Red Sun

The song 'Red Sun' by the artist associated with the video game 'Metal Gear Rising' paints a vivid picture of a paradise lost to the encroachment of technology and human influence. The lyrics evoke a scene where the natural beauty of a place is overshadowed by a 'blood-red light,' suggesting a sense of danger or corruption. The 'golden rays' that once were glorious are now tainted, indicating a shift from a pure and natural state to one that is compromised.

The animals retreating and the birds of prey taking flight symbolize a disruption in the natural order, while the 'machines come to transform Eden' metaphorically represents industrialization or militarization encroaching upon a once pristine environment. This transformation is gradual ('day by day'), hinting at the insidious nature of such changes, which often go unnoticed until the damage is significant. The song juxtaposes the destructive forces with the concept of love, 'something warm and pure,' suggesting that amidst the chaos and destruction, love remains a constant, untainted force.

The latter part of the song uses more aggressive imagery, such as a 'reptile tail ripped from its back,' to emphasize the violence of the change. The 'Red Sun over paradise' serves as a powerful symbol for the loss of innocence and the onset of a darker era. The repeated line 'We will not forget the Red Sun over paradise' could be interpreted as a call to remember the cost of progress and to remain vigilant about preserving what is left of the natural world.