Anubis
Septicflesh Lyrics
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Approach!
My trusty jackal's nose
Don't try to lie
Cause I can smell your hide
Leave your body
Leave this body now
Your face can stay
Upon this golden mask you made
The brave in heart
Can claim eternal life
My scales of truth
Will need sufficient proof
Their balance depends
On how your soul weighs
To walk with gods
The jaws of chaos you must pass
Anubis
My soul is so light
And as this feather I can fly
Anubis
Don't let me wither and die
I am proud for what I am
The guardian of the dead
Appointed by the gods
To be their final judge
Anubis
Don't let me wither and die
The song "Anubis" by Septicflesh is a tribute to the ancient Egyptian god Anubis, the god of the dead and the afterlife. The song is narrated from the perspective of Anubis himself, who acts as the final judge of the deceased. He tells the listener to approach his trusty jackal's nose and not to lie, as he can smell their hide. The idea of leaving one's body and face behind is also mentioned, and the brave in heart can claim eternal life. Anubis's scales of truth will need sufficient proof, and they will balance depending on how much one's soul weighs. To walk with the gods, one must pass the jaws of chaos.
The chorus of the song repeats the name "Anubis" multiple times. It represents the singer's plea to Anubis to not let him wither and die, as he is proud of his role as the guardian of the dead, appointed by the gods to be their final judge. The final judgment of the dead, based on the weighing of their soul against the feather of truth, was a central belief in ancient Egyptian mythology.
Line by Line Meaning
Come!
Approach me and witness what I have to show you
Approach!
Come closer and don't be afraid of what you see
My trusty jackal's nose
I have the ability to detect when someone is lying
Don't try to lie
Be honest and truthful before me
Cause I can smell your hide
My senses are sharp enough to detect a lie
Leave your body
Release yourself from this earthly presence
Leave this body now
Let go of your physical form
Your face can stay
Your identity and persona can remain, but in a different form
Upon this golden mask you made
Your essence will be preserved in a beautiful way
The brave in heart
Only those who are courageous and honorable can pass
Can claim eternal life
They are deserving of gaining immortality
My scales of truth
My judgment is based on objective standards
Will need sufficient proof
You must provide enough evidence to be considered worthy
Their balance depends
The outcome is dependent on your own actions
On how your soul weighs
Your morality and integrity is key to passing my test
To walk with gods
To ascend to a higher realm of existence
The jaws of chaos you must pass
You must face the unpredictable and disordered forces of the universe
Anubis
Addressing the deity overseeing the afterlife
My soul is so light
Showing that one has led a pure and righteous life
And as this feather I can fly
The individual has no blemishes on their soul and is worthy of flight
Don't let me wither and die
Speak to the deity with reverence, asking to not be forgotten
I am proud for what I am
Anubis expressing his self-assurance and dignity of his position
The guardian of the dead
His role to safeguard those transitioning from life to death
Appointed by the gods
He was chosen by higher powers to fulfill this duty
To be their final judge
Making the final decision upon one's fate in the next realm of existence
Contributed by Bentley V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@anikadrij
"Anubis"
Come
Approach
My trusty jackal's nose
Don't try to lie
Cause I can smell your hide
Leave your body
Leave this body now
Your face can stay
Upon this golden mask you made
The brave in heart
Can claim eternal life
My scales of truth
Will need sufficient proof
Their balance depends
On how your soul weights
To walk with Gods
The jaws of chaos you must pass
Anubis
My soul is so light
And as this feather I can fly
Anubis
Don't let me wither and die
I am proud for what I am
The guardian of the dead
Appointed by the gods
To be their final judge
Anubis
Don't let me wither and die !!!
@GuilhermeSantos-pp6pg
A greek band, playing an egyptian-themed song on mexican soil, singing in english...Wonderful!
@romsonkiselman9545
Греки одним словом😂
Если серьёзно, то комманда супер, 600 километров в одну сторону ехал ради их выступления
@metalcryptspt
É verdade
@duzinhoalves7192
Someone give two prizes to this gentleman who commented here. Because if he loses one prize, there is another one in reserve.
@metalheads-golf
Seen by a Norwegian viking Metalhead living in the Netherlands... playing golf. 😂😅
Loving it indeed. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
@henningandersen4728
Metal and classic goes together like gin and tonic.
@jessickalush3305
Jizz and a colonic? Lol totally kidding. This band fucking rocks🍸💀
@katarinastene9069
....like vodka + shampagne
@ВикторПятница-н8с
Как шприц и героин ❤️
@danilomcn1
or cachaça and torresmo