By the Sword
Emilie Autumn
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"Days of old," I tell my restless mind Searching mountains, fields, and meadows green What is it my heart can hope to find All I long for I have never seen Tales of glory written in the dust Tapestries of deepest purple gold Legends carved in stone tell me I must Journey through the mist and bitter cold Seeking in the corners of the earth My companions I have never known Blindly running forth, is honor worth Endless hours of silence spent alone? But in this brotherhood I still believe And for the ones we've lost my soul will grieve Yet through the world alone I wander for I know somewhere I will find my brothers, by the sword I swear In my memory awakening Like a dream too sweet to cast away Shadows of the past begin to sing Calling out to me in their gallant way Come away with us brother in arms Through the seas of silver, fields of gold Join us as we battle those who harm And fight with valour as in days of old But in this brotherhood I still believe And for the ones we've lost my soul will grieve Yet through the world alone I wander for I know somewhere I will find my brothers, by the sword I swear Seeking in the corners of the earth My companions I have never known Blindly running forth, is honor worth Endless hours of silence spent alone? But in this brotherhood I still believe And for the ones we've lost my soul will grieve Yet through the world alone I wander for I know somewhere I will find my brothers, by the sword I swear Rescue damsels fine and maidens fair Free the noble who have done no wrong Though it seems the world may little care Some are left that to the Round belong But in this brotherhood we still believe And for the ones we've lost our souls will grieve Yet through the world alone we wander for we know somewhere We will find our brothers, by the sword we swear By the sword I swear I will find my brothers I will find my sisters I will find my brothers I will find my sisters By the sword I swear
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Written by: EMILIE AUTUMN
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"By The Sword" is a song by the American singer, violinist, and author Emilie Autumn from her third album 'Opheliac'.
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Musical GenreThis song falls under the genre of Dark Cabaret, Electronica, and Industrial, blending classical elements with electronic sounds in a symphonic manner.
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Album Significance'Opheliac' is special in Emilie Autumn's career as it marked a shift from her earlier, more classical and acoustic work to a darker, electronic-influenced style.
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Song InspirationEmilie Autumn has stated that the songs on 'Opheliac', including "By the Sword", were inspired by her own experiences with trauma and mental illness.
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Historical Context“By the Sword” was first released on September 1, 2006.
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Song LengthThe runtime of "By the Sword" is 5 minutes and 54 seconds.
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Autobiographical ElementsThe song, like many others on the 'Opheliac' album, reflects Emilie Autumn's struggles with her bipolar disorder, her experiences with abuse, and her consequent stays in mental health facilities.
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Songwriting StyleEmilie Autumn is known for her very poetic and theatrical style of songwriting, and "By the Sword" is no exception, with its complex lyrics full of metaphors and allegorical expressions.
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Live PerformanceEmilie Autumn often performs "By The Sword" live at her concerts, and it is known for its dramatic performance with a violin solo, symbolizing the intensity and struggle portrayed in the song.
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Song's StructureThe song follows a non-traditional song structure. It starts off with a slow, haunting melody, then breaks into a faster, electronic-influenced chorus, followed by violin instrumentals, instead of adhering to the classic verse-chorus pattern.
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