The Firebird
The Priestess Lyrics
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Ears are all around
If we hide each other
No one will be found
I can hear them talking
Lie against the ground
It's almost over
Waiting for the morning
Waiting for the sun to rise
Waiting for the morning
Waiting for the sun to rise
High up in the tower
Chained and bolted down
Looking through the window
Her eyes are on me now
I can't escape it
I can't make a sound
Waiting for the morning
Waiting for the sun to rise
Waiting for the morning
Waiting for the sun to rise
Fly the vulture hunter
Scourge upon the town
On wings of thunder
Bolting through the clouds
Be drawn together
Lightning strikes the ground
Waiting for the morning
Waiting for the sun to rise
Waiting for the morning
Waiting for the sun to rise
Morning
Waiting for the sun to rise
Waiting for the morning
Waiting for the sun to rise
The song "The Firebird" by The Priestess tells a story of fear, hiding, and waiting for the dawn. The first verse urges the listener to be quiet because ears are everywhere. By hiding together, there's hope that nobody will be found. The second verse depicts a person lying on the ground and listening intently to the conversations happening above. The fear of being heard is palpable, and the only hope is to stay silent. The chorus repeats the idea of waiting for the dawn, waiting for the sun to rise, as if it will bring safety, protection, and a way out of hiding.
The third verse takes us high up in the tower, where someone is chained and bolted down. They are looking through the window, and the fear that someone might be watching them is almost unbearable. They can't escape and can't make a sound, and the only way out is to wait for the dawn. The final verse changes the mood from fear to action, as a vulture hunter appears to bring justice to the town. The image of lightning striking the ground is powerful, and it implies that something is about to happen, something that may change the fate of the people hiding in fear. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the idea of waiting for the new day to bring hope and light.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep your voices quiet
We must remain silent
Ears are all around
People are listening
If we hide each other
We need to protect one another
No one will be found
If we work together, we can avoid detection
I can hear them talking
I hear what people are saying
Lie against the ground
I stay low to the ground to avoid being caught
It's almost over
Our struggle is coming to an end soon
Just don't make a sound
We must remain quiet to avoid being detected
Waiting for the morning
We are waiting for a better time to come
Waiting for the sun to rise
We are waiting for a new beginning
High up in the tower
Someone is trapped in a high place
Chained and bolted down
They are imprisoned and unable to escape
Looking through the window
They are watching us
Her eyes are on me now
She is aware of my presence
I can't escape it
I am trapped and cannot get away
Fly the vulture hunter
Someone is out hunting for prey
Scourge upon the town
They are causing destruction and chaos
On wings of thunder
They are moving fast and with great force
Bolting through the clouds
They are moving quickly and without fear
Be drawn together
We must unite and work together
Lightning strikes the ground
We must act quickly and decisively
Morning
The new day is here
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DANIEL WATCHORN, MICHAEL DYBALL, MICHAEL HEPPNER, VINCENT NUDO
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Holden McGroin
A shame these guys are on hiatus. Their brand of rock is a little bit old school, but with kind of an original twist. Rock music is in sad shape these days and needs more bands like this: something that takes what's made metal great but isn't afraid to do its own thing. I believe RCA had a dispute over this album, and that it wasn't "marketable" enough. Well, that's the thing about true rock and metal. They don't worry about what'll be popular and marketable. They worry about doing what they want and say eff off to anyone who doesn't. Without that sort of attitude you stop being metal and start being Maroon 5.
Johny Riggs
From a old rockers view we need more of this. My go-to bands are shopping Rodeo Drive instead of knocking it out of the park like this! Still listening in 2021
Nunya Bidness
I saw these guys play live before I had ever heard their music. After the first few songs... I was blown the fuck away! Been listening ever since. Wish they had made at least one more album. Deep down (though I highly doubt it), I'm hoping they'd go on tour once more!
Greenblood638
they are going to be one of the greatest band, just like the 80's bands !
David Harlow
Got to see these guys and Black Cobra open for High on Fire years ago in Columbus Oh. It was a heavy show to say the least.
Andrés Corral
The music still awesome, too bad that the band ain't together anymore:/
the wolfman
I love this band but they need to get better known so I ask you loyal priestess fans SPREAD THE WORD!!!
Mutt Long
you should see them live!!!! sounds the same!!! no dub nosync shit!!! awesome live show!!! nofireworks or anything, still awesome. fireworks are for the old balls!!
Vodoune
That's what I thought; they sound like an 80's band.
soulfullofmetal
Wicked wicked guitar licks,And the singers voice is so deece!!!Now the bass line just kicked in and man its intense...I only knew thew song Lay down from guitar hero 3 until today thatnks to utube!!!My friend!!!