Prologue
W. Shakespeare Lyrics
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Sulfur was born
And he threatened
All of our folk
At the beginning
He was just a normal guy
Becoming
At now, At now, At now
Mur-der and diseases
Got normal in our world
He keeps our folk in pain.
Some people think
He would do that for a cause
But most think, he is just insane
Insane
The lyrics to W. Shakespeare's song Prologue appear to be discussing the character of Sulfur, who is depicted as a threat to the people. The lyrics suggest that Sulfur was born a thousand years ago, and that he has caused harm to the community. At the beginning, he was just an average person, but he has transformed into the dangerous and threatening individual he is today. The lyrics imply that Sulfur is responsible for causing murder and disease to become commonplace, causing great agony to the people.
The chorus of the song suggests that some people believe that Sulfur is acting for a reason, but most believe that he is just insane. This raises the question of whether Sulfur's actions are motivated by a cause or whether he is simply an unstable individual with no clear goal. Overall, the lyrics seem to paint Sulfur as a villainous figure who inflicts harm on the people through his actions.
Line by Line Meaning
In the future Thousand years ago
A paradoxical statement implying that the events being described happened a long time ago and a long time in the future, creating an otherworldly, timeless quality to the narrative.
Sulfur was born
Explaining that the force of evil, Sulfur, came into existence, potentially suggesting that evil is an inherent part of human nature.
And he threatened
Establishing Sulfur as a menacing, dangerous figure who poses a threat to the world and its inhabitants.
All of our folk
Referring to all of humanity as one collective group, highlighting the fact that the danger posed by Sulfur affects everyone.
At the beginning
Introducing the idea that Sulfur was not always evil, and that there was a time when he was simply a normal person.
He was just a normal guy
Reiterating that Sulfur was once an ordinary person, but he changed over time.
Becoming
The verb suggests that this transformation was gradual and ongoing, rather than sudden or immediate.
Who he is at now
Acknowledging that Sulfur has undergone a significant change and become the evil figure he is currently known as.
Mur-der and diseases
Listing examples of the suffering caused by Sulfur, using the hyphen to connect the two and create a sense of chaos and destruction.
Got normal in our world
Implying that the harsh realities of death and illness have become commonplace in a world dominated by Sulfur's influence, with people becoming desensitized to them.
He keeps our folk in pain.
Pointing to Sulfur as the root cause of the ongoing pain and suffering experienced by people, emphasizing the negative impact he has on society.
Some people think
Introducing the idea that there are varying opinions on why Sulfur behaves as he does, with different people holding different beliefs.
He would do that for a cause
Suggesting that some individuals believe Sulfur has a justifiable motive for causing harm and pain to others, making his actions appear more complicated.
But most think, he is just insane
Contrasting against the previous idea, the line suggests that a majority of people believe Sulfur to be mentally unstable, coming to this conclusion from observing his violent and destructive behavior.
Insane
Summing up the idea that Sulfur is viewed by most as a madman, further emphasizing the negative perception of his character.
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Written by: Felix Krickl, Jan Folkerts, Nils Folkerts
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Camila Sofge
i have to memorize this for school! great reading :)
Fogleflurp
Same
Kris Parker
Same but I have to do it tomorrow and haven't studied this
Camila Sofge
@Kris Parker its okay, the rhimes make it easy to memorize.
Chase _
@Kris Parker Same
Chase _
Update: I got a 💯…took me about 3 hours of non-stop reciting but I did it!
BucephalusThePug
I love how you actually “get” Shakespeare. You know when to pause, which words to stress etc. It’s a joy listening to you read it👏🌹
Arthur L Wood
Thank you, Diana. Sorry it took me so long to respond to your comment!
Reflektor
The good thing about your channel is that your readings don't get old, they are always classic.
Florian Diaz Pesantes
I wonder why someone wouldn’t like this reading? I can’t see any flaw in it. It seems perfect, lovely to me