Lyrics
Adonai, elohim, el shaddai...
Reference to various names for God in Hebrew (Adonai, elohim, el shaddai...)
Thou hast become the father of lies,
An accusation that God has become the originator of falsehoods or deception
And I serve thee, henceforth... no more
Declaring a refusal to serve God from now on
Becoming thus the essence of sedition;
Becoming the embodiment of rebellion or defiance
The steadfast gleam of the unsheated rapier,
Comparing oneself to a sharp, unsheathed rapier, signifying readiness for confrontation
The falchion's forceful thrust
Referring to forceful actions, possibly in opposition to God's authority
At the heart of thy empire... the adam kadmon
Targeting the core of God's authority or the highest human essence (adam kadmon) to spread knowledge
To impart the knowledge - the cognizance - of thine
Intent to provide understanding or awareness of God's knowledge
For this I slither in aspect through eden's gleanings
Expressing movement through Eden's remnants in pursuit of a purpose
For this I bid cain slayeth his brother
Encouraging or instigating conflict (symbolized by Cain and Abel's story)
For this I rend the weakest salient of thy diadem,
Destroying the weakest part of God's authority or power (diadem) as a reflection of oneself
As I, its jewel and very metal shall reflect no more
Rejecting God's influence and refusing to reflect God's light
Your light - the light of enslavement;
God's light is seen as a force that enslaves individuals
The essence of constancy and misaligned justice
Describing God's justice as consistent but misaligned or unjust
To a multitude that knows no freedom...
Referring to people who are unaware of their lack of freedom under God's rule
Ignorant of how subtle the fetter tightens
Highlighting the gradual and unnoticed tightening of the metaphorical chains of bondage
They shall raise me a saviour - and crown thee a liar
Anticipating being recognized as a savior figure while discrediting God as a deceiver
For this I strike with balanced blade,
Choosing to act with equilibrium or fairness symbolized by a balanced blade
And spit upon the throes of thine angels' desire
Rejecting the desires or aspirations of God's angels with contempt
I will not serve... henceforth
Declaring a permanent refusal to serve God
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