Crime Divine
Dismember Lyrics

The lyrics in Dismember's song Crime Divine refer to the oppressive nature of organized religion and the impact it has on its followers. The first two lines refer to the idea of blindly following the rules and beliefs set forth by religion, even if they may not be logical or ethical. This is followed by the concept of mental murder, which alludes to the idea of brainwashing and indoctrination. Despite being deaf to other perspectives, those under the control of religion continue to talk and promote their faith.

The chorus, "crime divine, mindread explored, all reason dead, brainwashed, forlorn," further emphasizes the control that religion has over people's minds and how it can strip away their ability to think critically and logically. The lyrics go on to describe the experience of being oppressed and forsaken by religion, leading to a religiously insane state of mind. The final line, "insane breed in chains," suggests that those who are trapped in this cycle of religious oppression are like a "breed" of people who are chained to their beliefs and unable to break free.