Kingdom of God
Rising from Ashes: Unveiling the Symbolism in 'Kingdom of God'
Lyrics
Wasted in fire, souls of trust
Depiction of souls of trust being wasted in fire, possibly symbolizing destruction or sacrifice.
Burnt down to ashes, forgotten in dust
Describing the aftermath of the souls, burned to ashes and forgotten, suggesting a sense of loss.
Wasted in fire, their souls full of trust
Repetition of the theme, emphasizing the tragic fate of souls full of trust consumed by fire.
Burnt down to ashes, they are forgotten in dust
Continued emphasis on the destruction and being forgotten, reinforcing the somber tone.
Believe in God
A call to belief in God, establishing a religious theme in the lyrics.
Believe in Christ
Encouragement to believe in Christ, deepening the religious context of the narrative.
Believe in Jesus
Another call, this time to believe in Jesus, intensifying the religious commitment.
For their cross, we gonna die
Expressing a willingness to die for the cross, indicating a strong faith and devotion.
We gonna die!
Reiteration of the commitment to sacrifice for the faith.
And so they take our lives and set on flames in the war of Christ
Describing a scenario where lives are taken and set on flames in the war of Christ, likely alluding to religious conflict.
To fulfill the old prophecy of the holy kingdom of god
Reference to fulfilling an old prophecy related to the holy kingdom of God, introducing a prophetic element.
And in their victim’s blood they bath, see the red serpent winds the land
Imagery of bathing in victims' blood, symbolizing brutality and a dark turn in the pursuit of the prophecy.
In this crusade from up above into their hell we all are sent
Describing a crusade from above, implying divine involvement, and a journey into a hellish fate.
Now in this world we all are lost
Expressing a sense of being lost in the world, possibly due to the burdens associated with the cross.
This is the burden of the cross
Highlighting the burden of the cross as a central theme in the lives of believers.
Believe in God
Reiteration of the call to believe in God, emphasizing faith despite the challenges.
Believe in Christ
Encouragement to believe in Christ, reinforcing the religious commitment.
Believe in Jesus
Another call to believe in Jesus, deepening the religious connection.
For their cross, we gonna die
Expression of willingness to die for the cross, echoing the theme of sacrifice.
We gonna die!
Reiteration of the commitment to sacrifice for the faith.
See the fire all over the land
Visualizing fire spreading across the land, portraying a world in turmoil.
And see them old gods burning within
Symbolic imagery of old gods burning within, suggesting a transition or conflict between belief systems.
And solely Christ now runs through blood where Thor and Oden reigned before
Describing a transformation where Christ supersedes Thor and Oden, indicating a shift in religious dominance.
And the old world began to change while the ancient myths began to fade
Noting the changing world and the fading of ancient myths, emphasizing a departure from traditional beliefs.
Into the darkness of a world under the burden of the cross
Depicting a world in darkness under the burden of the cross, highlighting the consequences of religious fervor.
Where only one almighty lord rules in the kingdom of god
Reference to the rule of one almighty lord in the kingdom of God, suggesting a monotheistic shift.
Kingdom of God!
Emphatic declaration of the Kingdom of God, possibly signifying its establishment.
See the fire all over the land
Reiteration of fire spreading, emphasizing the pervasive impact of conflict and change.
See them old gods burning within
Repeating the imagery of old gods burning within, reinforcing the theme of religious transformation.
The Kingdom of God!
Final proclamation of the Kingdom of God, concluding the narrative with a powerful statement.
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