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Devil's Covenant
Atrocity Lyrics
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Dozens of skulls rise
Crypt of blood, child corpses
Skeletal remains
Occult rhymes inked in blood
Evil rites, black magic alchemy, dark sodomy
Lustful greed, insanity
Devil's covenant
Bloodhound, seek for victims
Devil's covenant summon the demons
Impaled, painted heads
Macabre beauty competition
Sadistic vein, Baron de Rais
Perverted rituals
God fearing marshal of France
Violent nature broke through
Life in morbid decadence
Jeanne d'Arc's brother in arms
Devil's covenant
Bloodhound, seek for victims
Devil's covenant summon the demons
Devil's orgiastic mass murderer
Covenant sadistic laughter while victims die
Devil's cynical delightful confessions
Covenant
Strangled to death and burned to ash
De Ira Dei diabolus
Infernus satanicus
De Ira Dei diabolus
Infernus satanicus
De Ira
Devil's covenant
Bloodhound, seek for victims
Devil's covenant summon the demons
Devil's orgiastic mass murderer
Covenant sadistic laughter while victims die
Devil's cynical delightful confessions
Covenant
Strangled to death and burned to ash to ash
Devil's covenant
The lyrics to Atrocity's song "Devil's Covenant" depict dark and disturbing themes centered around sacrificial rituals and sadistic acts. The opening lines speak of sacrifice and bizarre tortures, with the imagery of dozens of skulls rising and a crypt filled with blood and skeletal remains. These lines establish a gruesome and macabre atmosphere.
The next verse mentions occult rhymes inked in blood and references evil rites, black magic alchemy, and dark sodomy. These lyrics suggest the involvement of sinister and taboo practices, emphasizing the sense of depravity and wickedness. The mention of lustful greed and insanity further delves into the extreme and irrational nature of these acts.
The chorus repeatedly mentions the "Devil's covenant," implying a pact or agreement made with demonic forces. The lyrics depict a bloodhound-like figure seeking out victims and summoning demons. This imagery adds an element of supernatural influence and the idea that these acts are driven by evil forces.
The subsequent verse introduces the figure of Baron de Rais, a historical figure known for his involvement in sadistic and perverted rituals. The lyrics mention impaled, painted heads, alluding to a macabre beauty competition. The mention of Jeanne d'Arc's brother in arms highlights the contrast between the marshal's violent nature and the religious figure's devotion to God, further underscoring the theme of twisted morality and decadence.
The final part of the song reiterates the Devil's covenant and describes the mass murderer's sadistic laughter and cynical confessions while his victims suffer. The lyrics mention victims being strangled to death and burned to ash, portraying a gruesome and horrific fate.
Overall, the lyrics to "Devil's Covenant" paint a disturbing picture of sacrificial rituals, sadistic acts, and the involvement of demonic influences. They explore themes of extreme violence, perversion, and the breakdown of morality, leaving the listener immersed in a nightmarish world of darkness and depravity.
Line by Line Meaning
Sacrifice, bizarre tortures
Performing ritualistic sacrifices and engaging in extremely abnormal forms of torture
Dozens of skulls rise
Many human skulls are displayed or brought forth
Crypt of blood, child corpses
A hidden space filled with blood and the lifeless bodies of young children
Skeletal remains
Only the bones remain, devoid of flesh or life
Occult rhymes inked in blood
Secret verses related to the supernatural, written using blood as ink
Evil rites, black magic alchemy, dark sodomy
Performing wicked rituals, engaging in dark forms of magic and sexual acts
Lustful greed, insanity
Intense desire for pleasure mixed with madness
Devil's covenant
An agreement or pact made with the Devil
Bloodhound, seek for victims
Acting as a relentless hunter, searching for new victims
Devil's covenant summon the demons
The pact with the Devil calls forth malevolent supernatural beings
Impaled, painted heads
Sharp objects pierce and hold up disembodied heads that have been decorated
Macabre beauty competition
A twisted contest in which the most horrifying appearance is admired
Sadistic vein, Baron de Rais
Showing a cruel and pleasure-seeking nature, referencing the historical figure Gilles de Rais
Perverted rituals
Distorted and corrupt ceremonies
God fearing marshal of France
A military leader from France who held a strong religious belief in God
Violent nature broke through
Their inherent inclination towards violence came to the forefront
Life in morbid decadence
Existence characterized by excessive indulgence in depravity and decay
Jeanne d'Arc's brother in arms
A companion who fought alongside Joan of Arc
Devil's orgiastic mass murderer
A person who engages in acts of both extreme sexual pleasure and committing mass murder, under the influence of the Devil
Covenant sadistic laughter while victims die
Manifesting a shared sadistic amusement as the victims meet their demise in accordance with the pact
Devil's cynical delightful confessions
Expressing joyful admissions of evil and wickedness from the Devil's perspective
Covenant
The group or gathering involved in the pact or agreement
Strangled to death and burned to ash
Killing by cutting off the airflow and then reducing the remains to ashes through fire
De Ira Dei diabolus
The Devil's wrath from God
Infernus satanicus
The satanic underworld
De Ira
The wrath
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