Empires
The Snake The Cross The Crown Lyrics
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oh this is the morning of six eyes
malicious cold dark stares
one single gentleman is not even watching
maybe he's not prepared
so this is how
oh this is how it comes to end
sweet child, oh cover your ears please
loudly does your father fall
last declarations aren't enough to absolve me from
the stories of a mother scorned, reborn
but careful son, your revolution's been won already
but don't let the trail it leads confine your needs
this is how
oh this is how it comes to end
a meeting ground between everything and all that's been
so save me
so send me away from here
our time has come
you can barely live with all your fears
The Snake The Cross The Crown's song Empires is a melancholic reflection on the end of something once great. The lyrics paint a picture of a cold and malicious morning where a single gentleman stands aloof from the chaos around him. The opening lines hint at an impending doom as the six eyes signify the end of something monumental. The gentleman's lack of interest in his surroundings may indicate the inevitability of what is to come, suggesting that nobody can escape the coming end.
The second verse turns towards a father and his child, who is urged to cover their ears as the father falls. The father's last declarations are insufficient to absolve him from the stories of a scorned mother reborn. However, the singer urges the child to look towards the future and not let the past control their needs. This verse emphasizes the importance of moving on from the past and embracing a new way of life.
The chorus repeats, emphasizing that everything must come to an end and that the meeting ground between everything and what was must happen. The final plea to send the singer away suggests that it's time to move on and leave behind all the fears and anxieties that have held them back, ushering in a new era.
Line by Line Meaning
finally
After waiting for some time, the event is now occurring
oh this is the morning of six eyes
Refers to the time when those who were blind to the truth now see it
malicious cold dark stares
Looks of despise and animosity
one single gentleman is not even watching
There is someone present who is indifferent to the situation
maybe he's not prepared
Perhaps the gentleman is not ready for the consequences or has already given up hope
so this is how
Conveys a sense of resignation or acceptance of the situation
oh this is how it comes to end
The beginning of the end of a chapter or event, leading to a new one
a meeting ground between everything and all that's been
A convergence point between what was and what is yet to come
sweet child, oh cover your ears please
Addressing a child to shield them from the harsh realities or painful truths
loudly does your father fall
Explains the magnitude of the father's failure or defeat
last declarations aren't enough to absolve me from
Words of repentance or justification do not erase past actions or atrocities
the stories of a mother scorned, reborn
Narrates the tale of a woman who was wronged but has emerged stronger
but careful son, your revolution's been won already
Urging someone to be cautious, for the struggle he fights for has already ended victoriously
but don't let the trail it leads confine your needs
Do not let the path of the successful revolution constrain your desires or aspirations
so save me
Asks for assistance or help in a dire situation
so send me away from here
Pleads to be removed from a harmful or unpleasant place
our time has come
The opportune moment for change or action has arrived
you can barely live with all your fears
Experiencing intense trepidation or anxiety
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Chrisaliah
This brings me back. So many good vibes. It litterlly make my chest hurt.
ultraboard101
fucking awesome most underrated band
Prince Arjuna
Great song
Prince Arjuna
Great song
Neurotoxiny
This song is amazing.... :P
Archulada
Does anyone else get like, a cool gunslinger-vibe while listening to this song?