The Burning of Rome
Virgin Steele Lyrics

Far from paradise
The location is far from an ideal place.

Where the winds of war
A place where war is currently happening.

Are blowing freely
The winds of war are strong and uncontrolled.

In my tired eyes
The artist is exhausted from experiencing the war.

Run the bloody hosts
The army, who causes bloodshed, marches through the area.

Of Ares' slaughter
The Greek god of war, Ares, is associated with the death and destruction caused by war.

Face to face- with fear and death and hate
The singer is confronting fear, death, and hate directly.

Time to say goodbye- draw your last breath
The situation has become dire - it is time to prepare for death.

For I conquer
Despite the imminent death, the artist will emerge victorious.

When I die
The artist knows that their life is coming to an end.

In your arms
The singer is looking for comfort in their loved one's embrace.

One child born
A new life will begin, even as the artist's life ends.

To carry on
The child will survive and pick up where the singer left off.

Darling don't delay
The singer is urging their loved one to act quickly.

For they're rushing
Someone or something is quickly approaching.

From a thousand thrones now
Many powerful entities are coming to take control.

Cry another day
The artist acknowledges the tears that will come as a result of their death.

When the memory
In the future, the memory of the singer will live on.

Brings you back the vision
The memories of the past will help the singer's loved ones better understand their life.

Tonight I die- but my life is in you
The artist may be dying, but their legacy and memories will be carried on by their loved one.

On my way- but I want to touch you, want to love you...
Even though the artist knows their end is near, they still have strong desires to connect with their loved one.

One nation, one kingdom, one child survives
Despite any turmoil or strife, the child will be a symbol of unity and continuity.

I'll meet you again through the eyes of our son
The legacy and memory of the singer will live on through their child.

Remember to tell him the price we had to pay
The artist wants their loved one to make sure their child understands the sacrifices made.

And cry for Pompeii- cry for pompeii!
The singer is asking their loved one to mourn the events and loss that led to this moment.

I'll return
The singer believes that their spirit or memory will return in some way.

Open the gates, I'm coming home tonight
The singer is metaphorically returning home after their death.

Black tears will fall and the flames will crack the sky
The death and destruction caused by the war will be felt in a powerful way.

Oh I see you cry...
The artist understands and empathizes with their loved one's grief.

I'm calling you... open... I'm coming home...
The singer believes that their loved one will hear them and be ready to welcome them home.