Lyrics
The Papa was bound to the fires of hell
The leader (Papa) is bound to the fires of hell.
Alone he spoke to Satan himself
He spoke to Satan directly, emphasizing his connection to dark forces.
Casting curses on those who opposed the rule of his land his sinister goal
Casting curses against those who opposed his rule and sinister goals for his land.
With Baron at hand his reign was cruel
With Baron (possibly another supernatural entity) by his side, his rule was exceptionally cruel.
Up on his thrown he forced his view
From his throne, he enforced his views, showing oppressive power.
Sacrificing citizens
He sacrificed citizens, committing heinous acts for his goals.
Experimenting with their skin
Engaged in unethical experiments on citizens, involving their skin.
Voodoo this Papa did preach, cold blooded
He preached Voodoo with a cold-blooded approach.
An undying loyalty, with a legion Ton Ton's at his calling
Had undying loyalty with a legion of Ton Ton's (possibly followers) at his command.
A tyrant's dream, a land too scared to disagree
He created a tyrant's dream where people were too scared to disagree.
Each threat was real, opposition lived a short existence
Opposition faced real threats, and dissenters had short lives.
Witchcraft supreme, black magic gripped him tightly
His witchcraft and black magic had a tight grip on him.
Examples made
Examples were made, demonstrating his power and cruelty.
For he cast a spell on JFK
He cast a spell on JFK, possibly symbolic of his dark influence.
Headshot
Refers to the assassination of JFK with a headshot.
He's a Voodoo Bastard
He is labeled a "Voodoo Bastard," emphasizing his dark and cruel nature.
Grotesque scenes of witchery
Depicts gruesome scenes of witchery associated with him.
He's Ruthless to his enemy's
He is ruthless towards his enemies.
By the power of Samedi
Invoking the power of Samedi, another supernatural being.
Traitors strung up with fury
Traitors are punished with fury, possibly referencing harsh consequences.
Sucking everybody dry
He exploits and drains everyone, exercising greedy might.
Exercising greedy might
Reiterates the label "Voodoo Bastard" with emphasis.
Voodoo Bastard
He rules with cruelty until the grave.
A rule to the grave
Even after death, people are still afraid of him.
Still the native's shake when they hear his name
Donations for the sick disappear into his pockets, suggesting corruption.
Donations to aid the sick disappeared into his pocket
Bodies are marked with vengeance, responding to challenges made against him.
Strung bodies engraved
In his kingdom, there is bloodshed and terror, and people are possessed by fear.
Vengeance met each challenge made
A reference to a supernatural figure in a blasphemous manner.
In his kingdom of blood
He displays severed heads as a macabre spectacle.
A reign of terror and fear and possession
He invokes a figure in a religious context, further emphasizing his dark rule.
Our Doc who art in the National Palace, hallowed be thy name
A reference to a divine figure in a blasphemous context.
Severed heads displayed to feed craze
Severed heads are displayed to feed a craze, possibly referring to a morbid fascination.
Behold the voodoo spirits
Invocation of voodoo spirits in a sinister manner.
Conjuring each step from the skull off a severed head
Conjuring steps from a severed head, symbolizing dark rituals.
It seemed the dead knew best
The dead are considered to know best, adding a supernatural element.
From a serpent without a face you'll die
Death is predicted from a faceless serpent.
From the bogeyman you cannot hide
The bogeyman is inescapable, reinforcing a sense of fear.
Baron will catch you every time
Baron, another supernatural entity, is depicted as a relentless pursuer.
Struck down by the fury and wrath of light
Punishment by the fury and wrath of light is inevitable.
Cast into eternal fire
Reference to eternal punishment in fire, symbolizing damnation.
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