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- Slaying The Dreamer Lyrics

Slaying The Dreamer

I'm a priest for the poorest sacrifice
I'm but a raft in a sea of sorrow and greed
You bathed in my wine
Drank from my cup, mocked my rhyme
Your slit tongues licked my aching wounds

Put a stake through my heart!
And drag me into sunlight
So awake for your greed
As you're slaying the dreamer

Swansong for the Wish of Night
God it hurts, give a name to the pain
Our primrose path to hell is growing weed

Blame me, it's me
Coward, a good-for-nothing scapegoat
Dumb kid, living a dream
Romantic only on paper

Tell me why you took all that was mine!
Stay as you lay - don't lead me astray!

Wake up, mow the weed
You'd be nothing without me
Take my life if you have the heart to die

You bastards tainted my tool
Raped my words, played me a fool
Gather your precious glitter and leave me be
The Great Ones are all dead
And I'm tired, too

I truly hate you all!

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Who wrote Slaying The Dreamer lyrics?


Slaying The Dreamer is written by E. Vuorinen, J. Nevalainen, T. Kinnunen, T. Holopainen, M. Hietala.
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When was Slaying The Dreamer released?


It is first released on June 02, 2006 as part of Nightwish's album "End of an Era" which includes 18 tracks in total.
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What is the meaning behind Slaying The Dreamer lyrics?


When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the song "Slaying the Dreamer" by Nightwish depicts the emotion of betrayal and being used by a close person through metaphors like getting stabbed in the heart and pulled into the naked light. The words convey the sorrow of being exploited, feeling neglected, and the resentment toward those who have done wrong to the performer. The Slaying the dreamer lyrics mainly highlight despair, heartache, angst, rage, and reflection. Furthermore, the piece underlines the necessity of sacrifice and suffering, betrayal and loss, as well as greed and exploitation. The textual content has mature themes, strong feelings, and might be regarded as difficult or offensive due to its use of language. Pain, betrayal, and violence references indicate children's unpreparedness for the level of intensity without parents' supervision.
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Which genre is Slaying The Dreamer?


Slaying The Dreamer falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Slaying The Dreamer?


Slaying The Dreamer song length is 5 minutes and 06 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): E. Vuorinen, J. Nevalainen, T. Kinnunen, T. Holopainen, M. Hietala
Record Label(s): 2006 Nuclear Blast GmbH
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