View From Nihil

Unveiling the Frigid Essence: Mayhem's Vision of Cultural Decay
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Lyrics

For everything around me which I experience is cold and dead

Expressing a perception that everything in the surroundings is devoid of warmth and life.

The blood of others are of a colder substance and taste

Referring to the cold and indifferent nature of others' blood, suggesting a lack of empathy or compassion.

Therefore I must spill and serve, The blood that in me runs vibrant

Acknowledging the need to spill and serve one's own vibrant blood, possibly as an act of asserting vitality.

In the frost of the dying minds, Of western society I recreate

Describing the act of recreating the frost of dying minds in the context of the decline of western society.


It will be the resurrection, Of the brotherhood of holy death

Anticipating the resurrection of the brotherhood of holy death, possibly a reference to a radical or transformative change.

In the year of the holy roman empire, Of night times to come and last

Referring to a specific time in the history of the holy roman empire and the anticipation of lasting night times.

The day of which I shall, Lay my sword upon your throats

Expressing the intention to confront and assert dominance by laying a sword upon the throats of others.

Upon the mighty warriors, Of the land of northern regions

Targeting the mighty warriors of the northern regions for confrontation or conflict.


Upon the shores of our desolate coast within the waves

Describing the desolation on the shores of a coast and witnessing the wreckage of a dying culture.

I can see the wreckage floating ashore of the dying culture

Visualizing the remnants of a dying culture floating ashore within the waves.

And so I greet those who still have eyes to observe and see

Greeting those who still have the ability to observe and see, possibly referring to those who are aware of the decline.

And who still have courage to break through into the dying light

Commending individuals who possess the courage to break through into the dying light, possibly seeking change.


You have experienced the river of blood

Addressing the listener, claiming that they have experienced a metaphorical river of blood that flowed regularly.

Which here flowed day by day

Describing the continuous flow of blood against sworn enemies, possibly symbolizing ongoing conflict.

Against our sworn enemies

Highlighting a commitment to war against adversaries.

I came not to send peace, but a sword

Quoting a biblical reference, expressing the intent not to bring peace but to bring a sword, indicating conflict.


And...have made WAR

Concluding with a straightforward declaration of making war.

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