Human Wreckage
Unveiling the Dark Tapestry: Nuclear Assault's 'Human Wreckage' Message
Lyrics
Across the globe hatreds stir the beast within
Hatred is incited globally, awakening aggressive tendencies.
Another war for holy causes seems a sin
Wars fought in the name of religion appear contradictory and morally wrong.
Letting loose hate your book says to abhor
Religious teachings condemn hate, yet it is being unleashed.
I don't think your god approves of holy war
The speaker doubts that a divine entity condones holy wars.
All these religions they say don't kill
Religions advocate against killing, but have paradoxically caused more death.
But they've shed more blood and made more victims
Despite preaching non-violence, religions have caused extensive harm.
In a world led by god's bigoted fools
A critique of religious leaders who propagate bigotry.
An endless stream of martyrs charging to their doom
Many martyrs are blindly rushing towards their deaths due to religious influence.
So in seven days god created all things
Referencing the biblical creation story in contrast to subsequent human violence.
And on the eighth man was killing in his name
Humans started killing each other in the name of God soon after creation.
Tell the god what did you have in mind
Questioning the divine purpose behind humans turning against each other.
When you let man turn against his own kind
Challenging the reasoning behind allowing humanity's self-destructive tendencies.
Holy man or holy terror who can choose
It's difficult to distinguish between a holy person and a holy terrorist.
Saving souls by killing what a sad misuse
Irony in trying to save souls through killing, a misuse of religious teachings.
The prophet's words are written now in blood red
Prophetic words are now seen in bloodshed, indicating their misinterpretation.
And all his flock are killing until they are dead
Followers of the prophet engage in killing until their own demise.
Any injustice they have suffered is erased
Any past injustice faced by the followers is seemingly avenged through shedding others' blood.
By the blood of hapless victims they have shed
Victims' bloodshed is seen as a means of erasing injustices faced by the perpetrators.
Led by those intent on hatred war and sin
Conflict driven by leaders with intentions rooted in hatred, war, and sin.
Justified by twisting holy words intent
Justifying war by distorting and misusing sacred texts.
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