Through his emulation of Paganini concerto pieces on guitar, Malmsteen developed a prodigious technical fluency. Malmsteen's guitar style includes a wide, violin-like vibrato inspired by classical violinists, and use of such minor scales as the Harmonic minor, and minor modes such as Phrygian, and Aeolian. Malmsteen also cites Brian May of Queen, Steve Hackett of Genesis, Uli Jon Roth, Alex Lifeson of Rush, and Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple as influences.
Braveheart
Yngwie J. Malmsteen Lyrics
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before I scream
No-one can shake
my self-esteem
Whisper my name
confuse my mind
if I'll survive
This game you can't win
Who is free from sin
I won't be afraid
My soul will remain
Go on and sleep
the sleep of the just
If your conscience is clean
do what you must
One day you will know
I was a friend, not foe
I won't be afraid
My soul will remain
Let go of your hate
I won't be afraid
I won't be afraid
My soul will remain
let go of your hate
I won't be afraid, oh no...
The lyrics of Yngwie J. Malmsteen's song Braveheart speak of the need to remain strong in the face of adversity. The artist speaks of closing his mouth before he screams and not allowing anyone to shake his self-esteem. It is as if he is saying that he will not be broken by any situation or person, and he will remain unshakable.
The artist further goes on to talk about how others may try to confuse his mind, but he will not be dove-tailed by their ploys. He continues to say that he will survive and not be afraid to face whatever comes his way. He speaks about the game of life, how no one can win at it, and how the only way to emerge victorious is by being free from sin.
Towards the end of the song, the artist says that he will not be afraid no matter what happens because his soul will remain untouched by hate. He talks about being a friend and not a foe, and how one day, everyone will know. Therefore, the message of the song is about remaining steadfast even in the face of difficulty and hate.
Line by Line Meaning
Closing my mouth
before I scream
I am suppressing my emotions to prevent myself from expressing anger or frustration.
No-one can shake
my self-esteem
My self-worth and confidence cannot be undermined or destroyed by anyone else.
Whisper my name
confuse my mind
Attempting to manipulate or disorient me by mentioning my name will not succeed.
To me it's the same
if I'll survive
Regardless of the outcome, my determination and resilience will not falter.
This game you can't win
Who is free from sin
You are playing a losing game and nobody is completely innocent or blameless.
I won't be afraid
My soul will remain
I will not be intimidated, and my true self and integrity will remain intact.
Go on and sleep
the sleep of the just
If you are morally correct, you are able to rest soundly.
If your conscience is clean
do what you must
If you have a clear conscience, proceed with confidence and conviction.
One day you will know
I was a friend, not foe
In time, you will realize that I was never your enemy, but a loyal friend.
Let go of your hate
I won't be afraid
Release your animosity, as I refuse to succumb to it, and remain unafraid.
My soul will remain
let go of your hate
I won't be afraid, oh no...
My spirit and essence will stay resilient despite any attempts to undermine me, and I will not be intimidated.
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