The Temple Within
Zero Hour Lyrics


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Brave young man in line with deep beliefs
Forced through generations of life? Life, life
God my strength, my soul deeply rooted
This land I live, my love? Life, life
Look beyond this troubled time, for the time is now
Look beyond your selfish needs
And carry with you all that you believe
For the life that you give in this world that we live
I give you hope
Rage
From the end of my blade to the throat of the enemy
Pain
Was the choice that was made the adrenaline blinding
My mind is screaming, visions revealing
Life fades away
This is not a dream
Daylights rising
The morning has just began
Tear drops falling
Not in vain for the fallen ones
Back home I watch
Another family cries
Wishing they had more time
Alone I watch and wait for you
I pray for you
Our father
Who art in heaven
Give me the strength I need
For my land
For my king
And for you my lord
I take my sword and drive through your heart
And watch you take your last breath
Watch it rise into the cold winter air
So now it's done
And victory is ours
I've won for you my king
So your name can carry on
Believe in me
For my heart and soul have bled for you




We will rise to a better world
Divine in truth

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Zero Hour's "The Temple Within" present a theme of bravery and sacrifice in a time of war. The song opens by portraying a soldier who has been brought up with firm convictions that he is willing to give his life for, and he turns to God as the source of his strength and the foundation of his beliefs. He is called to look beyond his personal desires and recognize the importance of what he believes in, even if it means fighting and killing to protect it. The chorus speaks to the soldier's hope that his sacrifice will count for something, and that his death will contribute to a better world.


The second half of the song moves from battle to aftermath, highlighting the emotional toll that war takes on families and communities. The soldier is torn between feelings of duty and compassion, as he watches others suffer and wishes for a better outcome. Finally, the song closes with a prayer to God, acknowledging the complexity of the world and the need for divine guidance to bring about peace and righteousness.


Overall, "The Temple Within" is a powerful commentary on the cost of war and the importance of conviction, sacrifice, and hope. It encourages listeners to look beyond their immediate concerns and consider the bigger picture, recognizing that their actions have consequences beyond themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Brave young man in line with deep beliefs
A courageous young man standing firm on his convictions.


Forced through generations of life? Life, life
His determination comes from a long line of tradition and experiences.


God my strength, my soul deeply rooted
His strength is derived from his belief in a higher power which he is strongly connected to.


This land I live, my love? Life, life
He loves his homeland and his life there deeply.


Look beyond this troubled time, for the time is now
He urges others to look beyond present difficulties and focus on the opportunities that time presents.


Look beyond your selfish needs
He asks people to put aside their selfish wants and desires for the greater good.


And carry with you all that you believe
He encourages people to hold on to their beliefs and values while pursuing their goals.


For the life that you give in this world that we live
The life that people live is a reflection of their deeds and actions.


I give you hope
He offers hope to people who may be experiencing difficulties.


Rage
He expresses his intense feelings of anger and fury.


From the end of my blade to the throat of the enemy
He uses his sword to attack his opponent's vulnerable area.


Pain
He acknowledges the painful repercussions of his actions.


Was the choice that was made the adrenaline blinding
His adrenaline led to a hasty decision with harmful consequences.


My mind is screaming, visions revealing
He's experiencing mental turmoil, laden with disturbing visions.


Life fades away
Life is fleeting and always passing away.


This is not a dream
This is a harsh reality that he faces.


Daylights rising
It's a new day, a new beginning.


The morning has just began
The day has just started with new opportunities.


Tear drops falling
People are mourning and shedding tears for lost lives.


Not in vain for the fallen ones
The sacrifices of the people who have died in battle are not in vain.


Back home I watch
He observes the scene from a distance in his homeland.


Another family cries
Yet another family is mourning a loss.


Wishing they had more time
They wish they had more time with their loved one.


Alone I watch and wait for you
He is alone, watching and waiting for someone special.


I pray for you
He's praying for the person he's waiting for.


Our father
He addresses the Holy Father above.


Who art in heaven
He acknowledges and addresses God in Heaven.


Give me the strength I need
He's asking for divine strength to fulfill his mission.


For my land
He specifically requests strength for his homeland.


For my king
He asks for divine strength for his king and those who lead his people.


And for you my lord
He asks for divine strength for God Himself, who he also calls 'lord.'


I take my sword and drive through your heart
He uses his sword to enact violence on another's heart.


And watch you take your last breath
He witnesses the last moments of his opponent's life.


Watch it rise into the cold winter air
He observes the breath leaving his opponent's body and ascending into the cold surroundings.


So now it's done
His violent mission has been completed.


And victory is ours
The victory he sought in violence has been achieved.


I've won for you my king
He declares that he has won the battle on behalf of his king.


So your name can carry on
His success means that the king's reputation and legacy will continue beyond the current generation.


Believe in me
He asks others to have faith in him and his mission.


For my heart and soul have bled for you
He's deeply invested in his mission and has paid a high personal cost for it.


We will rise to a better world
He believes that their victory will result in societal improvement and progress.


Divine in truth
This victory is not based on their own strengths, but rather, comes from divine intervention and guidance.




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Buddha Misanthrope

My everyday song to go to sleep...

Spydrfish

Glad someone finally uploaded this.

Jerich Blakk

this shit kills 90% of the bands out there!!

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