Prodigal Son (Pti - Funerale, Ptii - Burden Of Shame, Ptiii - The Jour
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Essence of beauty
Taken too soon
Princess of hope
Deep in our hearts you live on
Essence of goodnes
Godess of life
Give us the power
God give us strength to live on
Essence of beauty
Taken too soon
Princess of hope
Deep in our hearts you live on
Essence of goodnes
Godess of life
Give us the power
God give us strength...
Give us the strength to live on
(Part II - Burden of Shame)
How could this happen? What have we done...
How could this happen?
Of what we have done?
Will our tears ever pay for our sin?
Mother forgive us
We need all your love
To fight and to carry
The burden of shame
Hereby we swear that for as long as we live
We will not soil our name
The truth made of iron
Will seal it with pain
Untill death our secret remains
Untill death our love remains
And in death our love refraines
(Part III - The Journey)
A minute away but worlds apart
Brothers in blood now divided in heart
By grief and sorrow one is striving to repay
Behind the pallisade he lives his destined life
The music and the tears are piercing through the walls
Turn to nightmares and there is no escape at all...
Oh joyful childhood, you died so young...
Every child follows blind
On the journey we call life
Learning everyday (Learning with every step)
Given love or given hate
Determines everybodies fate in life
Be careful what you give...
A stranger to love and affection on the run
In search of shelter in the solitude of sin
A drifter in the dark a soldier of the pain
A constant slave under the belt of misery
Oh joyful childhood, you died so young...
Every child follows blind
On the journey we call life
Learning everyday (Learning with every step)
Given love or given hate
Determines everybodies fate in life
Be careful what you give...
Prodigal Son
Kamelot's "Prodigal Son" stands as a defining track within the band's expansive symphonic metal discography. Composed as a multi-part suite, the work explores themes of return and redemption through a complex narrative structure that showcases the group's signature blend of heavy instrumentation and operatic vocals. This recording highlights the band's ability to weave intricate musical storytelling, a hallmark of their style during this era. The song's dynamic shifts and emotional depth reflect Kamelot's commitment to crafting ambitious compositions that resonate with fans of progressive and symphonic metal. As part of their broader body of work, it exemplifies the sophisticated songwriting and thematic continuity that have established the band as a significant force in the genre.