Tithe
Unveiling Shadows: Hail the Sun's Tithe Reveals Church Deceit
Lyrics
When they control the values of the youth Then they can do what they want.
When those in power control the values of the youth, they have the freedom to act without restraint.
Yeah, we all heard the tapes.
Everyone is aware of the recorded evidence or information.
There's no excuse for the crimes of the church. Keep it hidden with the children they hurt.
There is no justification for the wrongdoings of the church, and they conceal their crimes, especially those involving children.
Stay protected. Stick together. We cannot let this get out.
Emphasis on staying united and protected to prevent the exposure of the church's misdeeds.
All our sermons are important, But business comes first.
While religious teachings are significant, the priority is given to the church's financial interests.
Casket cradle innocence. Scripture for my benefit.
The imagery of a casket cradling innocence suggests manipulation for personal gain using religious texts.
I am god.
Asserting the speaker's god-like status.
I am gone.
The speaker acknowledges their departure or absence.
What's the cost?
Prompting reflection on the cost or consequences of claiming god-like status.
I am god.
Reiteration of the speaker's claim to be god.
Separate everything, everyone.
Advocating for separation, possibly referring to isolation or division among people.
What did you see? Or didn't see? Keep your eyes shut.
Encouraging ignorance or turning a blind eye to certain experiences or truths.
Fuck the way you mistreat them.
Expressing disdain for the mistreatment of others.
Fuck the reason you have a confessional.
Rejecting the legitimacy of the confessional, a place for admitting sins in the church.
Fight or flight escape.
Suggesting a choice between confrontation (fight) or avoidance (flight) in the face of a threat.
Fight or flight escape it.
Reiterating the need to confront or avoid, emphasizing the urgency.
Zion is their torture chamber.
Zion, often associated with a heavenly place, is depicted as a place of torment and suffering.
This always happens. Accusations. We cannot let this get out.
Recurrence of the need to prevent the exposure of accusations against the church.
All our sermons are important
Reiteration of the importance of religious teachings within the church.
But business comes first.
Despite the importance of sermons, the primary focus remains on the financial aspects of the church.
Casket cradle innocence
Symbolic reference to the manipulation of innocence for personal gain.
Scripture for my benefit.
Highlighting the use of religious scriptures for personal benefit.
And if you think the heavens chose you to lead Then you can do nothing wrong.
Suggesting that those who believe they are chosen by the heavens feel justified in their actions.
Nothing wrong.
Emphasizing the perceived infallibility of those chosen by the heavens.
I am god.
Reiteration of the speaker's claim to be god.
What's the cost?
Prompting consideration of the consequences or sacrifices associated with claiming divinity.
Separate everything everyone.
Advocating for the separation of everything and everyone, possibly implying control or isolation.
This always happens and we can't let it get out!!
Repetition of the urgency to prevent the exposure of certain events or information.
Flight or fight escape it. Flight or fight escape. Nothing is important as the business.
Reiterating the choice between confrontation (fight) or avoidance (flight) and emphasizing the supremacy of business interests.
He is one of us.
Indicating solidarity or shared identity within a specific group or community.
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