Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: metal
Song Meaning of “Ruina Imperii” by Sabaton
‘Ruina Imperii’ by Sabaton speaks to the fall of great empires throughout history as a result of its own destruction and human arrogance. It speaks to the idea of power becoming too heady a thing to let go of, leading to hubris and disastrous ends. The song borrows from Ancient Rome and reflects on the idea of one single action of a ruler leading to a downfall, of all of their power and hard work being thrown away in a moment. The chorus admits a sadness in watching the fall of a great civilization, from the outside looking in, as the destructive power of pride pushes them further and further away from what they had. It is a reminder of a lesson that we must be careful, as civilisation is a delicate thing, and can be couldn’t to ruin by the actions of a single person.