Music by Mårtenson
Lyrics by Jussi K. Niemelä
You storm the mountains
We close the gate
You scream your hate
You flood the fountains
Summon our faith
It's not too late
You blind their eyes
Their spiteful lies
Reign
Reign
As it is written
Maim
Maim
As it is written
The walls are crying
You bring as down
We kiss your crown
The waters dying
You let them sleep
We hear them weep
Our loving god
You spill their blood
Reign
Reign
As it is written
Maim
Maim
As it is written
Like it is written
Devour the moon
It's all too soon
The soldiers kneel
The walls of steel
The fading skies
My bleeding eyes
As it is written
Lyrics by Jussi K. Niemelä
You storm the mountains
We close the gate
You scream your hate
You flood the fountains
Summon our faith
It's not too late
You blind their eyes
Their spiteful lies
Reign
Reign
As it is written
Maim
Maim
As it is written
The walls are crying
You bring as down
We kiss your crown
The waters dying
You let them sleep
We hear them weep
Our loving god
You spill their blood
Reign
Reign
As it is written
Maim
Maim
As it is written
Like it is written
Devour the moon
It's all too soon
The soldiers kneel
The walls of steel
The fading skies
My bleeding eyes
As it is written
Lyrics submitted by Zadion
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Could it be from the point of view of "ruler" who doesn't care about their people / subjects??
I know most the imagery used is for a King / Queen, but could just as easily be translated to politicians / leaders nowadays (perhaps a metaphor??)
The "as it is written" line makes me think of the quote that those win (or in this case in power) write the history books ...