Lyrics
Out of the East
Refers to the origin of the threat, possibly an invasion or outbreak, coming from the East.
From the Sea of Azov
Specifies the Sea of Azov as the point of departure for the ship carrying the disease.
A ship bearing disease
Describes a ship as a carrier of a contagious illness or plague.
Creeps towards Europe
Suggests the gradual approach of the disease toward Europe.
Ripping through a medieval society
Portrays the disease's impact on a medieval society, causing widespread destruction.
unleashing a rampage of death
Highlights the unleashed devastation and death caused by the disease.
Pattern of dissemination
Refers to a discernible pattern in the spread of the disease.
spreading with every infected breath
Emphasizes the contagious nature of the disease, spreading through infected breath.
Death. Closer it comes
Evokes the looming presence of death.
Black death. Killing us one by one
Specifically mentions the Black Death, expressing its fatal impact on individuals.
Death. The smell of decay all around
Conveys the pervasive smell of decay accompanying death.
Black death. We all fall down
Reiterates the collective downfall and mortality due to the Black Death.
Tumours rupture blood and pus
Describes physical manifestations of the disease, such as rupturing tumors and deteriorating skin.
Rotting skin turns cold and grey
Highlights the grim transformation of skin into a cold and grey state.
Victims of the pestilence
Identifies individuals as victims of the pestilence, destined to perish.
Won't live to see another day
Asserts that those affected won't survive to witness another day.
Pits deep and piled with the dead
Depicts deep pits filled with the deceased, signifying the overwhelming death toll.
Overflowing as the chaos spreads
Describes the chaos and overflow of death as it spreads.
Death. Closer it comes
Repeats the theme of impending death.
Black death. Killing us one by one
Reiterates the impact of the Black Death on individuals, leading to their demise.
Death. The smell of decay all around
Reaffirms the presence of decay surrounding death.
Black death. We all fall down
Restates the inevitability of everyone succumbing to the Black Death.
Brother abandon brother
Describes the breakdown of familial bonds as brothers abandon each other.
Terror truck into the hearts of men
Portrays the terror instilled in the hearts of people.
Cities left forsaken
Depicts cities as forsaken, abandoned due to the ravages of the disease.
The air infected with the smell of the dead
Mentions the pervasive smell of death contaminating the air.
Bodies filled every corner
Describes the widespread presence of bodies, filling every available space.
The poor decaying in their homes
Specifically, the poor decay in their homes, emphasizing the indiscriminate nature of the disease.
New piles of the dead every morning
Highlights the continuous increase in the number of dead each morning.
Dogs feasting on their bones
Depicts a gruesome scene of dogs feasting on the remains of the deceased.
Death. Closer it comes
Repeats the theme of death's imminent approach.
Black death. Killing us one by one
Reiterates the lethal impact of the Black Death on individuals.
Death. The smell of decay all around
Restates the pervasive smell of decay accompanying death.
Black death. We all fall down
Affirms the collective downfall of everyone, succumbing to the Black Death.
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