Orpheus
Triple-R Lyrics
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The sharp ends of rocks would be shaved round
The forest's dwellers seemed compelled
By the composing marvel that they beheld
Out at sea he showed it too
The cries of sirens easily subdued
Any doubt was overruled
Son of Thrace as he was known to you
As the gods took his lover from his side
The grief too deep to ever fade
His perseverance could not be swayed
At their gates he set the bar
And sang the words that portrayed his frail heart
Hades caved and let her go
Rejoice made him break his only rule
The lyrics of Triple-R's "Orpheus" tell the story of a legendary musician in Greek mythology named Orpheus. The first stanza describes the awe-inspiring nature of Orpheus' music, which could bend trees and smooth out sharp rocks. The second stanza talks about how even creatures like the forest's dwellers and the sirens of the sea could not resist the beauty of his compositions. Orpheus was so talented that he was known as the "Son of Thrace" to those who heard his music.
However, the tone of the song shifts in the third stanza, where the focus shifts to Orpheus' grief. The gods had taken his lover away from him, and his joyous songs were now being tested by his intense sorrow. But Orpheus would not give up, even in the face of this tragedy. He journeyed to the gates of Hades, where he sang a song that portrayed his own heartbreak. And astonishingly, Hades was moved by his music and agreed to let Orpheus have his lover back.
The lyrics of "Orpheus" are beautifully crafted, using music as a metaphor for the emotional journey of a man who refused to give up on love. The song suggests that music has the power to move even the gods themselves, and that true perseverance and dedication can overcome even the greatest obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Trees would bend to his sound.
Orpheus was so musically gifted that trees would physically bend to the sound of his playing.
The sharp ends of rocks would be shaved round
Orpheus' music was so powerful that it could even soften the hard edges of rocks.
The forest's dwellers seemed compelled
Even the animals in the forest were drawn to Orpheus' music, unable to resist its beauty.
By the composing marvel that they beheld
The animals were mesmerized by the wondrous music that Orpheus was creating before them.
Out at sea he showed it too
Orpheus' musical prowess was not confined to land, as even on the open sea he could produce captivating melodies.
The cries of sirens easily subdued
Even the dangerous and alluring calls of the mythical sirens were no match for the power of Orpheus' music - he was able to easily subdue them.
Any doubt was overruled
Orpheus' incredible talent was undeniable - all who heard him play were immediately convinced of his greatness.
Son of Thrace as he was known to you
Orpheus was a famous musician and poet from Thrace, known throughout the region as a master of his craft.
His songs of joy were harshly tried
Despite Orpheus' great talent, he faced many challenges and hardships throughout his life.
As the gods took his lover from his side
Orpheus' wife, Eurydice, was tragically taken from him by the gods, causing him immense pain and suffering.
The grief too deep to ever fade
Orpheus' grief over the loss of his wife was so profound that it would never truly leave him.
His perseverance could not be swayed
Despite his overwhelming grief, Orpheus remained determined and persevered through his pain.
At their gates he set the bar
Orpheus was so determined to be reunited with his wife that he journeyed to the underworld, setting an impossibly high bar for himself.
And sang the words that portrayed his frail heart
In the underworld, Orpheus poured out his heart in song, expressing the depths of his pain and vulnerability for all to hear.
Hades caved and let her go
Orpheus' music was so moving that even the ruler of the underworld, Hades, was moved to grant him his wish of being reunited with his wife.
Rejoice made him break his only rule
The joy that Orpheus felt at being reunited with his wife was so great that it caused even Hades to break his own rule and allow her to return to the land of the living with him.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Luuk Goessens
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