The Face that Launched a Thousand Ships
The Raven Age Lyrics


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As these kingdoms divide us and tear us apart
Eternity looming over me
The tides of war are raging a sentence two hearts have made
Blood we′ve spilled is on both our hands

But it's all over now
These walls break down
And cave in

I promise that I will keep
This fire burning in me
I′ll face a war before I give in
Our twisted fates are breaking
To stop our enemies waking
A battle fought for your soul

I stare out on the horizon
See what we've done
Fire burning in all our eyes
The heel of Achilles
Won't be the downfall we see
Eternity cannot wait for me

But it′s all over now
And these walls break down
And cave in

I promise that I will keep
This fire burning in me
I′ll face a war before I give in (Before give in)
Our twisted fates are breaking
To stop our enemies waking
A battle fought for your soul
But it's too late, too late
Upon the wind a silent sound
And finally eternity
Will find a path not to be found

I promise that I will keep
This fire burning in me
I′ll face a war before I give in (Before give in)
Our twisted fates are breaking
To stop our enemies waking
A battle fought for your soul

Overall Meaning

"The Face that Launched a Thousand Ships" by The Raven Age is a song that speaks about the division and conflict between two kingdoms. The lyrics convey a sense of impending doom and the weight of eternity hanging over the singer. The tides of war are portrayed as a consequence of a decision or agreement made by two hearts. The lyrics suggest that both sides bear the responsibility for the spilled blood on their hands.


However, as the song progresses, the singer seems to reach a breaking point. The walls that divide them begin to crumble, and they vow to keep a fire burning within themselves. They are determined to face a war rather than surrender. There is a sense of desperation as they fight against their twisted fates and strive to prevent their enemies from waking. The battle is fought not just for victory in the war, but also for the soul of the person they are fighting for.


The lyrics also touch upon the concept of Achilles' heel, symbolizing a potential downfall. The singer realizes that eternity cannot wait for them, implying that time is running out. However, even as it seems too late, there is a belief that eventually eternity will find a path that cannot be avoided.


This song explores themes of conflict, determination, and the weight of responsibility in the face of war. It reflects on the cost of battle and the choices made in the pursuit of victory.


Line by Line Meaning

As these kingdoms divide us and tear us apart
The separation caused by the division of these kingdoms is causing us great pain and distress


Eternity looming over me
The everlasting nature of time and existence hangs heavily over my conscience


The tides of war are raging a sentence two hearts have made
The ongoing conflict is the result of a decision made by two individuals deeply connected to each other


Blood we've spilled is on both our hands
We are both responsible for the violence and bloodshed that has occurred


But it's all over now
The troubled times and struggles have come to an end


These walls break down
Barriers and obstacles are crumbling away


And cave in
Collapsing under immense pressure and strain


I promise that I will keep
I make a vow to myself and to others


This fire burning in me
The passion and determination inside me will never die out


I'll face a war before I give in
I will confront and endure any battle before surrendering


Our twisted fates are breaking
The intertwined destinies we once had are unraveling


To stop our enemies waking
In order to prevent our adversaries from gaining power or causing harm


A battle fought for your soul
A fierce struggle undertaken to protect and defend your essence or being


I stare out on the horizon
I gaze into the distance, contemplating the consequences of our actions


See what we've done
Realize the magnitude of the choices and actions we have taken


Fire burning in all our eyes
A fervent determination and intensity can be seen in each of us


The heel of Achilles
The supposed weak point or vulnerability of a formidable foe


Won't be the downfall we see
It will not be the factor leading to our demise


Eternity cannot wait for me
The eternal flow of time does not pause or delay for my sake


But it's all over now
The tumultuous period has reached its conclusion


And these walls break down
The barriers and defenses crumble away


I promise that I will keep
I make a heartfelt commitment


This fire burning in me
The passionate flame within me that will endure


I'll face a war before I give in (Before give in)
I will confront and endure any conflict rather than surrendering


Our twisted fates are breaking
Our convoluted destinies are falling apart


To stop our enemies waking
To prevent our adversaries from rising and becoming a threat


A battle fought for your soul
A relentless struggle undertaken to protect and safeguard your essence


But it's too late, too late
Regrettably, the point of no return has been reached


Upon the wind a silent sound
A subtle and unnoticeable sign carried by the breeze


And finally eternity
And ultimately the endless passage of time


Will find a path not to be found
Will discover an untraceable route or direction


I promise that I will keep
I solemnly pledge and commit


This fire burning in me
The intense and unyielding passion within me


I'll face a war before I give in (Before give in)
I will confront and endure any conflict rather than yielding or surrendering


Our twisted fates are breaking
Our intertwined destinies are falling apart


To stop our enemies waking
In order to prevent our enemies from gaining power or causing harm


A battle fought for your soul
A fierce struggle undertaken to protect and defend your very essence




Writer(s): George Harris, Anthony Alexander Maue, Matthew Richard Polley

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@davidvillanueva4565

As these kingdoms divide us and tear us apart
Eternity looming over me
The tides of war are raging a sentence two hearts have made
Blood we've spilled is on both our hands

But it's all over now
These walls break down
And cave in

I promise that I will keep
This fire burning in me
I'll face a war before I give in
Our twisted fates are breaking
To stop our enemies waking
A battle fought for your soul

I stare out on the horizon
See what we've done
Fire burning in all our eyes
The heel of Achilles
Won't be the downfall we see
Eternity cannot wait for me

But it's all over now
And these walls break down
And cave in

I promise that I will keep
This fire burning in me
I'll face a war before I give in (Before give in)
Our twisted fates are breaking
To stop our enemies waking
A battle fought for your soul

But it's too late, too late
Upon the wind a silent sound
And finally eternity
Will find a path not to be found

I promise that I will keep
This fire burning in me
I'll face a war before I give in (Before give in)
Our twisted fates are breaking
To stop our enemies waking
A battle fought for your soul



All comments from YouTube:

@ice0026

Make a vídeo of the "Grave of the Fireflies" please

@freakfreak12345

YES, THAT WOULD BE AMAZING. I want one so bad.

@TheMattyNation

Dude.... that song is incredible.. I sent it to all my metal friends and all we can do is keep running it back. A masterpiece

@aminafshari7344

They did it !!!
And it's awesome

@davidvillanueva4565

As these kingdoms divide us and tear us apart
Eternity looming over me
The tides of war are raging a sentence two hearts have made
Blood we've spilled is on both our hands

But it's all over now
These walls break down
And cave in

I promise that I will keep
This fire burning in me
I'll face a war before I give in
Our twisted fates are breaking
To stop our enemies waking
A battle fought for your soul

I stare out on the horizon
See what we've done
Fire burning in all our eyes
The heel of Achilles
Won't be the downfall we see
Eternity cannot wait for me

But it's all over now
And these walls break down
And cave in

I promise that I will keep
This fire burning in me
I'll face a war before I give in (Before give in)
Our twisted fates are breaking
To stop our enemies waking
A battle fought for your soul

But it's too late, too late
Upon the wind a silent sound
And finally eternity
Will find a path not to be found

I promise that I will keep
This fire burning in me
I'll face a war before I give in (Before give in)
Our twisted fates are breaking
To stop our enemies waking
A battle fought for your soul

@robertmarosi2372

Thanks bro👊🤘😎

@leonamann6272

My dad found this band about two weeks ago and I instantly fell in love with the new album after listening to it for the first time.
It is simply amazing!!
Keep the great work going guys 🤘🏻

@jdavis2461

your dad has good taste in music!

@joaomonteiro7937

The entire album is a banger!!

@YouCantDeleteDenzelL

Nobody:

Matt James: Fuck this TV in particular

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