Image Of The Beast
Unveiling the Apocalypse: Profound Revelations in Saviour Machine's 'Image Of The Beast'
Lyrics
And his deadly wound was healed
Refers to the healing of a deadly wound, possibly symbolizing a revival or resurgence.
And all the world was marked and sealed
Portrays a scenario where everyone in the world is identified, marked, and sealed, implying control or manipulation.
In secret doctrines once concealed
Suggests hidden teachings or beliefs that were previously concealed or kept secret.
The deities have now revealed
Indicates that the gods or deities have revealed themselves, possibly signifying a revelation or unveiling of power.
The feast; unto the beast...
Speaks of a feast being held in honor of the beast, representing allegiance or dedication to a malevolent force.
In the face of tyranny
Describes facing oppressive rule or dictatorship.
The eyes of all authority
Suggests the watchful gaze or surveillance of those in power.
It's nostrils bleed captivity
Implies the suffering and anguish caused by oppressive forces, creating a sense of confinement.
Through teeth of iron; in blasphemy
Describes oppressive power using violent means, possibly defying sacred beliefs.
It speaks; the mouth of disease...
Speaks of the beast's communication, which could spread disease or corruption.
"God is dead,
Asserts the death of the concept of God, suggesting a loss of faith or belief.
His angels bleed inside my dreams,
Implies turmoil within the spiritual realm, reflecting a sense of despair or conflict.
Eternally bow to thee,
Expresses eternal submission or worship towards an entity, possibly malevolent.
Kneel before your violent king
Portrays an enforced reverence for a violent ruler or authority figure.
All shall worship me and the crown of the beast."
Indicates universal worship directed towards the beast and its dominance.
"Every tribe and tongue and nation
States that all groups of people from diverse backgrounds must follow the beast's commands or face death.
Follow thee or die...
Suggests a choice between obedience or death, emphasizing the ultimatum imposed by the beast.
Multitudes of all creation
Depicts widespread praise and allegiance towards the beast, urging people to stand and honor it.
Praise thee and arise...
Encourages the faithful to arise and express their devotion to the beast.
Children of the origins immortal mystery
Refers to the followers' divine or mysterious origins, implying a sense of higher purpose.
Apostles of the ancient order
Describes the followers as messengers of an ancient and established order or belief system.
Manifest the seas."
Suggests the followers' ability to exert influence and control over vast territories or domains.
"Come to me;
Invites individuals to embrace the image of the beast, suggesting an enthralling experience.
Behold the image of the beast in ecstasy
Encourages people to behold and revel in the ecstasy of the beast's image, possibly symbolizing submission to its power.
Come to me;
Addresses the followers as disciples of idol worship, highlighting their allegiance to false gods or entities.
Disciples of idolatry
Conveys the idea of worshiping the beast's image as an act of devotion and allegiance.
For God almighty speaks."
Implies that the beast, often associated with the antithesis of God, claims to speak with divine authority.
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