The Third of the Storms
Hellhammer Lyrics
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Introduce the evoked tribunal
Hailstorms the roof
They told us the truth
Total destruction
Mankind to hell
Blind and insane
The misguided repent
But it's a bit late
In the heat of infernal lightnings
And in the shadows of poisoned clouds
The world will die under the sword of destiny
Total destruction
Mankind to hell
Blind and insane
The misguided repent
But it's a bit late
Go out and see, the omens are here
A church is red, like blood of an angel
The rich and the poor, both will fall
Into the flames of malice
Total destruction
Mankind to hell
Blind and insane
The misguided repent
But it's a bit late
The lyrics of Hellhammer's song "The Third of the Storms" paint a vivid apocalyptic picture through their description of the end of the world. The first few lines talk about a three-day eclipse that introduces an "evoked tribunal," setting the ominous tone for the rest of the song. The following lines describe hailstorms and infernal lightning that lead to total destruction and send mankind to hell. The misguided are urged to repent, but it's too late - the world is already dying under the sword of destiny. The final verse is a call to action, with the lyrics urging listeners to go out and see the omens that are present. The church is described as being red like blood, foreshadowing its ultimate destruction alongside both the rich and the poor.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Third of the Storms" capture a sense of looming doom and inevitability, and they convey a message of repentance and warning to those who will listen. The song is both bleak and powerful, evoking a sense of the end of times that is both terrifying and strangely fascinating.
Line by Line Meaning
Three days of absolute eclipse
For three whole days, the sky will be so dark that it is as though the sun itself has vanished from the sky
Introduce the evoked tribunal
The summoned council from beyond will commence
Hailstorms the roof
Fierce storms of hail will pelt the rooftops
They told us the truth
The warnings given to us have turned out to be true
Total destruction
Everything will be annihilated without mercy
Mankind to hell
Humanity will be hurled into the fiery pits of hell
Blind and insane
Those who survive will be driven mad by what they have witnessed
The misguided repent
The people who ignored the warnings and went astray will regret their choices
But it's a bit late
However, it's too late for redemption
In the heat of infernal lightnings
The sky will be alight with bolts of demonic lightning
And in the shadows of poisoned clouds
The land will be cloaked in dark, poisonous clouds
The world will die under the sword of destiny
The fate of the world has already been determined, and it is to perish
Go out and see, the omens are here
The signs of destruction are already visible, we only need to look around us
A church is red, like blood of an angel
Even the holy places have been stained with blood, nothing is sacred anymore
The rich and the poor, both will fall
It won't matter if you are wealthy or impoverished, everyone is doomed
Into the flames of malice
Everyone will be consumed by hatred and malice
Contributed by Camden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.