Lyrics
The thickest of chains could not restrain
The speaker suggests that even the strongest restraints couldn't confine him.
Screams of torment, self-infliction
Expressions of pain and suffering, possibly inflicted upon oneself, are audible.
Burial caves, he's wandering
The individual is aimlessly navigating burial caves, implying a sense of despair or loss.
The evil overtakes his empty soul
Evil has taken control of a vacant, soulless entity.
Trembling at the sight
The speaker is shaken or frightened by what they witness.
Cast unto the swine
The subject is metaphorically thrown among swine, possibly representing degradation or punishment.
Off the edge they fall
Others are pushed over the edge, symbolizing a fall from grace or a moral decline.
Plummet to their death
Those pushed off the edge meet their demise, perhaps signifying a harsh consequence.
Seen from afar, the Holy One
The Holy One is observed from a distance, emphasizing a divine presence or judgment.
You beg for mercy, He hears your plea
Despite pleading for mercy, the supplicant's pleas are acknowledged by the Holy One.
Demons cry out, so violently
Demons express their anguish loudly, indicating a chaotic or tumultuous environment.
What is your name
A question is posed, inquiring about the identity or nature of the being in focus.
They answer "Legion"
The response reveals a collective identity, possibly implying a legion of demons.
Trembling at the sight
A repetition of the earlier trembling, suggesting a persistent sense of fear or unease.
Cast unto the swine
Reiteration of the casting unto swine, emphasizing a recurring theme of degradation.
Off the edge they fall
Similar to Line #8, an additional depiction of a fall from grace or moral descent.
Plummet to their death
Parallel to Line #9, a repetition of the consequences faced by those falling off the edge.
Evil washed away
Evil is metaphorically cleansed or washed away, indicating a transformative process.
Cleansed of evil
A declaration of being free from evil, possibly signifying redemption or purification.
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