Man of War
Divine Conflict: Unveiling the Enigmatic Man of War
Lyrics
Sometimes the good lord
Sometimes, the divine force is likened to a powerful warrior.
Comes as a Man of War
Reiterates the idea that the good lord can manifest as a forceful warrior.
Sometimes the good lord
Similar to lines 1 and 2, emphasizing the dual nature of the divine.
Comes as a Man of War
Continues the repetition of the concept that the good lord can take on a warrior-like form.
Preacher, preacher can't you save my soul
The speaker seeks salvation from a preacher, offering financial support to maintain a positive mental state.
I send you money and I, I'll send you more
Expresses a willingness to provide more financial support for spiritual guidance.
To keep my mind in a state of elation
To preserve a joyful state of mind, financial contributions are made, juxtaposed with a metaphorical ransom of a nation's heart.
Hold for ransom, the heart of a nation
Suggests that the preacher holds the nation's heart hostage for ransom.
Sometimes the good lord
Repeats the idea that the divine can appear as a warrior.
Comes as a Man of War
Reiterates the concept of the divine taking on a martial form.
Sometimes the good lord
Continues the repetition of the dual nature of the divine.
Comes as a Man of War
Emphasizes again that the divine can manifest as a warrior.
Teacher, teacher I see Jesus and Mary
The speaker observes religious figures (Jesus and Mary) and questions the thoughts of someone with their head buried.
What's in your mind when your head is buried
Asks about the mindset when one is deeply absorbed in a religious or contemplative activity.
Pro position or the will of the lord
Poses a choice between personal inclination and the divine will, questioning the consequences of living by conflicting principles.
Live and die by a double edged sword?
Reflects on the potential consequences of living with contradictory beliefs represented by a double-edged sword.
Good lord
Invocation of the divine, expressing awe or recognition.
Good lord
Repetition of the invocation of the divine.
Sometimes the good lord
Restates the idea that the divine can appear as a warrior.
Comes as a Man of War
Reiterates the concept of the divine taking on a martial form.
Sometimes the good lord
Continues the repetition of the dual nature of the divine.
Comes as a Man of War
Emphasizes again that the divine can manifest as a warrior.
Dear leader, oh your colours are showing
Addresses a leader, noting the visibility of their true nature represented by colors.
Bloody orange when the sunset's glowing
Describes a leader's true nature using the metaphor of a sunset and the color orange.
True believers, yeah they got your back
Acknowledges loyal followers who support the leader.
You hold your nose when the money's all black
Highlights a leader's indifference when financial gains are involved.
Sometimes the good lord
Repeats the idea that the divine can appear as a warrior.
Comes as a Man of War
Reiterates the concept of the divine taking on a martial form.
Sometimes the good lord
Continues the repetition of the dual nature of the divine.
Comes as a Man of War
Emphasizes again that the divine can manifest as a warrior.
Sometimes the good lord
Repeats the idea that the divine can appear as a warrior.
Comes as a Man of War
Reiterates the concept of the divine taking on a martial form.
Sometimes the good lord
Continues the repetition of the dual nature of the divine.
Comes as a Man of War
Emphasizes again that the divine can manifest as a warrior.
Sometimes the good lord
Repeats the idea that the divine can appear as a warrior.
Comes as a Man of War
Reiterates the concept of the divine taking on a martial form.
Sometimes the good lord
Continues the repetition of the dual nature of the divine.
Comes as a Man of War
Emphasizes again that the divine can manifest as a warrior.
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