Damned, I crawled valleys silence… Read Full Bio ↴✤ Of Empires Forlorn (1997-2001) ✤
Damned, I crawled valleys silenced with death
Through the seas of carnage, over mountains of regret
Reaching summits only to behold barren wastes endless
Just when I needed you the most
You had forsaken me
To this kingdom of ghosts
Bleak are the skies above this ruin
I've found no solace in cathedrals fallen
I am so far from the light and warmth of Heaven
To the hell of myself
Alone I am damned
To weep for you
Now, above this vast ruin alone I stand
All light and hope has fled my kingdom and land
Betrayed by bride and brethren, my heart burst in your hands
Forlorn empires
My kingdoms damned
Forlorn empires
I am damned
Of Empires Forlorn
While Heaven Wept Lyrics
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Through the seas of carnage, over mountains of regret
Reaching solace only to behold barren wastes endless
Just when I needed you the most
You had forsaken me
To this kingdom of ghosts
I've found no solace in cathedrals fallen
I am so far from the light and warmth of Heaven
To the hell of myself
Alone I am damned
To weep for you
Now, above this vast ruin alone I stand
All light and hope has fled my kingdom and land
Betrayed by bride and brethren,
My heart bursts in your hands
Forlorn empires
My kingdoms damned
Forlorn empires
I am damned
The lyrics of “Of Empires Forlorn” by the band While Heaven Wept explore the themes of isolation, betrayal, and the aftermath of a terrible loss. The song starts with the singer (or protagonist) recalling their journey through valleys of death and seas of carnage. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the emotional and mental anguish that the singer has endured in the wake of a traumatic event. They have searched for solace but have found only barren wastes. The line “to this kingdom of ghosts” further emphasizes the sense of desolation and loneliness that the singer feels.
The chorus is where the singer expresses their sense of abandonment and betrayal by someone close to them. They needed this person the most, but they have been left alone to fend for themselves. This has caused them to spiral into their own personal hell. The lines “I am so far from the light and warmth of Heaven / To the hell of myself” encapsulate the sense of hopelessness and despair that the singer is experiencing.
The final verse is where the singer acknowledges that they are alone in their suffering. They are standing above a vast ruin, and all hope and light have fled. They have been betrayed by their bride and brethren, and their heart is broken. The repetition of “Forlorn empires / My kingdoms damned” drives home the point that the singer’s world has been shattered, and they are left to grieve on their own.
Line by Line Meaning
Damned, I crawled valleys silenced with death
I am cursed, I have journeyed through valleys filled with death and destruction.
Through the seas of carnage, over mountains of regret
I've navigated through chaotic waters of great damage and regret, and I've gone over tall hills of remorse.
Reaching solace only to behold barren wastes endless
Once reaching a state of peace, only to have it reveal and emphasize vast, empty wastelands.
Just when I needed you the most
At the moment I needed you the most.
You had forsaken me
You had abandoned me.
To this kingdom of ghosts
To this place that is now haunted by the past and the dead.
Bleak are the skies above this ruin
The skies, dark and dismal, loom over this place of utter destruction.
I've found no solace in cathedrals fallen
Even in the remains of great cathedrals, I cannot find any form of comfort.
I am so far from the light and warmth of Heaven
I feel completely distanced from the warmth and light of Heaven.
To the hell of myself
To a state of torment within myself.
Alone I am damned
I am cursed to be alone.
To weep for you
I am left with nothing but tears for you.
Now, above this vast ruin alone I stand
Presently, I am standing above a vast place of destruction, all by myself.
All light and hope has fled my kingdom and land
Any light and hope that may have once been is gone, everything all around is void of these things.
Betrayed by bride and brethren,
Even those who are family and who I should be able to trust have betrayed me.
My heart bursts in your hands
You have my heart, causing me overwhelming pain and sorrow.
Forlorn empires
My once well-established kingdoms are now desolate and without hope.
My kingdoms damned
My once thriving kingdoms are now cursed to destruction and fate.
Forlorn empires
My once well-established kingdoms are now desolate and without hope.
I am damned
I am condemned to misfortune and sorrow.
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Saffron Starr
Imagine the dull soul that would give this a thumbs down.... Much of their music is sad, but extremely beautiful.
Tehwarlordraw
All of the music While Heaven Wept creates is beautiful. It really is a shame not a lot of people know them.
gruu
Not enough people know of this band, this song and the record is sheer pleasure
ClutzyGamer
On my darkest days, i come back to listen to their songs and they help bring me back.
Joe Albi
This band it's amazing,all songs are beautiful..... greetings from Greece
xft 391
i heard this track for the first time in 2003 on "Terrorized" compilation, now it's 2017 and i still listen it in the car and at home.
vitusdoom
That fucking riff near the end!!! Immense!! 👌
Christoph Riederer
more epic ain't possible, immortal Milestone that will survive Armageddon
elricImmortal666
ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE
TheMurderArt
great band