The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Moby Dick" by the artist "Tierra Santa"

The lyrics of the song "Moby Dick" by the Spanish band Tierra Santa are a retelling of Herman Melville's classic novel "Moby Dick" from the perspective of the obsessed Captain Ahab.

The song reflects key moments in the story and, most importantly, Ahab's obsession with revenge against the giant white whale that took his leg.

The first verse describes Ahab's determination to go to sea despite the dangers. He curses the storms that he believes Moby Dick is sending upon him. It is clear that he is driven not only by the desire for revenge, but also by fear and pain.

The second verse tells of the tragic encounter with the whale, which cost the lives of many sailors and left Ahab crippled. It is at this moment that the vow of revenge is born, for which Ahab is ready to sacrifice everything, even his own soul.

The chorus is the quintessence of Ahab's obsession: "I will never give up!" The sea has become for him both a symbol of suffering and the only battlefield where he can challenge fate and his curse.

The fourth verse describes the moment when Ahab finds himself in the jaws of Leviathan (as he calls Moby Dick). This image symbolizes not only physical danger, but also the hero's inner struggle with his fear and pain. At this moment, he seems to be freed from the shackles of the past.

The fifth verse tells about the tragic fate of Ahab's team, who became victims of his obsession. The captain realizes that he has doomed them to death, but even this cannot stop him.

In the final verses, Ahab seems to sum up: he does not repent of his deeds, believing that revenge is more important than anything. The final lines - "My curse will perish!" - sound ambiguous: either Ahab believes that he will win, or it is a death cry of despair.