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Themistocles Lyrics by XIPHOS

The Rise and Fall of Athens

2023

[Verse]
This humble man, as Fate decrees, must take this life of fire
Yet all his dreams, are burning bright, he's rising from the mire
A child among the low-born, stranger to the royal
Maternal bloodlines flowing, from distant foreign soil

[Chorus]
Thank the gods, Themistocles
For another, breath of life
You rise and fall like an empire
In struggle and in strife
The dreams that crumble and fade, will always find a way
All visions are remade, and live for another day

[Verse]
In city streets, this democrat, was champion of the poor
As magistrate, he used his mind, for justice and the law

[Pre-Chorus]
Archon Eponymous
When power is the key
A leader at Piraeus
And ruler of the sea
But when a boy of beauty, became his lustful prey
Another man of the hoplite-class, was standing in his way

[Intervation]
The silver mines, at Laurium, brought things to a head
Themistocles, built his fleet, to paint the islands red
Aris-tee-dees, immersed in sleeze, fell out of favour one day
His plans rejected, himself ejected, and sent far away

[Chorus]
Thank the gods, Themistocles
For another, breath of life
You rise and fall like an empire
In struggle and in strife
The dreams that crumble and fade, will always find a way
All visions are remade, and live for another day

[Outro]
High victory, at Salamis, dispersed the Persian horde
Concealing there, his strength and might, put Xerxes to the sword
But when the smoke of battle cleared, the people turned their backs
The pendulum swung back again, and our hero faced the axe
Amid the flames of jealousy, Aristides took his chance
His rival fled the Athens storm, as the Fates began to dance
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XIPHOS

XIPHOS

About “Themistocles” by XIPHOS

Read the complete lyrics to "Themistocles" by XIPHOS from the album "The Rise and Fall of Athens" in 2023. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Industrial Rock, Neofolk, R&B.

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"Themistocles" is credited to XIPHOS. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Themistocles" appears on "The Rise and Fall of Athens" in 2023.

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