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Prometheus
Wendy Rule Lyrics
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Tear me with talons and slap me with feathers
Once I could depend on death,
My friend
So, you've come again
Time becomes reckoned on wings that are beating
And the day begins screaming
Oh I am still here (a thousand years)
I am still here (a thousand deaths)
I am still here, so hear me cry
Feed on me. Feed on me. Feed on me
But promise me I'll die. But promise me I'll die
Promise me I'll die... For the last time
Oceans endless time
Eats at the earth, and the rock, and my memory
I recall the crime... The clay... The fire
Man I made divine
Curses mortality, yearning eternal
But, immortalised, I'm screaming...
Oh I am still here (a thousand years)
I am still here (a thousand deaths)
I am still here, so hear me cry
Feed on me. Feed on me. Feed on me
But promise me I'll die. But promise me I'll die
Promise me I'll die... For the last time
So, you've come again
Flight of the eagle that rises totemic
Do I fear the pain? Or the weakness?
So, you've come again
Now that my nightmare has patched me together
I can die again screaming...
Oh I am still here (a thousand years)
I am still here (a thousand deaths)
I am still here, so hear me cry
Feed on me. Feed on me. Feed on me
But promise me I'll die
Promise me I'll die
Promise me I'll die... For the last time
The song "Prometheus" by Wendy Rule is a haunting and introspective exploration of the eternal struggle between mortality and immortality. The lyrics speak of a plea for release from the endless cycle of life and death, with the singer begging for the promise of a final death. The repeated refrain of "Feed on me" suggests a desire for an end to suffering, and for a release from the agony of eternal life. The imagery of talons, feathers, and wings invokes the idea of a powerful and unrelenting force, while the earth, rock, and memory of the singer are eaten away by the endless passage of time.
The chorus of the song begins by stating "I am still here," a phrase that repeats three times with variations in the length of time and type of death that the singer has experienced. This repetition reinforces the idea of the cyclical nature of life and death, and the agony of being trapped in an eternal existence. The haunting melody and sparse instrumentation of the song add to the sense of melancholy and despair, with Rule's vocals conveying a deep sense of longing and resignation.
Overall, "Prometheus" is a powerful and emotionally charged meditation on the nature of life and death, and the desire for release from the cycles of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
So, you've come again
The singer is addressing an unwanted visitor who has returned
Tear me with talons and slap me with feathers
The visitor causes pain and confusion for the singer
Once I could depend on death, My friend
The singer used to find solace in death, but now feels trapped
Time becomes reckoned on wings that are beating And the day begins screaming
The constant passage of time feels overwhelming and oppressive
Oh I am still here (a thousand years) I am still here (a thousand deaths) I am still here, so hear me cry Feed on me. Feed on me. Feed on me
The artist feels like they have been alive and dead a thousand times, and wants their pain to end
But promise me I'll die. But promise me I'll die Promise me I'll die... For the last time
The singer begs for the relief of a final death
Oceans endless time Eats at the earth, and the rock, and my memory I recall the crime... The clay... The fire
The singer reflects on the destructive power of time, and remembers their past mistakes and passions
Man I made divine Curses mortality, yearning eternal But, immortalised, I'm screaming...
The artist created a being meant to be eternal, but is trapped in mortality and screams in pain
Flight of the eagle that rises totemic Do I fear the pain? Or the weakness?
The artist questions whether they are afraid of the physical pain of death or the perceived weakness of surrender
Now that my nightmare has patched me together I can die again screaming...
The artist has been through trauma and suffering, but is ready to die once more
But promise me I'll die Promise me I'll die Promise me I'll die... For the last time
The singer repeats their plea for a final death
Writer(s): Wendy Rule
Contributed by Katherine N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
HeavyMetalini
This one and Destroyer 666's cover both great! :)
Wendy Rule
Thanks for posting this - and especially for including a link to my website. :) Blessings, Wendy
viljamtheninja
Cool of you for being so positive about finding your music uploaded. Discovered you thanks to the Deströyer 666 cover of this song, but this is amazing!
Destroy Strike's Back
Good Song! Greetinga from Perú.