Lyrics
Diabolus, Moloch, Seth, Leviathan
References to various historical and mythological figures associated with evil: Diabolus, Moloch, Seth, Leviathan.
Since the beginning of mankind
Reflects on the entire history of humanity.
There was a description of the evil kind
Suggests that descriptions of evil have existed since the beginning of mankind.
Many different words of different worlds
Highlights the diversity of languages and cultures attempting to explain human atrocities.
They try to explain the human atrocities
Implies that these explanations are efforts to understand and rationalize the dark aspects of human behavior.
Devil is us ... the devil is us
States a provocative assertion that the devil is a part of human nature.
They were ingenious and filigreed
Describes those who named evil as clever and intricately detailed.
To name the evil in our minds
Attributes the act of naming evil to human intellect.
Since the year one, they were strained
Refers to a distant past, emphasizing the enduring nature of the struggle against evil.
To disconnect it from human kind
Suggests an ongoing effort to separate evil from humanity.
Devil is us... the devil is us
Reiterates the claim that the devil is an inherent part of human nature.
Deception, treason and lies
Lists negative qualities—deception, treason, and lies—as elements necessary for success.
All that we need for success
Continues the list, emphasizing that injustice, coldness, and hate contribute to victory.
Injustice, coldness and hate
Further explores the idea that undesirable qualities lead to success.
All that we need for victory
Expands on the concept, stating that perversion and dissolution are present in human minds.
Perversion and dissolution
Lists aspects of human nature associated with shame—indicating a darker side.
All that what's in our minds
Asserts that these dark qualities are part of human thought processes.
He's all what we ashamed of
Highlights that the devil represents aspects of humanity that are shameful but not easily abandoned.
But never want to miss
Suggests a contradictory attitude, acknowledging shame but not wanting to forsake these darker aspects.
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