Invictus
Under Ember Skies Lyrics
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Our shattered hearts beat stronger now than ever.
We've been beat down, stomped to the ground.
There's no surrender, we will overcome.
The air is stagnant and the stench of putrid filth emnates from within the shadows.
The scum that lurk at the darkest hour of night revel in depravity.
Screams of bloody murder fall upon deaf ears.
No matter how loud the cry, there's no one there to hear.
The pack is always stronger than the lone wolf.
Our fortitude lies in solidarity.
Eyes to the moon, our piercing howl
Will strike fear in the hearts of all that stand against us.
Though the wind chills to the bone, a fire burns within.
Our pride's unquenchable, hope is neverending.
And through sweat blood and tears our purpose is made clear.
Together, we can bear this heavy burden.
We'll walk this beaten path until we find our home.
Find our home...
We'll brave the storms, we'll chase away the darkness.
We'll lick our wounds, we'll mourn the fallen.
Our blood is pure, our fury righteous.
We realized our true strength when we thought we were mightless.
TAKE CHARGE.
We are the masters of our fate.
We are the captains of our souls.
INVICTUS.
Keep pushing forward.
Though the wind chills to the bone, a fire burns within.
Though we've lost some battles, we will win this war.
We'll fight valiantly for all that we stand for.
Our hearts on our sleeves, our hands clenched in fists,
We will storm the gates of hell and emerge victorious.
Our resolve is firm, our will absolute.
Our minds free of doubt,
We know our roots.
STAND TALL.
We will fight, tooth and claw.
The opening lines of Invictus showcase the scars that the singer and others possess as proof of their resilience. Even though they've been knocked down in life, they have emerged stronger and more able to cope than before. Despite the challenges they've faced, they are always determined to push forward and never give up. They also acknowledge the darkness and filth that can exist in the world, with the "scum that lurk" in the shadows. However, they remain steadfast in their beliefs, unyielding in the face of adversity. They know that while they may be alone, together they are stronger, and nothing can stop them as long as they remember that.
As the lyrics continue, the singer talks about the strength they've discovered within themselves. They embrace their pride with an "unquenchable" spirit, a hope that persists through any hardship. Together, as a pack, they are fueled by this fiery spirit, marching ever onward despite the chill of the wind. They've already come so far, forded so many streams, but they will endure, emboldened in their convictions. Even as they mourn their losses and lick their wounds, they realize that they have found their true strength. They are the captains of their own souls, the masters of their own destinies, and they will fight tooth and claw for what they believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
We bear these scars, a testament to resilience.
Our scars remind us of our strength and perseverance.
Our shattered hearts beat stronger now than ever.
The heartache we've endured has made us stronger.
We've been beat down, stomped to the ground.
Life has knocked us down, but we refuse to stay down.
There's no surrender, we will overcome.
We won't give up until we achieve our goals.
The air is stagnant and the stench of putrid filth emnates from within the shadows.
The darkness around us is suffocating and filled with evil.
The scum that lurk at the darkest hour of night revel in depravity.
Those who thrive in the darkness are wicked and corrupt.
Screams of bloody murder fall upon deaf ears.
Nobody is listening to the cries of those suffering.
No matter how loud the cry, there's no one there to hear.
We feel alone in our struggles and pain.
The pack is always stronger than the lone wolf.
We are stronger together than we are alone.
Our fortitude lies in solidarity.
We draw strength from our unity.
Eyes to the moon, our piercing howl
We look to the moon and let out a fierce cry of determination.
Will strike fear in the hearts of all that stand against us.
Our strength and conviction will intimidate those who oppose us.
Our pride's unquenchable, hope is neverending.
We refuse to give up and remain hopeful, no matter what.
And through sweat blood and tears our purpose is made clear.
We know what we're fighting for and are willing to face any challenge to achieve it.
Together, we can bear this heavy burden.
We can support each other through difficult times.
We'll walk this beaten path until we find our home.
We'll keep pushing forward until we reach our destination.
We'll brave the storms, we'll chase away the darkness.
We won't be deterred by obstacles or darkness around us.
We'll lick our wounds, we'll mourn the fallen.
We acknowledge the pain and losses we've suffered along the way.
Our blood is pure, our fury righteous.
We are motivated by pure intentions and righteous anger.
We realized our true strength when we thought we were mightless.
We discovered our inner strength when we felt powerless.
We are the masters of our fate.
We have control over our own lives and destinies.
We are the captains of our souls.
We are responsible for our own actions and decisions.
KEEP PUSHING FORWARD.
We have to keep moving forward, no matter what.
Though we've lost some battles, we will win this war.
We may face setbacks along the way, but we won't give up until we achieve our ultimate goal.
We'll fight valiantly for all that we stand for.
We are determined to fight bravely for what we believe in.
Our hearts on our sleeves, our hands clenched in fists,
We wear our emotions and intentions on our sleeves, ready for battle.
We will storm the gates of hell and emerge victorious.
We are willing to take on the toughest challenges and come out on top.
Our resolve is firm, our will absolute.
We are unwavering in our determination to succeed.
Our minds free of doubt,
We are confident in ourselves and our abilities.
We know our roots.
We have a strong sense of where we come from and what has shaped us.
STAND TALL.
We must stand strong and with confidence in ourselves.
We will fight, tooth and claw.
We will fight with everything we've got, fiercely and unrelentingly.
TAKE CHARGE.
We must take control of our own lives and situations.
INVICTUS.
We are invincible in our determination.
Contributed by Brooklyn H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
KenBory
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