Scars
The Sorrow Lyrics


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More dead than wounded
The sky still burns
We won't take prisoners throughout this battle
The marching forces
Their heads will roll
They are prepared to die
With swords in their hands
And in the south a beast will rise and shine
In blood red fog and with an axe divine
Immortal from hell
And from the east a scream hails to the sky
From warlords on horseback
Defending their troops

The end, a threat about to come
The fear all men do carry deep inside
Refuge is hope to stay alive
Return and wear the scars of war with pride

For all the fallen buried at dawn
They did not die in vain
We'll have our revenge
More dead than wounded
On blood soaked soil
War has claimed its victims
Never shall remain

Kill to live
Heads will roll




Skies shall fall
Warlords call

Overall Meaning

The Sorrow's song "Scars" is a powerful and gritty representation of the effects of war. The lyrics paint a picture of a fierce battle where there are "More dead than wounded" and the sky burns, showing the destructiveness of the conflict. The soldiers are prepared to fight until the end and they won't take prisoners, showing the relentless nature of war. The chorus highlights the savage nature of the battle, with "Heads will roll" and the declaration that "Kill to live".


The second verse introduces new elements to the song, with a "beast" rising up from the south and a scream hailing from the east. The imagery here is of mythic proportions, with a demonic figure and warlords on horseback. The sense of impending doom is heightened, with the "end" looming in the distance and the fear that all men carry "deep inside". The idea of refuge providing hope to stay alive is a poignant and gut-wrenching reminder of the sacrifices people make in times of war. The final words of the song, "Return and wear the scars of war with pride" is a testament to the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

More dead than wounded
During the ongoing war, a significant number of people have lost their lives compared to those that are injured.


The sky still burns
The after-effects of battle and destruction are still visible in the sky despite the fighting having ceased for a while.


We won't take prisoners throughout this battle
In this war, mercy is not an option as taking prisoners is not part of our battle plan or strategy.


The marching forces
The troops and soldiers who are fighting for their cause, marching forward to their destination.


Their heads will roll
The enemy must be defeated, and the fight will not end unless all of them are defeated and brought to justice.


They are prepared to die
The troops who have taken an oath to fight for their cause are ready to make the ultimate sacrifice and lay down their lives for victory.


With swords in their hands
The soldiers are equipped with swords, indicating their readiness to engage in close combat with the enemy.


And in the south a beast will rise and shine
From the southern front, a fearsome and formidable enemy will emerge, ready to battle.


In blood red fog and with an axe divine
This mighty enemy will appear in a haze of blood-red mist, wielding an axe endowed with supernatural powers.


Immortal from hell
This enemy is immortal and has been summoned from the depths of hell to fight against their foes.


And from the east a scream hails to the sky
From the eastern front, the cries of the battle-hardened warriors reach the skies, as they defend their army and their people.


From warlords on horseback
The warlords, who hold a dominant position due to superior strength and strategic intellect, ride horses and lead their troops into battle.


Defending their troops
The warlords are focused on protecting and safeguarding their troops, making it a priority in their strategy.


The end, a threat about to come
The end of this war is approaching, and it looms large as a threat to all parties involved.


The fear all men do carry deep inside
Amidst the looming threat, there exists a deep-seated fear within all men who have been involved in this war.


Refuge is hope to stay alive
Finding a place of refuge is the only hope to stay alive in the midst of the catastrophic events of war.


Return and wear the scars of war with pride
Despite the trauma of war and the scars it leaves behind, the survivors must return to their lives, wearing their scars with pride and strength.


For all the fallen buried at dawn
All those who have lost their lives in the war are buried at dawn, in a ceremony that honors and remembers their sacrifice.


They did not die in vain
The fallen soldiers did not die for nothing, and their sacrifice will not go unnoticed, igniting a spark of hope for victory in the hearts of their peers.


We'll have our revenge
The fight will continue until justice is served, and revenge is taken for all the injustices that have been inflicted on our people and our cause.


On blood-soaked soil, war has claimed its victims
The battleground is drenched in blood, symbolizing the gruesome loss of life that war causes, claiming many innocent victims in the process.


Never shall remain, kill to live
As war continues to ravage the land, never shall anything remain the same, and to survive, one must resort to killing.


Heads will roll, skies shall fall, warlords call
The war rages on, with no end in sight, causing destruction in the process, and the warlords continue to call the shots, deciding the fate of their armies and their people.




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Michelle Fullager

Amazing band

TheDarkLemming

im so fucking happy that they r from austria, i ve been on a concert of the sorrow this weekend in hohenems, it was so awesome, im really glad we ve such a good band here :D

Luxus

I saw them live in Linz that was fucking great....

Ivan Pedersen

Awsome awsome awsome... Why arent you guys famous like A day to remember etc? you guys are totaly at their level

mitomen2000

I like that they've got a little melody too ...1:27

Zameson91

This band got fans in Finland too :)

Mitch

@Junifear yeah they are really great but you can't say they aren't famous only because they are from Austria (I'm an austrian xP) They came from "Vorarlberg" like me and yeah that's GREAT :D

Tony Burnett

This cd is just so FUKIN GREAT

2andramas

18th in hohenems!!!!!! looking forward to go there :)

Kay Yak

Geil!!!!!!!!!

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