When I Die
War Within: Unveiling the Abyss of Human Nature in 'When I Die'
Lyrics
God, Money and weapons by my side
The speaker relies on God, money, and weapons for support.
I, true believer - fighting in this war
The speaker sees themselves as a true believer fighting in a war.
Someone told me, someone sent me here
They were told or sent by someone to be part of this conflict.
A bow to words, to order of lies
They acknowledge submission to false authorities or misleading directives.
The "Cold War" is over a new war found so soon
A transition from one war to another, suggesting that conflicts persist despite changes in names or ideologies.
Name has changed but dumb reason´s are always the same
Despite different names, wars stem from similar foolish reasons.
The bigger the jester the bigger the bell he wears
A metaphor suggesting that the more prominent or influential a person, the more evident their folly or arrogance.
I understand as you died in my arms
The speaker empathizes with someone who died in their presence.
When I die - I go to God - When I die
Expressing a belief in going to God after death.
Hiroshima, Pearl Harbour, Vietnam, Iraq
Referencing historically significant war locations.
Waterloo, Stalingrad, Egypt, Syria
Listing more places of historical battles.
If a blind leads a blind - both men fall into the pit
Warning against following someone lacking insight, as it leads to downfall for both.
Nothing won with senseless offerings
Rejecting the idea of achieving anything significant through meaningless sacrifices.
Why the Human Race act always the same
Rhetorical question pondering why humanity repeats its destructive behaviors.
You know the reason? Please, come here explain!
Request for an explanation for humanity's repetitive destructive patterns.
And when I die in sin oh Lord – sweet lord
Expressing a concern about dying in sin and seeking redemption from the Lord.
Close your eyes and take me home to you
Asking to be embraced by God after death.
When I die - I go to God
Reiterating the belief in going to God upon death.
Because the time in hell I had left behind
Referencing the undesirable time spent in hell, hoping to leave it behind upon death.
When I die - I count my sins
Reflecting on personal sins at the time of death.
What is the root of evil in this world?
Questioning the origin or fundamental cause of evil in the world.
A souvenir of my seasons in the abyss
Recalling a dark period as a memento of suffering or pain.
Brain surgery and a head plate made of steel
Literal mention of a medical procedure and its outcome, possibly symbolizing personal transformation or change.
Now I am a metalhead but not as I wanted
Expressing a transformation into a different person due to circumstances beyond control.
You know the reason? Please, come here explain
Repeated request for an explanation regarding repetitive suffering or destructive actions.
All these nightmares and endless body counts
Reflection on recurring nightmares and continuous loss of life in conflict.
All this anger, rage, hate and despair
Expressing negative emotions like anger, hate, and despair associated with ongoing conflicts.
And when I die I go to God I swear
An oath or promise to go to God upon death, leaving behind the hellish experiences.
Because the time in hell I´d left behind
Reiteration of leaving behind torment upon death and going to God.
When I die - I go to God
Personal reflection on sins when facing mortality.
Because the time in hell I had left behind
Reiteration of leaving hellish experiences behind in death.
When I die - I count my sins
Reflection on personal sins during the process of dying.
What is the root of evil in this world?
Repeated inquiry into the fundamental cause of evil in the world.
When I die - I go to God
Reiteration of belief in going to God after death.
Because the time in hell I had left behind
Referencing the desire to leave behind hellish experiences upon death.
When I die - I count my sins
Reflection on personal sins when facing mortality.
What is the root of evil in this world?
Repeated inquiry into the fundamental cause of evil in the world.
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