I know I said I would disclose the story of Avantasia when I was writting two posts back. However, today I was talking to some students who are reading Atonement and a friend tried to explain the story to them.
Now, all of those readig the book backed away, fearing they would know the ending before they read it the story. I think that, in the same way, no one would really apriciate the Avantasia story if I explained it from beginning to end.
So here is what I am going to do. I will leave you a sort of introdction to the plot, the characters and the main themes that are being used. It will be up to you to finid out more, if it suits your interest. Then again, feel free to ask me if you see me around... or if you really think I should put up the whole story, just leave a comment.
So here it is:
Set in 1602, Avantasia tells the story of Gabriel Laymann, a novice of a Dominican Order, who used to take part in witch hunts and the like. However, he had a sister, Anne Held, who is captured and condemed to the stake.
Gabriel is thus torn between his religion and the love he has for his sister. As expected, he turns from religion, and his adventure against the Pope and the like lead to him to meet Vandroiy, a dwarf from the parallel dimension of Avantasia. Such dimension is in grave peril, as the Earhtly Pope tries to gain access to a power so great that both worlds collapse. Vandroiy gives Gabriel a promise, that if they manage to stop the Pope, they will save Anna from being burnt.
Yes, I know its a very short summary, but to say more would be to reveal the story! Now, throughout the plot there are several themes developing. Apart from the clear fantastic motif, religion plays a major role, as Gabriel questions the status quo and breaks away from the Catholic Church. Closely related to this, Individualism and Enlightenment also play major roles. When Gabriel meets Vandroiy he learns about a different world, about the truth and to question his reality. From this, Gabriel becomes an individual separarated from all the laws and ideals that were forced unto him.
It must be remembered that the story is set in the 1600s, during the Renaissance. Avantasia encompasses many of the ideals that flourished at the time, as people began to be secularized and used reason for everything.
Personally, with this information, I would be really excited to learn more about the story. I hope I set the same spark in you.
While I've been exploring different kinds of music and arts, I came across Ottmar Liebert, an old favorite who I had forgotten. Soon enough I found myself enjoying the likes of Paco de Lucia and Camaron de la Isla.
To be honest, my knowledge of this genre, flamenco, is very superficial. I have heard the all-stars of such music scene, but I go no further. However, from the little I've heard until now, I am captured. I believe that flamenco has some of the most virtuous guitarists throughout the music world.
For example, take any Rock/Metal musician. Or any guitar player for that matter. They may be able to play very fast phrases across the fretboard or make a stunning rhythm. But it cannot compare to the beauty and talent you see in Paco de Lucia and the like.
Flamenco music is comprised by a combination of joy, sadness, melancholy, intensity and love for life, all of which have an intrinsic value, making the music and the emotion dependent of each other.
This is a continuation of my last post, where I spoke about Putokazi, and how they relate their music to dance. Well, with flamenco, dance IS considered an instrument in its own right. Because flamenco is a very rhythmic genre, dancers are used as percussionists to accompany the guitars and the cantante (singer).
Here is an awe-striking performance by Paco de Lucia, called "Percusion Flamenca."
(What he says at the beginning, in Spanish is: "Some say yes, some say no. I have asked great musicians if I should learn music. They've told me no, that it isn't necessary.")
And here is a nice dance performance (The sound is not so great though):
Officially, there is no defined genre for Putokazi (Which, in Croatian, means "Signposts"). I would classify them as "experimental music" because of their wide range of methods to express themselves.
Putokazi combines music from many cultures with their own, creating a unique harmony. To be honest, some of their pieces are rather strange, and it can be hard to acquire the patience to enjoy their music. Yet, there are other compositions which are really incredible.
The avant-garde style of the band is very interesting and appealing in many instances. Along with their music, the members of Putokazi engage in different forms of artistic expression. For example, in their performances each composition is sided by some kind of dance, whether it be ancient, tribal or contemporary.
In their website, which can be accessed here (At the top right you can change the language to English), Putokazi has developed a new concept where the viewer/listener will be more involved in the music being created. I am yet to try this new system, as you need to download a driver to view their work, and WS internet is not fast enough for that.
I find the idea very interesting, however. From what I've read, the interactive sessions will be dictated by the viewer in some sort of storyline. Taken directly from their website, Putokazi stated that they would "enable a richer and more personalized experience for people, to immerge them into the magical world of Putokazi where the past, present and future stories blend. Each viewer decides how he will take part in this unique story, dream or meditative experience."
Well, here is the song I like most by them (Which in fact got me to listen to the ensemble more extensively):
I imagine most people associate the word "opera" to classical music, along with high pitched sopranos and even a few castrati singing about a strange drama. Figaro's Opera comes to mind, as you envision a man dressed in a tuxedo, a top hat and a classy mustache, facing an audience repleted with 19th Century noblemen.
I would not mark you off wrong, if such is the case. However, there are more, so to say, modern versions of this. With the rise of concept albums since the 1930s, and the ever-increasing nostalgia for Medieval chivalry, it was just a matter of time for something like a Metal Opera to appear. I must say, "The Metal Opera" is not the first opera, nor the only one. Then again, it is the most famous one, a truly incredible journey to the invented world of Avantasia.
Apart from a great storyline, the cast that this project bears is impressive. It has the all-stars from the Metal scene all across from drummers and bass players to guitars and vocalists. Tobias Sammet (Edguy) really put together a great show! And, adding to that, their only live album was recorded in Mexico, which gives them an extra point ;)
For now, I will leave a few of their songs, just to get you wondering. Next time I will go over the story! And just to let you know, here is the cast:
Guitars:
Henjo Richter (Gamma Ray)
Jens Ludwig (Edguy)
Norman Meiritz
Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius)
Bass:
Markus Großkopf (Helloween)
Drums:
Alex Holzwarth (Rhapsody)
Eric Singer (KISS)
Tobias Sammet (Edguy)
Singers: (The first name is their character in the opera)
Gabriel Laymann - Tobias Sammet (Edguy)
Lugaid Vandroiy - Michael Kiske (ex-Helloween)
Bruder Jakob - David DeFeis (Virgin Steele)
Falk von Kronberg - Ralf Zdiarstek
Anna Held - Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation)
Bailiff Johann von Bicken - Rob Rock (Warrior)
Pope Clement VIII - Oliver Hartmann (At Vance)
Elderane the Elf - André Matos (Shaaman, ex-Angra)
Regrin the Dwarf - Kai Hansen (Gamma Ray)
Mysterious Voice of the Tower - Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius)
Tree of Knowledge - Bob Catley
So here are a few songs, just so you get the idea.
How many bands do you know that compose songs, powerful songs, that have lyrics along the lines of "Ôi orôrôi rôrôrôi rôrôrôi rôrôrôi rôrôrôi ohrorô poPÔ" and "Tatrrrepôtetretrepiecôã-é-é-ô-hã-hén-Hén"? I know only one, but I've heard more than one cover.
Focus is a Dutch band, and though you may think that this is some weird form of their language, it isn't. It is senseless, or at least so it is to the outsiders, to everyone else. Maybe it has some meaning to the band itself, or maybe they simply enjoy have a great laugh. I'd probably go for the second one! But either way, this song is great!
I am leaving you a cover version, by Helloween (One of my favorite bands), because I think it sounds better than the original one. However, if you really like classic rock, you should go ahead and find the one performed by Focus. Enjoy!
Tatrrrepôtetretrepiecôã-é-é-ô-hã-hén-Hén Ôi trégueregué-dôi detêro deguedô A tataro teguereguedaw Teguereguedêro dêdow Ô-Éhr-Ôhr-Êhr-Êhr-Áhr-Ó Hé Hã He How
It may seem odd to present the title of a novel, and a movie, as I am doing, while I talk about Metallica's famous song, "One". However, I need to give a bit of background to this song, which, as Cesc commented on an older post, is "definitely one of "those" songs which are way deeper than meets the ear."
On one hand, we have Metallica. One of the forefathers of Thrash Metal, a genre characterized by it's aggressive, angry tones. Those who are able to distinguish the different genres of Metal will, usually, imagine a crazy-eyed soldier, screaming at the top of his lungs, holding two huge machine guns shooting in every direction. It's ironic though, that most of these bands actually promote the opposite, and their sardonic lyrics are full of scorn for war and corruption.
On the other hand, we have the American novelist and screenwriter Dalton Trumbo. Trumbo's novel, Johnny Got His Gun, is a pacifist novel that opposed World War II (It was published in 1939). In the novel, Trumbo tells the story of Joe Bonham, a soldier who wakes up in a hospital after being hit by an artillery shell. Joe soon realizes that he lost his legs and arms, that he cannot hear, see, smell or speak. However, his mind is intact, and thus he becomes a prisoner of his own body.
This first stanza introduces Joe's situation, as he is suddenly conscious of darkness around him and pain. In the movie, you can hear Joe's voice saying "How can you tell what's a dream and what's real, when you can't even tell when you're awake and when you're asleep?" A main theme throughout Trumbo's novel is Joe's need to communicate, to escape his living prison.
At the beginning of the movie/novel, Joe believes that he cannot move his arms or legs, that he cannot see, talk or hear, because of the instruments used to heal him. It is not until the doctors begin to remove stitches from his shoulders and torso that he realizes he has lost most of his body.
In the story, every doctor in the hospital believe that Joe doesn't have a conscious brain anymore, and that Joe cannot feel anything, either pain or pleasure, joy or sadness. It is on this belief that he is left under such terrible condition, without any attempt to help him.
Joe tries to kill himself by holding his breath. However, he fails to do so because of a machine that pumps oxygen into his lungs. In his dreams, Joe recurrently speaks to Jesus, and asks him to help him out, to take the darkness away.
To be "back in the womb" is, for Joe, to re-live his life, to create himself again. Because he cannot interact at all with with exterior, Joe is forced to live in his memories. However, it is those memories that make Joe's situation more vivid, as it pumps the life he must feel. And yet, by this point Joe knows he cannot go forward, that there isn't much left for him.
Though the second line of the stanza may seem a bit odd, it adds up much of the novel. Joe wished that he was either killed, by cutting of the tubes that kept him alive, or that he was shown to the world. The latter being so everyone could see the horrors that war brought with itself, since at the time, Nationalism was still on the rise, and many saw war as a glorious matter (Remember, Johnny Got His Gun is an anti-war novel).
These lines depict the despair that Trumbo wanted to convey in the first place. Joe is one because there is nothing else for him. All is lost, and there isn't any chance to regain what he has lost.
The last stanza of the song simply shows how Joe is. It is easy to understand the whole song if you read the book, or you see the movie. The last line encompasses the idea that War leaves hell on Earth, as Joe is a could be anyone that goes to fight of a war.
You can actually watch Johnny Got His Gun on Youtube. It's quite a harsh movie, but I recommend it. There is also a new, 2008 version, but I have no idea where to get it.
The music video of the song has many images from the movie itself. Try to pay attention to what he says, as it correlates with the lyrics in many ways.
20 years ago, Megadeth released their most famous album, Rust in Peace. The album redefined what was beginning to be known as Thrash Metal. This month, Megadeth is doing a tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary, and to celebrate, David Ellefson, the longest member of Megadeth apart from Dave Mustaine, came back! And the best thing is, he will probably stay! It's an great moment for Megadeth fans, both long standing and new ones!
But that's not it. If you look at the promotional poster (Taken straight from the Megadeth website) you can see who they are touring with. Testament and Exodus, two Thrash Metal bands, that are awesome. However, they would deserve their own posts each, so I'll stop for now.
To commemorate this event, here are three videos. They are my three favorite songs from the album.
Tornado Of Souls (Live in Argentina):
I must admit, his voice really sounds HORRIBLE live. The good thing is, it proves they aren't fake
Hangar 18:
And you can hear the difference in his voice. Remember, that live concert was 17 years after the original was recorded.
Holy Wars... The Punishment Due (Live in Argentina):
And I leave you with yet another live version. Those stingy Youtubers disabled embedding for the studio versions. But you can always go yourself and watch them. Don't be so lazy!
I was looking through the blogs around the web, reading some very interesting ones, with exquisite opinions and thoughts on music. There were also some dull, boring ones, the kind no one will spend more than 10 seconds reading.But there was one that stood out among the mass. Audio Zealot, the writter, obviously knows what he/she is talking about, and has very interesting opinions.The latest post is about how the blog only speaks about music the person likes. It is written in a nice prose, which is comfortable to read, and somehow you end up feeling way smarter. Or maybe that's just me. Whatever it may be, I highly recomend reading the blog.
Let It Be is one the The Beatles most famous song, and one of the most meaningful in my opinion. In many cases, it describes what a person is going through, when they are in "times of trouble." There is a bit of controversy as to what the song is talking about, when we can assume that "Mary" is another name for Marijuana. If you think so, well, tell me, but now I am concerned with how the song appears to me.
According to Wikipedia (So, 60% chance it's wrong), Paul McCartney was inspired by this song because of a dream, where Mary, his mother, came to him and whispered "It will be alright, just let it be."
Of course, "Mother Mary" is an allusion to the Bible, and speaks of purity, faith and truth. Again, this will have a different meaning for different people, particularly Christians and non-Christians. For me, as a non-Christian, the allusion of Mother Mary means peace, and truth. Because, in the end, those who stick to that will end up winners, and those who don't, well, let's say they won't go far.
The song was released after McCartney announced his departure from The Beatles, and it clearly speaks of how even in the worst of circumstances, there will always be an answer, or someone to hold one to, thus "And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light, that shines on me, shine until tomorrow, let it be."
All in all, the song is a song of hope for those who are in their darkest hour, wheather it be heartbroken, betrayed, or even a mistake they made.
When I find myself in times of trouble, mother Mary comes to me,
speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me,
speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.
And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree,
there will be an answer, let it be.
For though they may be parted there is still a chance that they will see,
there will be an answer. let it be.
Let it be, let it be, .....
And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light, that shines on me,
shine until tomorrow, let it be.
I wake up to the sound of music, mother Mary comes to me,
I was thinking of the songs I would analyse in the future, and I realized that most songs I have in mind are in the genre of Metal, something that many don't enjoy. I believe that the point of doing this is not just write about the songs I like, but the ones everyone can relate to. As an example, Symphony of Destruction or Where The Rain Grows might have very deep meanings, maybe they're very intelligent or well written. But only a few actually enjoy the music, the feeling of this genre. Which leads me to the title of this post. I don't think I can disclose the meaning of music, that would be a feat even for the greatest philosophers. But I have to acknowledge that lyrics are not everything, that the rythms and harmonies in each song are just as important. Because, though it might be great lyrics, the words were created with the music, and they should go along. And because they are to be together, one must listen to the music to find the core of meaning that a harmony of this kind conveys. So I want others to tell me what songs they like. What songs do you think have a special meaning, or go further than just the surface?
Band: Helloween. Song: I Want Out. Album: Keeper Of The Seven Keys, Part II.
Here is another post from Helloween. This band will be a recurring one in my posts, as they write lyrics that go deeper than just the surface, or write about things that I believe are important.
I Want Out is one of Helloween's most famous songs, as it speaks to many at the same time, while at the it shows a big step on the band's history, when Michael Kiske left the band. I Want Out is a song that portrays how society influences our decisions since the beginning. This song has many different connotations, ranging from political critique to simple, individual one.
From our lives' beginning on
We are pushed in little forms
No one asks us how we like to be
In school they teach you what to think
But everyone says different things
But they're all convinced that
They're the ones to see
The first stanza of the song si fairly straight forward. However, like I said before, it has different connotations. As it refers to social and political institutions, the song clearly refers to the way in which others decide what is good for us to learn, or how to do so. Political theories and parties, such as Socialists, Communists, Consevatives or any others, are generally based on principles that we learn since we're young. It follows that our later choices will be formed by our early teachings, thus, those that were given to us. The song also tells the story of Michael Kiske, the writer of the song. He believed that Helloween was moving to a very "heavy" sound, and wanted to change that, to a more light, lively upbeat band.
So they keep talking and they never stop
And at a certain point you give it up
So the only thing that's left to think is this
What these lines imply is that those who control what we learn will never stop, they will continue talking until we give up. Although the bridge has no deep, intricate meaning, without it the whole meaning of the song would we way more superficial.
I want out--to live my life alone
I want out--leave me be
I want out--to do things on my own
I want out--to live my life and to be free
This a cry to those who are under the influences discussed above. It is a cry for freedom, as they want to get out of that monotnous control. "I want out--To live my life and to be free" is one of the most important lines in the song. It's saying that if we leave the state in which we are, where we have no freedom nor life, we will achieve those things.
People tell me A and B
They tell me how I have to see
Things that I have seen already clear
So they push me then from side to side
They're pushing me from black to white
They're pushing 'till there's nothing more to hear
This stanza depicts a person who already knows what is good for them, what is bad, and what they want. Wheather it is freedom, a social reform, to leave the band, or even their choice of meal, what this line expresses is that no matter how clear we see life, there are always those who will keep pushing us "'till there's nothing more to hear." The second and third line of the stanza accounts for many of the revolutions that have happened in the past. As an example, the French Revolution (1789 - 1799) destroyed the monarchy that had been ruling for such a long time, because of the bad conditions the people had, or what they were told. The people revolted, but they ended up with Napoleon and an Empire, though what they wanted was a democracy.
But don't push me to the maximum
Shut your mouth and take it home
'Cause I decide the way things gonna be
The second bridge is, again, very important to the song, though not very deep. It is a direct challenge to the forces that control our life, and a way to proclaim our own freedom. At the same time, it is a slap in the face to Helloween, as Kiske has clearly decided about his future.
I want out--to live my life alone
I want out--leave me be
I want out--to do things on my own
I want out--to live my life and to be free
Like I've repeatedly mentioned before, the song has connotations that tell both the story of Kiske's departure, and socio-political themes. After Keeper of the Seven Keys, Part II went on sale, Kiske left the band and continued with his own project, Place Vendom. The chorus shows exactly what he thought, as his leaving Helloween was a very impopular move, and whatever he did next would not bring him such fame. Kiske did what he did because he wanted to do things on his own, to free his own conciousness.
There's a million ways to see the things in life
A million ways to be the fool
In the end of it, none of us is right
Sometimes we need to be alone
The last line of this stanza carries the whole weight of the song in it. To be alone, with out the influence or distraction of others is what Kiske wanted. Also, it serves social themes as it pushes away any form of opressive government. The first three lines, however, acknowledge that it all depends on one's point of view. When some may believe that on way is right, the others will destroy him, and the other way around too. In the end, no one has the right answer, as each serves individual purposes.
No no no, leave me alone
I want out--to live my life alone
I want out--leave me be
I want out--to do things on my own
I want out--to live my life and to be free
So, in the same way that there are million ways to look at things, there are a million interpretations of this song. Perhaps you will read this, and think I am horribly wrong, and I misread the whole thing. Perhaps you agree with me. But, if you have an opinion, let me know!
Band: Megadeth Song: Symphony Of Destruction Album: Countdown to Extinction
After being kicked out of Metallica, Dave Mustaine formed Megadeth, a band that is considered as one of the founding fathers of Thrash Metal. Megadeth was the medium in which Mustaine expressed his anger, weather it was a relationship, his life, government or simply rage.
Symphony Of Destruction is one of Megadeth’s most famous singles. In 1992, when it was released, the album achieved double platinum status. Like many Megadeth albums, political critique has always been an undertone to Dave Mustaine’s lyrics.
You take a mortal man And put him in control Watch him become a god Watch people’s heads a’ roll
The first stanza of the song depicts a man who gains total control of a powerful entity. Dave Mustaine has a very clear aversion towards the way governments were run, and deeply believes that powerful men are easily corrupted. The ending line of the stanza reasons the reaction that such power causes, or what had to go down in order for that power to be achieved.
Just like the Pied Piper Led rats through the streets We dance like marionettes Swaying to the symphony of destruction
The chorus uses an allusion to the Pied Piper of Hamelin, a German poem where the Pied Piper used his flute to clean a rat infested city, and after being unpaid for his service, he leads all the children to a mountain where he locks them forever, leaving a city with no children. This allusion refers to how people follow blindly their leaders, to what Mustaine called the Symphony Of Destruction. The question, however, is what is being destroyed? By blindly following leaders, we ‘cause destruction to many sectors of life, such as economy, individualism and even civilization. Again, the allusion to the Pied Piper comes into play as it destroys the future, the children of each generation.
Acting like a robot Its metal brain corrodes You try to take its pulse Before the head explodes
The first line of the 2nd stanza can refer to both the leader and the subjects. To the subjects as they act under a program invented by the leader. To the leader as it represents an automatic response to power, and eventually corroding, or corrupting his mind. As a metal brain, a machine, we can also assume that it stops being about the welfare of the people, but instead it works only with the idea of personal success, completely rational rather than emotional, about achieving power, even at the expense of the people.
Just like the Pied Piper Led rats through the streets We dance like marionettes Swaying to the symphony of destruction
We sway to the Symphony of Destruction as we follow forth and back a leader that only follows his own will. However, the dark tone of the lyrics might induce that it is not a simple slavery or submission, but something magic, in the same way the Pied Piper hypnotized the rats and then the children of Hamelin. Mustaine here offers a different image, as men stop being men, and become droids, mindless machines under the will of an apparent God.
"It's about the masses being led to their own destruction by a leader who's more or less a puppet of a phantom government. Just about every leader we've had that hasn't ended up with a bullet in his head is a political puppet." (Mustaine, 1992)
The earth starts to rumble World powers fall A’ warring for the heavens A peaceful man stands tall
The last stanza changes the course of the whole song. When the “earth starts to rumble” implies that there is a tremor in the way things were. There are two ways of looking at this. One is that the people would rebel, and thus overthrow the governments. When warring for the heavens, or for a utopian future, a man that disagrees with the world order that was set would stand out among the bloodshed. We can also see this as a justification for the actions taken by governments. Many times, it has been said that bloodshed was done for the greater good, to reach some sort of utopia, thus, “warring for the heavens.” However, to be for heaven would in fact contradict Christian ideals, and again, the man who opposes this would shine. This is an allusion to the Bible, since in the time of Jesus many powers were at war with each other to achieve their personal heavens. Jesus came along, and with a message of peace changed the world order.
“Basically what this song is about is, you take a person - a typical stereotype numbskull - and you give him the old shit, shower, and shave, throw him in a monkey suit and he can run the country. As he starts to become more this political puppet, things start to get worse." (Mustaine, 1992)
Here is a link to the poem The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
I am sorry for not posting the video, but it seems like someone in Youtube doesn't like it when people embed such famous things. But do feel free to look up the video. It adds a lot more to the lyrics.
Band: Helloween Song: Where The Rain Grows Album: Master Of The Rings.
Helloween was founded in the mid 1980s, and has been considered the father of the Metal subgenre, Power Metal, reinventing it many times over the course of years.
Where The Rain Grows is a song that describes someone who, for the lyrics may well apply to anyone, had trouble coping with the lies and mistreatements of another, pehaps a lover or simply an important person in their life.
I never look higher Than I could see Never gave less Than you have given me The more you have taken You turned into fakes I finaly know now, why for Heaven's sake?
The first stanza of the song depicts how the person, to whom I will reffer as "Person A," never asked for more than he gave. This is an obvious assumption, as we can see from the lines "Never gave less, than you have given me." However, the lyrics seem to imply that Person A constantly tried to prove or do something, yet unanswered. It may be that Person B, the subject of the song, forgot or left Person A in a shroud of lies and deciet. The last line of the stanza, "I finally know now, why for Heaven's sake?" implies that Person A found the lie, and probably regrets the events.
Don't tell me you did not see that I cryed Don't act so deaf and blind Don't think that if someones made dumb to the core He would stay like before
Here, the song takes a different turn, as it portrays how Person A was feeling, or what he went through. It is, in fact, a very straight forward verse. More and more it seems like Person A was in a corruptive relationship, where he cared for Person B to the extent of pain, a pain that was overgrown by the appearent lack of interest shown. "Don't think that if someones made dumb to the core, He would stay like before," speaks of the way in which, once the damage was done, there was no turning back. Considering the lyrics and the tone, I can assume that such relationship was broken or betrayed on one side, however with the pretence of legitimacy, for any reason possible. The response is of course, that Person A would not feel the same way as he did at the beginning.
So I take my life Back from where the rain grows Die to survive Back from where the rain grows
The chorus is the consequence of what is discussed above. The place "where the rain grows" could well be heaven. This would make sense, as he, Person A, would regret the loss or failure of the relation, thus taking his life away from heaven. In accordance to this, "Die to survive" can mean that, to be able to go one, something had to be sacrificed. Then again, it also goes on with the theme of heaven, as suicide, by Christian standards, is condemned with hell.
Now you call me liar 'Cause you're just the “Always have right, fool’s majority” I think that if someone Start at your side You'd all turn your back Won't give any dime
The last part of the song changes its tone, and begins accusing Person B. Person A stands on the idea of morals, where he would consider himself truthful to Person B. This of course would create the conflict, as Person B believes that “always have right, fool’s majority.” What the stanza means is that however much Person A might trust and give away his life for Person B, it would not matter in the end.
This blog is about my thoughts and ideas on music. I am not an expert nor do I pretend to be. All I will be doing is going over the lyrics of songs that I come across, and pointing out what I believe they mean, or what they do for me.
Well, that is my short introduction, and I will move on to my first post.
ARVB
By the way, if there is any song you think of, let me know!
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