Discover the story of the song > Melancholy (Holy Martyr) – Iced Earth

In the song, the protagonist expresses his sadness and frustration with the world around him, which he sees as cold and unfeeling. He has tried to make a difference and teach others, but nobody seems to care. Despite this, he is urged to keep trying, even though he feels like he doesn't matter. He sees the pain and suffering in the world and feels like he needs to do something about it, even if it means dying for it.