Lyrics
Land filled with sin, consumed by slow decay
Refers to a land filled with sin, undergoing a gradual decay.
wickedness of man, who’ve been slowly led astray
Speaks of the corruption of mankind, led astray over time.
Violent, corrupted
Highlights the violent and corrupted nature of the situation.
all flesh shall be scattered
Foretells a scenario where all living beings will be scattered.
every man shall face his reckoning before long
Emphasizes the inevitability of facing consequences and judgment.
Killing yourself to live
Addresses the self-destructive nature of individuals, living in the moment without concern for the future.
living only for the day
Encourages living for the present, despite the impending consequences.
soon enough you will all pay
Warns that everyone will eventually face the consequences of their actions.
One man, one message that no one will heed
Describes a lone messenger whose message goes unheard by society.
found grace in thy sight, not blinded by greed
Portrays an individual who has found grace, unblinded by greed.
Gopher wood, pitch within
Refers to the use of specific materials (Gopher wood, pitch) for an unknown purpose.
make haste the tide is creeping in
Urges quick action as a tide is approaching.
save the tears, face your fears
Suggests facing fears without shedding tears.
soon enough you will be consumed
Forewarns of eventual consumption by an unspecified force.
Like a black hole in your room
Compares a looming disaster to a black hole, a pervasive sense of impending doom.
can’t you feel this falling gloom?
Asks if the listener can sense the approaching gloom.
there’s a lingering sense of doom
Highlights a persistent feeling of impending doom.
Oh my, oh will we ever see the day again?
Expresses doubt about witnessing a brighter day in the future.
the sky grows darker every minute passing by
Describes a darkening sky as time passes.
The rain won’t stop, the sea will swallow us one by one
Predicts continuous rain and the gradual swallowing of humanity by the sea.
my Lord how could we have been so blind
Expresses regret for not seeing the signs and understanding the situation earlier.
He made a world for us (sun and moon)
Acknowledges the creation of the world and celestial bodies (sun and moon).
He’ll take what’s left of us (and start anew)
Suggests a divine plan to reset and start anew, taking what remains.
He brought us into this world (wicked game)
Reflects on the creation of humanity as a wicked game.
He’ll take us out of it (just the same)
Anticipates the end of humanity in a manner similar to its beginning.
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