax, and there is no way to return to what it once was. The song laments the end of prosperity and the downfall of Rome.
The second verse speaks to the futility of justice, and how it is no longer meaningful. The reference to being stuck in the gutters is indicative of the feeling that the common people were forced to endure during Rome's downfall. The voices strained with fear echo the sense of desperation and hopelessness felt during this time. The final line speaks to the notion that even God is not present to provide guidance or comfort.
Ultimately, "Eternal City" expresses the view that history is cyclical and that no nation, no matter how powerful, is immune to the passage of time. It speaks of the need to recognize the end of an era and the importance of learning the lessons of history to avoid similar mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
The debt toll rises high with the sun
The amount of debt owed continues to increase each day.
The vulture's belly is filled with blood
Those in power exploit the weak and vulnerable for personal gain.
The troops are ready: land, sea and air
The military is prepared for war on all fronts.
Geared up for battle, deployments near
The soldiers are ready and soon to be sent into battle.
It's the end of eternal city
The city that was once thought to last forever is coming to an end.
It's the end of the golden road
The wealthy and prosperous times have come to an end.
It's the end of all prosperity
All good fortune and success have ended.
It's the end of an empire: the fall of Rome
An empire that was once powerful and mighty has come to an end, just like Rome.
Too late for justice, it's dead and gone
The chance for fairness and equality has passed and is no longer possible.
Stuck in the gutters where we belong
We are trapped in poverty and struggle to survive.
Echoes of voices strained with the fear
The sound of frightened people can be heard all around.
We pray to god, but he ain't here
Despite our pleas for help, we feel abandoned and alone.
Contributed by Camilla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Love that song 👌🏼👍🏻💪🏻
Dm Punk
Great band! Great Song!
Mafisto Waltz
This Song is Sadly becoming A Reality.
John Gessing
Fucking amazing song...screaming without screaming...simply great! 👌
Marius
I like this songs
Lip Ittysplit
This song is awesome but what's more awesome is the fact your name is oogle.
Ernestine Pierre
Magic…
Sunnyvale Drunk668
America just like Rome wasn't built in a day but everyday that goes by chips away at the very foundation of this great nation. How much longer till the vultures come to pick our bones.
Craig Douglas
AS LONG AS WE KEEP **OUR** 2A ....................
Steven Williams
1 badass song