To Rottendom
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Vomited from an impure soil
Riven with death
Like flies on rotten flesh
Hatred is carved onto this earth
On the bones of the dead
The fire of glory has long since faded
To rottendom
Onto rottendom
To rottendom
Onto rottendom
Into a pit of nothingness
Your soul laid bare
You all shall be none
Crawl back to your nest
Salt this earth with your dying sons
Feverish dreams of a world down in flames
Marching to the downstrokes
Of hells titan pistons
Exquisite execution
In a burning grip
The rotted life - blood drains away
Onto rottendom
Standind in mute judgement
Foul souls in bounds of iron
Harkening to the death watch
Hell is your cross to bear
Hell is your cross to bear!
To rottendom
Onto rottendom
The lyrics of this song are quite cryptic, but it is possible to interpret them as a critique of humanity's destructive actions and their consequences. The very first line "Inescapable hell" sets the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting that the world has become a place of suffering and chaos that cannot be escaped. The following line, "Vomited from an impure soil," further emphasizes this idea, implying that the world's problems stem from a fundamentally flawed foundation.
The lyrics continue to describe the world as "Riven with death/Like flies on rotten flesh," painting a vivid and unpleasant image of decay and decay of everything around us. The theme of hatred also appears in the lyrics, suggesting that it is the driving force behind many of the world's conflicts. The line "Salt this earth with your dying sons" suggests that even our children are not safe from the destructive cycle of hatred and violence.
The chorus, "To rottendom/Onto rottendom," emphasizes the idea that the world is spiraling towards destruction and decay. The image of a "pit of nothingness" further reinforces this idea, suggesting that there is no hope for redemption or salvation for humanity.
Overall, the lyrics of this song are a bleak portrayal of the state of the world and the destructive tendencies of humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Inescapable hell
A place of suffering that cannot be avoided.
Vomited from an impure soil
The source of this hell is corrupt and impure.
Riven with death
This hell is full of death and destruction.
Like flies on rotten flesh
Living beings are attracted to this decay and destruction.
Hatred is carved onto this earth
This place is marked by intense animosity.
On the bones of the dead
The dead are a part of this hell and are used as a foundation.
The fire of glory has long since faded
Any sense of greatness or triumph has been extinguished.
To rottendom
Headed towards a state of decay and disintegration.
Onto rottendom
Further advancing towards a state of decay and disintegration.
Into a pit of nothingness
Entering a void, devoid of meaning or purpose.
Your soul laid bare
Your innermost being is exposed and vulnerable.
You all shall be none
Everyone will vanish and cease to exist.
Crawl back to your nest
Retreat to a place of safety and comfort, if possible.
Salt this earth with your dying sons
Even in death, there is a legacy that can further contribute to decay.
Feverish dreams of a world down in flames
Intense and disturbing visions of a chaotic and destructive world.
Marching to the downstrokes
Moving in unison to a beat of ruin and despair.
Of hells titan pistons
Controlled by an unimaginably powerful force of destruction.
Exquisite execution
The precision and beauty of destruction.
In a burning grip
Consumed by a fierce and unrelenting force of destruction.
The rotted life - blood drains away
A corrupted life force is being sucked out and wasted away.
Onto rottendom
The path towards decay and ruin continues.
Standing in mute judgement
Silently observing and evaluating the extent of the damage and destruction.
Foul souls in bounds of iron
Evil and corrupted beings are trapped and confined, unable to escape.
Harkening to the death watch
Listening closely and attentively to the sounds of death and destruction.
Hell is your cross to bear
The weight of suffering and torment is a burden that must be carried.
To rottendom
Continuing on the path towards decay and disintegration.
Onto rottendom
Further advancing towards a state of decay and disintegration.
Contributed by Christian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.